MANILA, Philippines — THE Philippines served as a mecca of the sporting world once more, ushering in the biggest FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in history with a bang on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. From cultural performances to world-class acts, a festive atmosphere it was before an even bigger storm featuring 32 teams split in eight groups spiking it out in full-swing action starting Saturday at both the MOA Arena and the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.  “We are ...