![Vietnam survived the Philippines in five sets in their game on Sunday, July 30, at the Southeast Asia Volleyball League [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SEA-VLeague-Phi-in-red-vs-Ind-in-blue15_pnvf-1024x804.jpg)
The Philippines extended Vietnam to a thrilling five-setter before yielding to the visitors as Indonesia scraped past Thailand to rule the second leg of the Southeast Asia Volleyball League (V.League) before a big and appreciative crowd at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna on Sunday night, July 30.
![Norway whipped the Philippines, 6-0, ending the Filipinas 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign. [photo credit: FIFA Women's World Cup Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot_2438.png)
Filipinas cited for uniting Filipinos in historic FIFA Women’s World Cup stint
The top two officials of the Philippine Football Federation on Monday, July 31, expressed their pride and thanks to the Filipinas, the national women’s football team, for uniting the nation and Filipinos worldwide for their memorable and historic outing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
![Goalie Olivia McDaniel (left) leads the other Filipinas in saluting the crowd after their upset of the Ferns. With her are: Sofia Harrison (second from left), Ryley Bugay, Isabella Flanigan and Quinley Quezada. [contributed photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/filipinassalutecrowdpix-1024x671.jpg)
POC prexy confident of strong Asian Games finish by Filipinas
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed optimism on a strong performance by the Filipinas in the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in September.
![Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara (second from left) talks with City of Santa Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex. With them are PNVF secretary-general Don Caringal venue manager for the SEA V.League Girlie Dealino. [contributed photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tats-suzara-2-1024x477.jpg)
PH set to return to Asian Games Men’s Volleyball after 49 years
The core of the national’s men’s team competing in the ongoing Southeast Asian Volleyball League (V.League) will banner the country’s return to the Asian Games in Hangzhou in China in September.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Norway ends PH run with 6-0 beating
Fighting for survival, Norway vented its wrath on the Philippines on Sunday (July 30) night with a 6-0 win that ended the Filipinas’ campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on a downbeat note at the close of Group A action at Eden Park.
Boxing: Santiago becomes new WBC bantamweight champ, decisions Donaire
Alexandro Santiago is the new WBC bantamweight champion, winning via unanimous decision over Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire on Sunday morning at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
![Indonesia (light) celebrates against the Philippines (dark). [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SEA-VLeague-Phi-in-blue-vs-Ind-in-white04_pnvf-1024x710.jpg)
SEA VL: Indonesia ramps up bid for championship with win over PH spikers
Indonesia shored up its drive to another leg championship with a victory over the Philippines even as Vietnam pulled the rug from under Thailand in Day 2 of the Southeast Asia Volleyball League (V.League) second leg on Saturday.
![Australian coach Alen Stajcic and defender Jessika Cowart (right) at the pre-match press conference. [contributed photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pre-matchconferencepix-1024x724.jpg)
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas face Grasshoppers for spot in knockout round
The upset-conscious Filipinas are excited but unfazed as they tackle the fancied Grasshoppers on Sunday, July 30, for a coveted place in the next round at the close of thrilling Group A play in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park.
![Philippines vs. Thailand. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SEA-VLeague-Phi-in-white-vs-Thai-in-blue07-1024x692.jpg)
PH Spikers give Thailand scare at SEA VL
The Philippines stood its ground but still fell to Thailand in five sets while Leg 1 champion Indonesia made short work of Vietnam in the opener of the Southeast Asia Volleyball League on Friday (July 28) night at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.
![Coach Alen Stajcic shares his thoughts after the Filipinas’ workout at Olympic Park in Auckland. [contributed photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/workoutpix-967x1024.jpg)
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Stajcic wary of ‘wounded’ Norway in crucial clash
Australian coach Alen Stajcic is wary of a “wounded” Norway as the Filipinas battle the European powerhouse on Sunday, July 30, for a spot in the knockout round at the climax of Group A action in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park.