Alas Pilipinas return to action at the VTV Cup 2025 with a new-look roster led by Jia de Guzman and Brooke Van Sickle, aiming to build on their silver finish in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.
A reloaded Alas Pilipinas squad featuring new stars and seasoned returnees is all set to represent the country in the VTV Cup 2025, happening from June 28 to July 5 in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam.
Leading the way is two-time PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle, who will make her national team debut alongside fellow first-timers MJ Phillips and Tia Andaya.
The trio headline a revamped 14-woman lineup looking to build on the Philippines' silver medal finish in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.
[ALSO READ: Brooke Van Sickle, Maddie Madayag headline new-look Alas Pilipinas roster for VTV Cup]
SCHEDULE:
Sunday | June 29
Alas Pilipinas vs Vietnam | 8:00 p.m. (Manila time)
Monday | June 30
Alas Pilipinas vs Sichuan Wuliangchun | 5:30 p.m. (Manila time)
Tuesday | July 1
Alas Pilipinas vs Australia | 3:00 p.m. (Manila time)
ROSTER:
- Brooke Van Sickle
- Eya Laure
- Alleiah Malaluan
- Leila Cruz
- Mars Alba
- Jia de Guzman
- Tia Andaya
- Lams Lamina
- Justine Jazareno
- Dawn Catindig
- MJ Phillips
- Maddie Madayag
- Dell Palomata
- Amie Provido
RESERVES:
- Vanie Gandler
- Fifi Sharma
- Thea Gagate
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Fresh off completing her change-of-federation process, Van Sickle is expected to bring firepower and leadership to a team aiming to sustain its momentum. Along with Phillips and Andaya, she forms part of a promising core injected with international experience.
Veterans Jia de Guzman, Eya Laure, and Dell Palomata are back to provide stability, while newcomers like Jazareno, Cruz, and Malaluan offer depth and versatility.
Notably missing from the lineup are AVC stalwarts Bella Belen, Angel Canino, Alyssa Solomon, and Shaina Nitura, who were rested by head coach Jorge de Brito to prepare for upcoming tournaments, such as the SEA V.League.
[ALSO READ: Why Belen, Canino, Nitura, and Solomon were left out of Alas Pilipinas' VTV Cup roster]
With a mix of rising talent and battle-tested names, Alas Women aim to close the gap against regional rivals in the VTV Cup and continue their ascent ahead of the all-important 2025 Southeast Asian Games in December.