![President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. receives Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani (left) with POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio. [PCO photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/poc_oca_pbbm-400x200.png)
OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani formally backed the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games during a landmark Malacañang meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
![With confidence and unity, Alas Pilipinas women show they can battle Asia’s best. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Alas-Pilipinas-001-400x200.jpg)
The Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team looks to sustain momentum after stunning China, while Filipino weightlifters, led by world youth champions Jhodie Peralta and Jay-R Colonia, prepare to chase medals at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
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.
Alas Pilipinas Men and Women will face top Asian teams in the upcoming AVC Nations Cups, while the Philippines prepares to host the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. The national squads are set for intense regional action in Bahrain, Vietnam, and Jordan.
![2024-25 PVL All Filipino Conference press conference [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PVL-AFC-25-3032-400x200.jpg)
Discover how the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is elevating Philippine volleyball to international prominence as it represents the country in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Champions League.
The 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship draw reveals exciting matchups for host Philippines, Italy, France, and more. The global tournament runs from September 12-28, 2025, at top venues in Manila.
PNVF partners with VolleyStation to boost volleyball in the Philippines with advanced data collection and competition management systems, benefiting national and domestic leagues
![GEN ESLAPOR in action in last December’s Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge also in Nuvali. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gen-Eslapor--400x200.jpg)
Volleyball action returns at the world-class Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) hosts the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open starting Thursday, April 4.
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The top collegiate, club and local government unit (LGU)-based teams collide as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) launches the Challenge Cup on Tuesday, November 7, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.
With a cast less than the number expected the National (Indoor) Team try-out for the women pushed through with PNVF President “Tats” Suzara looking over the coaches and players at the Subic Gym. 16 of the expected 40 players invited were present and participated.