Members of Alas Pilipinas Women joined an LRT-2 promotional ride to drum up excitement for the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship, set to take place in the Philippines next month.
The countdown to the FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship got an extra jolt of excitement on Tuesday as four members of Alas Pilipinas Women took the LRT-2 for a special promotional ride, engaging fans and raising awareness for the prestigious event.
Led by team captain Jia De Guzman, Alas Women, which also included libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig and outside hitters Vanie Gandler and Alleiah Malaluan, joined officials from the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Recto-to-Santolan trip.
“This is a rare opportunity for the country to host a very prestigious event, the world championship,” said De Guzman.
The FIVB Men’s Worlds runs from September 12 to 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and SM Mall of Asia Arena, featuring 32 of the world’s best teams.
Tickets are already available at philippineswch2025.com
PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, joined by secretary-general Donaldo Caringal and other LOC members, called it a landmark moment for Philippine volleyball.
“One more month and the Philippines will be on the world volleyball map,” Suzara said.
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Activities to hype the event continue Wednesday, August 13, at the SM MOA Music Hall with the “Set Na ‘To! An Electrifying Launch,” which will feature the official mascots Hataw, Kidlat, and Kulog, as well as the world championship trophy.
The opening ceremony on September 12 at MOA Arena will feature K-Pop group Boy Next Door, while OPM favorite Ben&Ben will headline the September 28 closing program, alongside special guest Leila Barros, a Brazilian volleyball legend turned senator who captivated Filipino fans in the 1990s.
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