UAAP champions Kat Epa and Honey Grace Cordero led the charge for Alas Pilipinas as three Philippine beach volleyball teams stormed into the Round of 12 at the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Nuvali.
Sofia Pagara and Khylem Progella saw their momentum derailed by a controversial call as they fell to China’s Yu Tong and Jiang Kaiyue, 14-21, 15-21, in the AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open.
Alas Pilipinas got off to a winning start in the Rebisco AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open, with both men’s and women’s teams securing victories in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
ALAS Pilipinas standouts Eya Laure and Bryan Bagunas have been introduced as Official Ambassadors, while Ben&Ben has been named Official Music Partner for the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025. The event, set for September 12 to 28, marks the Philippines’ first time hosting the global tournament.
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The Bello twins from England proved unstoppable in their opening match at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge Nuvali, defeating Alas Pilipinas in straight sets. Despite strong performances from Ran Abdilla and Lerry Francisco, the Filipino pair could not overcome the world’s top-ranked duo. Read about the intense competition in Santa Rosa.