![Alas Pilipinas Girls celebrate their 15th-place finish in Santiago, Chile. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design518-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls rallied past Czechia to finish 15th at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, the best world finish by a Philippine team.
![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.
![(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.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls aim to make a strong impression in their World Championship debut. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design407-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls head to Chile with confidence as they prepare to face the world’s best at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship.