Jia De Guzman, other core players skip Alas Pilipinas duties

Alas Pilipinas setter Jia De Guzman in action during the AVC Challenge Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas won’t be having the services of several of its core players this year, starting in the AVC Women’s Cup from June 6 to 14 in Candon City.

Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Tonyboy Liao announced during a press conference on Wednesday that Jia De Guzman, Bella Belen and Maddie Madayag have begged off from national team duties this year.

Liao added that Alyssa Solomon, who played for Osaka Marvelous in the Japan SV.League, also won’t be joining Alas in its 2026 campaign.

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PNVF president Tonyboy Liao says the previous Alas Pilipinas core has begged off to play in the AVC Women’s Cup in Candon and other tournaments this year. @inquirersports pic.twitter.com/FnQyKc3g7F

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Also included in the SEA Games line-up who were part of this year’s initial pool were Vanie Gandler, Justine Jazareno, Eya Laure, Alleiah Malaluan, and Mars Alba.

The new PNVF chief said Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, and Amie Provido are all open to play based on his last discussion with the newly-crowned UAAP champion La Salle, while reigning MVP Shaina Nitura is also willing to play, but is still recovering from an injury.

Liao has already invited new players and got commitment from other names from the wishlist composed of UAAP, NCAA, and PVL players, as training starts on Monday.