The star-studded, yet hastily formed Alas Pilipinas looks to make a great first impression as its AVC Challenge Cup campaign kicks off against Australia
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MANILA, Philippines – Although under a new name, the newly christened Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team is set to go through the same baptismal by fire as itsjourney kicks off against Australia on Thursday, May 23, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The lowest-ranked team in the five-country Pool A, Alas is out to prove it is better than its record with a new,Led by captain Jia de Guzman, PVL MVP Sisi Rondina, and multi-awarded libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig, the Philippines is also set to parade an exciting lineup of prospects like UAAP MVP Angel Canino, star spiker Eya Laure, and former La Salle blocker teammates Thea Gagate and Fifi Sharma.
Can Alas ace its first assignment to set the tone or will Australia quickly send the Philippines down under the standings?
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