Tag: Alas
After NU triumph, Owa Retamar now focused on Alas Pilipinas goal
Owa Retamar training with the Alas Pilipinas men’s team ahead of the AVC Challenge Cup. MANILA, Philippines — There is no rest for UAAP champion setter Owa Retamar as he shifts his focus to Alas Pilipinas’ upcoming stint in the AVC Challenge Cup from June 2 to 9 in Bahrain. Five days after leading National…
Read MoreAustralia opens with win, faces Alas Pilipinas next
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Australia team during its AVC Challenge Cup 2024 game against Chinese Taipei. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Less than 24 hours before its duel against host Alas Pilipinas, Australia kicked off its AVC Challenge Cup campaign with a 23-25, 25-15, 25-19, 25-18 victory over Chinese Taipei…
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Jennifer Nierva has high hopes for Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas’ Jennifer Nierva.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Inspired by the commitment of her teammates to represent the country, Jennifer Nierva hopes Alas Pilipinas’ upcoming AVC Challenge Cup stint will solidify the national team program. “This is the first time that I felt that everybody here willingly wanted to be part of the national team.…
Read MoreLate call-up Arah Panique aims to make an impact for Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas’ Arah Panique during the AVC Challenge Cup press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Despite being a late addition to the team, Arah Panique is eager to help Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup, which fires off on Wednesday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Panique, a backup spiker for National University, will have to…
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Fifi Sharma thrilled with La Salle ‘reunion’ at Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas’ Fifi Sharma during the AVC Challenge Cup press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Fifi Sharma is elated to reunite with her former La Salle teammates as they lead the Alas Pilipinas — the new era of the women’s volleyball national team — in the AVC Challenge Cup, which opens on Wednesday at Rizal…
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Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina excited to reunite at Alas Pilipinas
Former UST teammates Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina headline Alas Pilipinas for the AVC Challenge Cup. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure will be reuniting with Sisi Rondina when they represents the country for the Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Five years after…
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PH national volleyball teams to be called Alas Pilipinas
Philippine national volleyball team members during a press conference. According to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), the country’s national volleyball teams will now go by the monicker Alas Pilipinas. LANCE AGCAOILI/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Call the Philippine volleyball teams, Alas Pilipinas from now on. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and main sponsor Cignal…
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No shortage of motivation for high school baller Kieffer Alas
De La Salle-Zobel’s Kieffer Alas shoots a jumper against UE in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—A fire was lit under De La Salle Zobel standout Kieffer Alas after the UAAP Season 86 boys’ basketball tournament. After falling short of a Final Four appearance with the Junior Archers, pressure…
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PBA: NLEX role player mob leading rally with Kevin Alas out
NLEX coach Frankie Lim and Road Warriors in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—The sense of urgency is high in the NLEX camp, especially now that they will miss the services of star player Kevin Alas until the foreseeable future. So when the Road Warriors’ role players stepped up in the squad’s…
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NU routs defending champ FEU; Kieffer Alas dominates in UAAP juniors
De La Salle-Zobel’s Kieffer Alas shoots a jumper against UE in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–National University Nazareth School opened its redemption tour with a 70-56 win over titleholder Far Eastern University-Diliman in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys basketball tournament Tuesday at the Amoranto Arena. Debuting…
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