![IT was a hard-earned semifinals victory for Alas Pilipinas over Chinese-Taipei as PNVF and AVC president Ramon “Tats” Suzara watches the match closely at the Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi on Friday night. [photo credit: AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/alas-women-3-400x200.jpeg)
Alas Pilipinas booked a finals ticket in the 2025 AVC Women’s Nations Cup after outlasting Chinese-Taipei in five sets, boosting the country’s global FIVB standing.
Following a triumphant run at the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals, head coach Angiolino Frigoni stressed that the Philippine team must prepare harder for tougher global competition in the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025.
The Alas Pilipinas Invitational wrapped up with a five-set showdown at Araneta, marking a successful test run for the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship.
Alas Pilipinas scored a major upset over world No. 31 Kazakhstan in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.
Alas Pilipinas swept New Zealand in straight sets to boost its AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup semifinal chances, led by Vanie Gandler and Eya Laure.
Thailand opened the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals with a dominant 3-1 win over Hyundai Capital Skywalkers, showcasing superior blocking and net defense.
![Angel Canino prepares for a must-win match against New Zealand in the AVC Nations Cup [AVC Nations Cup photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/alas-vs-iran-11-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas must beat New Zealand and Kazakhstan to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Hanoi.
Alas Pilipinas will showcase their readiness for the FIVB Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 as the Invitationals begin Tuesday, June 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Despite a tough 5-set loss to Iran, coach de Brito says Alas Pilipinas will keep fighting hard in the AVC Nations Cup. [AVC Nations Cup photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/alas-vs-iran-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas fell in a close five-set match to Iran but coach Jorge Edson de Brito says the team’s fighting spirit remains strong for upcoming crucial games.
Alas Pilipinas powered through a tough four-set battle against Indonesia to remain undefeated in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.