Bella Belen makes her highly anticipated PVL debut as the Capital1 Solar Spikers battle the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference opener.
All eyes will be on Bella Belen as the top overall rookie pick makes her highly anticipated professional debut when the Capital1 Solar Spikers face the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday, October 7, at the Ynares Center Montalban.
The three-time UAAP MVP and former National University star is set to bring her trademark intensity and all-around skill to the Solar Spikers after being previously sidelined due to national team commitments.
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Her arrival instantly injects excitement and promise into a team looking to turn a new page after finishing seventh last season and 11th in the PVL On Tour.
Belen will join forces with Ukrainian import Oleksandra Bytsenko, providing firepower on the wings, along with returning locals Leila Cruz, KC Galdones, Roma Doromal, Trisha Genesis, and Sydney Niegos.
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Together, they hope to elevate Capital1 into serious playoff contention in the league’s two-month sprint.
The Solar Spikers, however, face a tough challenge in Choco Mucho, which is eager to bounce back from a 10th-place finish in the On Tour.
The Flying Titans are led by American import Anyse Smith, who previously impressed Filipino fans in the AVC Champions League, alongside veterans Dindin Manabat, Des Cheng, Isa Molde, Royse Tubino, and Cherry Nunag.
With Belen leading Capital1 into a new era, her first PVL appearance promises to be one of the most anticipated moments of the season opener.
Match will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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(With reports by Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)
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