Jack Kalingking Happy to Be Back in Action for Alas Pilipinas

Jack Kalingking happy to be back in action for Alas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines — Jack Kalingking is embracing the task of taking care of the floor for the Philippine men’s national volleyball team again after a three-year absence. Kalingking, who got an Alas Pilipinas call-up for the first time since the Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam in 2022, proved that he is still one of the reliable liberos in the country. READ: Marck Espejo powers Alas Pilipinas men past Hyundai to stay unbeaten The 29-yea…

King slayers: Espejo-led Alas downs Korea league champ in prolific Invitationals run

MANILA, Philippines – Test event or no test event, Alas Pilipinas is taking its home court defense seriously ahead of the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championships. Two days into the three-day Alas Pilipinas Invitationals, the Philippine men’s volleyball team took down another Asian powerhouse, dragging the Korean V-League champions Hyundai Capital Skywalkers to a four-set finish, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20, at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, June …

Alas Men edge Korean rivals to stay unbeaten in Invitationals

Alas Pilipinas bared its fangs anew and overpowered reigning Korean V-League champions Hyundai Capital Skywalkers, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20, in the three-day Invitationals on Wednesday night, June 11, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.The Filipino spikers displayed grit and cohesion against their visiting rivals with skipper Marck Espejo leading the charge this time by pumping in 20 points on 17 kills, two aces and one block.Still riding the crest…

Jack Kalingking relishes Alas Men return after 3 years

Three years after his last stint with the national team, veteran libero Jack Kalingking made a triumphant return to the Alas Pilipinas Men’s squad on Wednesday night. Kalingking, who last donned the national colors during the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, rejoined the fold in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals and helped the Filipinos clinch their second straight victory, this time over Hyundai Capital, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The …