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Does the Philippines have the potential to host the Olympics?
Does the Philippines have what it takes to be the sports activities capital of Southeast Asia? Can we host the highest-caliber international sports activities occasions and would it not be price the associated fee?
Kicking off with chats with Alas Pilipinas stars Marck Espejo and Josh Ybañez, this episode options present host Pató Gregorio with sports activities executives FIVB president Fabio Azevedo, Volleyball World chairman Michael Payne, and Volleyball World CEO Ugo Valensi.
Coming off the Philippines’ internet hosting of the 2025 FIVB Males’s World Championships, Azevedo and Payne discuss sporting occasions as catalysts for tourism and financial growth.
Homestretch goals to inform the tales of people that encourage us with their struggles and triumphs, and the locations that assist outline our spirit as a nation.
Watch on Sunday, October 26, at 8 pm on Rappler’s YouTube channel. – Rappler.com
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