Justin Valencia

Kate Antropova thrives amid Italy’s adjustments

June 17, 2026

Justin Valencia

Coming off a tough five-set loss to Brazil that snapped its unbeaten run in Week 1, Italy wasted no time getting back on track. The world’s top-ranked team opened the Pasig City leg of the 2026 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission with a commanding straight-set victory over Czechia, 25-18, […]
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Batangas–New Zealand overwhelms Pasig-Queenpin, closes in on WMPBL semis

June 17, 2026

Justin Valencia

Batangas–New Zealand Bluefire vented its ire on Pasig Queenpin, 80-52, to move a win away from an outright semifinals berth in the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Wednesday at Hoops Haven in Pasay City. The Valkyries raced to an 18-1 start behind Snow Peñaranda, Khate Castillo, and Afril Bernardino, and never looked back […]
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WMPBL: Tantoy Ferrer flirts with triple-double as QC-10ACT dominates Caloocan, boosts twice-to-beat bid

June 17, 2026

Justin Valencia

RK Hoops-Quezon City 10ACT clobbered skidding Caloocan behind an all-around outing from Tantoy Ferrer, 86–66, to strengthen its bid for a twice-to-beat quarterfinal bonus in the 2026 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Wednesday at Hoops Haven in Pasay. Ferrer barely missed a triple-double, finishing with a well-rounded line of 24 points, 15 rebounds, and […]
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Reyland Torres, Gerry Abadino yearn for perfect send-off with ‘Maroon 5’

November 16, 2025

Justin Valencia

One last hurrah for the ‘Maroon 5,’ and they are now one step closer to their dream destination. University of the Philippines secured a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday night, surviving Adamson University, 70-65, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Graduating seniors Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Terrence Fortea, […]
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UP survives Adamson, secures spot in UAAP Men’s Basketball Final Four

November 16, 2025

Justin Valencia

University of the Philippines secured its spot in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Final Four after escaping Adamson University, 70-65, on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With their fifth straight victory — and avenging their narrow first-round loss to the Falcons — the Fighting Maroons improved their record to 9-3. They have also […]
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Alleiah Malaluan gets her championship moment with PLDT

August 31, 2025

Justin Valencia

From longing on the sidelines to lifting a trophy on center court, rookie Alleiah Malaluan finally traded the pain of missing PLDT’s last championship for the joy of helping the High Speed Hitters capture the PVL Invitational crown. Malaluan was forced to sit out the PVL On Tour finale while fulfilling her duties with Alas […]
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Kath Arado makes PVL history as first libero to win Final MVP

August 31, 2025

Justin Valencia

Kath Arado etched her name in history on Sunday night, becoming the first-ever libero to capture the Finals Most Valuable Player award in the Premier Volleyball League. The defensive specialist anchored PLDT with her trademark floor defense, steering the High Speed Hitters to the 2025 PVL Invitational Conference championship. She capped the night with a […]
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High Speed Hitters Soar: PLDT bags back-to-back PVL titles

August 31, 2025

Justin Valencia

PLDT endured nothing but pain and heartbreak in its first 10 conferences in the Premier Volleyball League, but now the High Speed Hitters have finally arrived—and they don’t look ready to stop winning anytime soon. Once a team that struggled to break through, PLDT has suddenly become the league’s newest powerhouse, bagging back-to-back titles in […]
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Creamline crushes Chery Tiggo, extends PVL podium streak to 19

August 31, 2025

Justin Valencia

Creamline salvaged a second consecutive bronze medal, extending its remarkable Premier Volleyball League (PVL) podium streak to 19 straight tournaments. The Cool Smashers reaffirmed their status as one of the league’s most consistent contenders, sweeping the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-15, 25-13, 25-22, in the battle for third place in the 2025 Invitational Conference on Sunday […]
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Kianna Dy’s final stop to redemption runs through Maraño, Galang

August 14, 2025

Justin Valencia

Kianna Dy’s path to recovery has been neither easy nor quick, but more than two years after injuring her right knee, she now stands on the brink of another shot at glory. Dy and PLDT secured a place in the 2025 PVL On Tour preseason tournament championship match after pulling off a gutsy 27-25, 22-25, […]
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Josh Ybañez named Best Libero in SEA V.League libero

July 21, 2025

Justin Valencia

From being a top-tier scorer in the UAAP to transitioning into a libero for Alas Pilipinas Men, Josh Ybañez has proven he can thrive in any role. The standout outside spiker from the University of Santo Tomas embraced the challenge of being converted into a defensive specialist for the Philippine men’s national volleyball team—and it […]
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LA Mumar praises Kacey Dela Rosa as a unique force in women’s basketball

October 10, 2024

Justin Valencia

Reigning MVP Kacey Dela Rosa has been a dominant force in the UAAP Season 87 collegiate women’s basketball tournament, and everyone knows it. Despite this being common knowledge among basketball enthusiasts, her head coach at Ateneo de Manila University, LA Mumar, still couldn’t help but praise what Dela Rosa brings to the table for both […]
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Kem Adeshina proud to see Adamson get rid of ‘bawi, bawi’ mentality

October 10, 2024

Justin Valencia

Victoria Adeshina has been a key player for Adamson University’s Lady Falcons, enduring the heartbreak of the past two seasons before finally experiencing success in the ongoing UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Basketball Tournament. The Nigerian center has been with the team since Season 85, navigating through two frustrating seasons marred by losses before reaping the […]
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Rookie nerves? No problem for UST’s Karylle Sierba

September 9, 2024

Justin Valencia

Despite an outstanding debut for defending champion University of Santo Tomas (UST), rookie Karylle Sierba knows there’s still room for improvement. The 18-year-old newcomer was one of the most anticipated rookies heading into the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament, and she didn’t disappoint. Sierba, a product of UST High School, helped lead the Growling […]
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NU Lady Bulldogs to represent PH in VTV Cup

August 12, 2024

Justin Valencia

National University will represent the Philippines in the 2024 VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup. The organizers announced on Monday that the Lady Bulldogs have replaced the University of Indonesia in the annual tournament organized by the Volleyball Federation of Vietnam and sponsored by Vietnam Television. Last Saturday, NU withdrew from the 2024 V-League Women’s Collegiate […]
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Akari remains undefeated, deals Cignal first loss in PVL Reinforced

August 6, 2024

Justin Valencia

Akari will enter the crossover second round undefeated after dealing Cignal its first loss, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday. The Chargers finished their Pool B games at 5-0 while pushing the HD Spikers down to 4-1 for second. Both teams will enter […]
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Czechia stifles Tuyen Nguyen, advances to FIVB Challenger Final against Puerto Rico

July 6, 2024

Justin Valencia

Czechia secured a spot in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup gold medal match and next year’s Volleyball Nations League after a decisive victory over Vietnam, 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 on Saturday evening at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The Czech team, qualifying from the European Golden League with a second-place finish, aims to clinch their first […]
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Grace Lopez’s VNL dream nears reality

July 6, 2024

Justin Valencia

As someone who has always followed the Volleyball Nations League, Grace Lopez now has the golden opportunity to join the world’s elite. Lopez and her country, Puerto Rico, are one win away from qualifying for the 2025 Women’s VNL after a dominant victory over Belgium in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup semifinals, 25-19, 25-15, 25-16, […]
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Puerto Rico dominates Belgium to reach FIVB Challenger Cup Final

July 6, 2024

Justin Valencia

Puerto Rico showcased its balanced offensive firepower to enter the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup Final, dominating Belgium, 25-19, 25-15, 25-16 in Saturday’s knockout semifinals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The NORCECA champions will now await the winner between Czechia and Vietnam for the championship and a spot in next year’s Volleyball Nations League. […]
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Galeries Tower targets roster gaps in PVL Draft, says Okumu

June 28, 2024

Justin Valencia

Galeries Tower’s main objective in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft is to fill the gaps in their roster for the upcoming Reinforced Conference, according to assistant coach Godfrey Okumu. Okumu attended the scrimmages on Day 2 of the Draft Combine at Gameville Ball Park on Tuesday. He said the team is looking […]
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Kiara Cruz confident in Farm Fresh’s progress despite draft deliberations

June 28, 2024

Justin Valencia

Coming off a promising All-Filipino Conference, Farm Fresh looks forward to a better showing in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. The Foxies will now be handled by an all-Japanese coaching staff. According to their team manager Kiara Cruz, the team has adjusted well and is expected to be more lethal and explosive in […]
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Kim Rubin, Alas Girls bounce back, nip Australia to stay in Princess Cup hunt

June 11, 2024

Justin Valencia

Coming off a huge setback against the host nation, Alas Pilipinas Girls rebounded strongly with a 25-16, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19 win over Australia. They stay in the hunt for a spot in the final of the 22nd Princess Cup SEA U18 Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Thailand. The Filipinas continued to […]
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Jaja Santiago lauds Alyssa Solomon’s emergence as NU’s on-court leader

May 13, 2024

Justin Valencia

Alyssa Solomon and Jaja Santiago had a moment after National University advanced to the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Finals last Wednesday. Following the Lady Bulldogs’ straight-sets win over the FEU Lady Tamaraws in their do-or-die Final Four battle, the NU legend was seen talking to Solomon, mentoring her on her spiking. Solomon, the 6-foot-1 […]
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Poetic Triumph: Bea De Leon focuses on gratitude over beating former team

May 13, 2024

Justin Valencia

Bea De Leon clinched her first conference championship for Creamline by delivering the final point for the Cool Smashers in the fifth set of Game 2 against Choco Mucho, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11. The 5-foot-11 middle blocker was prepared for her moment as the Flying Titans over-received Alyssa Valdez’s service, and De Leon smartly […]
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‘Mini Miss UST’ aim to silence doubters one last time

May 5, 2024

Justin Valencia

Much has been said about the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses even before the season started. After key departures from the team following Season 85, which included four of their starters, questions and doubts were plentiful for this Season 86 squad. Prior to the season, people questioned the strength of the team after the […]
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Kungfu vows UST Tigresses will exorcise ghost of 2019

May 5, 2024

Justin Valencia

With the University of Santo Tomas’ five-set escape of De La Salle University in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament, history repeated itself on Sunday evening. The second-seeded Golden Tigresses’ 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 19-25, 15-7 victory that dethroned the third-ranked Lady Spikers mirrored a triumph just like this exactly five […]
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Cignal’s retooling sparks hope for competing teams in Spikers’ Turf

March 11, 2024

Justin Valencia

The Cignal HD Spikers have been a long-time powerhouse team in the Spikers’ Turf, boasting six titles, making them the winningest team in the league. However, in the upcoming 2024 Open Conference, the HD Spikers have undergone retooling after losing several players to opposing teams. The Ateneo de Manila University core of Marck Espejo, Ysay […]
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UAAP 86 WVB: De Guzman, Buena propel Ateneo to thrilling come-from-behind win over UP

February 28, 2024

Justin Valencia

Ateneo de Manila University had the last laugh, scoring a stunning reverse sweep over University of the Philippines, 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-9, for its breakthrough win in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Wednesday. Sobe Buena, Zey Pacia, Geezel Tsunashima, AC Miner, and KC Cortez all had a […]
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Alyssa Solomon credits better communication for overcoming early challenges

February 28, 2024

Justin Valencia

It was not an easy start for National University in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The Lady Bulldogs, who are seen as one of the strongest contenders this season due to their intact team, dropped their opener against University of Santo Tomas in straight sets. Then in their second game, they needed five […]
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UAAP 86 WVB: Solomon, Belen spark NU’s commanding win vs Adamson for share of second

February 28, 2024

Justin Valencia

National University delivered a strong finisher in all three sets to sweep Adamson University, 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, and post its second straight win in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Wednesday. Main gunners Alyssa Solomon and Bella Belen took turns hammering the Lady Falcons, ending up with 17 and […]
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Savannah Davison, Brooke Van Sickle look forward to first showdown

February 28, 2024

Justin Valencia

In the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference, Savannah Davison joined PLDT and emerged as one of the best scorers of the tournament. The Fil-Canadian open spiker led the league in scoring after the preliminary round, collecting 202 points on 173 attacks, 22 blocks, and seven service aces. In the 2024 All-Filipino Conference, Petro […]
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Alinsunurin braces for tough challenge in NU’s title defense

February 12, 2024

Justin Valencia

Three-time defending champion National University will enter the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament aware of the stronger and better field of competition. Achieving a repeat of the Bulldogs’ 16-game sweep of Season 85 will be much harder. NU will also aim to continue its 34-game winning streak in the league, dating back to its […]
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Roma Mae Doromal focused on growth, enjoyment under Sergio Veloso

February 12, 2024

Justin Valencia

Ateneo de Manila University is ushering in a new era for the upcoming UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Firstly, the Blue Eagles will welcome a new head coach, Sergio Veloso, who replaces Oliver Almadro. Secondly, the team will shift its focus towards youth, growth, and development, with last year’s leaders Faith Nisperos and Vanie […]
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Shevana Laput takes on a pivotal role in sophomore year for DLSU

February 12, 2024

Justin Valencia

Shevana Laput started as a seldom-used bench player for De La Salle University in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament last year before playing her way to fame and glory. In the upcoming Season 86 tournament – which starts this Saturday, Feb. 17 – Lady Spikers lead deputy Noel Orcullo revealed that Laput will […]
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Lorene Toring’s final season with Adamson cut short by devastating ACL injury

February 7, 2024

Justin Valencia

In a heart-wrenching announcement, Adamson University middle blocker Lorene Toring shared news of her devastating ACL injury, which dashes her hopes of competing in her final UAAP season with the Lady Falcons. Toring’s on-court prowess and leadership have been instrumental to the team’s success over the past four seasons. She expressed a mix of emotions […]
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Gilas upbeat Brownlee will suit up for Window 1

February 1, 2024

Justin Valencia

When the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas pool, there was one questionable player among the 12 members of the national team. Justin Brownlee was designated as the naturalized player who would carry the flag for Gilas for the next five years, starting with the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. However, Brownlee […]
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Nico Almendras’ NU return remains uncertain: ‘Surprise na lang’

December 18, 2023

Justin Valencia

Nico Almendras was a latecomer in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference but when National U-Sta. Elena needed him the most, he picked up the phone and answered the call. Aside from his leadership skills on and off the court, the 24-year-old spiker also made his presence felt by contributing in the offensive side especially […]
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Alex Eala surprised by ovation received from PVL fans

December 18, 2023

Justin Valencia

Alex Eala is still a superstar in “The Heart of Volleyball.” The 18-year-old Filipina tennis prodigy was part of the Philippine volleyball record crowd of 25,459 inside the SMART Araneta Coliseum for Game 2 of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League 2nd All-Filipino Conference Finals pitting Creamline and Choco Mucho on Saturday night. And although tennis […]
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