Bella Belen and Lams Lamina joined Alas Pilipinas training just a week after steering NU to the UAAP Season 87 title, as preparations ramp up for the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.
Just a week after leading the NU Lady Bulldogs to a back-to-back title in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball, Bella Belen and Lams Lamina are now donning the national colors as they joined Alas Pilipinas in training.
The championship duo from NU reported for duty this week at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, marking the start of their preparations for the national team’s 2025 calendar.
Belen and Lamina were instrumental in the Lady Bulldogs' sweep of the DLSU Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 87 Finals, which ended last Wednesday, May 14.
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Belen, a three-time league MVP, and Lamina, a two-time Best Setter, are both part of the 33-player pool named by head coach Jorge De Brito.
Still yet to report for the national team is Alyssa Solomon, who did visit training a few days prior.
Joining them in training are veteran team captain Jia de Guzman and fellow setters Mars Alba, Julia Coronel, and Tia Andaya.
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Also part of the training are liberos Dawn Catindig, Justine Jazareno, and Jen Nierva, as well as spikers Eya Laure, Vanie Gandler, Shaina Nitura, and Leila Cruz.
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Rounding out the pool are middle blockers Dell Palomata, Maddie Madayag, Fifi Sharma, Pangs Panaga, Thea Gagate, and MJ Phillips.
Alas Women is gearing up for a packed international schedule, including the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup from June 7 to 14, where the Philippines looks to continue building on its historic podium finish last year.