Undermanned but unyielding, University of Santo Tomas–Gameville pulled off a stunning reverse sweep of Far Eastern University–DN Steel, 22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13, to secure a semifinals berth in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday at the Paco Arena. Playing without stars Josh Ybañez, Al Bukharie-Sali, JJ Macam, and even head coach Odjie […]
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Up against some of the world’s best spikers, Alas Pilipinas places its hopes on its middle blockers and liberos — who vow that, no matter the odds, they will stand as the team’s first and last line of defense. The Philippines’ defensive team is bracing itself for an uphill climb in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball […]
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Alas Pilipinas enters the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship with nothing to lose and everything to fight for. Ranked second-lowest in the 32-nation field, the Filipinos carry no heavy expectations—only the hunger to prove themselves. For Italian head coach Angiolino Frigoni, the pressure rests not on his squad, but on their seasoned opponents who […]
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The Philippines is ready to welcome the world as it plays host for the very first time to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, set from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. The prestigious tournament will gather 32 nations, marking a historic milestone for Philippine volleyball. “We […]
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Savannah Davison had already tasted the sweetness of a championship, but not its fullness. The first time PLDT stood on top during the PVL On Tour, she could only steal a fleeting glance at her family from afar—close enough to see, yet too distant to truly feel the moment with them. This time, under the […]
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For years, Savannah Davison had been the relentless spark for PLDT — a high-flying scorer, a tireless defender, and the emotional heartbeat of the High Speed Hitters. On Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, her grind finally reached its pinnacle. At long last, the Fil-Canadian star claimed her first-ever Premier Volleyball League Most Valuable […]
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Creamline may have missed the championship round in back-to-back conferences, but head coach Sherwin Meneses still expressed pride in his players for consistently showing up and battling through. After failing to secure a top-two finish in the preliminaries, the Cool Smashers redeemed themselves with a commanding straight-sets win over Chery Tiggo, 25-15, 25-13, 25-22. With […]
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Wherever Ara Galang went, success was never far behind. Her career sparkled with championships — three from her collegiate days in the UAAP with La Salle, where she became one of the league’s brightest stars. Then four more at the club level in the now-defunct Philippine Super Liga, where her winning pedigree continued to shine. […]
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Alas Pilipinas defensive ace Justine Jazareno credited mentor Dawn Catindig’s guidance for her standout performance in the 2025 SEA V.League, where she earned Best Libero honors in the second leg. Jazareno said Catindig — a fellow De La Salle University product — served as her “anchor” throughout the tournament, always going the extra mile to […]
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Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Tats Suzara said the country is nearly ready to host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, encouraging fans to secure their tickets and rally behind the world-class event. Suzara noted that aside from ironing out minor details, the only remaining task for the local organizing committee is to intensify promotional […]
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CEBU CITY — Ettore Guidetti had every reason to be elated on Sunday night after steering Nxled to its first-ever quarterfinals appearance. But while the historic feat was worth celebrating, it came with mixed emotions for the veteran Italian coach, who earned the victory at the expense of a longtime friend and former coaching partner, […]
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CEBU CITY — Nxled bounced back in dominant fashion, sweeping Farm Fresh in a virtual playoff for the second seed, 25-13, 25-16, 25-14, to clinch its first-ever quarterfinal berth in the 2025 PVL On Tour on Sunday at the USJ-R Coliseum here. After suffering their first loss of the tournament against PLDT the day before, […]
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CEBU CITY – For Savannah Davison, PLDT’s early success in the 2025 PVL On Tour came as no surprise — especially with Kiesha Bedonia and Jovie Prado finally getting their moment to shine. With Davison sitting out the team’s first three matches and former starter Fiola Ceballos parting ways with the club in the offseason, […]
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CEBU CITY – PLDT swept Pool A with a dominant straight-sets victory over Galeries Tower, 25-20, 25-14, 25-17, to conclude its group stage campaign on a high note in the 2025 PVL On Tour, Sunday at the USJ-R Coliseum here. Coming off a straight-set win over Nxled the previous day, the High Speed Hitters maintained […]
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PASSI — Not even a long delay could stop Creamline from snapping its two-game skid and dealing Chery Tiggo its first loss in the 2025 PVL On Tour, 25-21, 19-25, 25-16, 25-18, to remain in the running for an automatic quarterfinals spot in the 2025 PVL On Tour, Saturday at the City of Passi Arena […]
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Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez paid tribute to his former teammates, recognizing their role in his development, after Fnatic ONIC PH’s triumphant championship run at the M6 World Championship earlier this month. Super Frince’s mastery of mages and the middle lane proved to be a key factor in Fnatic ONIC’s championship journey, a skill he developed […]
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Eya Laure faces a setback following her release from Chery Tiggo, which could leave her sidelined for the entire 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. According to multiple sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the situation, Laure requested a release from her contract, which has been granted by the Crossovers. The […]
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Alas Pilipinas overcame a 1-2 disadvantage to claim a five-set victory, 20-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-10, over Indonesia in the second leg, securing back-to-back bronze finishes in the 2024 Southeast Asian V-League on Sunday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Jia De Guzman deployed her whole arsenal in the fifth set, leading a balanced offensive strike that […]
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Ced Domingo believes that their key additions, headed by coach Taka Minowa, played a major role in Akari’s surprising start in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference. The Chargers added Minowa, Ivy Lacsina, Camille Victoria, Kamille Cal, Dani Ravena, and American winger Oly Okaro during the offseason, and the results have been nothing […]
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A champion back in high school, Amet Bituin aims to make a significant impact for Far Eastern University in his upcoming rookie year in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Volleyball Tournament. Bituin, who wrapped up his high school career with FEU-Diliman with a Final Four finish in Season 86, played a key role in the […]
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With Creamline set to pick last in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft, head coach Sherwin Meneses plans to select the best available talent to bolster the Cool Smashers. Meneses shared his plans with members of the press during the second day of the PVL Draft Combine at Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong […]
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Capital1 head coach Roger Gorayeb is eyeing the second overall pick to select a quality wing spiker in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft, complementing the arrival of veteran playmaker Iris Tolenada. Gorayeb disclosed that Tolenada, who last played for GS Caltex Seoul in the Korean V-League, has already been training with the […]
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Alas Pilipinas Girls suffered a crucial 22-25, 18-25, 19-25 defeat at the hands of Indonesia, bowing out of contention in the 22nd Princess Cup SEA U18 Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Thailand. The Philippines ended the preliminaries in third place with a 3-2 record and will head to the third-place match […]
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Alas Pilipinas head coach Jorge Souza De Brito remains grounded despite heightened expectations following the national team’s landmark podium finish in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. De Brito has earned a contract extension that will see him coaching the Philippines until next year’s Southeast Asian Games, after recently leading Alas Pilipinas to a historic bronze […]
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Newly-crowned MVP Brooke Van Sickle was left in awe by the intense passion she witnessed within the Philippine volleyball community during her first campaign with Petro Gazz in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The Filipina-American outside hitter expressed delight at being a part of and seeing firsthand the growth of the sport in […]
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Following Choco Mucho’s campaign in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, Sisi Rondina will immediately head back into action to represent the Philippines in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women. Rondina confirmed the news to Tiebreaker Times following the Flying Titans’ Game 2 loss to Creamline in the All-Filipino Conference Finals […]
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Alyssa Valdez is once again a champion. Her Creamline Cool Smashers defeated the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the Finals of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. This is Valdez’s eighth championship with the Cool Smashers, having been part of the team since its inception back in 2017. With all those titles, Valdez admitted […]
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With the odds stacked against them, team captain Maddie Madayag believes resilience will be the key for Choco Mucho as they head into another finals encounter against Creamline without three key players. The Flying Titans secured their second consecutive finals appearance, setting up a rematch with the Cool Smashers in the finale after defeating Petro […]
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Gone are the days when Creamline simply ran over the competition on its way to the crown. Teams have already caught up, if they haven’t already, with the Cool Smashers, and it’s evident in the ongoing 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Before reaching the finals, Creamline suffered three elimination-round losses to Chery Tiggo, Petro […]
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Choco Mucho denied Petro Gazz a playoff for the last final spot after taking a four-set, 23-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-20 victory to enter the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference finale, Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Sisi Rondina powered the finals-clinching win with 32 points on 30 attacks, one ace, and one block, to […]
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Savouge Aesthetics overcame a tight opening frame before dominating VNS-Nasty in straight sets, 26-24, 25-18, 25-17, in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Spin Doctors didn’t have to do much, capitalizing on the Griffins’ 31 errors in the one-hour, 19-minute match to seal their first win of the […]
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Choco Mucho head coach and long-time Ginebra fan Dante Alinsunurin cherished the opportunity to meet Justin Brownlee moments after his team’s straight-set win over Cignal on Thursday night. Alinsunurin had the chance to meet the resident Gin Kings import, who watched the PVL All-Filipino Conference double-header, before the Flying Titans’ post-game press conference and even […]
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