Alas Pilipinas competes in FIVB invitational ahead of World Championship
Alas Pilipinas will compete in a four-day Invitational event leading up to the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship Philippines 2025, starting Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The team features a mix of veteran players and new recruits, including UAAP MVP Ken Batas and Josh Ybañez from University of Santo Tomas.
Alas Pilipinas will face Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi on Tuesday night after Hyundai Capital Skywalkers and the Thailand National Team play earlier in the day.
World Championship ambassadors Bryan Bagunas and Alyssa Valdez emphasize the importance of this Invitational for team development and building excitement for the upcoming World Championship.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) signed a partnership with Rebisco, a longtime sponsor, to support the growth of volleyball in the Philippines ahead of the championship.
Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni stated that competing against better teams is crucial for preparing for the men's worlds, scheduled from September 12 to 28 at Araneta and Mall of Asia Arena.
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