Manila, July 18 -- Reigning National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) champion Letran College takes on visiting Southern Storm Melbourne at the start of the international-flavored 2026 Shakey's Collegiate National Invitationals at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Sunday.

After the 1 p.m. opening tiff, University of Santo Tomas battles four-time National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities champion Enderun Colleges at 3 p.m.

College of Saint Benilde faces Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Club at 5 p.m. to cap the busy opening day of the weeklong competition.

NCAA Season 101 Finals Most Valuable Player Judiel Nitura will take over the leadership role for Letran in the absence of injured veterans Gia Maq...