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SEAG: Philippines reaches first-ever women's beach volleyball finals
The Philippine women's national beach volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, has secured a historic first-ever finals appearance in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
The team, divided into two pairs, emerged undefeated in their four preliminary matches held in Chonburi, Thailand.
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons defeated their Vietnamese opponents in a three-set match, while Dij Rodriguez and Sunny Villapando also advanced to the finals.
Alas Pilipinas will face the undefeated Thai team in the gold medal game on December 19.
This achievement marks the country's best finish in beach volleyball at the SEA Games, surpassing their previous bronze medal wins.
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