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SEA Games: Bella Belen stays positive despite Alas Pilipinas loss
Filipino volleyball stars Bella Belen, Angel Canino, and their Alas Pilipinas teammates are competing in the Thailand SEA Games 2025.
Despite a tough opening loss to host Thailand with a score of 11-25, 17-25, 16-25, Belen remains proud of her SEA Games debut.
Belen expressed the immense pride and responsibility of representing the entire Philippines, stating, "The pride you carry is on another level, it's no longer your name, your school, or your club team. It's the entire Philippines."
She and fellow first-timers Alyssa Solomon and Angel Canino showed a strong performance in the second set before ultimately falling to the Thai team.
Belen, a decorated UAAP champion and MVP from National University, acknowledged the team is in a must-win situation against Singapore.
She remains positive about their chances, despite the limited preparation time and the challenge of securing a medal.
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