![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.
![The Alas Pilipinas squad proudly displays their silver medals on the AVC Nations Cup podium [photo credit: AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/alas-pilipinas-women_avc-photo-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas’ silver medal in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup affirms the Philippines’ steady ascent in global volleyball, backed by grassroots reform and talent.
![IT was a hard-earned semifinals victory for Alas Pilipinas over Chinese-Taipei as PNVF and AVC president Ramon “Tats” Suzara watches the match closely at the Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi on Friday night. [photo credit: AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/alas-women-3-400x200.jpeg)
Alas Pilipinas booked a finals ticket in the 2025 AVC Women’s Nations Cup after outlasting Chinese-Taipei in five sets, boosting the country’s global FIVB standing.
Alas Pilipinas scored a major upset over world No. 31 Kazakhstan in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.
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.