Defining the News
PLDT Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan with Fédération Internationale de Volleyball officers and Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon Suzara and Secretary-General Don Caringal .THE Philippines’ world-first solo hosting of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship has gotten a boost as PLDT Inc. and Cignal TV announced their support for the prestigious volleyball tournament taking place on September 12-28, 2025.
The country’s largest telco network PLDT will be the official broadband partner of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. Cignal TV, the pay TV arm of the MediaQuest Group, will be the event’s official broadcaster. “This is a great opportunity to inspire a new generation of Filipino athletes and showcase our countrymen’s passion for sports,” said Manuel V Pangilinan, Chairman and CEO of PLDT. “The Philippines is now taking center stage in the world of volleyball. We look forward to working with the DOT and the PNVF to provide a top-notch experience for fans all over the world.”
The Philippines is the first solo host nation of the biggest men’s volleyball tournament in the world. The event will also be the biggest FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship to date, as the tournament format expands to 32 teams. The sport has rapidly grown in popularity in the Philippines over the past few years, with a passionate fanbase supporting highly competitive leagues such as Spikers’ Turf, Premier Volleyball League , and Philippine National Volleyball Federation Champions League.
“It will be a huge challenge to host the highest-ranking teams and fans from all over the world. But as Filipinos, we know we can create the best environment for everyone to compete at the highest level on our home soil.”, said PNVF president Ramon Suzara.The Philippine men’s national volleyball team’s preparations will begin with a comprehensive selection process for the player pool and the unveiling of a new team name.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PVL: Chery Tiggo, Petro Gazz take crucial wins vs. PLDT, Cignal as semis race intensifiesChery Tiggo and Petro Gazz secured crucial victories on Tuesday as the race to the semifinals heats up in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.
Read more »
PVL chaos: How Cignal’s win over PLDT pushed Petro Gazz, Creamline, Choco Mucho to semisFind out how Cignal's four-set win over PLDT helped clinch PVL semifinal slots for Petro Gazz, Creamline, and Choco Mucho, and why Chery Tiggo remains vulnerable despite having a similar 8-2 record
Read more »
Enrollment of online voting gadgets eyed by January 2025SunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »
Auto China: 2025 Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV flagship SUV can do 1,400 kmChery Tiggo 9 PHEV combines flagship luxury tech with sleek styling and eco-friendly powertrain
Read more »
Leaders forge compact for peaceful, safe 2025 BARMM electionsThree provincial governors and the congressional representative of Basilan have agreed to help each other ensure a peaceful and orderly regional and local elections in the Bangsamoro region in 2025.
Read more »
3 political parties in BARMM form coalition for 2025 electionsThree major political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have allied to push for an honest, orderly, and peaceful conduct of the first-ever elections in the autonomous region in May 2025.
Read more »