Tony Boy Liao (FB)

By Edwin Rollon

New guard—or the return of an old one—in Philippine volleyball?

In a surprising twist that reshapes the country’s volleyball landscape, the members unanimously elected longtime sports figure Anthony “Tony Boy” Liao as the new president of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), replacing incumbent chief Ramon “Tatz” Suzara.

Fancied Dasma Monarchs and Quezon Tangerines extended their hot streaks as the Biñan Tatak Gel Arellano Lady Chiefs clinched a semifinal ticket in the 2025 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) on Sunday night at the Dasmariñas Arena.

Games on November 15:

(Rizal Memorial Coliseum)

1 p.m. --- FEU vs Adamson

3:30 p.m. --- UST vs NU

Four-peat-seeking National University displayed the true heart of a champion in gutting out a hard-fought 15-25, 25-23, 25-17, 13-25, 15-12, victory over the gritty University of Santo Tomas to take Game 1 of the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup best-of-three Finals series Saturday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.  

Games Saturday:

(Rizal Memorial Coliseum)

11 a.m. --- San Beda vs CSB

1 p.m. --- UP vs Ateneo

4 p.m. --- NU vs UST

Four-peat-seeking National University takes on a hungry University of Santo Tomas side in an ultimate duel for supremacy as intense and explosive action in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup best-of-three championship kicks off Saturday at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Defending champion National University and University of Santo Tomas eye a quick disposal of their respective semifinals opponents to forge a title showdown in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and Chief Operating Officer Menardo “Butch” Jimenez Jr. commended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for successfully hosting the recently concluded 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the country.