Photo: (L-R) Sen Alan Peter S. Cayetano, DOT Office of Film and Sports Tourism Director Roberto Alabado III, Mediaquest Holdings Inc. and Cignal TV President and CEO Jane Jimenez Basas, and PNVF President Ramon Suzara at the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship press conference at the Marquis Events Place at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
The Philippines’ world-first solo hosting of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship has gotten a boost as PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Cignal TV announced their support for the prestigious volleyball tournament 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 worldwide.”
The Philippines is the first solo host nation of the world’s most prominent men’s volleyball tournament. The event will also be the biggest FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 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 (PVL), and Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League.
Photo” PLDT Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan (fifth from left)with Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) officers.
“It will be a huge challenge to host the highest-ranking teams and fans worldwide. 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 unveiling a new team name. Aside from supporting the national team, PLDT was a key partner in the recent 2023 Volleyball Nations League in Manila. [END]
About PLDT
PLDT is the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco company. Through its principal business groups—from fixed line to wireless—PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across the country’s most extensive fiber optic backbone and fixed line and cellular networks.
PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: TEL), and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine—listed companies.
Further information can be obtained by visiting www.pldt.com
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