MANILA, Philippines — The Alas Pilipinas men's volleyball team claimed a bronze medal at the conclusion of the 2024 SEA V.League first leg at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Sunday.

It's the first podium finish for the Philippine men's national volleyball team since its silver medal at the 2019 SEA Games also at home.

Alas seized one of its three matches in the 4-team tourney, having won against Vietnam, 25-21, 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, on Friday.

The Philippines then lost to Indonesia, 23-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-21, on Saturday and to Thailand on Sunday, 26-28, 14-25, 16-25.

A win against the Thais would have given the Filipinos a second place finish and a silver medal.