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Espejo, Umandal lead Alas Pilipinas in AVC Challenge Cup
Marck Espejo will captain the 14-man Philippine men's national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas Men, as they compete in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup in Bahrain.
Espejo and Jau Umandal will lead the team, which notably excludes Bryan Bagunas due to his commitment in Taiwan.
The roster features a mix of players from the UAAP and Spikers' Turf, including Jade Disquitado, Noel Kampton, Nico Almendras, Leo Ordiales, Kim Malabunga, JP Bugaoan, Rwenzmel Taguibolos, Lloyd Josafat, Joshua Retamar, Joseph Bello, Josh Ybañez, and Vince Lorenzo.
Retamar, a two-time UAAP Finals MVP and Best Setter, returns to the national team alongside UAAP Season 86 champion National University core members.
Alas Pilipinas Men will begin their campaign against China on Sunday and conclude their Pool A matches against host Bahrain on June 3.
Unlike the women's team, only the top team in the group will advance to the semifinals for the men's side.
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