Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 19) — The Philippines is one step closer to finding out who will represent the country in upcoming international volleyball tournaments.
The training pools were revealed on Friday afternoon at Arellano University by head coaches of the respective teams.
According to LVPI officials, the teams were formed with the 2017 South East Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in mind.
In the case of the women’s event, they will also compete in the AVC Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship to be held in Manila this August, before competing in the SEA Games.
Women’s national team head coach Francis Vicente revealed his lineup:
Dawn Macandili
Aby Maraño
Kim Fajardo
Lourdes Clemente
Denden Lazaro
Gen Casugod
Maika Ortiz
Mika Reyes
Jaja Santiago
Aiza Maizo-Pontillas
Jovelyn Gonzaga
Frances Molina
Kath Arado
Rachel Anne Daquis
Ria Meneses
Rhea Dimaculangan
Roselle Baliton
Alyssa Valdez
The men’s national team pool was also revealed, and the coaching staff is optimistic about the team’s prospect for suceess.
According to men’s national team coach Sammy Acaylar, the team has a strong chance for a podium finish in the SEA Games.
Here is the complete lineup:
Relan Taneo
Geuel Asia
Bryan Bagunas
Ranran Abdilla
Dave Cabaron
Mark Alfafara
Reyson Fuentes
Jeff Malabanan
Bonjomar Castel
Herschel Ramos
Johnvic De Guzman
Jack Kalingking
Louwie Chavez
Edward Camposano
Greg Dolor
Peter Quiel
John Sarsena
John Carascal
