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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, second from left, with Department of Tourism Director for Film and Sports Tourism Roberto Alabado III, PNVF President Ramon Suzara and Cignal TV President and CEO Jane Basas. PNVF Photo
Boasting one of the best – if not the best – fans in the world, the Philippines savors a breakthrough opportunity to become the world’s volleyball homecourt as solo host of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 for the first time in history.
And this early, count in the country’s readiness and excitement to showcase that distinction, passion and love for the game that spelled the difference in the FIVB’s decision last week to pick the Philippines as the single host in the elite conclave set September 12 to 28, 2025.
Led by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), the Philippines’ solo hosting of the world tilt will be the culmination of its efforts for consecutive years to bring volleyball closer to the Filipinos’ hearts, highlighted by the rousing success of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) here for two years in a row with sizeable gate attendance despite not having a Filipino squad.
That’s only a tip of the iceberg as to what the Philippines has to offer in full force, in front of the world and with an unparalleled fan support on its back in welcoming the 32 best men’s volleyball teams, over 600-man delegation and thousands of fans – with open arms.
“We will make them feel at home right at our own home,” said PNVF President Ramon “Tats” Suzara, joined by Senator and PNVF chairman emeritus Alan Peter Cayetano, Department of Tourism Director for Film and Sports Tourism Roberto Alabado III and Cignal TV President and CEO Jane Basas at the Marquis Events Place at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City in Tuesday.
“I am ready. We are ready. The team is ready. The Philippines is ready to face the challenges and fulfill a dream as our hearts beat collectively to serve the sport,” Suzara said. “If you love volleyball, then you will surely love the Philippines.”
Cayetano, who will serve as the chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the event like he did in the successful Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hosting by the country in 2019, eyes another legacy for the country this time in volleyball.
“It’s how we, as a people, welcome the rest of the world. I believe that our hope in a successful hosting will be by faith and action – faith in…
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