Philippines men's national under-19 volleyball team

Philippines Under-19
Nickname(s)	Alas Pilipinas (lit. 'Philippine Aces')
Association	Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF)
Confederation	AVC
Head coach	Sergio Veloso
Uniforms
FIVB U19 World Championship
Appearances	None
Asian U18 Volleyball Championship
Appearances	3 (First in 1997)
Best result	8th (1997,1999)

The Philippines men's national under-19 volleyball team represents the Philippines in men's under-18/19 volleyball events. It is controlled and managed by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), which is a member of the Asian volleyball body Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the international volleyball body government the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).

Team image

Names

Nicknames of the Philippine men's national under-19 volleyball team
Nickname	In use
Alas Pilipinas Boys	2024–present

The Philippine men's national under-19 team is known by their moniker "Alas Pilipinas", with Alas meaning "Ace" in Filipino. The nickname is an official designation by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation in partnership with sponsor Cignal TV. Adopted on May 15, 2024, the moniker is shared with all national indoor and beach volleyball teams of the Philippines, including the youth teams.^[1]

Rankings

This is the current ranking of the under-19 volleyball team of the Philippines in FIVB World Rankings.

FIVB Boys' U19 Ranking as of 24 August 2023^[2]
Rank	Team	Confederation
61	Philippines	AVC
	Canada	NORCECA
	Switzerland	CEV

Current roster

Philippine National U19 Volleyball Team for 2024 Men's Asian U18 Volleyball Championship^[3]
Position	Name	Date of birth	Height	Current team
OH	Tyler Jessie Ramos (c)	(2007-11-17) November 17, 2007 (age 16)	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)	FEU–D Baby Tamaraws
OH	Terrence Jame Marticion	(2009-06-19) June 19, 2009 (age 15)	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)	VNS Savouge Baby Griffins
OH	Lance Danielle Babon	(2007-09-20) September 20, 2007 (age 17)	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)	UE Junior Warriors
OH	Luke Anton Carl Macatangay	(2007-07-28) July 28, 2007 (age 17)	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)	Canossa Academy-Lipa V.C.
MB	Rain Dela Paz	(2007-02-21) February 21, 2007 (age 17)	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	UST Tiger Cubs
MB	Julius Jao Arcillo	(2008-07-28) July 28, 2008 (age 16)	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)	VNS Savouge Baby Griffins
MB	Clarence John Hades Gianan	(2007-09-20) September 20, 2007 (age 17)	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)	UE Junior Warriors
MB	Eligio Naguit III	(2007-11-16) November 16, 2007 (age 16)	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)	FEU–D Baby Tamaraws
OP	Roderick Medino	(2008-11-28) November 28, 2008 (age 15)	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)	VNS Savouge Baby Griffins
S	John Howard Guerra	(2010-02-24) February 24, 2010 (age 14)	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)	VNS Savouge Baby Griffins
S	Raine Christian Mhel Mariano	(2007-01-29) January 29, 2007 (age 17)	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	Umingan National High School V.C.
L	John Lan Juris Guevarra	(2007-11-03) November 3, 2007 (age 17)	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)	Adamson Baby Falcons

The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.^[4]

Coaching Staff
Position	Name
Head coach	Sergio Valadares Veloso
Assistant coach 1	Ralph Ocampo
Assistant coach 2	Melchiazedek Samonte
Trainer	Eusebio Solis
Statistician	Mark Gil Alfafara
Team manager	Cherry Rose Macatangay

Starting Rotation

Philippine Men's National U19 Volleyball Team
Medino Dela Paz Babon Macatangay Gianan Guerra Guevarra (L)

Competition record

Mens' Asian U18 Volleyball Championship

Asian U18 Championship record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L	SW	SL	Squad
1997	Classification Round	8th place	5	0	5	No info
1999	Classification Round	8th place	5	0	5	1	15	No info
2001	Did not participate
2003
2005
2007
2008
2010
2012
2014
2017
2018
2020
2022
2024	Classification Round	11th place	7	3	4	12	14	–
Total	0 Title(s)		17	3	14			—

Coaches

Sérgio Veloso (2024–present)^[5]

References

^ Bautista, Ohmer (May 15, 2024). "Philippine national volleyball team announces new moniker". One Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
^ "FIVB WORLD RANKING – BOYS' U19". FIVB.
^ "Bulletin_No_1.pdf Squads" (PDF). July 27, 2024.
^ "Bulletin_No_1.pdf Squads" (PDF). July 27, 2024.
^ Matel, Philip (June 22, 2024). "Sergio Veloso heads Alas grassroots program; Angiolino Frigoni takes over men's team". Rappler. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

[1] Bautista, Ohmer (May 15, 2024). "Philippine national volleyball team announces new moniker". One Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2024.

[2] "FIVB WORLD RANKING – BOYS' U19". FIVB.

[3] "Bulletin_No_1.pdf Squads" (PDF). July 27, 2024.

[4] "Bulletin_No_1.pdf Squads" (PDF). July 27, 2024.

[5] Matel, Philip (June 22, 2024). "Sergio Veloso heads Alas grassroots program; Angiolino Frigoni takes over men's team". Rappler. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

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