![With seasoned veterans and young talent, PH spikers are confident despite limited practice. [POC Media Pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alas-pilipinas-in-seag-opening-ceremony-400x200.png)
The Philippine women’s volleyball team takes on powerhouse Thailand in Pool A of the 33rd SEA Games, aiming to set the tone for a podium run despite a short preparation period.
Alas Pilipinas swept New Zealand in straight sets to boost its AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup semifinal chances, led by Vanie Gandler and Eya Laure.
![Eya Laure of Chery Tiggo [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PVL-2024-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Nxled-Eya-Laure-3670-400x200.jpg)
Eya Laure took the wheel in Chery Tiggo’s giant-slaying road trip, propelling the Crossovers to a pivotal victory over Cignal in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.
![Eya Laure of UST [UAAP images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UAAP-85-WVB-UST-vs.-UE-Eya-Laure-8548-400x200.jpg)
University of Santo Tomas cruised to its third consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament, defeating University of the East in four sets, 30-32, 25-18, 25-16, 25-14, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Saturday, Mar. 18.