The Philippine womenβs volleyball team that will vie in the 18th Asian Games in August is in search of a name.
If thereβs Gilas, Perlas and Alab for the national basketball teams, the Larong Volleyball ng Pilipinas, Inc. wants a name of its own, too.
βA name that can represent the Philippines well,β said LVPI president Jose Romasanta.
The LVPI, together with broadcast partner TV5, wants to find the name in time for the Asian Games in Indonesia.
βItβs all about branding but at the same time we want our own identity. Something with a patriotic connotation,β said Romasanta.
LVPI vice president Peter Cayco said they are open to suggestions.
βWhat weβve agreed upon so far is that we cannot drop Pilipinas in the name and in the jersey,β said Cayco.
βWhatever name we choose, Pilipinas will be there,β he added.
The Philippines is fielding a womenβs volleyball team in the Asian Games for the first time in 36 years.
The LVPI announced the 12 players and two alternates who will compete in the Asian Games, led by Alyssa Valdez, Jaja Santiago and skipper Aby Marano.
βThis is the strongest Philippine team Iβve seen,β said Romasanta.
βThey all want to be part of this team. Others are even volunteering to be just part of the pool,β he said.
All they need is a name.
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