Alyssa Valdez ready to serve again for Alas Pilipinas in AVC tilt

Creamline Cool Smashers’ star Alyssa Valdez. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Alyssa Valdez made her message clear on Tuesday as Alas Pilipinas took center stage at the Philippine Sportswriters Association forum.

Her decision to rejoin the national team pool is one she fully embraces, drawing from her past stints with the program.

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For Valdez, once you become an Alas Pilipinas player, the commitment never really ends.

“Once you’re part of the national team, you’re always going to be part of the national team. Once you’re called, you answer. A part of me really has the heart to serve,” she said.

“I know it’s hard but I also know how fulfilling it is to represent the country.”

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Valdez was among the early names linked to the roster for the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup, a selection that drew mixed reactions from fans.

But her mindset remains unchanged, as she continues to embrace the responsibility of wearing the national colors.

Beyond competing for the country, Valdez also hopes to pass on her experience to the younger members of the 20-player national pool.

“Coach (Shaq delos Santos) said it before, at this point in our career, we’ve matured. Hopefully, our experiences bring so much more in this team, not only in terms of playing,”

“Hopefully, this serves as an inspiration inside of the national team as well.”

Valdez and company begin their AVC campaign on June 6 at Candon City Arena in Candon, Ilocos Sur.