Alas Pilipinas men's volleyball team opens invitational with win over Indonesia

Updated Tue, June 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM Published Tue, June 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM

The Alas Pilipinas men's national volleyball team began the 2025 Alas Pilipinas Invitationals with a four-set victory against Indonesian champions Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi, with set scores of 25-23, 27-29, 25-21, 25-22.

Louie Ramirez led the team with 25 points, including 21 kills and three blocks, and expressed his readiness for the opportunity.

Buds Buddin and setter Owa Retamar also contributed three blocks each, aiding the team's total of 15 rejections.

Steven Rotter supported Ramirez with 14 points, while Kennedy Batas made his unofficial national team debut with three crucial points.

Josh Ybañez, a former two-time UAAP MVP, also made an impact as a converted libero.

The match took place at the Araneta Coliseum, one of the venues for the upcoming 2025 FIVB Men's World Championships.

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