President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received a birthday gift from the FIVB Men’s World Championship Local Organizing Committee as ticket prices were cut in honor of his 68th birthday, giving Filipino fans wider access to the world-class volleyball event.
![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.
Cagayan de Oro capped off the “Set Na Natin ‘To Trophy and Mascot Tour” with a spirited celebration at SM Downtown CDO, 12 days before the FIVB Men’s World Championship kicks off. The event highlighted fan energy, mascots Hataw and Koolog, and appearances from sports and tourism leaders.
Alas Pilipinas finished 2-2 in the Candon leg of the 2025 SEA V.League, but PNVF chief Ramon Suzara says the young team must regroup and aim for more consistency.
The FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 is set to showcase the country’s capability to host a global sporting event. Local officials and volleyball supporters gathered at a special fundraiser to highlight its national impact.
![Pakistan and Bahrain are set to face off in the final after a brief postponement due to regional tensions. [photo credit: AVC - Asian Volleyball Confederation Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/512620247_122175606746346727_4620483899446880542_n-400x200.jpg)
The Men’s Nations Cup final between Bahrain and Pakistan will proceed after a temporary postponement due to escalating tensions in the region, following assurances from the Bahrain government and the Bahrain Volleyball Association regarding safety.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) will stage the Challenge Cup on Monday, November 6, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
![Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara (second from left) talks with City of Santa Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex. With them are PNVF secretary-general Don Caringal venue manager for the SEA V.League Girlie Dealino. [contributed photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tats-suzara-2-400x200.jpg)
The core of the national’s men’s team competing in the ongoing Southeast Asian Volleyball League (V.League) will banner the country’s return to the Asian Games in Hangzhou in China in September.
The Philippines hosts the second of two legs of the inaugural Southeast Asia (SEA) VLeague men’s tournament from July 28 to 30 at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.
POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino presided over the important meeting among the stakeholders and POC officials at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The elections will be held on January 25 elections at the East Ocean Seafoods Restaurant in Parañaque City.