Alas Pilipinas eye a strong start in the 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup as they go up against Pakistan and Chinese Taipei in Pool C.
Fresh off a triumphant run in the home-hosted Invitational tournament, Alas Pilipinas Men shift their focus to a new international challenge as they kick off their campaign in the 2025 AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Isa Town, Bahrain.
Last year, the national team settled for a 10th-place finish in the competition, then known as the AVC Challenge Cup.
This time, under the guidance of head coach Angiolino Frigoni, the team aims to take things further, carrying with them lessons learned and improved chemistry.
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday | June 17
Alas Pilipinas vs Pakistan
- 7:00 p.m. LIVE | One Sports | One Sports+ | Pilipinas Live
Wednesday | June 18
Alas Pilipinas vs Chinese Taipei
- 7:00 p.m. LIVE | One Sports | One Sports+ | Pilipinas Live
WHERE TO WATCH
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Free-to-air: One Sports | Cignal Ch. 6
- Cable: One Sports+ | Cignal Ch. 261 HD & Ch. 91 SD
- Streaming: Pilipinas Live | Download the app for mobile or check pilipinaslive.com for desktop.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Leading the charge for the national team is team captain Marck Espejo, joined by a solid core that includes Louie Ramirez, Steven Rotter, Buds Buddin, Jackson Reed, Leo Ordiales.
Also in the roster are JP Bugaoan, Lloyd Josafat, Kim Malabunga, Peng Taguibolos, Eco Adajar, Owa Retamar, and liberos Jack Kalingking and Josh Ybañez.
[ALSO READ: Marck Espejo eyes better form for Alas Pilipinas after 31-point explosion vs Thailand]
The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout quarterfinals. At stake in the tournament is the lone berth to the 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship.
The AVC Nations Cup also forms part of the national team’s buildup toward the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, which the Philippines will host in September.