The Philippines begins its AVC Women’s Cup campaign against Uzbekistan as Candon City hosts 12 top Asian teams amid FIVB monitoring following recent federation developments.
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Candon City has begun welcoming participating nations for the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup as the tournament prepares to open amid a new chapter for Philippine volleyball following the FIVB suspension of the PNVF.
The Philippine Olympic Committee is expected to suspend the Philippine National Volleyball Federation after the FIVB imposed immediate sanctions over governance concerns and alleged ethics violations.
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons lead five local pairs as the Philippines hosts the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge from October 15 to 19 in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Ramon “Tats” Suzara achieves another milestone as he is named Executive Vice President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). This new role highlights opportunities for Philippine volleyball on the global stage.
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The Philippines has formalized on Thursday, February 28, its bid to host the prestigious FIVB Volleyball World Men’s Championship 2025 where 31 of the world’s best nations plus the country’s national team will showcase elite action in the sport from September 12 to 28.
POC President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino presided over the important meeting among the stakeholders and POC officials at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The elections will be held on January 25 elections at the East Ocean Seafoods Restaurant in Parañaque City.
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“There was already a request from the FIVB some time ago to hold a volleyball election before the FIVB’s general assembly this February,” – POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.