![Alas Pilipinas Girls celebrate their 15th-place finish in Santiago, Chile. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design518-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls rallied past Czechia to finish 15th at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, the best world finish by a Philippine team.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls endured a tough battle against Korea in the Round of 16 at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design496-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls fell to Korea in straight sets in the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship Round of 16.
![The Philippine squad made history by advancing to the U17 World Championship knockout stage. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design485-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls made Philippine volleyball history by reaching the U17 World Championship Round of 16 for the country’s best finish ever.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls carry the country's hopes into the final match of Pool B. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design477-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas needs a result against Venezuela to keep its Round of 16 hopes alive after a costly loss to Peru in the U17 World Championship.
![(Front) Jhenica Sadia, Resty Jane Olaguir, Taj Arkhea Teves, Frances Diane Ramos, Megan Yesha Hernandez, Sharina Rhyza Lleses, Cristina Madela Gale, Nadeth Faye Herbon, physiotherapist Hannah de Luna. (Rear) Jello Andrea Mauricio, mental performance coach Wynnette Bernardo, Princess Khaira Manzano, Irish May Mahinay, Jhaynna Love Bulandres, Ambassador Celeste Vinzon-Balatbat, Xyz Rayco, head coach Edwin Leyva, assistant coach Oliver Balse, Caera Celis with diplomatic staff at the Philippine embassy in Chile. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design438-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas U17 begins its FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship campaign against defending champion China after a 32-hour journey to Chile.