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Angel Canino ready to wear Alas Pilipinas jersey again, no matter what her position is
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 02, 2025 06:08 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 02, 2025 07:29 PM PHT

La Salle's Angel Canino. UAAP Media

MANILA, Philippines – Angel Canino of De La Salle University on Wednesday expressed readiness to don national colors after her name was included in a wishlist for Alas Pilipinas tryouts.
MANILA, Philippines – Angel Canino of De La Salle University on Wednesday expressed readiness to don national colors after her name was included in a wishlist for Alas Pilipinas tryouts.
Canino and 32 others will be invited by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation for a series of tryouts to determine the composition of the women's national volleyball team for three significant contests this year.
Canino and 32 others will be invited by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation for a series of tryouts to determine the composition of the women's national volleyball team for three significant contests this year.
The Lady Spiker said she's prepared to contribute -- no matter what her position is on the taraflex.
The Lady Spiker said she's prepared to contribute -- no matter what her position is on the taraflex.
Last year, she played opposite spiker position for Alas Women and was even awarded AVC Best Opposite Spiker in the Challenge Cup.
Last year, she played opposite spiker position for Alas Women and was even awarded AVC Best Opposite Spiker in the Challenge Cup.
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"I don't know yet pa kung talagang outside hitter ba ako or opposite sa national team, but kahit anong position naman, lagi ko sinasabi kay coach Jorge [de Brito] na ready ako na mag-perform sa kahit anong position ibigay sa akin," said Canino.
"I don't know yet pa kung talagang outside hitter ba ako or opposite sa national team, but kahit anong position naman, lagi ko sinasabi kay coach Jorge [de Brito] na ready ako na mag-perform sa kahit anong position ibigay sa akin," said Canino.
Canino is looking forward to the lessons she could absorb in the national squad as she aims to mature further in the court.
Canino is looking forward to the lessons she could absorb in the national squad as she aims to mature further in the court.
"Hindi ko naman iniisip kung gusto ko ba na itong position lang; parang ino-open ko rin 'yung mind ko, kasi I think the national team is a big opportunity for me talaga na maging mature sa loob ng court at maging 'ako', at mag-grow lang ako lalo kung lumabas ako sa comfort zone ko. Isa 'yon sa opportunity na makukuha ko doon," Canino added.
"Hindi ko naman iniisip kung gusto ko ba na itong position lang; parang ino-open ko rin 'yung mind ko, kasi I think the national team is a big opportunity for me talaga na maging mature sa loob ng court at maging 'ako', at mag-grow lang ako lalo kung lumabas ako sa comfort zone ko. Isa 'yon sa opportunity na makukuha ko doon," Canino added.
Canino shared the names of players who she want to play and bond with. And among those names is Alas leader Jia de Guzman.
Canino shared the names of players who she want to play and bond with. And among those names is Alas leader Jia de Guzman.
"Looking forward kay ate Sisi [Rondina], kay ate Eya [Laure], si Arah [Panique], at siyempre gusto ko rin makasama si ate Aly Solomon, si ate Bella Belen, at si ate Jia [de Guzman]," the La Salle star said.
"Looking forward kay ate Sisi [Rondina], kay ate Eya [Laure], si Arah [Panique], at siyempre gusto ko rin makasama si ate Aly Solomon, si ate Bella Belen, at si ate Jia [de Guzman]," the La Salle star said.
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"Gusto ko rin ulit makasama si ate Jia hindi lang dahil sa pagiging leader niya sa loob ng court, kundi sobra sobra 'yung pagmamahal niya at mararamdaman mo 'yung leadership niya sa labas ng court," she added.
"Gusto ko rin ulit makasama si ate Jia hindi lang dahil sa pagiging leader niya sa loob ng court, kundi sobra sobra 'yung pagmamahal niya at mararamdaman mo 'yung leadership niya sa labas ng court," she added.
But for now, Canino is helping La Salle in its bid for a semis bonus in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
But for now, Canino is helping La Salle in its bid for a semis bonus in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament.
Canino towed La Salle over Ateneo de Manila University, 25-21, 25-17, 25-20, leading the way to the school's 16th straight win over its archrival.
Canino towed La Salle over Ateneo de Manila University, 25-21, 25-17, 25-20, leading the way to the school's 16th straight win over its archrival.
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