Marck Espejo and Bryan Bagunas are set to once again lead the Philippine Men's National Volleyball Team, this time for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this coming May.
The duo, who were part of the silver medal-winning team in the 30th edition of the tournament, were part of the 19-man training pool.
Espejo, a two-time Spikers' Turf MVP, will be joined by fellow Cignal teammates JP Bugaoan, Manuel Sumanguid III, Vince Mangulabnan, and Chumason Njigha.
Also part of the squad are Imus' Kim Malabunga and Ish Polvorosa; Iloilo's Jade Disquitado; and Cotabato's Jau Umandal, Kim Dayandante, and Vince Lorenzo.
Michael Buddin, Jann Sumagui, Joseph Bello, Leo Ordiales, and Rwenzmel Taguibolos of National University-Sta. Elena were also called up.
Completing the squad are La Salle’s Noel Kampton and University of Santo Tomas' Jayrack Dela Noche.
Odjie Mamon will serve as head coach of the squad.
The team is coming off a fifth place finish in the last edition of the tournament.
