![Defending champion Vietnam strengthens its position in Group B competition [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vietnam-vs-Hongkong-China_AVCWCC-Photo-400x200.jpg)
Vietnam and Chinese Taipei delivered commanding straight-set victories on Sunday, strengthening their positions in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena.
![The Alas Pilipinas U16 squad celebrates its successful world championship qualification after the Asian tournament. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/alas-16-girls-2-400x200.png)
The Alas Pilipinas girls’ under-16 squad surged to world No. 25 after its breakthrough qualifying run for the 2026 FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship, marking the highest ranking ever reached by a Philippine volleyball team.
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.
![PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara and Jeon Yongjun (fourth and fifth from left) with PNVF secretary-general Donaldo Caringal (right) and marketing head Raoul Floresca (fourth from left) and top officials of the NEOCOLORS P&A Inc. in Seoul. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pnvf-korea-400x200.png)
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) elevates its hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025 by integrating Korean marketing and PR strategies, setting the stage for a world-class volleyball spectacle this September.