The Senate unanimously commended the Philippine men’s national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, for its 19th-place finish in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship, praising the squad’s breakthrough run as a milestone for Philippine sports.
![The Philippines came within a set of the Round of 16 in a gritty fight with Iran. [photo credit: FIVB MWCH 2025]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/68cbff3e7f60e073d25abc12_day-7-philippines-vs-iran-05-400x200.jpeg)
PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara urged Alas Pilipinas to build on their breakout FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship campaign and embrace their roles as ambassadors of the sport.
![Members of Alas Pilipinas Men and Women along with PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, secretary-general Don Caringal and board member Yul Benosa and MRT3 General Manager Michael Capati pose before a fully dressed up MRT 3 train at the North Edsa station. [PNVF Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/alas_fivb_mrt-3-400x200.png)
Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo continue to push with Alas Pilipinas as the team nears its historic hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship 2025.
Leo Ordiales is ready to give his all for the Philippines at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, embracing any role on the team.
Alas Pilipinas Men continue their European training camp in Romania under coach Angiolino Frigoni, with Bryan Bagunas leading preparations for the FIVB Men’s World Championship.
![Bryan Bagunas of Philippines against Defender Quan Trong Nghia and Tran Duy Tuyen [photo credit: SEA V.League]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bryan-Bagunas-of-Philippines-against-Defender-Quan-Trong-Nghia-and-Tran-Duy-Tuyen01-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines secures its first victory in the SEA V-League with a 25-21, 25-22, 18-25, 25-23 win over Vietnam. Led by Bryan Bagunas and guided by Coach Angiolino Frigoni, Alas Pilipinas breaks its losing streak and sets a promising tone for the future.
Cignal faces Criss Cross in a Sunday, April 14, clash that promises nothing but thrill in clash of undefeated teams in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
![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-400x200.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.
![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-2-400x200.jpg)
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.
![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-400x200.jpg)
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.