A video message by Bella Belen performs throughout the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft after the three-time UAAP MVP was chosen first total by Capital1 Photo voltaic Spikers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Capital1 secured its future after signing a “recreation changer and franchise maker” in Bella Belen as the highest decide in a stacked 2025 PVL Rookie Draft on Sunday night time at Novotel.
Belen might have missed the Draft Night time on account of her Alas Pilipinas’ dedication within the AVC Nations Cup in Vietnam with nationwide workforce and new Photo voltaic Spikers coach Jorge Souza de Brito, however Capital1 homeowners Milka and Mandy Romero are each excited for the brand new period and new vitality that the three-time UAAP MVP is about to deliver to their younger squad.
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Bella Belen, who’s with Alas Pilipinas in Vietnam, expresses her gratitude to Capital1. #PVLDraft2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/LH9i41moQO
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“Everyone knows that Bella Belen is a franchise maker and recreation changer. We’ll actually deal with her and her followers, who shall be now followers of Capital1. We’re grateful for the continual assist to our workforce and I hope we make you all proud,” mentioned Milka in Filipino.
“’It’s a reduction na the suspense is over and from the day that we acquired the lottery decide, the primary decide, that was actually a very good benefit for our workforce. We wished to have a stronger line-up, stronger technique for the workforce shifting ahead and the primary decide was very useful.”
The three-time UAAP champion from Nationwide College, who scored 12 factors off the bench in Alas’ win over Indonesia to remain unbeaten within the Nations Cup, expressed her gratitude to the Photo voltaic Spikers whereas nonetheless displaying her mild facet in a video message.
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Capital1 homeowners Milka and Mandy Romero throughout the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
“I’m actually grateful to the entire Capital1 administration, the Romero household, and Coach Jorge. Thanks a lot for the belief you’ve given me to be a part of your workforce. Changing into knowledgeable volleyball participant has at all times been a dream of mine,” mentioned Belen in Filipino.
“Despite the fact that I couldn’t be at Novotel for the draft tonight as a result of I’m at the moment representing the nationwide workforce, I’m there in spirit and I’m actually happy with everybody who acquired drafted tonight. I’m tremendous excited to play within the PVL and go well with up for Capital1. From Gold and Blue to Yellow and Blue, it looks like nothing’s modified.”
Apart from Belen, who will be a part of Leila Cruz, Roma Mae Doromal, Trisha Genesis, and Iris Tolenada, Capital1 additionally drafted College of Santo Tomas center blocker Pia Abbu within the second spherical and unheralded participant Ivy Aquino from the Asian Institute of Maritime Research to solidify their frontline.
“It is a pivotal second for Capital1. So, we thank all of the followers for becoming a member of us on this journey and actually extra to count on from Capital1 and getting greater and brighter,” mentioned Mandy, who was with their father and sports activities patron Mikee Romero and brother Santi.
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