![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.
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 powered through a tough four-set battle against Indonesia to remain undefeated in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.
![PVL rookie hopefuls run drills during the official Combine ahead of draft night. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Pia-Abbu-3357-400x200.jpg)
After three rocky conferences, Capital1 aims for redemption in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, eyeing Bella Belen as the top pick to spark a new winning era.
![Bella Belen in action during the PVL Draft Combine at Paco Arena. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Bella-Belen-0401-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb hints at selecting UAAP MVP Bella Belen with the top pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft after her strong Combine showing.