Apart from its goal of a podium finish, the Philippines is seeking a berth in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Continental Cup as beach volleyball action starts in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Friday at the Subic Tennis Court grounds.
Representing the country will be the pair of Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons and the tandem of Dzi Gervacio and Dji Rodriguez in the women’s division.
Edmar Bonono and Jude Garcia, and the pair of Jaron Requinton and James Buytrago compete in the men’s side.
National team manager Charo Soriano said the team have been staying and training in Subic for a week now and is optimistic it can achieve its goal of a podium finish and possibly a berth to the AVC tilt in June next year. (Kristel Satumbaga)
