MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas women’s team seeks to surpass last year’s two bronze medals finishes as the 2025 SEA V-League Leg 1 in Thailand opens on Friday.

The women of Alas figure in their last major tournament before the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in December.

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The Philippines opens its campaign against defending champion and host Thailand on August 1 at 6 p.m. before wrapping up the first leg against Nations Cup champion Vietnam and Indonesia over the weekend, both at 2:30 p.m.

The second leg will be held in Vietnam from August 8 to August 10.

SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at SEA V.League – Leg 1 Women – Thailand

August 1, Friday

• 2:30pm – Indonesia vs Vietnam
• 6pm – Alas Pilipinas vs Thailand

August 2, Saturday

• 2:30pm – Alas Pilipinas vs Vietnam
• 6pm – Thailand vs Indonesia

August 3, Sunday

• 2:30pm – Alas Pilipinas vs Indonesia
• 6pm – Thailand vs Vietnam

Alas Pilipinas roster for SEA V.League Leg 1

Alas coach Jorge Souza De Brito brings back the core of the AVC Nations Cup runner-up, led by Jia De Guzman, Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, Angel Canino, Dell Palomata, Fifi Sharma, Thea Gagate, and Dawn Macandili-Catindig.

Adamson’s UAAP Rookie of the Year Shaina Nitura and Cla Loresco are also returning to the line-up with VTV Cup players Justine Jazareno, Leila Cruz, and Maddie Madayag joining old reliables Eya Laure and Vanie Gandler as well as debuting setter Mars Alba.

• Jia De Guzman
• Mars Alba
• Justine Jazareno
• Dawn Catindig
• Angel Canino
• Eya Laure
• Bella Belen
• Shaina Nitura
• Vanie Gandler
• Alyssa Solomon
• Leila Cruz
• Cla Loresco
• Dell Palomata
• Maddie Madayag
• Fifi Sharma
• Thea Gagate