Louie Ramirez throughout the Alas Pilipinas’ Invitationals towards Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines — Louie Ramirez wasn’t anticipating to begin for an Alas Pilipinas group loaded with gifted wing spikers led by Marck Espejo.

Nonetheless, Ramirez confirmed why he acquired the beginning with a game-high 25 factors in a 25-23, 27-29, 25-21, 25-22 win over Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi within the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals on Tuesday evening at Good Araneta Coliseum.

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Louie Ramirez after his huge sport towards Jakarta. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/uFge1znShb

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“It was such a giant second, particularly with Kuya Marck there. I actually didn’t count on Coach Angiolino to place me within the first six—he solely began utilizing me there this morning. So I simply instructed myself, Play effectively. Make it rely,” stated Ramirez in Filipino after hammering with 21 kills, three blocks, and an ace.

Ramirez is raring to be a part of the nation’s historic internet hosting and participation within the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Males’s World Championship in September.

The NCAA MVP from the College of Perpetual Assist shone the brightest within the UAAP dominant roster, relishing his progress since becoming a member of the Alas Pilipinas program underneath coach Angiolino Frigoni final yr.

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“I feel it’s the combating spirit and abilities I’ve developed, particularly with the whole lot I’ve discovered from Coach Angiolino. He actually helped me enhance, not simply in abilities but additionally in psychological toughness,” stated Ramirez.

Ramirez additionally gained precious expertise enjoying in final month’s AVC Champions League in Japan in addition to the squad’s current coaching camp in New York.

“We simply reminded ourselves why we have been there to characterize the Philippines. It actually helped enhance our self-confidence for the upcoming video games,” he stated.

Ramirez vows to maintain his positive kind for the rest of the four-team match. Alas takes on South Korea’s Hyundai Capital Skywalkers on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.