If can’t make it to gold, at least make Asia know how tough Philippine volley belles are. It is the senor squad’s goal in the upcoming 2015 Southeast Asian games in Singapore as it named the powerhouse lineup. Alyssa Valdez leads the 12-woman lineup. Announced by Joey Romasanta, Philippine Olympic Committee Vice President, on Sports … Read more
Alyssa Valdez and Jaja Santiago may not be part of the top teams in the Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship, but surely they have wowed their competitors. In fact, these competitors want them. However, Philippine head coach Roger Gorayeb said his two stalwarts prefer to stay and play in the Philippines. “There are some who … Read more
The Philippines victoriously finished the bout against Iran, 25-15, 25-21, 26-24, in the inaugural Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship Saturday at PhilSports arena, giving the spirited crowd behind them a satisfying play. With the perfect dig by Jia Morado, Jaja Santiago was able to push a powerful hit into the middle bringing the host nation … Read more
It’s a do-or-die match for the Philippine volley belles against Kazakhstan to advance in the next leg of the Asian Volleyball Championships, a win the Filipinas have to set. As loud yells and cheers covered the PhilSports Arena, the bout between two teams became even more intense laying close-running sets. After a close rally between … Read more
The efforts of Alyssa Valdez and the rest of the Philippine Team volley-belles fell short against Iran in the first leg of the Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship Friday at the PhilSports Arena. The first set was owned by Iran women, 25-22, leaving the Filipinas three more set chances. In the start of the second … Read more
All-ready including the lead player Alyssa Valdez as Philippines makes its comeback after nearly a decade of absence in the international volleyball championships. The Filipinas squad in its comeback will face the powerhouse of Iran today and the Kazakhstan on Saturday for the preliminary round of the Rebisco Asian Under-23 Womes’ Volleyball Championships. All fans’ … Read more
Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles made a history in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball when they defeated the La Salle Lady Spikers captured the title with a 16-0 win-loss card. Ateneo defeated La Salle with the final score of 25-22, 25-17, and 25-23 during the game 2 of the UAAP Women’s Volleyball finals. The Lady Eagles … Read more
Alyssa Valdez from Ateneo de Manila University has been declared as the finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the UAAP Women’s Volleyball Championship 2014. Photo Credit: Inquirer.net After the rage-inducing match between Ateneo Lady Eagles and La Salle Lady Spikers, ADMU has won with 25-23, 26-24, 25-21. Ateneo sparked the battle at the SM Mall of … Read more
Alyssa Valdez and Ella De Jesus came up big as Ateneo Lady Eagles outlasted Adamson Lady Falcons in a dramatic five-setter, 25-22, 25-19, 16-25, 18-25, 15-13 to secure the solo third spot in the UAAP volleyball tournament on Saturday at the FilOil Flying V arena. Photo Credit: UAAP All Updates Facebook Valdez fired 26 points, … Read more
