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Alas PH stuns Kazakhstan
Manila Bulletin
|June 13, 2025
Young trio Belen, Solomon, Canino the bravest vs tough rivals; semis berth secured in AVC tourney
The national team knew it had to do something special on Independence Day.
And they did, as Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, and Angel Canino led Alas Pilipinas with a stunning win over erstwhile unbeaten Kazakhstan, 25-21, 25-15, 25-19, to secure a semifinal spot in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup at the Dong Anh Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam Thursday, June 12.
The Filipina hitters, bannered by Belen, Solomon, and Canino, defied tall odds after delivering superb performances for the world No. 47 PH team against the No. 30 Kazakhstan.
This story is from the June 13, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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