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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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<p>CANDON, Ilocos Sur — Alas Pilipinas team captain Alyssa Valdez and ace Alyssa Solomon turn their attention to the lessons learned after their five-set collapse against Australia.</p><p>Despite leading by a set at 2-1, the Nationals could not finish the job, falling to the visitors, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15, in Day 2 of the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup on Sunday at the Candon City Arena here.</p><p>Choosing not to cry over spilled milk, Valdez hopes this loss would be a foundation in their upcoming games in the competition presented by the PSC, FIVB, AVC, Volleyball World and Candon City headed by Mayor Eric Singson.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/6/7/avc-alas-pilipinas-squanders-1-set-lead-falls-to-australia-1817"><strong>READ: AVC: Alas Pilipinas squanders 1-set lead, falls to Australia</strong></a></div><p>“Sayang, but we know na madami pa talaga kaming kailangan matutunan as a team. And hopefully, habang tumatagal &#x27;yung tournament mas marami kaming mai-apply sa mga upcoming games namin,” said the returning national team skipper.</p><p>Solomon, who dropped a total of 23 points to lead all scorers, said she remains proud despite what happened.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/6/6/avc-revamped-alas-pilipinas-makes-quick-work-of-uzbekistan-for-first-win-1802"><strong>READ: AVC: Revamped Alas Pilipinas makes quick work of Uzbekistan for first win</strong></a></div><p>“Proud pa rin ako sa nangyari, kasi maraming learnings na nakuha sa game na ‘to,” said the former Osaka Marvelous player.</p><p>“And mag-i-improve pa rin naman kami since ilang weeks pa lang naman kami magkakasama so gagawin din namin ‘to as team bond, and mag-i-improve lang kami for the next games.”</p><p>The Philippines, now with a 1-1 win-loss record, will face Kyrgyzstan in Pool A on Monday, June 8.</p><div></div>

<p>Alas Pilipinas team captain Alyssa Valdez and ace Alyssa Solomon turn their attention to the lessons learned after their five-set collapse against Australia.</p>

Alas Pilipinas team captain Alyssa Valdez and ace Alyssa Solomon turn their attention to the lessons learned after their five-set collapse against Australia.

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AVC: Valdez, Solomon look at lessons learned after Alas’ 5-set collapse vs Aussies

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published June 07, 2026 07:40 PM PHT

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