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  • Bryan Bagunas, Marck Espejo secure contract renewals with overseas teams

    Bryan Bagunas, Marck Espejo secure contract renewals with overseas teams

    Success has opened another chapter in the overseas careers of Filipino volleyball stars, Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo.


    Fresh off championship-winning campaigns in two of Asia’s top volleyball leagues, Bagunas and Espejo have been rewarded with contract renewals, ensuring that their journeys abroad will continue for at least another season.

     

    Bagunas will return with Osaka Bluteon in Japan’s SV.League, while Espejo has secured a re-newed deal with Taiwan Professional Volleyball League champion TSG Skyhawks after emerging as one of the club’s most reliable two-way players.

     

    The extensions reflect more than just strong individual performances. They serve as recognition of the growing reputation of Filipino volleyball talent on the international stage, with both players helping raise the profile of Philippine volleyball through their success overseas.

     

    “We are pleased to announce that we have renewed the contract with Bryan Bagunas. He will continue to fight alongside everyone as a member of Bruteon in the 2026-27 season, aiming for the top,” Osaka announced.

     

    Bagunas’ first season with Osaka ended in historic fashion. The 28-year-old became the first Filipino men’s volleyball player to win a championship in Japan after Osaka completed a dramatic Finals comeback against the Suntory Sunbirds. The title-clinching match saw Osaka dominate Game 3 with a victory to dethrone the defending champions.

     

    “Honored to renew with Osaka Bluteon!” said Bagunas. “Thank you to the club, my teammates, and all the fans for the incredible support. I’m excited for another season and ready to give my all. Let’s make more history together.”

     

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    The achievement was especially meaningful for Bagunas, who returned to top-level competition after recovering from a knee injury. He later helped Alas Pilipinas secure a historic victory over Egypt in the FIVB Men’s World Championship before continuing his strong form in Japan.

     

    Although Osaka featured one of the deepest rosters in the SV.League, Bagunas remained a valuable contributor throughout the campaign. He finished with 31 total points on 23 attacks, five blocks, and three aces across 39 matches as Osaka compiled a stellar 38-6 record in the regular season before capturing the title.

     

    Meanwhile, Espejo’s impact in Taiwan earned him another opportunity with the Skyhawks.

     

    “Marck has become an important force at both ends of the team’s attack and defense with comprehensive attack ability and stable defensive performance. The attack success rate is as high as 46.6 percent, whether in the regular season or key games, it can show stable output, bringing substantial contributions to the team,” the club said.

     

    “In addition to his performance on the field, Marck’s positive attitude and professionalism have also been recognized by the team, and his rich international experience not only enhances the overall competitiveness of the team, but also brings a positive impact on the teammates.”

     

    For Espejo, the championship further strengthened an already impressive international résumé. The Alas Pilipinas standout became the first Filipino volleyball player to win professional titles in two different countries after previously lifting a championship trophy with the Incheon Korean Air Jumbos in South Korea.

     

    His latest triumph marked another milestone in a career that has taken him across some of Asia’s most competitive volleyball leagues, including stints in Japan, Thailand, Bahrain, South Korea, and Taiwan.

     

    The renewed contracts also arrive at an important time for Philippine volleyball. With both Bagunas and Espejo continuing to compete against elite international talent, Alas Pilipinas stands to benefit from the experience and high-level competition they will bring back to the national team.

     

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  • Marck Espejo makes instant impact as Skyhawks soar in Taiwan debut

    Marck Espejo makes instant impact as Skyhawks soar in Taiwan debut

    Marck Espejo didn’t need a warm-up period to announce his arrival in Taiwan — he made sure everyone noticed right away.

     

    Suiting up for TSG Skyhawks for the first time, the Alas Pilipinas Men standout delivered a composed and efficient debut, helping power his new club to a 25-23, 17-25, 25-16, 27-25 win over the Taoyuan Leopards on Saturday in the Taiwan Professional Volleyball League.

     

    Playing in front of an energized home crowd at Fengshan Arena, Espejo finished with 11 points built on nine attacks, one block, and one service ace, quickly earning recognition as one of TSG’s top players of the game in his first appearance with the team.

     

    Inserted straight into the rotation, Espejo gave the Skyhawks exactly what they were looking for — a reliable scoring option who could deliver under pressure. His presence was felt most in the tense fourth set, where TSG fended off a late Leopards surge and showed poise in the closing points to lock up the victory in four sets.

     

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    Espejo’s versatility proved crucial, allowing the Skyhawks to keep their offense balanced and unpredictable as the match tightened. That stability helped halt Taoyuan’s momentum and ensured TSG avoided a deciding fifth set.

     

    The win also carried weight in the standings. Espejo’s debut helped the Skyhawks shake off a brief slump and secure back-to-back victories after previously dropping two straight matches. With the result, TSG stayed firm in second place in the four-team league at 19–12.

     

    Standing in their way at the top are Win Streak, the former club of fellow Alas Men star Bryan Bagunas, which owns a commanding 28–3 record. Bagunas previously led Win Streak to back-to-back championships in 2024 and was named league MVP the year before.

     

    For Espejo, the performance was a promising opening chapter in his seventh overseas stint, signaling his readiness to help TSG make a strong push in the season’s second half. If Saturday was any indication, the Skyhawks may have found the spark they were missing.

     

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