Tots Alas out for Alas Pilipinas, says coach Jorge de Brito

Tots Carlos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos won’t play for Alas Pilipinas in the FIVB Challenger Cup. And as to why Carlos will skip the national team’s upcoming campaign, coach Jorge Souza De Brito said Rebisco, the Creamline star’s mother company, will provide the details. “[She] plays good. She’s always been the one who…

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Team USA has ‘fun’ interaction with ‘friendly’ Alas Pilipinas

Members of Alas Pilipinas and Team USA.–Photo from Alas Pilipinas volley Instagram MANILA, Philippines — The stars of Team USA were thrilled to interact with the members of the Alas Pilipinas men’s and women’s squads on Friday evening at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. Alas players Bryan Bagunas and his teammates had a chance to…

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Alas Pilipinas name Italian Angiolino Frigoni as new coach

Alas Pilipinas men during the AVC Challenge Cup. —AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Alas Pilipinas men’s team will have a new coach in seasoned Italian tactician Angiolino Frigoni, according to Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Tats Suzara. Suzara on Saturday bared that Frigoni has taken over the Philippine men’s volleyball team program, succeeding…

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Alas Pilipinas girls cop bronze medal in Thailand U18 tournament

FILE–Alas Pilipinas girls during a game in the Princess Cup Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship in Thailand.–Photo from SMM Volleyball MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas Girls captured a historic bronze medal in the 22nd Princess Cup Southeast Asian Under-18 Women’s Volleyball Championship after sweeping Australia, 25-13, 25-21, 25-20, in the battle for third on Thursday at…

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‘Natural killer’ Canino stars for Alas despite different role

Alas Pilipinas’ Angel Canino (12) during the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino may have played in an unfamiliar position as an opposite spiker in Alas Pilipinas’ historic bronze medal finish in the AVC Challenge Cup but being a “natural killer” made her shine brightly. “She’s a natural killer,” Alas coach Jorge…

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Tots Carlos, Jema Galanza added to Alas Pilipinas pool

Creamline’s Tots Carlos, left, Jema Galanza and Alyssa Valdez during the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito has added Creamline champion players Tots Carlos and Jema Galanza to the national training pool, expecting the pair along with National University MVPs Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon to…

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Alas Pilipinas girls off to 2-0 start in Thailand tournament

Alas Pilipinas girls during a game against Malaysia in Thailand.–Photo from SMM Volleyball MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas girls overcame Malaysia, eking out a 25-20, 27-29, 25-22, 25-18 win to stay unbeaten in the 22nd Princess Cup Southeast Asian Under-18 Women’s Volleyball Championship on Sunday at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Thailand. The Philippines leaned on…

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Jorge Edson Souza de Brito stays on as Alas Pilipinas coach

Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito during the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Jorge Edson Souza de Brito is staying on as Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team head coach,  the Philippine National Volleyball Federation announced Friday. The Brazilian mentor will be in charge of Alas Pilipinas until December 2025, according to PNVF…

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Alas Pilipinas men shoot for strong AVC ending

Alas Pilipinas men’s team celebrates a point against Indonesia in the AVC Challenge Cup for Men 2024. –AVC PHOTO Sergio Veloso continues to hold his head high along with Alas Pilipinas in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Challenge Cup. Alas landed a breakthrough win, 25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22, Wednesday night (Manila time) against the under-20 Indonesia…

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Alas Pilipinas men fend off Indonesia, advance to battle for 9th

Alas Pilipinas men’s team celebrates a point against Indonesia in the AVC Challenge Cup for Men 2024. –AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas leaned on bench players Jade Disquitado and Nico Almenras to overcome the young but gritty Indonesia, 25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22, and advance to the ninth place match of the AVC Men’s…

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