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Middle blocker Risa Sato is set to make her PVL return with Akari, strengthening the Chargers’ net defense and front-line firepower ahead of the 2026 PVL On Tour.
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Hirap na hirap ang New Alas mo sa kinarne ng Alas OG Players non 2024.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE? ��
Hindi nagkakalayo ang skills te?
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In the end, it’s becoming more and more obvious that, for some people, their distaste for everything happening in Philippine volleyball right now is rooted less in the issues themselves and more in their deep hatred for one woman: Alyssa Valdez.
You can’t claim to be fighting for what’s right while openly hoping for the downfall of the current Alas team and the humiliation of the Philippines on the international stage.
That said, I also disagree with those insisting that the current Alas lineup is already better—in terms of overall skill and chemistry—than the previous pool. Arguably, the talent and potential of the original Alas core was the strongest collection of players the Philippines has assembled in recent years. That’s exactly why it’s disappointing and heartbreaking that we’ve reached this point, where many of them chose not to play this season, possibly because of circumstances they had to endure.
But this is where we are now. A new team was formed because someone still had to represent the country in the AVC. We can all say, “Dapat yung OG pa rin,” but the reality is they declined this time. I’m sure many of them wanted to wear the flag again, but perhaps not under the circumstances only they truly know.
The truth is, none of us knows the full story. There has been no official statement, no formal complaint from the players, and no complete account from those involved. But you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room to realize that something wasn’t right.
What we should also be clear about is this: the new team never campaigned to replace the OG. They never claimed they deserved the spot more. The decision was ultimately made by the PNVF. They simply answered the call because they, too, wanted the honor of wearing the Philippine jersey and competing for the country. And honestly, isn’t that a dream any athlete would have?
This “OG Alas vs. New Alas” narrative is making us forget who should actually be held accountable. The players are not each other’s enemies. They’re on the same side.
The only side worth taking is the side of every athlete who has sacrificed to represent the Philippines. Set aside personal vendettas and misplaced hate. If we truly want Philippine volleyball to move forward, let’s stop tearing down the players and start demanding better for all of them. 🇵🇭🙏
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kahit im against the corruption ng pnvf and want the og alas core to come back, di ko pupunuin feed with hateful tweets about these players. i won't even wish for them to lose. ewan ko lang kung anong klaseng mindset meron yung iba dito. #AVCWomensCup#AlasPilipinas
For me its a bad sign na hindi na sustainable mga PVL team like after the league may bigla nalang magLOA. Marami pa magagaling sana sa draftees na nilet go.
So funny. So petty. Wala naman siyang sinabi na out of line. Sinabi lang niya sa timeout na ‘ako na bahala sa likod’—which is literally her role—and she backed it up the entire game. She stepped up, she did her job, and she showed leadership kahit under pressure.
Nakakahiya yung iba diyan pagtalo bias sariling team ibabash pagpanalo naman ginagawan ng butas yung natalong team para mabash and fill in yung ego nila hahaha. TOXIC NGA KAYO👇👇 Hindi naman ganyan dati ngayon ang lala hahaha
That concludes Akari’s run for this conference!
11 pts, 8 points and 3 blocks! What a game to end this season! See you next conference, Chargers🩷🖤
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