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Serbia snapped its losing streak with a straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind a strong performance from Anja Zubic in the Volleyball Nations League in Pasig City.
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Defending champion Italy overcame a resilient Serbia in five thrilling sets to improve to 5-1 in the Volleyball Nations League at the PhilSports Arena.
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The United States stayed unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League Pasig City leg after overpowering Czechia in straight sets behind a dominant blocking performance.
![Japan arrives unbeaten. Italy comes in as defending champion. The stage is set for world-class volleyball action in the Philippines. [photo credit: VNL-asig City Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design122-400x200.png)
The world’s top volleyball stars arrive in Pasig as Japan, Italy, the United States, Serbia, Czechia, and the Dominican Republic headline the Philippine leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League beginning Wednesday at Philsports Arena.