(The Manila Times) THE (VNL) returns to the Philippines this year and the country is poised for a better hosting of the tournament.

After holding the VNL at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City last year, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) will have the event at the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena slated from July 4 to July 9.

World No. 1 Poland, No. 3 Brazil, No. 6 Italy, No. 8 Japan, No. 9 Slovenia, No. 12 The Netherlands, No. 15 Canada, and No. 25 China, members of the VNL Pool 6, are set to display top notch volleyball action for the Filipino fans.