MANILA, Philippines — BRYAN BAGUNAS lit the sparklers early. Then everyone on Alas Pilipinas started to get in on the explosive display.

Two hours and 12 minutes later, the Philippines ended its run of futility in the Southeast Asian V-League with a 25-21, 25-22, 18-25, 25-23 victory over Vietnam on Friday.

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