Australia spoiled the Philippines’ momentum in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup, outlasting Alas Pilipinas in a five-set battle at the Candon City Arena.
The Philippines begins its AVC Women’s Cup campaign against Uzbekistan as Candon City hosts 12 top Asian teams amid FIVB monitoring following recent federation developments.
The Philippines has officially qualified both its men’s and women’s indoor volleyball teams for the Nagoya-Aichi 2026 Asian Games, marking another milestone for the country’s growing volleyball program.
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Candon City has begun welcoming participating nations for the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup as the tournament prepares to open amid a new chapter for Philippine volleyball following the FIVB suspension of the PNVF.
The Philippine Olympic Committee is expected to suspend the Philippine National Volleyball Federation after the FIVB imposed immediate sanctions over governance concerns and alleged ethics violations.
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The Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers have officially disbanded after 11 years, closing a memorable run in the PVL that included championship success and historic milestones.
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Haruka Misugi delivered standout performances for Kindai University, earning the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week recognition.
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The Philippines’ Alas Pilipinas men’s team kicked off its two-week SEA Games training camp in Taiwan, preparing with six friendly matches ahead of the Thailand 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
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Alas Pilipinas Under-16 shifts focus to preparation for the 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship, eyeing overseas training and a deeper talent pool after its historic Asian breakthrough.
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Josh Ybañez was named Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week after guiding UST-Gameville to a strong showing in the 2025 Invitational Conference, highlighted by a five-set victory over Alpha Insurance.