Philippines spikers debut as Alas Pilipinas in AVC joust
MANILA, Philippines — From kings and queens of the local volleyball scene to the “aces” of the international stage.
In a historic move, the country will now carry “Alas Pilipinas” as its moniker for both men’s and women’s national volleyball teams as announced by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and partner Cignal.
“We are all Alas Pilipinas. This historic event marks an excellent brand image for Philippine volleyball,” said PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, joined by Cignal and MediaQuest CEO and president Jane Basas in the unveiling ceremony yesterday at the Cignal Executive Center in Mandaluyong.
The Filipino spikers will debut as Alas next week when the country hosts the AVC Challenge Cup for Women as the PNVF also unveiled its official roster.
PVL stars Sisi Rondina (Choco Mucho), Eya Laure (Chery Tiggo) and Vanie Gandler (Cignal) along with UAAP aces Angel Canino (La Salle), Casiey Dongallo (UE) and newly-crowned MVP Bella Belen (NU) headline the cast for the international stint on May 22-29 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Jia Morado-De Guzman (Creamline), Dawn Macandili-Catindig (Cignal), Thea Gagate (La Salle), Faith Nisperos (Akari), Fifi Sharma (Akari), Chery Nunag (Choco Mucho), Dell Palomata (PLDT), Jen Nierva (Chery Tiggo) and Julia Coronel (La Salle) are also in lineup.
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