Alas Pilipinas proves world-worthy with upset of African champs

From supposed token participants, Alas Pilipinas churned out a performance that validated their status as more than hosts of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. There’s now no doubt that the Filipinos belong. A 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21 victory over African champion and world No. 21 Egypt on Tuesday night at Mall of Asia Arena