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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17505068731101750506872647.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Alas Pilipinas Men in action against Thailand at the AVC Nations Cup 2025. Photo from Asian Volleyball Confederation"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Alas Pilipinas Men in action against Thailand at the AVC Nations Cup 2025. <em>Photo from Asian Volleyball Confederation</em></span></span></span></div><p>The Alas Pilipinas Men were taken down by revenge-seeking Thailand, 21-25, 20-25, 18-25, in a classification match at the AVC Nations Cup 2025 on Saturday in Manama, Bahrain.</p><p>Just last week, Alas Men have defeated Thailand here in Manila, 21-25, 25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12, in the invitationals.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/12/alas-pilipinas-men-conclude-invitationals-with-5-set-triumph-vs-thailand-2307"><strong>READ: Alas Pilipinas Men conclude invitationals with 5-set triumph vs Thailand<br/></strong></a></div><p>The Nationals have yet to see daylight, absorbing already three straight defeats—two in the pool phase and one in this round.</p><p>National University star Buds Buddin top-scored for the national squad with eight points, three receptions and two digs.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/18/alas-pilipinas-men-out-of-playoff-contention-in-avc-nations-cup-2315"><strong>READ: Alas Pilipinas Men out of playoff contention in AVC Nations Cup<br/></strong></a></div><p>Marck Espejo, who has been stellar so far in terms of scoring, only had a point this match. Louie Ramirez and Peng Taguibolos delivered six markers each.</p><p>The Philippines will battle New Zealand next to settle their ranking in the Bahrain-hosted competition.</p>

<p>The Alas Pilipinas Men were taken down by revenge-seeking Thailand, 21-25, 20-25, 18-25, in a classification match at the AVC Nations Cup 2025 on Saturday in Manama, Bahrain.</p>

The Alas Pilipinas Men were taken down by revenge-seeking Thailand, 21-25, 20-25, 18-25, in a classification match at the AVC Nations Cup 2025 on Saturday in Manama, Bahrain.

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AVC: Alas Pilipinas Men succumb to Thailand in straight sets

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published June 21, 2025 07:55 PM PHT

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