PVL teams have started plotting their schemes for the upcoming Reinforced Conference with Galeries Tower becoming the latest squad to tap an import as it gears up for the competition. Galeries Tower coach Godfrey Okumu with Monique Helena (PVL Media) The Highrisers are looking...
Sergio Veloso is looking to resume his key role in Philippine volleyball, this time as the newly-appointed grassroots program director. Sergio Veloso (UAAP Media) The 54-year-old Brazilian mentor is shifting his focus from the national team to the younger U18 squad including setting...
Even after being the most requested player to be part of Alas Pilipinas, Tots Carlos is still not part of the national pool according to head coach Jorge De Brito. Alas Women head coach Jorge De Brito (PNVF) The Brazilian mentor is looking at an 18-pool player, with the three-time PVL...
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...
Owa Retamar is hoping for consistency as the national team builds its lineup heading into the country’s historic hosting of the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship. Owa Retamar (UAAP Media) With the solo hosting gig came an outright berth for the Philippines to participate in the...
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...
