THE FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 has a new backer after the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) sealed a major partnership with world-leading motorcycle brand Honda for the country’s first-time and solo hosting of the prestigious tournament in September.
PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara and Honda Philippines president Sayaka Arai sealed the partnership with Honda Philippines president Sayaka Arai during formal ceremonies at the Gallios Events Hall in Parañaque City late last week.
“This is our first partnership with a Japanese brand for the FIVB MWCH 2025 and you know, Japanese teams are known for having the most and best spectators in the Philippines in the last few years,” Suzara said.
Official partner
Honda, according to Suzara, comes in as the Official Local Partner.
“The Filipino fans’ adoration of Japanese volleyball players was very evident in our hosting of the VNL [Volleyball Nations League],” added Suzara, also president of the Asian Volleyball Confederation and executive vice president of the FIVB or International Volleyball Federation.
Honda is the latest major partner for the FIVB MWCH 2025 after the MVP Group of sports patron Manny V. Pangilinan and PLDT, the county’s largest telecommunications network which is the Official Broadband Internet Partner and Meralco, Smart and Metro Pacific Investment Corp.
“This is more than just a partnership. It’s a celebration of movement, passion for action and the relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Arai, who was joined by Honda vice president for sales and marketing Jomel Jerezo in the ceremony.
“Like our athletes on the court who push the limits with every serve, spike and block, Honda is committed to championing mobility and innovation,” Arai said. “We share the same drive to move and inspire people in the world stage.”
The FIVB MWCH 2025 will be played September 12 to 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum (SAC) and the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Ticket selling for both the SAC and SM MOA started last March 7 with matches involving the Japanese team as one of the best-sellers for Filipino fans.
“We’re ready [for the FIVB MWCH 2025] with all government agencies concerned on board and ready to support us,” added Suzara, who was joined by PNVF secretary-general Don Caringal and Alas Pilipinas captain Bryan Bagunas in the ceremony.
Bagunas and Eya Laure are the Official Ambassadors while popular indie pop-folk band Ben&Ben is the Official Music Partner.
With still half a year to go, the PNVF now gears up for a bevy of promotional events led by the Trophy Tour and official 100-day countdown in June.
Also in the pipeline are the International Road Show, Mascot Contest and Launch, Media Broadcast Conference, Team Managers Meeting and Test Events.
The Philippines is seeing action in the world championships for the first time since the 1974 edition in Mexico City.
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