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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.…

Late 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…

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…

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…

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…

Cone: Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations reset after blowing 43-point lead

Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas anew in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Up by 43 with about seven minutes left in the ball game, naturalized ace Justin Brownlee checked in for Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday night against Chinese Taipei. The rest of the starters—Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana and Scottie Thompson—followed shortly…

Cone names intrepid 12 to make up long-term Gilas Pilipinas program

Tim Cone in his Asian Games victory ride. —PDI FILES The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) expectedly made its announcement of appointing Tim Cone as the new man in charge of the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball team program, a no-brainer considering the success he came up with when the Filipinos ended a 61-year wait…

Time for step two for Gilas Pilipinas

Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Why read the analytical articles and thought pieces or listen to podcasts to understand how Gilas Pilipinas—barely having enough players and practice time together—delivered…

China basketball fans pile in after latest loss to Gilas Pilipinas

Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory as China team huddles after the men’s basketball semifinal in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG ) Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men’s national team on Thursday after China’s agonizing 77-76 defeat to Gilas Pilipinas in the…

Gilas Pilipinas stays perfect after rout of Thailand

Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas past Thailand in the Asian Games basketball competition. –POOL Hurting and all, Justin Brownlee delivered a strong performance for the Philippines in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) in Hangzhou, China. And Tim Cone knows exactly what’s pushing his go-to import for Barangay Ginebra in the continental showcase. “He is such…