Manila, Sept. 17 -- The historic victory of Alas Pilipinas at the FIVB Men's World Championship on Tuesday night will elevate the landscape of Philippine volleyball.

"It was a dream come true," Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino said Wednesday, a day after the Philippines snatched its first-ever win in the FIVB Men's World Championship after beating world No. 22 Egypt, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Egypt is a nine-time African champion with a best finish of 13th place in the 2010 edition.

It has played 11 times in the Worlds and six times in the Olympics, including placing ninth in 2016 Rio de Janeiro.

"These men have etched their names in volleyball history and their vict...