Red carpet to be rolled out for FIVB world meet

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will leave no stone unturned for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships 2025 – in terms of hosting the event for the first time ever and competing anew after 50 long years.

In an official press launch yesterday with more than a year to go, the country brims with confidence that it can serve as the warmest home to the visitors and at the same time fly the flag high in front of Filipino fans.

“I am ready. We are ready. The team is ready. The Philippines is ready to face the challenges and fulfill a dream as our hearts beat collectively to serve the sport,” vowed Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara.

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who’s also the chairman emeritus of the PNVF, will chair the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), similar to his post during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

“It’s how we, as a people, welcome the rest of the world. I believe that our hope for a successful hosting will be by faith and action – faith in God and action as a community. I believe that it’s time na makita ng world volleyball ang nagkakaisang volleyball community sa Pilipinas,” said Cayetano, joined by Department of Tourism Office of Film and Sports director Roberto Alabado III and Cignal president and CEO Jane Basas.

Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino relayed his congratulations to Cayetano and the PNVF.

“Congratulations to the PNVF for all the effort and I’m grateful to the FIVB for the trust given to us,” Tolentino said. “It shows that volleyball is very active in our country. Now it’s another opportunity to showcase our country through sports.”

Cignal will serve as the host broadcaster with a promise to showcase the best of volleyball here and abroad through multiple TV and online platforms.