Alas Pilipinas end an inspiring 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship in 19th place, after a heartbreaking five-sett loss to Iran.
The Philippine men's national volleyball team will be making history, as they debut in the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship right at home.
They're only the third nation to host and debut in the same year.
This is considered to be one of the stronger lineups for the Philippines, bannered by top spikers Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo. They are led by Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni.
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The team had an extensive build-up, clinching bronze medal finishes in the SEA V.League and getting tune-ups from the likes of Portugal.
After opening day jitters in the loss to Tunisia, Alas Pilipinas made history with their first-ever victory in the tournament against Egypt. However, their incredible shot at the Round of 16 came at a heartbreaking end during the extended fifth set against Iran after a successful challenge was made.
The Philippines end its remarkable maiden appearance at 19th place out of 32 teams.
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Here are the game schedules, where to watch, pool/roster, standings, results, highlights, stories, and more.
GAME SCHEDULE
Friday | September 12 | Mall of Asia Arena
Pool A | Philippines (#82) vs Tunisia (#43)
TUN def. PHI, 25-13, 25-17, 25-23
Tuesday | September 16 | Mall of Asia Arena
Pool A | Philippines (#88) vs Egypt (#21)
PHI def. EGY, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21
Thursday | September 18 | Mall of Asia Arena
Pool A | Philippines (#77) vs Iran (#16)
IRI def. PHI, 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20
WHERE TO WATCH
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Free-to-air: One Sports | Cignal Ch. 6
- Free-to-air: RPTV | Free TV Ch. 9, DTT Ch. 18.2, 19.1
- Cable: One Sports+ | Cignal Ch. 261 HD & Ch. 91 SD
- Streaming: Pilipinas Live | Download the app for mobile or check pilipinaslive.com for desktop.
- Streaming: Cignal Play | Download the app for mobile or check cignalplay.com for desktop.
- Streaming: Cignal Super | Download the app for mobile or check cignalsuper.com for desktop.
- Tickets: smtickets.com | philippineswch2025.com
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STANDINGS | As of September 16, 10:48 p.m.
Rank | Team | Wins | Points | Set points | Point ratio
1 | Tunisia | 1 | 3 | 1.333 | 1.052
2 | Iran | 1 | 3 | 1.000 | 1.045
3 | Egypt | 1 | 3 | 1.000 | 0.989
4 | Philippines | 1 | 3 | 0.750 | 0.917
FINAL ROSTER
Setters
- 3 | Owa Retamar
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19 | Eco Adajar
Opposite Spikers
- 17 | Leo Ordiales
- 21 | Louie Ramirez
Outside Hitters
- 1 | Bryan Bagunas (C)
- 4 | Vince Lorenzo
- 15 | Marck Espejo
- 22 | Michaelo Buddin
- 24 | Jade Disquitado
Middle Blockers
- 7 | Kim Malabunga
- 16 | Rwenzmel Taguibolos
- 20 | Lloyd Josafat
Liberos
- 2 | Josh Ybanez
- 13 | Jack Kalingking
Coach
STORIES
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo, Luisa Morales/One Sports Digital)