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Alas Pilipinas opens AVC Challenge Cup campaign vs Australia on May 23
Alas Pilipinas will open its 2024 AVC Challenge Cup campaign against Australia on May 23 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The Philippines is grouped with Australia, India, Iran, and Chinese Taipei in Pool A, while Pool B consists of Vietnam, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
The team is led by setter Jia de Guzman, alongside PVL stars Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina, and Vanie Gandler, with De La Salle's Angel Canino, Thea Gagate, and Julia Coronel also in the lineup.
Creamline's Jema Galanza and Tots Carlos declined invitations to join due to a scheduled trip to Spain.
UAAP champions Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon of National University also opted out to recover from their collegiate season.
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The Philippine women's volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, is competing in the AVC Challenge Cup for Women from May 22-29 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.
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Alas Pilipinas, the Philippine women's national volleyball team, defeated Australia in four sets (22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21) to open their campaign in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup.
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Jia De Guzman is prioritizing her commitment to Alas Pilipinas for the upcoming 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women, putting personal career decisions on hold.
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National University's MVP duo Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon, along with University of the East's star rookie Casiey Dongallo, will not be joining the Alas Pilipinas team for the upcoming AVC Challenge Cup.
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Alas Pilipinas defeated Australia in four sets (22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21) in their opening match of the AVC Challenge Cup at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
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