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Buddin says Alas’ ‘Worlds’ stint will inspire younger generation
Alas Pilipinas’ Buds Buddin in the SEA VLeague.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Buds Buddin feels he has everything to gain in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 as he and the young Alas Pilipinas experience a once-in-a-lifetime hosting and participation against the world’s best teams. With host and World No. 64 Alas Pilipinas headlining…
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Alas Pilipinas coach bracing for tough FIVB men’s worlds campaign
Antonio Frigoni (with glasses) is pointing his squad toward the World Championships. —CONTRIBUTED/SAVA MANILA, Philippines —Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni anticipates a “pretty difficult” Pool A campaign in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025, but vows the men’s national volleyball team will put up a fight. The world rank No.64 Philippines was automatically seeded…
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Alas men pick up insights for ‘Worlds’ stint
Alas Pilipinas Men vs Japan’s Osaka Blueton in an exhibition match on Saturday.–PNVF PHOTO Alas Pilipinas’ men’s team continued to pick up valuable insights after wrapping up a two-game exhibition series against Osaka Bluteon over the weekend. And these lessons will come in handy as the squad continues preparing for its trailblazing appearance in the…
Read MorePlaying against idols, Alas Pilipinas Men hold their own
Alas Pilipinas Men and Japan’s Osaka Bluteon.–PNVF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The men’s volleyball team held their heads high despite a straight-set loss against Japan S V.League club Osaka Bluteon on day one of the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals at the PhilSports Arena. Osaka Bluteon is composed of players from the fan-favorite Japanese men’s volleyball team 2024 Paris…
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Mars Alba set for Alas Pilipinas debut vs Japan teams
Mars Alba in the PVL.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Mars Alba is set for her Alas Pilipinas debut as the Philippines face Japan SV.League’s Saga Hisamitsu Springs this weekend at Philsports Arena. Alba was added to the Philippine women’s volleyball team roster as it missed setter Jia De Guzman, who is already in Japan for…
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Alas Pilipinas teams set for exhibition vs visiting Japan clubs
Alas Pilipinas women during the FIVB Challenger Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas men’s and women’s squads battle Japanese clubs in international friendlies on September 7 and 8 at Philsports Arena. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) on Wednesday announced that it is bringing the top Japanese club teams to Manila next week as…
Read MoreAlas’ Buds Buddin is Best Outside Hitter anew in SEA VLeague
FILE–Alas Pilipinas’ Buds Buddin in the SEA VLeague second leg. –SAVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Despite the late call-up, Buds Buddin continued to impress in his Alas Pilipinas debut and emerged as the back-to-back Best Outside Hitter in the SEA V.League. Buddin, who stepped up for the Philippines after missing injured captain Bryan Bagunas, earned…
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Alas Pilipinas men swept by Indonesia in SEA VLeague 2nd leg
FILE–Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni during the SEA VLeague first leg.–SAVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas started off on the wrong foot in the SEA VLeague second leg after getting dominated by home team Indonesia, 24-26, 11-25, 15-25, on Friday at in Yogyakarta. Without star Bryan Bagunas, who suffered a knee injury in their…
Read More Alas Pilipinas lays ‘Worlds’ foundation with bronze finish
Antonio Frigoni (with glasses) is pointing his squad toward the World Championships. —CONTRIBUTED/SAVA Josh Ybañez thrived as a libero for Alas Pilipinas during the SEA V.League first leg. “I’m happy with my new role here at Alas and I’m learning a lot from my coaches,” Ybañez, a two-time MVP in the UAAP for University of…
Read MoreFrigoni says SEA VLeague bronze just the start for Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni during the SEA VLeague first leg.–SAVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — For Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni, earning a SEA VLeague first leg bronze medal in his Alas Pilipinas debut is a good start for the program. In his debut last Friday, Alas gave Frigoni a winning start but he stressed that…
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