Alas Pilipinas are set to launch their campaign in the opening leg of the 2024 Southeast Asian (SEA) V-League in Vietnam tonight, with national team head coach Jorge Souza de Brito making the tough decision to place Jema Galanza and Cherry Nunag on the reserve list.
The tournament’s roster limit of 14 players has led to this challenging decision, with the Creamline outside hitter and Choco Mucho middle blocker unable to make the main squad.
As the Philippines gears up to face the host team in their opening match, the spotlight will be on key players Jia De Guzman, Sisi Rondina, Eya Laure, Bella Belen, Dawn Macandili-Catindig, and Thea Gagate.
The final 14-woman lineup also includes Fifi Sharma, Vanie Gandler, Faith Nisperos, Jennifer Nierva, Julia Coronel, Dell Palomata, and Arah Panique.
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Notably, National University star Alyssa Solomon will make her return to the national team after missing the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup.
This tournament marks the end of the national team’s international break.
Alas Women recently achieved a third-place finish in the 2024 AVC Women’s Challenge Cup, earning a spot in the FIVB Challenger Cup.
However, their campaign in the FIVB tournament saw them fall to Vietnam.
