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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas Men ramp up training in Europe for FIVB Men's World Championship
Philippine ambassador to Romania Noel Eugene Eusebio Servignon and Chi Torrato Servignon, Romania's ambassador to the Philippines Raduta Dana Matache, as well as Second Secretary and Consul Iris Caranzo with the Alas Pilipinas Men's team. (Photo: PNVF Communications) The Philippine men's volleyball team Alas Pilipinas is currently training in Europe as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIVB Men's World Championship which will be hosted by the Philippines. The Alas Pilipinas Men recently wrapped up their training in Romania and will head to Portugal for the third leg of their camp. Last week, the team also trained in Morocco. Bryan Bagunas, one of the Alas Pilipinas veterans, shared a glimpse of what their training camp looks like. 'We eat together, train hard together and push each other,' Bagunas said in a release from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF). 'Training here is intense in the morning and in the afternoon session, we focus on strength, conditioning and game systems,' he added. Bagunas is part of the Philippines' wide roster recently released by World Volleyball for the global tourney. 'Coach Angiolino has been pushing us to be disciplined and smart on the court, and I think that's making a big difference in our preparation." The Philippines will open its campaign in the World Championship against Tunisia on September 12, leaving the national team with less than a month of preparations. Recently, the PNVF launched the month long countdown to the World Championship in the "Set Natin 'To" event. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Meet Koolog, Hataw, and Kidlat — the mascots for the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) kicked off the month-long countdown to the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship in the Philippines. On Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia, the sports body also introduced the official mascots for the global event. Meet Koolog, Hataw, and Kid Lat. Koolog sounds like the Filipino word for thunder (kulog), while Kid Lat resembles the Filipino word for lightning. Hataw, meanwhile, is a ball-shaped mascot whose name could be from the Filipino word for "hit." More than just introducing the mascots, PNVF president Ramon "Tats" Suzara said the Philippines is preparing to showcase the country's best to the global volleyball community. 'Volleyball fans, we are very grateful. We've poured everything into this, battled through every obstacle to deliver this event, and we expect to see you all during the matches,' Suzara said during the 'Set Natin 'To' launch event. 'Our Alas Pilipinas is grinding it out to be worthy to take this floor. Join us for 17 days of top-level volleyball.' Philippine Sports Commission chair Patrick Gregorio said the hosting will also boost the country's sports tourism efforts. 'We have to do this so well, we have to do this telling the world that this is the Philippines, we can host properly, this is the showcase of our nation, we are a very beautiful sports tourism destination,' Gregorio said. 'I think we all realize that maybe this will not happen again in our lifetime. Pagbutihan po natin, magsama-sama po tayo, magtulong-tulong po tayo because 'Set na natin 'to.' The Philippines will host the event from September 12 to 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and the Mall of Asia Arena. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
28-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas bring back Angel Canino, Bella Belen for SEA V.League
Angel Canino and Bella Belen are returning to national team duties as Alas Pilipinas gears up for the 2025 Southeast (SEA) V. League early next month. The duo are part of the 15-women roster released by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) on Monday. Canino and Belen, who missed the action during the country's campaign at the VTV Cup, rejoin the core led by Jia de Guzman, Dawn Catindig, Eya Laure, Dell Palomata, Fifi Sharma, and Thea Gagate. Completing the roster are Mars Alba, Justine Jazareno, Shaina Nitura, Leila Cruz, Cla Loresco, Maddie Madayag, and Justine Jazareno. Alas will take on reigning gold medalist Indonesia, multi-time gold medalist Thailand, and powerhouse Vietnam with the first leg to be held in Nakhon Ratchasima in Thailand and second leg in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
04-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
FIVB chief expects PH hosting of Men's World Championship a 'remarkable success'
FIVB president Fabio Azevedo said he is expecting that the Philippines' hosting of the FIVB Men's World Championship will be a "remarkable success." Azevedo and the FIVB recently visited the Philippines to check on the preparations done by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for the upcoming global event scheduled on September 12 to 28. 'We have no doubt that the world championships here will be a remarkable success,' Azevedo said in a press conference on Thursday. Azevedo: We have no doubt that the World Championship will be a remarkable success @gmasportsph — JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) July 3, 2025 According to Azevedo, he has seen how the Philippines has hosted multiple editions of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) and the sports organization has set the bar high coming into the Men's Championship. 'Our expectations of the Philippines are very high. We set the bar very high because it's not the first time they're hosting a big event like this,' Azevedo said. In terms of logistics, infrastructure, and accommodations, the FIVB chief said the Philippines is prepared for the said event. FIVB President Fabio Azevedo on the Philippines' preparations for the hosting of the FIVB Men's Championship this year @gmasportsph — JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) July 3, 2025 'We are confident that the PNVF will deliver. They have proven their capacity in delivering big events. They raised the bar that 72 days from now, you'll be be seeing the Philippines at the center of the volleyball world.' A total of 32 teams will compete in the Men's World Championship with two venues hosting the event: the Smart Araneta Coliseum and the Mall of Asia Arena. —GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
09-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
PNVF announces 16-man lineup for Alas Pilipinas Invitationals
Marck Espejo will spearhead the Philippines in its homestand when the country hosts the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals from June 10 to 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The longtime national team outside spiker leads the 16-man lineup announced by Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) on Monday, just a day before they plunge into action in the invitational tournament set to prepare the squad for the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship here. Also included are other mainstays Joshua Retamar, Steven Rotter, Kim Malabunga, JP Bugaoan, Joshua Umandal, Jack Kalingking, Lloyd Josafat, and Louie Ramirez. PNVF has also tapped several collegiate stars in Josh Ybañez of UST, Ken Batas of Ateneo, Echo Adajar of La Salle, and the National University troika of Peng Taguibolos, Leo Ordiales, and Buds Buddin. Rounding out the squad is Filipino-American Jackson Reed. Alas Men will open their bid on Tuesday against Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia before taking on Hyundai Capital Skywalkers of South Korea and Thailand national team on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
