THE Philippines secured a spot in the next round of the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Men after winning its tournament debut over Macau, 25-21, 25-15, 25-14, at the Taipei Gymnasium on Sunday.
With only three teams in the Philippines’ pool, one win was enough to enter the final phase. Macau absorbed two defeats.
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The Philippines, featuring Marck Espejo, Fil-American spiker Ryan Ka and La Salle's standout ace Noel Kampton, takes on Mongolia on Monday.
Both teams are through to the next round but will battle for seeding.

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