Japanese-American libero Erik Shoji is still hung over from the warm Filipino reception that Team USA experienced in their first visit to the Philippines for the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s tournament Manila leg. Team USA's libero Erik Shoji (Volleyball World/VNL) The USA...
For heavy hitter Alyssa Valdez, the Philippines’ successful hosting of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s tournament became a solid proof of the present shift from being a long-time basketball-crazed nation to an obvious volleyball country. Alyssa Valdez (PVL Media) The...
Fan favorite Japan saved the best for last as it formally wrapped up its three-year visit in the Philippines for the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s tournament against now crowd darling Team USA on Sunday night, June 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Japanese opposite...
Fan favorite Japanese men’s volleyball team is back on track after making quick work of the Netherlands, 25-18, 25-19, 25-20, in the final elimination round of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s Philippine leg on Friday night, June 21, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Yuji...
Eric Loeppky has been savoring the support of Filipino fans as Canada went undefeated in three outings in the Philippine leg of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s final elimination round. Eric Loeppky of Canada (Volleyball World/VNL) The 25-year-old outside hitter is not...
Though the adoring Filipino volleyball fans were mostly on the other side of the court, Canada made all the important stops to eventually prevail over crowd favorite Japan with a hard-fought 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 21-25, 15-10 victory in the final elimination round week of the Volleyball Nations...
The Japanese men’s volleyball team is looking to put on a show for the adoring Filipino fans as it returns for the Philippine leg of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) final elimination round on Tuesday, June 18, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Photo from Ran Takahashi on...
De La Salle standouts and now national team members Thea Gagate and Julia Coronel lead the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft on July 6. A total of 47 hopefuls have applied for the league’s first-ever draft in hopes of leveling the 12-team grid and neutralizing a...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported that it has filed a criminal complaint against the group of a casino junket operator and some individuals for engaging in unlawful activities linked to money laundering. In a complaint filed before the Department of Justice on May 31, 2024, the...
Kiefer Ravena is extending his stay overseas for the fourth consecutive year after signing with Yokohama B-Corsairs for the Japan B. League 2024-25 season, the team announced on Friday, June 14. Kiefer Ravena (Shiga Lakes, Japan B. League) Ravena is the first among the six Filipino imports,...
Same goal, different execution. Carl Tamayo is set to resume his Asia career tour following his recent signing with Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League after a half done Japan stint. Carl Tamayo (FIBA) After an unfinished three-year contract in Japan,...
Rhenz Abando is coming back home after signing with Strong Group Athletics for the upcoming 43rd William Jones Cup in Taiwan slated next month, the team announced his signing on Tuesday, June 11. Rhenz Abando (EASL) The high-flying guard is suiting up for the Philippines for the first...
