Marck Espejo will spearhead the Philippines in its homestand when the nation hosts the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals from June 10 to 12 on the Sensible Araneta Coliseum.
The longtime nationwide group outdoors spiker leads the 16-man lineup introduced by Philippine Nationwide Volleyball Federation (PNVF) on Monday, only a day earlier than they plunge into motion within the invitational event set to arrange the squad for the 2025 FIVB Males’s World Championship right here.
Additionally included are different mainstays Joshua Retamar, Steven Rotter, Kim Malabunga, JP Bugaoan, Joshua Umandal, Jack Kalingking, Lloyd Josafat, and Louie Ramirez.
PNVF has additionally tapped a number of collegiate stars in Josh Ybañez of UST, Ken Batas of Ateneo, Echo Adajar of La Salle, and the Nationwide College troika of Peng Taguibolos, Leo Ordiales, and Buds Buddin.
Rounding out the squad is Filipino-American Jackson Reed.
Alas Males will open their bid on Tuesday in opposition to Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia earlier than taking over Hyundai Capital Skywalkers of South Korea and Thailand nationwide group on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Built-in Information
