![Xyz Ellen Rayco led the Filipinas with a match-high 19 points. [AVC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design224-400x200.png)
The Philippines boosted its hopes of qualifying for the FIVB U19 World Championship after defeating Iran in four sets to open its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign. Xyz Ellen Rayco starred as the young Filipinas earned a vital Pool C victory in Thailand.
The Philippines begins its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign against defending Asian youth champion Iran before facing Japan and Indonesia in a challenging group stage. Fresh off a bronze-medal finish at the Princess Cup, the young Filipinas aim to build on their recent success in Thailand.
![The men's and women's volleyball pools feature experienced national team players. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design217-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has unveiled the men’s and women’s Alas Pilipinas volleyball pools for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Veteran coaches Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa will continue leading the national teams as preparations intensify for September’s continental showcase.
![Alas Pilipinas is staying the course for the 2026 Asian Games! The POC has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the men's and women's player pools for Aichi-Nagoya. [PVL photos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design209-400x200.png)
The Philippine Olympic Committee has reappointed Angiolino Frigoni and Takayuki Minowa while unveiling the 36-player Alas Pilipinas pool for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
![What happens when three national volleyball stars become coaches for a day? Inspiration, learning, and unforgettable memories for aspiring players. [VNL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design200-400x200.png)
Ced Domingo, Niña Ytang, and Faith Nisperos led an exclusive volleyball clinic hosted by Decathlon during the Philippine leg of the Volleyball Nations League Week 2, giving aspiring young athletes valuable lessons from some of the country’s top players.
![After trailing by two sets, Czechia fought back to defeat the Dominican Republic in one of the most thrilling matches of the Pasig City leg of the VNL. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design161-400x200.png)
Czechia erased a two-set deficit to defeat the Dominican Republic in five sets, snapping its losing streak and boosting its Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals hopes.
![Team USA celebrates a point during their VNL match against Serbia in Pasig City. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design158-400x200.png)
The United States rallied past Serbia in four sets to complete a clean sweep of the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Manila.
![Serbia celebrates its straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic in the Volleyball Nations League. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design148-400x200.png)
Serbia snapped its losing streak with a straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind a strong performance from Anja Zubic in the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City.
![Italy players celebrate during a Volleyball Nations League match. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design139-400x200.png)
Defending champion Italy overcame a resilient Serbia in five thrilling sets to improve to 5-1 in the Volleyball Nations League at the PhilSports Arena.
![Chiaka Ogbogu at the net during international competition. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design138-400x200.png)
The United States stayed unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League Pasig City leg after overpowering Czechia in straight sets behind a dominant blocking performance.