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De Guzman is ace up Alas Pilipinas sleeve
Alas Pilipinas’ Jia De Guzman (11) at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jia De Guzman is thankful that the crowd keeps coming out to support Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup. She’s happy for the opportunity to play for the country and with some of the best young standouts today. The national squad…
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Faith Nisperos no qualms about reduced role at Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas’ Faith Nisperos with coach Jorge Souza De Brito in the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos — the lone holdover and go-to scorer of last year’s Philippine women’s national volleyball team in the AVC Challenge Cup — may be playing a limited role in this edition but she is willing…
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Alas Pilipinas claims historic semis spot, sweeps Iran
Alas Pilipinas celebrates against Iran in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas booked its first-ever ticket to the AVC Challenge Cup semifinals after sweeping Iran, 25-16, 25-13, 25-15, to stay unbeaten in Pool A on a rainy Saturday evening, which didn’t stop the electric home crowd from a wild celebration…
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AVC Challenge Cup May 25 Alas Pilipinas vs Iran
AVC Challenge Cup 2024 schedule of games May 25 Rizal Memorial Coliseum 10 a.m. – Hong Kong vs Singapore1 p.m. – Indonesia vs Kazakhstan4 p.m. – Australia vs India7 p.m. – Iran vs Philippines (Alas Pilipinas) SCHEDULE OF PH GAMES HERE. FINAL: Hong Kong (2-1) eliminates Singapore (0-4), 25-14, 25-12, 25-12, to keep its semis…
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Angel Canino leads Alas Pilipinas to rousing Challenge Cup debut
Photo by MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Considering the short amount of time that Alas Pilipinas had in preparation for the Asian Volleyball Confederation Challenge Cup, its hopes for success were not the highest. And there were even lower expectations for La Salle’s Angel Canino, who previously admitted that she was still not in top form and still…
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AVC Cup: Thea Gagate continues to play solid for Alas Pilipinas
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Alas Pilipinas’ Thea Gagate during an AVC Challenge CUp 2024 game against India. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Thea Gagate has been standing tall for Alas Pilipinas so far, helping the home team win its first two games in the AVC Challenge Cup. Gagate sustained her…
Read MoreEya Laure, Sisi Rondina get UST feels with Alas Pilipinas reunion
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Alas Pilipinas players, including Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina, during an AVC Challenge CUp 2024 game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure relished her Philippine national volleyball team comeback after reuniting with Sisi Rondina to usher in the Alas Pilipinas era in the AVC Challenge…
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Alas Pilipinas beats taller Australia to kick off bid
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Alas Pilipinas in its debut in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 against Australia. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Despite only having a short preparation time, Alas Pilipinas bucked an opening set upset to log its first victory in the AVC Challenge Cup opposite a much taller Australian side, 22-25,…
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Jia De Guzman leadership brings Alas Pilipinas together
Alas Pilipinas’ star setter Jia de Guzman during the Philippines’ first game in the AVC Challenge Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino, Eya Laure, and Sisi Rondina formed a potent trio for Alas Pilipinas’ first AVC Challenge Cup game, but they all gave credit to leadership and playmaking of veteran setter Jia De…
Read MoreAngel Canino shines in Alas Pilipinas debut
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Alas Pilipinas rookie Angel Canino celebrates with her teammates after a point against Australia in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino may be playing a new position as an opposite hitter, but she still shone bright in her Alas Pilipinas…
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