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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752405385837IMG_2769.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Alas Pilipinas Men at the SEA V.League Candon. <em>Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>CANDON, Ilocos Sur<strong> (UPDATED)</strong> – Alas Pilipinas did not make it to the podium at the 2025 SEA Men’s V.League.</p><p>This, as the home squad absorbed a 19-25, 17-25, 17-25 loss against Indonesia on Sunday, dropping to fourth place of the Candon, Ilocos Sur-hosted regional tiff.</p><p>It was an unfortunate result for Alas, which even had a chance for the gold entering the final day.</p><p>Thailand dashed Philippines’ title dreams immediately after a 25-19, 25-22, 25-16 triumph over Cambodia during the first game to reach the Candon mountaintop.</p><p>Even a roaring Candon crowd could not fuel the Alas Men, who were not able to establish any momentum against Indonesia in the second game.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/7/13/phs-hopes-of-sea-v-league-candon-gold-crushed-by-thailand-1706"><strong>READ: PH&#x27;s hopes of SEA V.League Candon gold crushed by Thailand</strong></a></div><p>Indonesia&#x27;s Boy Arnez Arabi dealt the most damage to the Philippines, firing 21 points. He was eventually named a Best Outside Spiker.</p><p>Leo Ordiales, who went on to win Best Opposite Spiker award, registered a team-high 12 points which all came from attack. Buds Buddin added six points and six excellent digs, while Filipino hero versus Cambodia Jade Disquitado chipped in six points.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/7/12/sea-v-league-alas-pilipinas-takes-down-cambodia-in-5-still-in-fight-for-gold-2057"><strong>READ: SEA V.League: Alas Pilipinas takes down Cambodia in 5, still in fight for gold</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/7/12/candon-to-bid-for-2026-avc-nations-cup-hosting-amid-push-for-volleyball-tourism-1635"><strong>READ: Candon to bid for 2026 AVC Nations Cup hosting amid push for &#x27;volleyball tourism&#x27;</strong></a></div><p>Amid his heroics this leg, individual plum awardee Ordiales vowed to be better in the Indonesian leg of the tournament.</p><p>“Pagbubutihan ko pa, mas hihigitan ko pa ‘yung pinerform ko rito. Sana maka-podium kami sa second leg,” said Ordiales.</p><p>Team Philippines has a chance to bounce back in the next SEA V.League, set for July 16-20 in Jakarta.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l8voP6zxYIg??si=cQ9uM2Vy0EjIOAz_&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>No podium for Alas Pilipinas in Leg 1 of the 2025 SEA V.League. #SEAVLeagueCandon</p>

No podium for Alas Pilipinas in Leg 1 of the 2025 SEA V.League. #SEAVLeagueCandon

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Alas Pilipinas misses SEA V.League podium after loss to Indonesia

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jul 13, 2025 07:23 PM PHT

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Updated Jul 13, 2025 11:17 PM PHT

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