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Watch Some of the Hottest and Prettiest Volleyball Players

Check out some of the volleyball highlights from the Hottest and Prettiest Volleyball Players
Sometimes, due to our busy schedules, we only have time to watch volleyball games and highlights online.
These are 5 of the hottest and prettiest volleybelles, at least according to the uploaded video and we could not agree any less as it got us more interested in the sports. No wonder why it is picking up in the Philippines. 

Japan def. arch rival China in straight sets


The 19th edition of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship which is currently being hosted in the country held one of its most awaited matches yesterday. A classic volleyball clash between two of the world’s most powerful volleyball national teams, China and Japan.

The Japanese were quick to make a statement building a comfortable lead over China which they maintained for most parts of the opening set. The Chinese also failed to bag the second set as the Japanese utilized their multiple attacking options along with their signature solid defense.

The Chinese offered a challenging 3rd set as they tried to resist a quick defeat from the Japanese. The girls in blue however managed to hang on to take the thrilling 3rd set as well as the match 25-14, 25-17, 26-24.

Japan’s young guns Sarina Koga, Rika Nomoto and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Risa Shinnabe all contributed 13 points for their team. Japan also remain undefeated in the tourney winning their first two matches and has yet to drop a set so far.

De Guzman Went All Out, Led Team Rajah Over Team Lakan in Clash of Heroes

Johnvic de Guzman proved that he is worthy to be the captain of the national team as he led Blue Rajah to a thrilling five-set victory against Red Lakan in Monday night’s Clash of Heroes event at FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

The national men’s volleyball pool members fought to a five-setter match that looked more like a do-or-die playoffs than an exhibition game. All the members went all out and bring their A-game to the event.
“I told my players to play their best, their places in the national team is at stake”  said Men’s national team coach Sammy Acaylar. “Sabi ko lang sa kanila, walang relax, walang bigayan. They have to give their best in this Clash of Heroes.”
NCAA MVP De Guzman, delivered 19 points to lift the Philippines-Blue to a 25-27, 25-23, 25-19, 18-25 and 15-9 triumph over the PH-Red led by Bryan Bagunas who showcase his skills with 24-point performance.
De Guzman teamed up with the veteran player Ran Ran Abdilla who produced 15 big points in the match. Also to add in the scoreboard was Dave Cabaron who chipped in 13 points, four of it came from service aces.
Coach Acaylar said that right now, he has 10 players running in his mind who will be included for the 18-man national team. The one player that surely has a spot in the line-up was De Guzman who was named captain in the national team.
When Coach Acaylar was asked about the player who never showed up, like the Bonjomar Castel, Peter Torres and Ateneo phenom Marck Espejo, he  said that they are no longer included in the pool.
“My patience for them ran out,” said Acaylar with frustration in his tone. “It’s obvious that they are not committed and can’t give time to the national team.”
From the 24 players that showed up on Clash of Heroes, 18 will be chosen to be part of the national team training pool. The final selection will be announced by next week, according to coach Acaylar.

UAAP: Computation on how La Salle’s Majoy Baron won the Women’s MVP Award

Many are shocked that Majoy Baron of La Salle won the MVP Award of UAAP Women’s Volleyball Tournament. They are expecting that It was a run away win already by Santiago of NU. But here us the breakdown of the MVP computation

Baron: 46 + 81 + 90 + 66 + 20 + 36 + 20 = 359 x 10 = 3,590
Morente: 60 + 90 + 40 + 73 + 44 + 20 + 51 = 378 x 10 = 3,780
Santiago: 100 + 100 + 100 + 51 + 21 + 21 + 20 = 413 x 10 = 4,130

Won games were also considered and the victories in the regular season were multiplied by 30, the result of which is added to the total that was earlier computed.

Here are the three’s points total from their respective teams’ victories:

Baron: 3,590 + (11 x 30) = 3,920
Morente: 3,780 + (12 x 30) = 4,140
Santiago: 4,130 + (7 x 30) = 4,340

Finally, the grand total is divided by the number of sets played to arrive at each player’s statistical points.

So here’s the final tally:

Baron: 3,920 ÷ 46 = 85.217
Morente: 4,140 ÷ 51 = 81.176
Santiago: 4,340 ÷ 55 = 78.909

It was clear that Morente and Santiago had the edge in statistics from offende and defense, but their chances to win the MVP award were dilluted when the number of sets played came into play.

Credits to DLSU Women’s Volleyball Team FB page for the Stats and Details

Here’s the Complete List of Winners for the UAAP Season 79 Women’s Volleyball

De La Salle’s 4th year  player Majoy Baron was named UAAP Season Women’s Volleyball Most Valuable Player.

Outgoing teammate Kim Fajardo also won Best Setter and Best Server awards. While their Libero Dawn Macandili won Best Receiver award.

National University’s Jaja Santiago got the most number of awards by receiving three of them. Santiago was named Best Scorer, Best Spiker and Best Blocker. Kath Arado of University of the East  bagged Best Digger award, while Ateneo’s newcomer Juliane Samonte won Rookie of the year.

Fuming Mad Fans on Baliton’s Slot in the National Team

University of the East (UE) lady warrior Roselle Baliton received tons of cruel and virulent messages after her college coach Francis Vicente announced that she made it to the pool in the national woman’s volleyball team for the upcoming 29th Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August.
Volleyball fans were really furious about the inclusion of Baliton in the lineup. They knew that the 18 year old, third year player was a middle blocker before she became a setter. They believed that her skills as a playmaker were not enough for her to participate in the international matchup.Doubtful and disappointed messages flooded her social media account. And it added more serious wrath to her bashers when the UAAP stars like the former MVP Ara Galang from De Lasalle, and former Best Setter Jia Morado from Ateneo University both didn’t make it on the pool. 
But Baliton just shrugged off the harsh and negative comments she had been receiving. She just kind of expected it to happen. Nevertheless, bashers and so called critics can only give her hostile reaction but she will remain as part of the national team.

(writer: intern Rica Sanglay) 

Manila Fun Cup Volleyball Tournament.

Manila Fun Cup Volleyball Tournament.

Manila Fun Cup Volleyball Tournament.
It was a good day for team YSA. The womens team scored a victory against World City College, which brings them to the semi finals while the mens team won over N.U. highschool team 2 and IEM (Instituto estetico manila)giving them a deserving slot in the finals of the season 2 of the Manila Fun Cup Volleyball Tournament.
Both teams played with heart, knowing that the hey are paying for a cause. They represent a calling, an advocacy of which they believe in deeply.

By: Emil Rebano

PSL beach volleyball challenge cup 2016 on May 7 Schedule. Watch it live for free! !

Election campaign is getting hotter, Philippine Superliga wants to make it even hotter. Check out the best volleyball players in the Philippines as they wear their bikinis under the scorching sun.

Here’s the May 7 Beach Volleyball Schedule at the Sands, SM By The Bay.
PSL beach volleyball challenge cup 2016 sponsors and partners: SANDS AT SM BY THE BAY, Official Venue Partner, PETRON, FOTON, ACCEL, Official Outfitter, MIKASA, Official Ball, SENOH, Official Volleyball Equipment, ISLAND ROSE with Broadcast Partners TV5, Aksyon TV and Livestream by Sports5.ph


DLSU Lady Spikers wins UAAP Season 78 Women’s Volleyball Championship

The De La Salle University Lady Spikers defeated arch rival and the two-time defending champions Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles as they battle it out in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the 78th UAAP women’s volleyball title series earlier at Araneta Coliseum.
The Katipunan based Lady Eagles won the first set but the Lady Spikers from Taft bounced back by winning the next three sets.
Set scores were 25-19, 21-25, 16-25, 16-25.
The Lady Spiker were led by Kim Kianna Dy with 17 points which was also later declared as Finals MVP.


It was an emotional farewell game for league three-time Most Valuable Player Alyssa Valdez as she delivered 31 points but not enough to carry her team to victory.
Here are some photos on earlier’s game:
 
  

Alaska advocates a healthy and active lifestyle with its summer Alaska Power Camps

Alaska Milk Corporation is always committed to help provide proper nutrition and promote an active lifestyle.  And every summer, Alaska gathers basketball, football and volleyball enthusiasts through its Alaska Power Camps.  The summer sports program inspires both girls and boys to engage in sports.  Through the those camps kids do not only improve their talent but also acquire proper skills development and formation of the Power Camp values of discipline, determination, hardwork, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Distinguished Philippine sports icons will lead the Alaska Power Camps.  First, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legend and Alaska Aces assistant coach Jeffrey Cariaso will lead a team of basketball coaches.  Second, former professional football player and currently Alaska Footbal Power Camp Project Director and Alabang Football School, Makati Football School Director, Tomas Lozano will lead the Alaska Football Power Camp.  Lastly, Philippine Super Liga volleyball player and formet De La Salle University Lady Spiker star volleyball player, Michele Gumabao, will lead a team of volleyball experts in teaching aspiring young girls in the Alaska Volleyball Power Camp.

Here are the details for Power Camps:

Alaska continues to encourage children to go out and play by participating in various Alaska sports programs like Alaska Power Camp.  For general information about Alaska Milk Corporation visit  www.alaskamilk.com, for more information about Alaska Milk Corporation Sports Program, visit www.playph.com,  Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlayPH; twitter @playph; instagram: @alaskaplayph.

For more information about Alaska Power Camp, please visit http://www.alaskapowercamp.com

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Ateneo beat La Salle IN UAAP Season 78 second round meeting

The college rivalry continues as the defending champion Ateneo De Manila University got their revenge as they defeated rival De La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 78 second round of elimination earlier at Mall of Asia Arena.

ADMU clinched the top seed in women’s volleyball tournament with the win.

Set scores as follows: 21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 21-25, 15-5

On their first meeting, the DLSU handed Ateneo their only loss on the first round.

Here are some pictures on today’s match-up:

Three straight set wins again for the Ateneo Lady Eagles

Once again, Ateneo Lady Eagles have built their defenses and attacks up against FEU Lady Tamaraws with three consecutive wins. The FEU Lady Tamaraws have shown great defense but Alyssa Valdez and the rest of the Lady Eagles manage to get through it.

Maddie Madayag was awarded as player of the game

UNDEFEATED: Ateneo Lady Eagles clinched the top spot with 3-0 ranking

The Ateneo Lady Eagles, with another three-set win, have earned their third straight win of the season: 25-22, 25-19, 25-15.

It was a hard-fought battle against the FEU Lady Tams who did everything they can to stop Valdez and her squad. With its 20th consecutive win, will the Lady Eagles remain on top, or will the UP Lady Maroons put an end to the streak on Sunday, Feb 14?

Three straight wins for the Ateneo Blue Eagle Womens Volleyball


 Last Jan. 31, 2016, UAAP’s 78th season was held at FilOil Arena at San Juan with Ateneo Blue Eagles leading with 3 sets straight wins leaving NU bulldogs, though they tried hard to bring home the bacon, it wasn’t meant for them in the end.

PLDT HOME Ultera to present highly anticipated UAAP Women’s Volleyball Season 78

MANILA – The prestigious UAAP Volleyball Championship is poised to return for its 78th season in 2016, with the Women’s Division to be presented by no less than PLDT HOME Ultera, the Ultra-Fast LTE for a Happy Family.
“Following the smashing season 77 in UAAP women’s volleyball, we are gearing up for an even more exciting round this 2016,” PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Director Gary Dujali said. “Every participating university features a roster of volleyball superstars who have leveled up their training for the tournament of the year. We look forward to taking part in the upcoming volleyball spectacle.”
Throughout the women’s tournament, volleyball fans can look forward to witnessing the journeys of PLDT HOME Ultera Family Barkada members and brand ambassadors Alyssa Valdez of the Ateneo Lady Eagles, Mika Reyes and Ara Galang of the DLSU Lady Spikers and Jaja Santiago of the NU Lady Bulldogs as they represent their own universities and battle it out for the grand title.

“It’s an honor to have these athletes represent our brand and inspire the youth towards sports excellence,” Dujali said. “Each of them has harnessed consistent talent, passion and dedication both as individuals and as team members. We wish them luck and will be supporting them all the way through.”
UAAP Women’s Volleyball Season 78 is among the projects highly supported by PLDT HOME Ultera as part of its sports advocacy. In line with its ongoing mission to promote volleyball to young athletes at the grassroots level, PLDT HOME Ultera also presented this year’s Shakey’s V-League Season 12, where their Ultra-Fast Hitters were hailed champions at the recently concluded Reinforced Conference this December. This title earned the team back-to-back crowns following the Open Conference concluded last May.
More information about the UAAP Women’s Volleyball Season 78 will be revealed in the Volley Friends Viber Public Chat. For access to real-time updates, behind-the-scenes and fun candid moments among the volleyball superstars, visit chats.viber.com/volleyfriends.

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