MPVA prioritizes volleyball grassroots but also welcomes ex-pro players

Executives and team representatives of the MPVA. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) will officially open on Sunday with its main purpose to promote the Philippine volleyball’s grassroots program. On Wednesday at Club Filipino in San Juan, MPVA officials emphasized that their inaugural season will be to showcase the young talents of…

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MPVA opens with double-header in Antipolo

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during a press conference for the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The inaugural season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) will commence with a double-header at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo, Rizal on Sunday. After the ceremonies at 12 noon, Caloocan and Negros Oriental will clash for…

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Jayvee Sumagaysay takes on team manager role for Nasipit in MPVA

MPVA founder Manny Pacquiao, team managers Jayvee Sumagaysay and John Vic De Guzman during the launch on Friday. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Jayvee Sumagaysay will be wearing a different hat as the team manager of the Nasipit Agusan Del Norte Lady Spikers in the inaugural Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) — the newest women’s…

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Bulacan eyes Roger Gorayeb as coach for MPVA team

Roger Gorayeb could be Bulacan team’s coach in the inaugural MPVA tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Bulacan is looking to tap seasoned coach Roger Gorayeb to call the shots for its women’s volleyball team in the inaugural Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) starting in October. Bulacan team owner Chris Baluyot bared that the team…

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