CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – Alas Pilipinas bounced back in emphatic fashion on Monday, dominating Kyrgyzstan in straight sets, 25-9, 25-11, 25-17, to return to the win column in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena here.
After letting a 2-1 set lead slip away in a heartbreaking five-set loss to Australia a day earlier, the Philippines made sure there would be no such drama this time, imposing its will from the get-go to secure its second victory in the tournament presented by the Philippine Sports Commission and improve to 2-1 in Pool A.
Ranked No. 46 in the world, Alas Pilipinas leaned on a balanced offensive effort led by team captain Alyssa Valdez and Thea Gagate, asserting their edge above the net and capitalizing on its superior blocking and attacking firepower to dismantle No. 42 Kyrgyzstan in straight sets.
The Philippines will look to bolster its semis drive when they take on Asian powerhouse South Korea on Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the same venue.
