In the AVC Beach Tour Pingtung Open held in Chinese Taipei, the Philippine beach volleyball pair of Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons secured a silver medal after a tough final match against the Australian duo of Taliqua Clancy and Stefie Fejes. The match concluded with scores of 19-21 and 12-21, showcasing the Australians' skill and experience. Despite the loss, this achievement marks the best finish for Rondina and Pons in an AVC tournament, underscoring their progress as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan scheduled for September. The pair reached the finals after a hard-fought victory over Thailand's Kongphopsarutawadee Worapeerachayakorn and Taravadee Naraphornrapat, winning with scores of 21-17 and 26-24. This success is reminiscent of their earlier triumph in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, where they claimed a historic gold medal. Currently, Rondina and Pons are taking a break from the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) to concentrate on their training and upcoming competitions, including their recent participation in the Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge.