High row L-R: Krich Macaslang, Lorene Toring, Shiela Mae Kiseo. 2nd row: Zenneth Perolino, Pierre Abellana, and Dim Dim Pacres. | PVL photographs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana volleybelles take the highlight as they see motion within the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour in Cebu on Saturday, July 26, 2025, on the College of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Coliseum in Basak, right here.
It will likely be a long-awaited homecoming for the six Cebuana volleyball gamers because the PVL On Tour brings top-level motion to Cebu.
The six Cebuana gamers making their homecoming are Dim Dim Pacres of the Galeries Tower Highrisers, Krich Macaslang of the NXLED Chameleons, Shiela Mae Kiseo and Zenneth Perolino of the PLDT Excessive Pace Hitters, and Lorene Toring and Piere Abellana of the Farm Contemporary Foxies.
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They’ll participate within the 4 scheduled PVL On Tour matches this weekend, giving Cebuano followers a front-row seat to elite-level volleyball and a glimpse of homegrown excellence.
No stress
For these Cebuanas, enjoying in entrance of their fellow Cebuanos hits otherwise. It’s a proud second to point out how far they’ve come since their native league days.
“Wala kaayo mi stress. Ang focus namo karon kay progress kay bag-o amongst program, bag-o si coach, kami tanan nag-adjust. Ang ingon ni coach, benefit from the progress regardless of the consequence,” stated the 6-footer Toring, who final performed in Cebu in 2015 with Southwestern College within the Cebu Colleges athletics Basis Inc. (Cesafi) volleyball event.
(We don’t actually really feel a lot stress. Our focus proper now could be on progress as a result of we’ve got a brand new program, a brand new coach, and we’re all nonetheless adjusting. Coach stated, benefit from the progress regardless of the consequence.)
Pierre Abellana, a former College of San Carlos (USC) Girl Warrior, sees this second as a full-circle expertise. From enjoying within the Cesafi to school volleyball in Manila, and now representing Cebu on the PVL stage.
“Thrilling gyud nga duwa. Bisan walay stress, paningkamotan namo nga malingaw ang mga followers,” she stated.
(It’s actually an thrilling sport. Even with out stress, we’ll do our greatest to present the followers a very good time.)
Residence hits completely different
For Krich Macaslang, a proud daughter of Danao Metropolis who now stars for the undefeated NXLED Chameleons, enjoying at residence carries a unique type of power.
“Lahi ra gyud ang feeling nga mga Cebuanos ang motan-aw. Ganahan ko moduwa para sa ilaha, para mapakita nga kaya sa Cebuanas makipag-level sa mga taga-Manila,” she shared.
(It actually feels completely different when it’s Cubans watching. I wish to play for them, to point out that Cebuanas can compete on the identical stage as these from Manila.)
Regardless of her workforce’s 3-0 report, Macaslang is aware of the competitors stays robust.
“Lisod ang back-to-back video games, pero nadala namo amongst expertise sa Batangas. Ingnan mi ni coach nga bisan 3-0, keep humble. At all times play laborious.”
(Again-to-back video games are robust, however we introduced with us the expertise we had in Batangas. Coach informed us that even when we’re at 3-0, we should always keep humble. At all times play laborious.)
Shiela Mae Kiseo and Zenneth Perolino, each former Cesafi standouts, are grateful for the uncommon alternative to play as professionals on Cebu soil.
“Nindot sa feeling kay diri gyud mi moduwa. First time namo as execs, dili na Cesafi gamers. Proud kaayo nga naa mi diri,” stated Kiseo, a Cebu Gov’s Cup MVP.
(It feels nice as a result of we’re enjoying right here. It’s our first time as execs, not Cesafi gamers anymore. We’re actually proud to be right here.)
Perolino, who as soon as suited up for the College of Cebu (UC) Girl Site owners, known as the expertise surreal.
“Kinsa magdahom nga ang bata sa una sa Cesafi karon naa na sa PVL, nagduwa sa professional league para sa hometown? It’s an honor,” she stated.
(Who would’ve thought that the child who used to play in Cesafi is now within the PVL, enjoying within the professional league for her hometown? It’s an honor.)
PVL Cebu schedule
The PVL On Tour kicks off on Saturday, July 26, with NXLED taking up PLDT within the opening sport at 4 PM, adopted by Galeries Tower squaring off towards Farm Contemporary.
On Sunday, July 27, PLDT will face Galeries Tower within the first sport additionally at 4 PM, whereas Farm Contemporary will go up towards NXLED within the ultimate matchup of the weekend.
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