![The Alas Pilipinas Girls gained valuable international experience during their historic U17 World Championship campaign. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design502-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls gained valuable experience at the U17 World Championship after beating higher-ranked teams and reaching the Round of 16.
![Alas Pilipinas continues its campaign at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship with a top-half finish within reach. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design501-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas opens the ninth-to-16th playoffs against Japan, aiming to secure a top-half finish at the FIVB Girls U17 World Championship.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls endured a tough battle against Korea in the Round of 16 at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design496-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls fell to Korea in straight sets in the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship Round of 16.
![The Philippine squad made history by advancing to the U17 World Championship knockout stage. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design485-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls made Philippine volleyball history by reaching the U17 World Championship Round of 16 for the country’s best finish ever.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls carry the country's hopes into the final match of Pool B. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design477-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas needs a result against Venezuela to keep its Round of 16 hopes alive after a costly loss to Peru in the U17 World Championship.
![POC president Abraham Tolentino and secretary-general Atty. Wharton Chan with volleyball officials. [photo: POC]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design470-400x200.png)
Frank Lao becomes PNVF president as the Philippine volleyball federation ends its caretaker period and begins a new chapter after FIVB suspension.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls improve to 2-1 in Pool B after sweeping Tunisia. [photo credit: Volleyball World]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design467-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls swept Tunisia to improve to 2-1 in Pool B and move closer to a Round of 16 berth at the FIVB Girls U17 World Championship.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls celebrate their historic first victory at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship. [photo credit: Volleyball World]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design458-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls stun Mexico 3-1 at the FIVB U17 World Championship after a bold libero switch involving Nadeth Herbon sparks a historic first win.
![(Front) Jhenica Sadia, Resty Jane Olaguir, Taj Arkhea Teves, Frances Diane Ramos, Megan Yesha Hernandez, Sharina Rhyza Lleses, Cristina Madela Gale, Nadeth Faye Herbon, physiotherapist Hannah de Luna. (Rear) Jello Andrea Mauricio, mental performance coach Wynnette Bernardo, Princess Khaira Manzano, Irish May Mahinay, Jhaynna Love Bulandres, Ambassador Celeste Vinzon-Balatbat, Xyz Rayco, head coach Edwin Leyva, assistant coach Oliver Balse, Caera Celis with diplomatic staff at the Philippine embassy in Chile. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design438-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas U17 begins its FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship campaign against defending champion China after a 32-hour journey to Chile.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls hope to improve their world ranking with a strong showing in Chile. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design430-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls turned a grueling trip into a bonding experience as they arrived in Chile for the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship.