Bryan Bagunas to boost national volleyball team with overseas experience
Playing in one of the top countries in volleyball, Bagunas picked up a number of learnings that he hopes to share with the rest of his teammates......»»
Alinsunurin appointed Philippine men’s volleyball assistant coach
Seasoned mentor Dante Alinsunurin will make a comeback as one of the deputies for the national men’s team as the host Philippines pulls out all the stops to parade a competitive squad against the best of the best in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships 2025......»»
Philippine men’s volleyball coach puts premium on performance for 2025 worlds
Philippine men’s national volleyball team coach Sergio Veloso said that performance will be the main factor in building the team roster for the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) men’s world championship next year......»»
Bagunas, Espejo boost Filipino spikers in SEA V-League
The Philippine men’s volleyball team is confident of turning in a “stronger” performance in the SEA V-League after having two main cogs in Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo on board for the next round of the tournament......»»
Bryan Bagunas to boost national volleyball team with overseas experience
Playing in one of the top countries in volleyball, Bagunas picked up a number of learnings that he hopes to share with the rest of his teammates......»»
Creamline still team to beat
Creamline’s dramatic, come-from-behind 26-28, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21, 16-14 win over Cignal Tuesday night at the PhilSports Arena showed that it’s still the superpower in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.....»»
Rest of PVL catching up to perenially dominant Cool Smashers?
Creamline’s dramatic come-from-behind 26-28, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21, 16-14 win over Cignal Tuesday night at the PhilSports Arena showed it remained the team-to-beat in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference......»»
Big 4 Volleyball tilt marks successful inaugural season, eyes bigger tourneys soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Big Four Volleyball Tournament wrapped up last weekend successfully at the Warehouse Sports Lab in Mandaue City. This grassroots volleyball tournament saw inaugural champions being crowned. The Subangdaku Trojans emerged as champions in the 13-under and the girls 14-17 divisions, while Cabancalan National High School ruled the 14-17 boys division. .....»»
'PHVote Guides: How to register as an overseas voter in the 2025 elections
For the first time, overseas voters may experience online voting, on top of the usual personal and postal modes.....»»
Lady Bulldogs snap Tigresses’ unbeaten run
National U took revenge and dealt Santo Tomas its first scar, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20, in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament yesterday in front of 10,947 fans at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Lady Bulldogs hungrier in 2nd round, says Bella Belen
Expect a more determined National University Lady Bulldogs as the second round goes on in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, as they attempt to put their two first round losses behind them......»»
Kapuso loveteams lead Sparkle’s first overseas show
For its first-ever international show, Sparkle GMA Artist Center has tapped six of its brightest stars to bring a piece (and an experience) of home to Filipinos in Canada and regale them. Hence, it is titled “Sparkle Goes To Canada” on April 5 and 7, with Southview Alliance Church, Calgary, and Toronto Pavilion, Toronto, as venues, respectively......»»
Ybanez drops career-high 34 points, rallies Golden Spikers past Bulldogs
Josh Ybanez erupted for the UST Golden Spikers as he led a comeback over defending champions National University Bulldogs, 28-30, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-9, in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Blue Eagles coach tempers Final Four expectations amid momentum
Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Sergio Veloso is not getting ahead of himself as his team is slowly showing its form in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament......»»
Cignal taps Bagunas for added muscle
The Cignal HD Spikers acquired the country’s top player Bryan Bagunas and a slew of talented young blood as part of its major retooling for the Spikers’ Turf unfurling March......»»
Rebuilding Cignal signs Bagunas for Spikers’ Turf campaign
The Cignal HD Spikers acquired the country’s top player Bryan Bagunas and a slew of talented young talented blood as part of their major retooling in the Spikers’ Turf unfurling March......»»
Philippines spikers eye breakthrough in SEA VLeague
The Philippines – with seasoned aces Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo on board – is out to wage a stronger fight when it hosts the second leg of the inaugural Southeast Asia Volleyball League today at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna......»»
MIAA reports NAIA passenger volume, flight activity increases
The Manila International Airport Authority has reported that in the first half of this year, passenger volume and flight activity in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has substantially increased. From January to June 2023, MIAA recorded a combined total of 22,221,933 international and domestic passengers, or a rise of 78 percent over the same period in 2018 and only 8 percent less than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. On the other hand, the number of flight movements was recorded at 135,883, which is 100 percent of flights handled at NAIA during the first half of 2019 and an increase of 42 percent compared to the same period in 2022. Strong indication MIAA Officer-in-Charge Bryan Co said the Authority is pleased to experience these surges in statistics, a strong indication that passengers have regained the confidence to travel again. The double-digit surge in flight movements and passenger volume is enough ground for optimism that the aviation industry is steadily heading toward full recovery. Co added that when comparing the first two quarters of this year, the 11,357,156 passengers who flew from and to NAIA from April to June indicate a 5 percent growth over the 10,864,777 passenger volume in the first quarter. MIAA also saw a two percent uptick in flight movement, with 68,689 flights handled in the second quarter of this year, up from 67,194 flights handled from January to March of this year. Moreover, a close look at this year’s international and domestic figures indicates a notable boost in international passengers in June at 1,752,098, accounting for 82 percent of June 2019’s figures, compared to January’s international foot traffic which is equivalent to 74 percent of January 2019’s tally. Consistent strength Meanwhile, domestic operations in the first half of 2023 demonstrate consistent strength, outperforming the flight movement and passenger volume of the same period in 2019. The acting NAIA chief also said that comforted by the consistent growth in numbers, with airlines introducing new routes, and with new airline players coming in, the MIAA will pursue without let up “our improvement projects, especially those that would highly impact the passenger experience inside and outside of the terminals.” MIAA recently completed its Schedule and Terminal Assignment Rationalisation, or STAR, program aimed at optimising the capacity of the four NAIA terminals. The STAR program entails the reassignment of some international airlines from NAIA Terminal 1 to NAIA Terminal 3 and the moving of all Philippine Airlines international flights to NAIA Terminal 1. This strategy paved the way for confining international flight operations to only NAIA Terminals 1 and 3, while NAIA Terminal 2 became a purely domestic terminal, together with NAIA Terminal 4, which caters to turboprop operations. This also benefitted partner agencies like the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Customs, and Bureau of Quarantine, as their NAIA Terminal 2 personnel are now re-deployed to NAIA Terminals 1 and 3, thereby ensuring full manning of their counters in the two terminals. All PAL domestic flights NAIA Terminal 2 now services all domestic flights of PAL, AirAsia Philippines, and Royal Air Philippines, accommodating some 10 million passengers per year, and up from its design capacity of 7.5 million passengers per year. The removal of immigration counters and other infrastructure mandated for international flight operations provided the needed space for unhampered passenger movement inside the terminal. Domestic AirAsia and Royal Air passengers, who account for around 10,000 passengers per day on average, now have more space at NAIA Terminal 2. This change also reduces congestion at NAIA Terminal 4 by 75 percent, providing adequate space for Cebgo, AirSwift and Sunlight Air passengers. STAR program The implementation of the STAR program has brought an increased number of passengers to NAIA Terminal 3, which is why MIAA stayed true to its commitment to the Bureau of Immigration to expand the agency’s work area in the terminal. From the 26 immigration counters at the start of 2023, MIAA has successfully added 18 more counters, placing the number to date at 44 departure immigration counters for NAIA Terminal 3. By the end of 2023, MIAA hopes to further deliver on its commitment to complete the construction of an immigration annex adjacent to BI’s existing location at the departure level. Once in place, an additional 24 counters will become available to service OFWs, senior citizens, differently or specially-abled persons, pregnant women, diplomats, and other passengers needing special handling. The post MIAA reports NAIA passenger volume, flight activity increases appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bagunas: Go for sweep
National University great Bryan Bagunas urges the current Bulldogs to not only shoot for a three-peat but to complete a rare sweep of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season men’s volleyball tournament. The former league Most Valuable Player and star of NU’s last two titles is confident the still unbeaten NU squad has the right pieces to achieve the feat. Bagunas took time in his busy schedule to prepare for his wedding in June to drop by the Bulldogs’ game against University of the East last Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena and he liked what he saw. “I’m really proud of this team,” the former alpha Bulldog said after witnessing NU’s straight sets crushing of UE for its 12th win in as many games. Bagunas, a veteran internationalist who just recently won the MVP honors in Taiwan’s Top League after leading WinStreak to the crown, during his five-year UAAP stint won two titles for the Bulldogs including the 2019 championship before the division went into a three-year pandemic hiatus. He, however, did not experience a season sweep which the current generation of NU players have a chance to realize. “I messaged my juniors now leading the team, especially those who are graduating to try to get that sweep,” he said. “They can give that historic feat to NU.” The then Marck Espejo-led Ateneo de Manila University back in Season 79 was the last men’s team to rule the contest unscathed. “Of course, winning the championship is the most important thing but completing a sweep of the season would be a big bonus to give back to NU,” Bagunas said. The Bulldogs have two more games remaining in the elimination round. If NU hurdles its last assignments it will clinch an outright best-of-three Finals seat and will have the luxury of long rest while three other teams duke it out in stepladder semifinals. But it won’t be an easy mission for the Bulldogs as they will be facing a dangerous second-running University of Santo Tomas side today at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. NU wraps up its elims campaign on Saturday against Ateneo. The post Bagunas: Go for sweep appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bagunas gushes over men’s progress
Veteran internationalist Bryan Bagunas couldn’t help but get goosebumps at the prospect of seeing more Filipino volleyball players campaigning in club leagues overseas. Four homegrown talents have been invited to the 2023 KOVO men’s Asian Quota Draft tryouts set on 25 April for the coming Korean Volleyball League, hoping to join Bagunas on the list of Filipino spikers showcasing their wares abroad. Bagunas, who is fresh from a successful stint in Taiwan’s Top Volleyball League after leading Lien Zhuang WinStreak to the crown and winning tournament Most Valuable Player in the process, is optimistic about the chances of the likes of Marck Espejo, Jau Umandal, JP Bugaoan and Manuel Sumanguid III getting selected. ‘I’m having goosebumps now.’ The four national team standouts are scheduled to fly to Jeju Island in Korea for the face-to-face tryout where seven slots will be at stake. “I’m having goosebumps now. I’m really proud that slowly the Philippines men’s volleyball is getting recognition from other countries,” Bagunas said in an interview over the weekend. “It’s overwhelming for me to see that other countries are now eyeing Filipinos as imports,” Bagunas, who is currently busy preparing for his wedding in June, added. Just last Friday, Fil-American middle blocker MJ Phillips was picked 5th overall by the Gwangju AI Peppers during the 2023 KOVO Women’s Asian Quota Draft held online. “We really have the skills to compete internationally,” Bagunas, who will return to Taiwan for the next Top League season in October. “Being one of the few Filipinos playing international (volleyball) I’m really proud that we’re getting the recognition we deserve. Hopefully, there will be more of us playing abroad.” The post Bagunas gushes over men’s progress appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bagunas gushes over men’s progress
Veteran internationalist Bryan Bagunas couldn’t help but get goosebumps at the prospect of seeing more Filipino volleyball players campaigning in club leagues overseas. Four homegrown talents have been invited to the 2023 KOVO men’s Asian Quota Draft tryouts set on 25 April for the coming Korean Volleyball League, hoping to join Bagunas on the list of Filipino spikers showcasing their wares abroad. Bagunas, who is fresh from a successful stint in Taiwan’s Top Volleyball League after leading Lien Zhuang WinStreak to the crown and winning tournament Most Valuable Player in the process, is optimistic about the chances of the likes of Marck Espejo, Jau Umandal, JP Bugaoan and Manuel Sumanguid III getting selected. The four national team standouts are scheduled to fly to Jeju Island in Korea for the face-to-face tryout where seven slots will be at stake. “I’m having goosebumps now. I’m really proud that slowly the Philippines men’s volleyball is getting recognition from other countries,” Bagunas said in an interview over the weekend. “It’s overwhelming for me to see that other countries are now eyeing Filipinos as imports,” Bagunas, who is currently busy preparing for his wedding in June, added. Just last Friday, Fil-American middle blocker MJ Phillips was picked 5th overall by the Gwangju AI Peppers during the 2023 KOVO Women’s Asian Quota Draft held online. “We really have the skills to compete internationally,” Bagunas, who will return to Taiwan for the next Top League season in October. “Being one of the few Filipinos playing international (volleyball) I’m really proud that we’re getting the recognition we deserve. Hopefully, there will be more of us playing abroad.” The post Bagunas gushes over men’s progress appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»