THE FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 provides an opportunity for Filipinos to show the global community that the country is part of the international field of play.
So said William Vincent “Vinny” Araneta Marcos, co-chairperson of the FIVB MWCH Local Organizing Committee, in last Saturday night’s “Spike For A Cause” Fund-Raising Dinner and Fashion Show organized by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos at the Foro de Intramuros in Manila.
“It is a rare privilege to host such a world event, especially the country’s popular sports—volleyball—and I am happy to see a lot of people who are very interested in volleyball,” the young Marcos added. “I am very thankful to all of you for all your support.”
Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano and Mark Villar and Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum graced.
The men’s national team, Alas Pilipinas, which will compete in the world championship the country is hosting from Sept. 12 to 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and SM Mall of Asia, as well as Rebisco Corp. president Geronimo Kamus Jr. and Honda representative Hiroaki Nakamura, chief client officer of Dentsu Philippines were also present.
“Hosting the world championship is a perfect fit for nation building, for a better community, and hosting leads to discipline, sacrifice and teamwork,” said Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano in the event where Rebisco and Honda were honored for their support to the world championship that features the top 32 volleyball nations.
Philippine National Volleyball Federation and Asian Volleyball Confederation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara thanked the First Lady for putting a premium on the world championship that is only 75 days away and at the same time expressed his gratitude to stakeholders, the business industry and individuals supporting the event.
“Our purpose, our vision, as chairperson Vinnie Marcos mentioned, is to capitalize on the transformative power of sports,” Suzara said. “Every match that Alas Pilipinas plays is a fight for each Filipino, for a BagongPilipinas.”
