Alas Pilipinas’ Louie Ramirez dazzles as wonder starter

Louie Ramirez all through the Alas Pilipinas’ Invitationals in opposition to Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web

MANILA, Philippines — Louie Ramirez wasn’t anticipating to start out for an Alas Pilipinas crew loaded with gifted wing spikers led by means of Marck Espejo.

Nonetheless, Ramirez confirmed why he were given the beginning with a game-high 25 issues in a 25-23, 27-29, 25-21, 25-22 win over Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi within the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals on Tuesday evening at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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“It was such a big moment, especially with Kuya Marck there. I honestly didn’t expect Coach Angiolino to put me in the first six—he only started using me there this morning. So I just told myself, Play well. Make it count,” mentioned Ramirez in Filipino after hammering with 21 kills, 3 blocks, and an ace.

Ramirez is keen to be a part of the rustic’s ancient website hosting and participation within the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in September.

The NCAA MVP from the University of Perpetual Help shone the brightest within the UAAP dominant roster, relishing his expansion since becoming a member of the Alas Pilipinas program beneath trainer Angiolino Frigoni remaining 12 months.

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“I think it’s the fighting spirit and skills I’ve developed, especially with everything I’ve learned from Coach Angiolino. He really helped me improve, not just in skills but also in mental toughness,” mentioned Ramirez.

Ramirez additionally won precious revel in enjoying in remaining month’s AVC Champions League in Japan in addition to the squad’s fresh coaching camp in New York.

“We just reminded ourselves why we were there to represent the Philippines. It really helped boost our self-confidence for the upcoming games,” he mentioned.

Ramirez vows to maintain his tremendous shape for the rest of the four-team event. Alas takes on South Korea’s Hyundai Capital Skywalkers on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.