From spikes to sparks, 2025 was a year our athletes scored big in love, trading courts for vows and games for “I dos”.
2025 wasn’t just a year of victories on the court—it was also a year of wins in love.
From the court to the aisle, it was a year where love truly took center stage.
Our favorite athletes didn’t just play the game—they played their hearts right, turning lifelong partnerships into dream weddings.
Here’s a look at the couples who said “I do” and scored big in love this year.
Ace of Hearts
JP and Judy Bugaoan (January)
Alas Pilipinas and Cignal Super Spikers’ JP Bugaoan aced love with his longtime partner, Judy.
Their January wedding, cheered on by the entire Cignal family, set the tone for a year full of romance.
Set, Spike, Wed
Michele Gumabao & Aldo Panlilio (February)
Valentine vibes hit the court as volleyball star Michele Gumabao married Aldo Panlilio in a breathtaking ceremony at the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Makati.
Love Hits Hard
EJ Laure & Bugoy Cariño (March)
March brought a power-packed love story when volleyball star EJ Laure and actor-dancer Bugoy Cariño exchanged vows.
The first time was so nice, they had to do it thrice
Kiefer Ravena & Diana Mackey (June, August, December)
Manong Kief took a timeout from basketball to score the ultimate victory: marrying Diana Mackey. Their first wedding in June at the church was so beautiful, they simply had to do it twice more—celebrating in a stunning El Nido, Palawan ceremony in August, and topping it off with a dreamy yacht wedding this December.
Feel the sparks
Michelle Cobb, Vito Sotto (August)
The former Akari Chargers captain, now serving as the team’s assistant manager, tied the knot with longtime partner Vito Sotto in a heartwarming ceremony attended by family, friends, and loved ones.
Holiday love spike
Michelle Morente & Pangs Panaga (December)
Closing out the year, Creamline Cool Smashers teammates Michelle Morente and Pangs Panaga exchanged vows on December 20. Their love, now official, shows that some teams are simply unbeatable—both on and off the court.
From January to December 2025 has been a year where love served as the ultimate victory, proving that life’s sweetest wins aren’t measured in points, but in hearts united.
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Inna Mina is a sportswriter with a passion for telling stories that go beyond the scoreboard.
She covers running, athletics, and other major Philippine sporting events, while also following grassroots sports, athlete journeys, and women in sports. Her work also includes lifestyle stories on health, fitness, and community.