Alas Men set for action in SEA Men's V.League in Candon City
The Filipinos are set to compete in the first leg of 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Men's V.League to be hosted by Cando City, Ilocos Sur from July 9 to 13.
The Philippines, which previously clinched two bronze medals in the 2024 edition, will take on powerhouse Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and newly-promoted Cambodia, which topped the 2024 SEA V. League Challenge against Malaysia, Singapore, and Laos.
The SEA V. League will come just days after Alas' ongoing campaign at the AVC Nations Cup, where they will vie for a 10th place finish later in the day against New Zealand.
The SEA V. League champion will receive $13,000 (around P743,000) and the runner-up $12,000 (P686,000) while the bronze medalist will earn $11,000.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
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