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Marcos officially opens 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially opened the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, September 12, 2025.
He performed the ceremonial serve on the court between the opening ceremony and the match between Alas Pilipinas and Tunisia.
This marks the Philippines' first time hosting the men's championship and the national team's debut in the global tourney.
A total of 32 teams are competing in the tournament, which is being held at the Mall of Asia Arena and the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The President was accompanied by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and his son, William Vincent Araneta Marcos, a co-chair of the organizing committee.
The opening ceremony included performances by K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR, Karencitta, P-pop group G22, and music by Tom Taus.
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