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Featuring a mix of battle-tested veterans and young standouts, Alas Pilipinas tests its mettle in the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas returns to action as it competes in the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam, from June 7 to 14.
The Philippines’ roster features a mix of battle-tested veterans and young standouts, with savvy setter Jia de Guzman being the oldest at 30 and Shaina Nitura — the latest UAAP Rookie of the Year — being the youngest at 20.
Bunched with New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Iran, Indonesia, and Mongolia in Pool B, the Filipinas need a top-two finish in the group to advance to the semifinals.
It will be a hectic schedule for Alas as it plays five matches in six days for the pool stage.
Here is Alas’ 14-woman lineup:
- Jia de Guzman
- Angel Canino
- Bella Belen
- Shaina Nitura
- Eya Laure
- Vanie Gandler
- Alyssa Solomon
- Thea Gagate
- Fifi Sharma
- Dell Palomata
- Julia Coronel
- Dawn Catindig
- Jen Nierva
- Cla Loresco
Here is Alas’ schedule:
- vs Mongolia – June 7, Saturday, 4 pm
- vs Indonesia – June 8, Sunday, 1:30 pm
- vs Iran – June 9, Monday, 4 pm
- vs New Zealand – June 11, Wednesday, 4 pm
- vs Kazakhstan – June 12, Thursday, 11 am
Here are the groupings and standings:
Pool A
- Vietnam 0-0
- Australia 0-0
- India 0-0
- Hong Kong 0-0
- Chinese Taipei 0-0
Pool B
- Philippines 0-0
- New Zealand 0-0
- Kazakhstan 0-0
- Iran 0-0
- Indonesia 0-0
- Mongolia 0-0
– Rappler.com
