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Progella and Pagara Secure Historic Asian Games Beach Volleyball Bronze for Philippines
Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara secured the Philippines' first-ever Asian Games beach volleyball medal by defeating China's Cao Shuting and Dong Jie 13-21, 23-21, 15-13. The Alas Pilipinas duo rallied from late deficits in both the second and third sets to claim the historic bronze in Aichi, Japan.
2 Oct 2026
2 Oct 2026
Alas Pilipinas Men Bow to Indonesia in Hard-Fought Four-Set Asian Games Clash
Alas Pilipinas Men fell short in a tough four-set battle against Indonesia, 25-23, 24-26, 25-22, 25-21, at the 2026 Asian Games men’s volleyball classification round. The Philippines now moves to the 13th-16th place bracket to face Uzbekistan.
2 Oct 2026
PNVF Faces Financial Turmoil in Nagoya as Frank Lao Vows to Fix Back Pay Crisis
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation is navigating a financial crisis after Alas Pilipinas men's captain Bryan Bagunas revealed months of unpaid allowances during the Asian Games. PNVF president Frank Lao, who inherited over P30 million in federation debt, has already disbursed P10 million of personal funds and pledged a full cleanup alongside the POC and PSC.
1 Oct 2026
UST, FEU-D Stay Unbeaten in UAAP Season 89 Boys' Volleyball as NUNS and UE Bounce Back
UST and FEU-Diliman remained undefeated in UAAP Season 89 boys' volleyball after victories over Adamson and Ateneo, respectively. NUNS and UE also collected straight-set rebound wins at the Paco Arena in Manila.
1 Oct 2026
Asian Games 2026: Pagara, Progella Head to Bronze Medal Match After Semifinal Defeat to Thailand
Alas Pilipinas beach volleyball duo Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella fell to Thailand’s Kongphopsarutawadee Worapeerachayakorn and Taravadee Naraphornrapat in the Asian Games semifinals, 23-21, 21-8. The Filipinas will compete for the bronze medal on Friday.
1 Oct 2026
NUNS, UST Cruise to Straight-Set Sweeps Ahead of UAAP Season 89 Showdown
NUNS and UST remained undefeated in the UAAP Season 89 High School Girls' Volleyball Tournament after picking up straight-set sweeps over DLSZ and FEU-Diliman, respectively. Adamson also broke into the win column by sweeping Ateneo at the Blue Eagle Gym.
1 Oct 2026
Pagara and Progella Shock Japan to Clinch 2026 Asian Games Beach Volleyball Semifinal Spot
Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella stunned Japan's Matsumoto sisters in straight sets to reach the 2026 Asian Games beach volleyball semifinals. Meanwhile, Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons suffered a three-set quarterfinal defeat to Thailand.
30 Sept 2026
Adamson, UST Sweep Game 1 to Move One Win Away from V-League Finals
Adamson University and University of Santo Tomas moved within one victory of the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals after sweeping UE and Arellano in Game 1. Frances Mordi and Angge Poyos starred for their respective sides, setting up a decisive Game 2 on Saturday.
30 Sept 2026
Asian Games Beach Volleyball: Progella and Pagara Stun Matsumoto Sisters to Reach Semis as Rondina-Pons Bow Out
Kyhlem Progella and Sofiah Pagara advanced to the 2026 Asian Games beach volleyball semifinals after edging Japan's Matsumoto sisters, 24-22, 22-20. Meanwhile, Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons were eliminated in a three-set quarterfinal battle against Thailand.
30 Sept 2026
FEU-Diliman Dedicates UAAP Season 89 Girls' Volleyball Campaign to Late Teammate Jamie Ignacio
FEU-Diliman is dedicating their UAAP Season 89 High School Girls’ Volleyball campaign to late teammate Jamie Ignacio, who passed away in September shortly after transferring to the school. Team captain Cathlyn Umal shared how the squad is rallying together to honor Ignacio's joy and passion on the court.