00:00The 2025 FIBB Volleyball Men's World Championships has officially kicked off at the Mall of Asia Arena.
00:08And to give us the latest update, here is Bernadette Tinoy live. Bernadette?
00:15William, after years of preparation by the Fulvin National Volleyball Federation,
00:20the 2025 FIBB Volleyball Men's World Championships has officially begun here at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.
00:30The world-class event marks the very first time the Philippines has secured solo hosting rights for the tournament.
00:36President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos graced the opening ceremony held in front of thousands of Filipino fans at Moa Arena.
00:46A total of 32 countries, including the Alas Filipinas Men's National Team, are set to compete until September 28 in Moa and Araneta Coliseum.
00:55William, right now, Tunisia beats the Philippines in straight sets 25-13, 25-17, and 25-23.
01:05Alas is set to compete against Egypt on September 16 and Iran on September 18.
01:10And that's the latest update here at the Mall of Asia Arena. Back to studio.
01:15Yes, thank you very much, Bernadette Tinoy reporting live from Mall of Asia.
