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Volleyball is a female-dominated sports in the Philippines with men's volleyball league games lagging behind their distaff counterpart in terms of attendances. There are several speculations raised to explain the popularity of women's volleyball in the Philippines over men's volleyball. This includes: [5]
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation Inc. (PNVF), also known as Volleyball Philippines, is the national sport association for volleyball in the Philippines. It is recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
Republic Biscuit Corporation which owns the Rebisco brand has been supporting Philippine volleyball since 2017. [2] The PSL All-Stars, a selection team from players of the Philippine Super Liga, was the country's representative at the 2016 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship in Metro Manila rather than a regular club side. That team ...
Shortly after the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) gave full recognition for the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) as the national sports association for volleyball in the Philippines in February 2021, the PNVF announced plans to organize its own league, separate from the two existing commercial leagues, the Premier Volleyball League and the Philippine Super Liga. [1]
Tots Carlos is the Philippine player who scored the most points in a single match. She scored 38 points (35 attacks, 3 blocks) in a five-set win against Cignal HD Spikers during the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Kat Tolentino is the local player with the most 30-point games in one conference.
The national team played as early as the 1910s playing at the 1913 Far Eastern Championship Games where the first international volleyball competition was played. [1]In the contemporary era, men's volleyball in the Philippines receive less attention than the women's. [2]
The nickname is an official designation by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation in partnership with sponsor Cignal TV. Adopted on May 15, 2024, the moniker is shared with all national indoor and beach volleyball teams of the Philippines, including the youth teams. [23]
The champions of this conference will represent the Philippines in the 2025 AVC Women's Champions League, formerly known as the Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. Sports Vision will sponsor the team's participation after previous failed attempts of sending the top teams in previous iterations due to lack of finances from team owners or ...