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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749055815970PVL Draft Combine 25- Draftees-3278.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The PVL rookie hopefuls. PVL Media"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The PVL rookie hopefuls. <em>PVL Media</em><em></em><u><em></em><em></em></u></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- A total of 57 prospects have officially made the final cut for the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Draft after completing all documentary requirements, making them eligible for Sunday&#x27;s draft festivities at Novotel Manila Araneta City.</p><p>Headlining the draft class is three-time UAAP Most Valuable Player Bella Belen of National University, who joins a loaded field of collegiate standouts and overseas-trained hopefuls all vying for a shot at the pro ranks.</p><p>Belen will be joined by her NU teammates Erin Pangilinan, Sheena Toring, Pearl An Denura, and Jerrymie Ann Turaray in the official pool.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/31/-buo-na-yung-loob-ko-bella-belen-to-proceed-with-pvl-draft-1152">&#x27;Buo na &#x27;yung loob ko&#x27;: Bella Belen to proceed with PVL Draft</a></div><p>De La Salle University will also be well-represented by Alleiah Malaluan, Baby Jyne Soreno, Julyana Tolentino, and Jessa Ordiales, while Adamson University&#x27;s May Ann Nuique, Ayesha Juegos, Jules Lopena, Aliah Marce, Kylene Villegas, and May Roque have all completed their draft applications as well.</p><p>Ateneo&#x27;s Alexis Miner and <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/30/heres-what-ateneos-lyann-de-guzman-could-offer-to-a-pvl-team-2139">Lyann De Guzman</a>, Far Eastern University&#x27;s Jean Asis, Chenie Tagaod, Ann Monares, and Lyka Bautista, University of Santo Tomas&#x27; Pia Abbu and Renee Penafiel, University of the East&#x27;s Riza Nogales, and University of the Philippines&#x27; Nica Celis round out the UAAP delegation.</p><p>Another UAAP-linked prospect is Angela Jackson, a former UP Integrated School spiker, who at 20 years old, is the youngest applicant in the draft class.</p><p>Two Filipino-American setters with notable overseas experience will also be throwing their names into the mix: 6-foot-1 Alohi Robins-Hardy and Central Washington University standout Tia Andaya, both aiming to secure contracts and roles with PVL clubs.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/2/pvl-alohi-robins-hardy-says-will-only-play-for-farm-fresh-2050">READ: Alohi Robins-Hardy says will only play for Farm Fresh</a></div><p>From the NCAA, College of Saint Benilde&#x27;s Season 97 MVP Mycah Go leads a group of 17 players.</p><p>She will be joined by Arellano&#x27;s Kristine Adante, Cherry Mae Cuenca, and Pauline De Guzman; Letran&#x27;s Angelique Ledesma and Lea Tapang; EAC&#x27;s Jhan Pauline Fortuno and Jamaica Villena; JRU&#x27;s Maliey Amante, Karyla Jasareno, and Jerry Lyn Laurente; Lyceum&#x27;s Zonxi Jane Dahab and Joan Doguna; San Beda&#x27;s Jan Gregorio and Reyann Canete; San Sebastian&#x27;s Von Dimaculangan; and Perpetual Help&#x27;s Winnie Bedana.</p><p>Four Fil-Canadian prospects are also part of this year&#x27;s final draft list: Yveian Orpiano (Concordia University of Edmonton), Reinali Calisin (Lawrence Technological University), Clara Serrano (Olds College), and Divine Cortez (University of Saskatchewan). Each of them will look to make a mark and secure a spot in the PVL, following in the footsteps of PLDT&#x27;s Savi Davison and Creamline&#x27;s Aleiah Torres.</p><p>Among the other hopefuls are Enderun College&#x27;s Shane Carmona, Erika Deloria, and Zenneth Perolino; Ivy Aquino from the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies; Gerlie Trilles from CIT Colleges of Paniqui Foundation; Eika Bucog from Lyceum-Batangas; and 39-year-old Rose Joy Pinuela from Olivarez College.</p><p>Out of the 60 players who initially submitted applications, three failed to complete the required documents on time — Arellano&#x27;s Nenita Padua, Fil-Canadian Mary Ann Rioflorido, and University of the Cordilleras&#x27; Ezriah Martinez — making them ineligible for Sunday&#x27;s draft proceedings.</p><p>Capital1, who won the draft lottery earlier this month, will pick first overall. Galeries Tower will select second, followed by Farm Fresh at third, and NXLED at fourth.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/26/the-1-in-capital1-solar-spikers-get-first-pick-in-pvl-draft-1935">READ: Solar Spikers get first pick in PVL Draft</a></div><p>Rounding out the first round are Zus Coffee, Cignal, Choco Mucho, Chery Tiggo, PLDT, Akari, Petro Gazz, and Creamline, in that order.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PwsvefLSNjY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>Headlining the draft class is three-time UAAP Most Valuable Player Bella Belen of National University, who joins a loaded field of collegiate standouts and overseas-trained hopefuls all vying for a shot at the pro ranks.</p>

Headlining the draft class is three-time UAAP Most Valuable Player Bella Belen of National University, who joins a loaded field of collegiate standouts and overseas-trained hopefuls all vying for a shot at the pro ranks.

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Published June 05, 2025 12:51 AM PHT

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