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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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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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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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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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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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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Team Liquid PH flexed its dominance and handed the surging Twisted Minds a harsh reality check with a 2-0 sweep in Week 2 of the MPL Philippines Season 16 on Sunday at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City. The defending champions climbed to 2-2, forcing a tie with Smart Omega for third place, while […]
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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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Smart Omega snapped a two-game skid with a commanding 2-0 sweep of Team Falcons PH in Week 2 of the MPL Philippines Season 16 on Sunday at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City. The win gave Omega their second victory of the season, climbing to solo fourth place with a 2-2 record, while handing […]
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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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By: Icko De Guzman HAIPHONG, Vietnam — The Filipinas may have fallen short of the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 semifinals, but for head coach Mark Torcaso, the tournament served its purpose: testing the squad’s depth and fast-tracking young talent. The Philippine Women’s National Team bowed out of the tournament after a 1–1 draw with […]
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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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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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World-ranked polo player Mikee Romero delivered what he described as one of his “beautiful and courageous” shots, powering his team – GlobalPort-Passion For Polo – to a stunning 11-10 victory over defending champion Flying Changes in the 2025 USPA Midwest Open on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Las Brisas Polo Club in Chicago, Illinois. Staring […]
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Chezka Centeno and Carlos Baylon Jr. delivered podium finishes for Team Philippines in the 2025 World Games, adding a silver and bronze medal to the country’s tally. Centeno settled for silver in the women’s 10-ball event on Wednesday at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China – Tianfu Campus Gymnasium after a 6-7 loss to […]
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The Filipinas’ reign as the queens of Southeast Asian football has come to an end. Needing a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team instead settled for a costly 1-1 draw against Myanmar on Wednesday at the Lạch Tray Stadium in Lai […]
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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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ONIC Philippines secured its first-ever playoff appearance in the MLBB Mid Season Cup after a dominant 2-0 sweep of Malaysia’s HomeBois on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Filipino squad — already a seasoned contender in the M-series World Championships — will make its playoff debut in MSC history, continuing their international momentum following their […]
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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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