![The Philippines' Terrence Marticion powers a kill past two Indonesian blockers as libero Clarenz Altoveros looks on during their AVC match. [Photo: AVC]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design329-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas U18 Boys settled for 10th place after losing to Indonesia but still achieved the Philippines’ best-ever finish at the AVC U18 Championship.
The Philippines begins its AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship campaign against Iran with a place in the 2027 FIVB U19 World Championship on the line.
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The Philippines boosted its hopes of qualifying for the FIVB U19 World Championship after defeating Iran in four sets to open its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign. Xyz Ellen Rayco starred as the young Filipinas earned a vital Pool C victory in Thailand.
The Philippines begins its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign against defending Asian youth champion Iran before facing Japan and Indonesia in a challenging group stage. Fresh off a bronze-medal finish at the Princess Cup, the young Filipinas aim to build on their recent success in Thailand.
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Korea completed a dominant run in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup by defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets to capture the gold medal before a packed crowd in Candon City.
![Nxled secures a key win over PLDT in the Premier Volleyball League. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Nxled-2720-400x200.jpg)
Nxled bounced back from a slow start to defeat PLDT in four sets and strengthen its bid for a Qualifying Round spot.
![Fabio Azevedo announces the Philippines as the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship host at MOA Arena. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-28-at-6.44.53-PM-400x200.png)
FIVB president Fabio Azevedo and Brazilian icon Leila Barros confirmed that the Philippines will host the 2029 FIVB Women’s World Championship, part of a seven-year volleyball development plan.
![AVC and PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara (center) and PSC chairman Patrick “Patò” Gregorio (second from left) lead the toast with (from left) Thailand Volleyball Association president Somporn Chaibangyang and National Olympic Committee of Thailand secretary-general Thana Chaiprasit and FIVB president Fabio Azevedo. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/avc-house-400x200.jpg)
Asian volleyball marked history with the inauguration of its first AVC House in Bangkok as the Philippines prepares to host the men’s world championship.
With just a month left before the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025, the Philippines’ top sports leaders unite at MOA Arena Music Hall, calling on fans and volunteers to power the country’s biggest volleyball hosting yet.
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons reunite as they make their comeback to the national beach volleyball team for the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Nuvali, Laguna, as they aim for SEA Games gold.