The Creamline Cool Smashers continue to beef up their squad for the upcoming 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League by acquiring two more reinforcements from Russia and Kazakhstan. Photo from Creamline Cool Smashers The team announced Tuesday, April 15, the acquisition of Russian wing spiker...
Alas Pilipinas stood its ground against China in a war of attrition, 22-20, 22-20, in the Rebisco Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open to reach the quarterfinals on Friday, April 4, in the City of Santa Rosa in Laguna. Khylem Progella and Sofia Pagara (Contributed photo)...
Ramon "Tats" Suzara was elected president of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) only last September and just over the weekend was named executive vice president (EVP) of the sport’s world body International Volleyball Federation or FIVB. “It’s a great distinction and honor to be named...
Ramon “Tats” Suzara has been elected as the new Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) President to become the ninth and second Filipino to hold the prestigious position. Ramon “Tats” Suzara has been elected as the new Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) President (AVC) ...
Jorge de Brito will stay as the Alas Pilipinas women’s head coach until December next year, Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) President Tats Suzara announced on Friday, June 7, in South Korea. Jorge de Brito (AVC/PNVF) The Brazilian mentor will be at the...
Alas Pilipinas finally barged into the win column at the expense of Indonesia, 25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22, in the classification phase of the AVC Challenge Cup for Men in Isa Town, Bahrain on Wednesday night, June 5 (Manila time). Alas men (PNVF/AVC) The Filipinos are now a win...
Alas Pilipinas capped its preliminary campaign in another sweeping loss after yielding to host nation Bahrain, 18-25, 23-25, 20-25, in the AVC Challenge Cup for Men on early Tuesday, June 4, at the Isa Town in Bahrain. The Filipinos remained winless in the weeklong tournament after dropping their...
Alas Pilipinas couldn’t find the winning touch as it dropped its opening game against China, 19-25, 22-25, 22-25, in the AVC Challenge Cup for Men in Isa Town, Bahrain on early Monday, June 3 (Manila time). Alas Pilipinas Men (PNVF/AVC) The Filipinos led for some parts of the...
Following Alas Pilipinas’ historic feat in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for women, it’s now time for the men’s squad to turn in its best effort in the men’s tournament in Isa Town, Bahrain this June 2 to 10 (Manila time). The Marck Espejo-led Philippines will face an acid test right away when...
Sisi Rondina was glad to have given herself a proper shot to play in international indoor competition. Sisi Rondina (PNVF/AVC) The 27-year-old outside hitter made her indoors debut with Alas Pilipinas in the recently concluded 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. There, the high-flyer...
Alas Pilipinas’ Jia De Guzman and Angel Canino's brilliance in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup earned them individual awards at the conclusion of the tournament on Wednesday, May 29. De Guzman and Canino were named Best Setter and Best Opposite Spiker, respectively, during the awarding ceremony at the...
Alas Pilipinas made quick work of Australia, 25-23, 25-15, 25-7, to bag the bronze medal and cap its historic run in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup on Wednesday, May 29, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. After suffering a sorry knockout semifinal exit against Kazakhstan the day prior, the Philippines was...
