Sean Celis, Author at Sports Pilipinas

PVL Explains Jaja Santiago Local Player Eligibility

Sean CelisAugust 15, 2026

Natural-Born Filipino Classification Clears Santiago’s PVL Return Jaja Santiago can return to Philippine volleyball without occupying a foreign-player slot when she suits up for Creamline. Now legally known as Sachi Minowa, the Japanese citizen remains locally eligible under the PVL’s natural-born Filipino classification rules. PVL Rule Keeps Jaja Santiago Classified as a Local Current citizenship...

Alas Girls Fall to Korea in FIVB U17 Worlds Round of 16

Sean CelisAugust 14, 2026

South Korea Dominates But Filipinas’ Historic World Run Continues Alas Pilipinas Girls saw their quarterfinal hopes end after South Korea delivered a controlled straight-sets victory in Santiago, Chile. The Filipinas lost, 25-21, 25-18, 25-14, but their historic FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship campaign remains unfinished. South Korea Takes Control After Competitive Opening Set Alas stayed...

Leila Cruz Opens Up on Capital1 Exit, PLDT Move

Sean CelisAugust 14, 2026

Capital1 Departure Opens New Chapter for Leila Cruz Leila Cruz begins another professional chapter with PLDT after an emotional departure from her first Premier Volleyball League organization, Capital1. The 26-year-old opposite now enters a championship environment offering another opportunity to rebuild confidence and pursue meaningful playing time. Cruz Admits Capital1 Goodbye Still Hurts Cruz believed...

Alas Girls Reach FIVB U17 Worlds Round of 16 in Chile

Sean CelisAugust 13, 2026

Five-Set Thriller Completes Filipinas’ Breakthrough World Championship Run Alas Pilipinas Girls survived a dramatic five-set battle against Venezuela to secure their FIVB U17 World Championship Round of 16 berth. The young Filipinas earned the crucial standings point needed to finish fourth in Pool B and continue their historic campaign. Alas Girls Fight Back From Two...

Leila Cruz Makes Surprise PLDT Move for PVL Season

Sean CelisAugust 13, 2026

High Speed Hitters Welcome Former La Salle Standout Cruz Leila Cruz is getting another PVL opportunity after moving from Capital1 to the PLDT High Speed Hitters next season. The former De La Salle University opposite joins a veteran-heavy roster after struggling to secure consistent minutes with Capital1. PLDT Welcomes Leila Cruz With Fresh-Start Message PLDT...

Patrick Deyto Retires from Philippine National Team

Sean CelisAugust 12, 2026

Philippine Football Bids Goodbye To Veteran Goalkeeper Deyto Patrick Deyto has ended his Philippine national-team career after representing the country across 12 demanding years of international football. His farewell came against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, bringing a memorable goalkeeping journey against the same opponent full circle. Patrick Deyto Gets Farewell Start Against Malaysia Philippines coach...

Alas Girls Fall to Peru After Losing Big U17 Worlds Lead

Sean CelisAugust 12, 2026

Peru Completes Comeback as Filipinas Drop Close U17 Battle Alas Pilipinas Girls surrendered a major opportunity after Peru erased a 10-point deficit and completed a four-set World Championship comeback. The Filipinas fell, 26-28, 25-22, 25-23, 25-20, dropping to 2-2 in Pool B after consecutive victories over Mexico and Tunisia. Kiko Demigillo of One Sports reported...

Minowa Hails Collective Work Behind Alas Women’s Silver

Sean CelisAugust 11, 2026

SEA V Cup Silver Reflects Years of Philippine Volleyball Growth Taka Minowa believes Alas Pilipinas Women’s historic SEA V Cup silver reflects contributions extending far beyond the current national-team roster. The Philippines secured its best tournament finish after defeating Indonesia, 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, 33-31, during the second leg in Chiang Mai. Minowa Shares Credit Beyond...

Alas Girls Sweep Tunisia for Second FIVB U17 Worlds Win

Sean CelisAugust 10, 2026

Philippines Earns Second Straight Victory in FIVB U17 Campaign Alas Pilipinas Girls swept Tunisia, 27-25, 25-19, 25-16, securing their second consecutive victory at the FIVB U17 World Championship. The Filipinas improved to 2-1 in Pool B after responding strongly from their opening straight-set defeat against powerhouse China. Alas Pilipinas Survives Tunisia’s Opening-Set Challenge Tunisia immediately...

PMNT Falls to Malaysia as 2026 Hyundai Cup Run Ends

Sean CelisAugust 10, 2026

Malaysia Ends Philippines’ ASEAN Championship Campaign in Kuala Lumpur The Philippine Men’s National Football Team ended its 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup campaign with a 1-0 defeat against Malaysia. The Filipinos finished fourth in Group B with three points after entering Kuala Lumpur needing an extraordinary qualification turnaround. Pavithran Gunalan Strikes Early Against Philippines Malaysia quickly...

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