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Amet Bituin during FEU’s straight-sets win. [PVL Images]

FEU sweeps Letran to seal all-UAAP semifinals cast in V-League 2025

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Comments Off

Far Eastern University swept Colegio de San Juan de Letran to clinch the third seed and complete an all-UAAP Final Four in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.

Middle blocker Kim Malabunga leads the defensive charge for the Philippines. [PVL Images]

Alas Pilipinas defenders ready to anchor stand at World Championship debut

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Comments Off

Middle blockers and liberos of Alas Pilipinas vow to stand tall as the team’s backbone in their FIVB World Championship debut in Manila, starting Sept. 12 against Tunisia.

Filipino lightweight Ian Paul “Choco” Lora gears up for his BRAVE CF debut in China.

Filipino prospect Ian Paul Lora set for BRAVE CF debut in China

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Comments Off

Undefeated 20-year-old lightweight Ian Paul “Choco” Lora will represent the Philippines at BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, China, facing India’s Owais Yaqoob in his promotional debut.

Ayala Foundation, Inc. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (third from left) and MVP Sports Foundation, Inc. Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (fourth from left) forge a landmark partnership uniting their two powerhouse institutions in a shared mission to uplift Filipino communities through sports excellence during Monday’s MOU signing at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City.

MVP Sports Foundation and Ayala Foundation team up to boost Philippine athletes

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Comments Off

The Philippine Sports Commission hailed a landmark partnership between the MVP Sports Foundation and Ayala Foundation, designed to expand support for Filipino athletes through talent identification, grassroots programs, and elite training opportunities.

Allan Caidic’s 79-point outburst for Presto Tivoli remains the highest scoring game by a Filipino in PBA history.

PBA@50

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Comments Off

Scoring 50 points in a PBA game is a rare feat reserved for only a handful of Filipino stars. From Allan Caidic’s legendary 79-point outburst to Arvin Tolentino’s 51-point eruption, these performances are etched in basketball history.

Benilde players celebrate their stunning five-set win over FEU. [PVL Images]

Benilde shocks FEU in five-set thriller to notch second win in V-League

September 8, 2025Comments Off

College of Saint Benilde stunned defending champion FEU in a five-set classic to earn its second win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, led by Rocky Motol and Reymark Betco.

Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, as teams stacked up on guards and wing talent to build for the future. [PBA Images]

Chiu goes No. 1 as Terrafirma banks on size in PBA Season 50 Draft

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Comments Off

Ateneo big man and Gilas Pilipinas product Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, headlining a talent-filled class that saw Juan Gomez de Liano, Dalph Panopio, and Chris Koon go in the top five.

Arellano’s Laika Tudlasan unleashes a spike against Letran defenders. [PVL Images]

Arellano fends off Letran to grab solo fourth in V-League Collegiate Challenge

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Comments Off

Arellano University held off Colegio de San Juan de Letran in four sets to clinch solo fourth place in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.

Ateneo celebrates after clinching solo fourth with a sweep of Arellano. [PVL Images]

Ateneo sweeps Arellano to secure solo fourth in V-League

September 8, 2025Comments Off

Ateneo de Manila University swept Arellano University to lock in solo fourth place in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, eliminating NU from semifinal contention.