Tournament Outcome, Timeframe, Rankings: Philippines Women's Team at 2025 VTV Cup Tournament
**Alas Pilipinas Shines in the 2025 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup**
From June 28 to July 5, 2025, the Philippines' women's national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, participated in the VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup held in Vietnam. The tournament brought together eight teams, including Vietnam, Australia, Chinese Taipei, Sichuan Wuliangchun (China), Korabelka (Russia), and under-21 teams from Vietnam and Thailand.
### Pool and Standings Alas Pilipinas found themselves in Pool A, alongside Vietnam, Sichuan Wuliangchun, and Australia. The pool standings as of the tournament included:
| Team | Points | Wins | Losses | |-----------------------|--------|------|--------| | Vietnam | 9 | 3 | 0 | | **Philippines** | 6 | 2 | 1 | | Sichuan Wuliangchun | 3 | 1 | 2 | | Australia | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Alas Pilipinas finished second in their pool, advancing to the semifinals.
### Schedule and Results for Alas Pilipinas
- June 29: Lost to Vietnam 0-3 (set scores 20-25, 21-25, 21-25) - June 30: Defeated Sichuan Wuliangchun 3-1 (set scores 25-12, 25-22, 19-25, 25-15) - July 1: Defeated Australia 3-0 (set scores 25-13, 25-15, 25-20)
Their win against Australia was a dominating straight-set victory, serving as their second consecutive win in the tournament and securing their quarterfinal berth. Key players such as Alleiah Malaluan and Dell Palomata were highlighted for their strong performances, with the team showing solid defense, effective serving, and cohesive teamwork.
### Tournament Format and Progression The tournament featured a single round-robin format within two pools. The top two teams from each pool moved on to the semifinals, while the bottom two teams competed in classification matches for 5th–8th places. The match outcomes did not influence FIVB world rankings.
### Semifinals and Bronze Medal Match The Philippines faced Korabelka-Russia in the semifinals on July 4, but unfortunately, they lost the match. However, they will play in the bronze medal match on July 5 against Vietnam or Chinese Taipei.
Sources: [1] VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup Official Website [2] ABS-CBN Sports [3] Manila Bulletin Sports
- The Philippines' women's national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, demonstrated their strength in sports by advancing to the semifinals of the 2025 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup.
- Despite a semifinal loss to Korabelka-Russia, Alas Pilipinas will continue to compete in the bronze medal match on July 5, showcasing their dedication and competitive spirit in this international sports event.
