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Ginebra forces do-or-die in PBA Philippine Cup semifinals chase on Christmas night

RJ Abarrientos during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals game. [PBA Images]
December 26, 2025
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RJ Abarrientos lit up Christmas night with a career-high 35 points off the bench as Barangay Ginebra crushed Converge to keep its PBA Philippine Cup semifinals hopes alive.

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Beermen clinch PBA Philippine Cup semifinals spot on Christmas night

June Mar Fajardo muscles through traffic as SMB storms into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. [PBA Images]
December 25, 2025
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San Miguel Beer stormed back after halftime as June Mar Fajardo and Don Trollano powered the defending champions into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a Christmas night win over NLEX.

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Global stars rally fans for FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Manila

Ran Takahashi looks forward to leading Japan at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Manila.
August 30, 2025
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From Ran Takahashi of Japan to Brazil’s Lucarelli, the world’s best players are urging fans to watch the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines this September.

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Italy, France, Poland headline FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 in Manila

Poland’s Wilfredo Leon prepares to lead the top-ranked squad in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025. [FIVB photo]
August 29, 2025
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The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 lands in Manila with Italy, France, Poland, and Brazil leading the charge against the world’s elite squads.

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Philippines rallies fans with ‘Set Na Natin ’To’ as FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship nears

MEMBERS of the Alas Pilipinas women help drumbeat the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship with an electrifying launch at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on Wednsday night. PNVF Photo
August 15, 2025
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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.

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Alas Pilipinas stars rally fans for FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025 countdown

JIA MORADO-DE GUZMAN (right) makes the No. 1 sign on board a specially-designed LRT-2 train with (from left) Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) secretary-general Donaldo Caringal, Alleiah Malaluan, Vanie Gandler, Dawn Macandili-Catindig, PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara and Alas Women head coach Jorge Edson Souza de Brito.
August 12, 2025
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Jia Morado-de Guzman and fellow Alas Pilipinas members joined LRTA’s promotional ride to drum up excitement for the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025.

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Philippines in full swing for solo hosting of FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship

LOCAL Organizing Committee co-chairman William Vincent “Vinny” Araneta Marcos (center) with Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio (left) and Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara.
August 12, 2025
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With just 32 days to go, preparations for the FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship are on track, as the Philippines readies for its first solo hosting of the 32-nation event.

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PH to host FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025

WILLIAM VINCENT “VINNY” ARANETA MARCOS (second from left) with (from left) Philippine National Volleyball Federation and Asian Volleyball Confederation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, Senator Pia Cayetano, Rebisco Corp. president Geronimo Kamus Jr., Honda representative Hiroaki Nakamura, chief client officer of Dentsu Philippines and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.
July 1, 2025
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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.

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Alas Pilipinas Invitational ends on high note with thrilling finale at Araneta

The invitational tournament was a key step in preparation for the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship.
June 13, 2025
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The Alas Pilipinas Invitational wrapped up with a five-set showdown at Araneta, marking a successful test run for the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship.

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Thailand stuns Hyundai Capital with powerful net defense in Alas Pilipinas Invitationals opener

Thailand opens the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals with a 3-1 win over Hyundai Capital
June 11, 2025
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Thailand opened the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals with a dominant 3-1 win over Hyundai Capital Skywalkers, showcasing superior blocking and net defense.

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