Alas Pilipinas Beach Volleybelles get hero’s welcome from World Balance after SEA Games breakthrough

The echoes of history from the 2025 Southeast Asian Games are still being felt, and this time, they reached the halls of a proud Filipino brand.

Fresh from delivering the Philippines’ first-ever women’s beach volleyball gold at the SEA Games last December, the Alas Pilipinas quartet of Sisi Rondina, Bernadeth Pons, Dij Rodriguez, and Sunny Villapando received special recognition from World Balance, a local sports brand that has long championed homegrown athletes.

The SEA Games gold medalists were welcomed at World Balance’s new headquarters, where the visit went beyond a simple courtesy call. 

The athletes were given a tour of the brand’s creative and design spaces, offering them a closer look at how campaigns are built around Filipino excellence and how sports development remains central to the company’s mission.

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GINTO PARA SA PILIPINAS!

Streak BROKEN. History MADE.

Alas Pilipinas (Rondina/Pons & Rodriguez/Villapando) defeats the 8-time defending champions Thailand to bring home our first-ever SEA Games Beach Volleyball GOLD!

Maraming salamat, Alas! The whole country is… pic.twitter.com/5an1dUuLhN

— Volleytrails (@volleytrails) December 19, 2025

For World Balance, the recognition was more than a celebration—it was a statement. The brand emphasized that honoring the beach volleybelles reflects its continued commitment to supporting local athletes and spotlighting achievements that can spark inspiration among young Filipinos dreaming of representing the country.

The moment carried added weight given the magnitude of the team’s SEA Games triumph. Rondina, Pons, Rodriguez, and Villapando etched their names into Philippine sports history by toppling eight-time defending champion Thailand, a victory that signaled a turning point for the country’s beach volleyball program.

As accolades continue to come in, the recognition from World Balance stands as another reminder that the team’s breakthrough has not only elevated Philippine beach volleyball—but also strengthened the growing bond between local athletes and brands that believe in their potential.

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