The Philippines men's national volleyball team represents Philippines in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches, governed by Philippine National Volleyball Federation since 2021.
History
The national team played as early as the 1910s playing at the 1913 Far Eastern Championship Games where the first international volleyball competition was played.
In the contemporary era, men's volleyball in the Philippines receive less attention than the women's.
The men's national team under coach Dante Alinsunurin would win a silver medal at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted at home marking a milestone in men's volleyball in the Philippines.
However the COVID-19 pandemic would halt training of the men's national team as well as domestic league. This caused the team not be able to repeat their podium finish in the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, which was postponed by a year due to the health crisis.
Alinsunurin was dropped as coach by January 2023, with Brazilian coach Sergio Veloso taking over the team due to participate in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia.
In March 2024, the Philippines was awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, consequentially giving the men's national team an automatic berth to their first ever world championship.
As part of the host national team's preparation they entered the 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League as a club named Cignal HD (namesake of a Spiker's Turf club of the same name). The staff decided not to use any foreign reinforcement despite being allowed to use up to three. They also had a training camp in Morocco, Romania and Portugal.
They made their debut at the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship. They lost their opening game to World No. 40 Tunisia but secured a historic win against World No. 20 Egypt. They exited the tournament with a close 2–3 loss to World No. 15 Iran. They finished 19th place.
Results FIVB-sanctioned tournaments Tournament Appearances Finishes Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place Total FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship 6 0 0 0 0 0 AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup 3 0 0 0 0 0 SEA V.League 6 0 0 2 4 6 Total
Other regional tournaments Tournament Appearances Finishes Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place Total Asian Games 5 0 0 0 1 1 Asian Games (Nine-a-side) (defunct) 2 0 0 1 0 1 Southeast Asian Games 19 0 2 5 0 7 Far Eastern Championship Games (defunct) 7 4 3 0 0 7 Total
FIVB Senior World Ranking The new calculation method of the FIVB Senior World Rankings started on January 1, 2019, granted all nations automatic world ranking (WR) 100 points, in addition to the score from the previous FIVB World Ranking. The new calculation provides that any inactive nation every January 1 will lose 50 WR points for the next year. An inactive team reaching a WR score of less than 20 WR points will be removed from the ranking list.FIVB Volleyball World Ranking Explained Due to inactivity or non-participation in annual FIVB-sanctioned events, the Philippines lost 50 WR points and was removed from the world rankings. The Philippine men's national volleyball team became active again in an FIVB-sanctioned event during the 2023 Asian Men's Volleyball Challenge Cup, hence, their reinstatement in the world rankings with 50 WR points.
Annual rankings
+KeyBest RankingBest MoverWorst RankingWorst Mover YearAVC RankingYear-end ScoreGamesPlayedWonLostBestWorstRankMoveRankMoveRankMoveRankMove 2026 98 21 25 4 37.36 3 1 2 96 19 107 11 2025 77 13 21 6 39.82 15 5 10 56 8 89 33 2024 64 1 15 3 46.69 4 1 3 57 6 64 7 2023 63 159 12 6 50.71 6 3 3 56 167 63 7
Summary of competitions The following table shows the summary of competitions of the Philippines men's national volleyball team in every FIVB-sanctioned event, where it shows the team's standings, results, and the changes in their world ranking score before and after the competition. Philippines' Summary of Competitions Event Host Rank Record(W-L) score score World ranking World ranking Biggest Win () Biggest Defeat () 2026 SEA V Cup (Leg 2) Jakarta 5th 1–2 39.82 37.36 96 98 (5.43) (6.03) 2025 World Championship Pasay 19th 1–2 29.79 39.82 82 80 (18.14) (8.10) 2025 SEA V.League (Leg 2) Jakarta 4th 1–3 34.68 29.79 69 77 (4.91) (4.59) 2025 SEA V.League (Leg 1) Candon 4th 2–2 36.80 34.68 66 69 (8.15) (6.95) 2025 Asian Nations Cup Manama 10th 1–3 46.69 36.80 62 66 (6.04) (7.53) 2024 Asian Challenge Cup Isa Town 10th 1–3 50.71 46.69 57 61 (2.04) (2.63) 2023 Asian Challenge Cup Taipei 10th 3–3 50.00 50.71 57 (2.56) (2.90) Note
Fixtures and results
2026 results
Competition records World Championship Year Round Position Squad Year Round Position Squad 2006 Did not qualify 2005 First Round 3rd in Group 4 2 2 6 8 2025Group stage 19th Place 3 1 2 5 7 Qualified as hosts 2027To be determinedTo be determined 2029Total 0 Title(s) 3 1 2 5 7 — 4 2 2 6 8 —
Asian Championship YearRoundPosition Squad 1975 Round Robin 5th place 8 2 4 8 12 1993 Group stage 15th place 1995 Group stage 11th place 1997 Classification Round 14th place 2005 Classification Round 14th place 7 3 4 12 14 2009 Classification Round 15th place 7 1 6 6 19 Total 0 Title(s) —
Asian Nations Cup Year Round Position Squad 2023 Classification Round 10th place 6 3 3 12 11 2024 Classification Round 10th place 4 1 3 4 10 2025 Classification Round 10th place 4 1 3 5 10 Total 0 Title(s) —
Asian Games YearRoundPosition Squad 1958 Round Robin 4th place 4 1 3 6 11 1962 Classification Round 9th place 4 0 4 2 16 1966 Classification Round 8th place 8 5 3 13 17 1974 Classification Round 6th place 5 1 4 6 13 2022 Group stage 13th place 3 1 2 3 6 Total 0 Title(s) —
Asian Games: Nine-a-side (defunct)YearRoundPosition Squad 1958 Round Robin 5th place 4 0 4 2 12 1962 Round Robin 3rd place 5 3 2 11 6 Total 0 Title(s) 9 3 6 13 18 —
SEA Games YearRoundPosition Squad 1977 Final Runners-up 1979 Round Robin 3rd place 1981 Round Robin 3rd place 1983 Semifinal 3rd place 5 3 2 11 6 1985 No Info 1987 1989 1991 Round Robin 3rd place 1993 No Info 1995 1997 Round Robin 3rd place 1999 did not held 2001 Round Robin 5th place 2003 Classification Round 5th place 5 2 3 8 9 2005 Group Stage 5th place 2015 Group Stage 6th place 3 1 2 3 7 2017 Group Stage 5th place 2 0 2 1 6 2019 Final Runners-up 5 3 2 9 8 2021 Classification Round 5th place 4 2 2 7 8 2023 Classification Round 5th place 5 2 3 6 12 2025 Semifinal 3rd place 4 2 2 6 8 Total 0 Title(s) —
SEA V Cup Year Round Position Squad 2023 1st Leg Round Robin 4th place 3 0 3 2 9 2023 2nd Leg Round Robin 4th place 3 0 3 4 9 2024 1st Leg Round Robin 3rd place 3 1 2 4 7 2024 2nd Leg Round Robin 3rd place 3 1 2 3 8 2025 1st Leg Round Robin 4th place 4 2 2 6 8 2025 2nd Leg Round Robin 4th place 4 1 3 8 10 2026 1st Leg 5th place match 5th place 3 1 2 5 6 2026 2nd Leg 5th place match 5th place 3 1 2 4 6 Total 0 Title(s) —
Far Eastern Games (defunct)YearRoundPosition Squad 1913Round RobinChampions 1915Round Robin Runners-up 1917Round Robin Runners-up 1919Round Robin Champions 1921Round Robin Runners-up 1923Round Robin Champions 1925Round Robin Champions 1927 No Info 1930 1934Total 4 Titles —
Other tournaments Other tournament records Year Round Position Squad 2019 Kor Royal Cup Semifinal Round 3rd place 4 2 2 7 9 Total0 Title(s)—
Team Current squad The following is the team's final roster for the 2026 SEA Men's V Cup. Philippine men's national volleyball team for the 2026 SEA Men's V CupPositionNameDate of birthHeight2025-26 teamLouie Ramirez Savouge Spin DoctorsJude Garcia Criss Cross King CrunchersJian Salarzon Ateneo Blue EaglesAxel Book VNS GriffinsJan Julian Macam (r) UST Golden Spikers Lloyd Josafat (c) Criss Cross King CrunchersJoshua Magalaman De La Salle Green Spikers Rodge Alejos Ateneo Blue EaglesTrevor Valera (r) UST Golden SpikersAl-Bukharie Sali UST Golden SpikersLirick Mendoza FEU TamarawsGreg Ancheta NU Bulldogs Adrian Villados Criss Cross King Crunchers Josh Ybañez UST Golden Spikers Vince Lorenzo AEP CabstarsVennie Ceballos FEU Tamaraws
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Angiolino FrigoniAssistant coach Odjie MamonAssistant coach Dexter Clamor
Former squads
2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship
Philippine Men's National Volleyball Team for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World ChampionshipPositionNameDate of birthHeight2024–25 teamBryan Bagunas (c) Taichung Win StreakMarck Espejo Michaelo Buddin NU BulldogsJade Alex Disquitado NU Bulldogs Vince Lorenzo Cignal HD Spikers Kim Malabunga Criss Cross King Crunchers Lloyd Josafat Cignal HD SpikersRwenzmel Taguibolos NU Bulldogs Leo Ordiales NU Bulldogs Louie Ramirez Cignal HD Spikers Joshua Retamar Cignal HD Spikers Eco Adajar De La Salle Green Spikers Josh Ybañez UST Golden SpikersJack Kalingking PGJC-Navy Sea Lions
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Angiolino FrigoniAssistant coach 1 Alejandro Andres AldanaAssistant coach 2 Odjie MamonTrainer Dante AlinsunurinTrainer Dexter ClamorPhysiotherapist Hannah Grace De LunaTeam manager Ronwald Kris DimaculanganDoctor John Wilfred Martin
2006 FIVB Men's World Championship AVC Qualification
Cebu 2005 — 1st round Gino Macailan, Cesael Delos Santos, Jerricho Hubalde, Ariel Dela Cruz (c), Edcer Penetrante, Janley Patrona, Dante Alinsunurin, Jeffrey John San Jose, Beniamor Lingat, Avelino Tongco, Willy Dela Cruz, Herminio Gallo Jr. Head coach: Sergio Isada Assistant coach: Ernesto Pamilar
2026 Asian Games
Philippine men's national volleyball team for the 2026 Asian GamesPositionNameDate of birthHeight2025-26 teamBryan Bagunas (c) Osaka BluteonMarck Espejo Buds Buddin NU BulldogsJude Garcia Criss Cross King CrunchersPeng Taguibolos NU Bulldogs Lloyd Josafat Criss Cross King CrunchersTrevor Valera UST Golden Spikers Kristofer Rodge Alejos Ateneo Blue Eagles Leo Ordiales NU BulldogsAl-Bukharie Sali UST Golden Spikers Owa Retamar Visakha VC Adrian Villados Criss Cross King Crunchers Josh Ybañez UST Golden Spikers Vince Lorenzo AEP Cabstars
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Angiolino FrigoniAssistant coach 1 Odjie MamonAssistant coach 2 Dante AlinsunurinAssistant coach 3 Dexter ClamorStatistician Mark Gil AlfafaraPhysiotherapist Hannah Grace De LunaTeam manager Ronwald Kris DimaculanganDoctor John Wilfred Martin
2022 Asian Games
Philippine Men's National Volleyball Team for the 2022 Asian GamesPositionNameDate of birthHeightCurrent team Bryan Bagunas Win Streak Marck Espejo Incheon Korean Air Jumbos Ryan Andrew Ka UC San Diego Tritons Joshua Umandal AMC Cotabato Spikers John Paul Bugaoan Cignal HD Spikers Lloyd Josafat Cignal HD Spikers Kim Malabunga Imus City–AJAA Spikers Chumason Njigha Cignal HD Spikers Steve Rotter AMC Cotabato Spikers Vince Mangulabnan (c) AMC Cotabato Spikers Adrian Villados Arellano Chiefs Manuel Sumanguid III Cignal HD Spikers
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Sergio Valadares VelosoAssistant coach 1 Arthur Odjie MamonAssistant coach 2 Rommel AbellaTrainer Mark Gil Alfafara coach Melchizedek SamonteTeam manager Jerome Guhit
2009 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship
Manila 2009 — 15th place Clarence Esteban, Reny John Balse, Raffy Mosuela, Michael Cariño, Jeffrey Malabanan, Edjet Mabbayad, Edcer Penetrante, Dante Alinsunurin (c), Jessie Lopez, Chris Macasaet, Sylvester Honrade, Niño Jeruz Head coach: Sinfronio Acaylar Assistant coach: George Pascua
2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup