![Sofia Pagara [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Jihan_2025_12.13_00863-400x200.jpg)
University of Santo Tomas dominated the sand as it completed a 1-2-3 finish in both advanced divisions of the Beach Volleyball Republic Kings and Queens 2025 tournament.
![Alas Pilipinas players rejoice after securing bronze at Indoor Stadium Huamark. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2938-400x200.jpeg)
Alas Pilipinas overturned a two-set deficit to defeat Vietnam in a thrilling five-set match and secure the bronze medal in men’s indoor volleyball at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
![Sunny Villapando and Dij Rodriguez dominate the deciding set to secure gold. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Villapondo-and-Rodriguez-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas Women pulled off one of the greatest upsets in SEA Games beach volleyball history, dethroning eight-time champion Thailand on home sand to secure the Philippines’ first women’s gold in the event.
![Alas Pilipinas’ Marck Espejo attempts a spike against Indonesia during the 33rd SEA Games men’s volleyball. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Volleyball-Men-PHI-vs.-INA-Marck-Espejo-7505-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas dropped a straight-sets decision to defending champions Indonesia, 17-25, 25-27, 24-26, in Group B action at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Bernadeth Pons in action at Jomtien Beach Arena during the SEA Games. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Beach-Volley-Bernadeth-Pons-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine women’s beach volleyball team booked a historic finals berth at the 33rd SEA Games with a 2-0 sweep of Vietnam, setting up their first-ever gold medal match appearance.
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Semifinal-bound Alas Pilipinas looks to carry momentum into a high-stakes showdown against defending champion Indonesia to close Group B play in the 33rd SEA Games men’s indoor volleyball tournament in Bangkok.
![Shaina Nitura in action for Alas Pilipinas against Vietnam in the SEA Games women’s volleyball semifinals. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Volleyball-Women-PHI-vs.-VIE-Shaina-Nitura-1890-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas came up short in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games women’s indoor volleyball semifinals, losing 17-25, 14-25, 17-25 to Vietnam but still has a chance to vie for bronze.
![Al-Bukharie Sali powers through Myanmar’s defense for a crucial point. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEAG-Volleyball-Men-Al-Bukharie-Sali-8841-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines men’s indoor volleyball team kicked off its 33rd Southeast Asian Games campaign with a 3-0 victory over Myanmar, powered by veteran hitters Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo.
![Rondina and Pons embrace after a comeback victory over Indonesia. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Beach-Volley-Winning-moment-2-400x200.jpg)
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons started the Philippines’ campaign in women’s beach volleyball at the 2025 SEA Games with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Indonesia, marking a comeback win in the round-robin preliminaries.
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Alas Pilipinas booked a place in the 33rd SEA Games women’s volleyball semifinals after dominating Singapore in straight sets to rebound from its opening-day loss.