Valdez, Tubu show up in Alas practice

MANILA, Philippines — Call them 10 brave souls.

As promised, Alyssa Valdez answered Alas Pilipinas’ call in its time of need and joined nine others in the squad’s first practice session since its revamp.

Also, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation named Shaq delos Santos as Alas’ interim coach while head mentor Tai Bundit recovers from an ankle injury he sustained in a scooter accident back home in Bangkok, Thailand.

“Alyssa Valdez attended,” PNVF president Tonyboy Liao yesterday told The STAR.

Also responding to the national team’s call were Farm Fresh’s Trisha Tubu and Ces Molina.

College players Christine Ubaldo, Clarisse Loresco, Jazlyn Ellarina of Far Eastern U, Lhoriz Tudao of Adamson, Niña Ytang of University of the Philippines and Natalie Estreller and Lara Mae Silva of Letran also attended the session.

All but Valdez came from Premier Volleyball League and UAAP and NCAA schools Strong Group Athletics (SGA) are supporting.

More are expected to show up today.