Teams have been busy tweaking their rosters ahead of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
It has been a busy offseason so far in the Premier Volleyball League, with teams looking to beef up their rosters ahead of the 2026 All-Filipino Conference.
Some teams have already struck gold with player signings, while others have parted ways with veterans in order to prepare for a new era.
Here is how each team is shaping up as the PVL offseason continues.
(Last updated on Monday, January 26)
Galeries Tower Highrisers
ADDITIONS:
- Julia Angeles
- Head Coach Clarence Esteban
- Assistant Coach Romel Abella
- Babylove Barbon
- Erika Raagas
- Lycha Ebon
- Dolly Versoza
- Camille Victoria
- Erika Deloria
- Sharya Ancheta
- Shola Alvarez
- Aiza Maizo-Pontillas
- Jules Tolentino
- Gayle Pascual
- Venice Puzon
- Maji Mangulabnan
DEPARTURES:
- Ysa Jimenez (signed with Capital1)
- France Ronquillo (signed with Capital1)
- Dodee Batindaan
- Juliet Catindig
- Fen Emnas
- Carly Hernandez
- Andrea Marzan
- Dimdim Pacres
- Audrey Paran
- Lia Pelaga
- Ivy Perez
- Marian Andal
- Shannen Palec
- Head Coach Godfrey Okumu
- Assistant Coach John Subiere
- Physical Therapist Glen Marc Toledo
- Statisticians Miguel Vinarao, Angelo Dela Paz
Galeries Tower has been on a freefall since their inspiring run in the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference, where they dispatched Cignal in the qualifying round, and pushed Akari to the brink in the quarterfinals.
Since then, the Highrisers have lost Alyssa Eroa, who became an integral part of ZUS Coffee’s newfound success. Promising rookie Jewel Encarnacion also jumped ship to the Super Spikers last October.
However, Galeries Tower seems determined to turn things around, parting ways with a total of 13 players, along with the coaching staff led by Godfrey Okumu.
A whopping fourteen new recruits have come in for the Highrisers, which was accompanied by a revamped coaching staff led by former Chery Tiggo assistant Clarence Esteban. These new recruits will join four holdovers in national team setter Julia Coronel, veteran Roselle Baliton, and rookies Jean Asis and Winnie Bedaña.
Nxled Chameleons
ADDITIONS:
- Jonah Sabete
- Aby Maraño
- Djanel Cheng
- Ranya Musa
- Aduke Ogunsanya
- Nicole Tiamzon
- Jellie Tempiatura
- Bang Pineda
- Joyme Cagande
- AA Adolfo
- Jules Tolentino
- Myla Pablo
- MJ Phillips
- Brooke Van Sickle
DEPARTURES:
- May Luna-Lumahan
- Jai Atienza (signed with Choco Mucho)
- Maji Mangulabnan
- Lycha Ebon
- Rachel Jorvina (signed with Capital1)
- Jaja Maraguinot
A major revamp is in the works for Nxled. Along with May Luna’s retirement, the team has since bid farewell to middle blocker Jai Atienza, setters Maji Mangulabnan and Jaja Maraguinot, opposite hitter Lycha Ebon, and libero Rachel Jorvina.
Atienza and Jorvina have since signed with Choco Mucho and Capital1, respectively. Ebon has been picked up by Galeries Tower, while Mangulabnan and Maraguinot remain as free agents.
Nxled has since began welcoming its veteran additions, starting with the group of Aby Maraño, Aduke Ogunsanya, and former Petro Gazz stalwarts Jonah Sabete, Djanel Cheng, and Ranya Musa.
Choco Mucho Flying Titans
ADDITIONS:
DEPARTURES:
- Aduke Ogunsanya
- Bia General (signed with Strong Group)
- Cherry Nunag (signed with Capital1)
- Royse Tubino (signed with Strong Group)
Of the 10 teams, Choco Mucho has caught the biggest fish in Eya Laure, who makes her return to the PVL after being sidelined by a non-compete clause. Accompanying her is setter Alina Bicar, returning opposite hitter Caitlyn Viray, and middle blocker Jai Atienza.
Aside from her talent, Laure brings her fighting spirit to Choco Mucho, where she will also reunite with fellow UST icon Sisi Rondina. More likely than not, their combined fighting spirit will be instrumental in instilling a culture of grittiness to the Flying Titans.
Capital1 Solar Spikers
ADDITIONS:
- Ezra Madrigal
- Shaya Adorador
- Rachel Jorvina
- Jasmine Nabor
- France Ronquillo
- Ysa Jimenez
- Cherry Nunag
- Pauline Gaston
DEPARTURES:
- Sydney Niegos
- Norielle Ipac
- Shola Alvarez (signed with Galeries Tower)
After another playoff appearance in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference, Capital1 looks to make a splash in all-local play, signing a number of veteran names to complement a core headlined by former National University star Bella Belen.
Shaya Adorador, France Ronquillo, and Ysa Jimenez are expected to complement Belen at the wing spiker position, while setter Jas Nabor expands a setting pool led by Iris Tolenada. Rachel Jorvina, meanwhile, is expected to provide depth at the libero spot alongside Roma Mae Doromal.
Last but not least is the trio of Pauline Gaston, Ezra Madrigal, and former Alas Pilipinas member Cherry Nunag, who provide sorely-needed height for Capital1 at the net.
Cignal Super Spikers
ADDITIONS:
DEPARTURES:
After parting ways with spiker Judith Abil, Cignal has brought in veteran setter Ivy Perez, who joins their rejigged core led by PVL on Tour Most Valuable Player Erika Santos. With weeks left before the new conference, chances are the Super Spikers aren’t done adding pieces just yet.
Creamline Cool Smashers
ADDITIONS:
DEPARTURES:
Following their historic Grand Slam in 2024, the following year saw Creamline’s dynasty show its cracks. Their biggest reality check, though, came in the year-ending Reinforced Conference, where their streak of 20-straight podium finishes came to an end at the hands of Petro Gazz.
As they prepare for another redemption year, the Cool Smashers have parted ways with mainstays Pau Soriano and Mafe Galanza, along with new addition Michelle Morente. Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete has also called it a career.
The Cool Smashers have since added Jennifer Nierva, with the star libero expected to lead their backline heading into the next conference. The former National University standout is a pioneering member of Alas Pilipinas, bringing a welcome dose of national team experience to the league darlings.
The coaching staff has also been beefed up, with UST and Alas Pilipinas stats coach Mark Alfafara joining the fold.
PLDT High Speed Hitters
ADDITIONS:
So far, PLDT has only signed middle blocker Seth Rodriguez, who will join a rotation led by Majoy Baron and the resurgent Mika Reyes. A former Chery Tiggo EV mainstay, Rodriguez fills the hole left by Dell Palomata, who is currently in Indonesia’s ProLiga with the Medan Falcons.
The High Speed Hitters are coming off a memorable year, marked by back-to-back titles in the PVL on Tour and Invitational. Along with getting the long-awaited championship, it was also here that PLDT flexed their core at full might, led by ace spiker Savi Davison, and captain-libero Kath Arado.
Akari Chargers
ADDITIONS:
- Cza Carandang
- Baby Jyne Soreño
- Judith Abil
- Rhose Dapol
DEPARTURES:
Now under the tutelage of Tina Salak, Akari continues to prove its status as a playoff contender. After bidding farewell to three players, the Chargers have since added veterans Judith Abil and Cza Carandang, along with former Chery Tiggo EV rookie Jyne Soreño.
Farm Fresh Foxies
ADDITIONS:
DEPARTURES:
- Caitlyn Viray (signed with Choco Mucho)
- Head coach Alessandro Lodi
- Rachel Anne Daquis (signed with ZUS Coffee)
After topping the elimination rounds during the 2025 Reinforced Conference, Farm Fresh now seeks to get over the hump in All-Filipino play, adding quality veterans to a core bannered by Trisha Tubu, Ces Molina, and towering setter Alohi Robins-Hardy.
Following Strong Group Athletics’ offseason haul, signing with the Foxies are a trio of proven spikers in Ara Galang, Mylene Paat, and sparkplug Royse Tubino. Playing assistant coach Remy Palma provides added depth in the middle, along with former Chery Tiggo stalwart Imee Hernandez. Bia General, meanwhile, joins a libero pool featuring Alyssa Bertolano, Jheck Dionela, and Ann Monares.
ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles
ADDITIONS:
DEPARTURES:
- Julia Angeles
- Gayle Pascual
- Sharya Ancheta
- Dolly Versoza
With Anna DeBeer’s departure, high scoring production will sorely be missed by ZUS Coffee heading into the next conference. To resolve this offensive gap, the Thunderbelles have added a proven gunner in ex-Chery Tiggo star Cess Robles, along with rookie revelation Ren Peñafiel. On the defensive end, there is the addition of Karen Verdeflor, who stepped up for Chery Tiggo during Jen Nierva’s absence for national team duties. Veteran Chie Saet, meanwhile, is expected to pass on her treasure trove of knowledge to captain Cloanne Mondoñedo.
A possible subplot for ZUS Coffee is the reunion of Jovelyn Gonzaga and Rachel Anne Daquis, with the latter taking her act to the Thunderbelles after a three-conference stay with Farm Fresh. Reunion talks aside, can we also see “RAD” playing more quality minutes in blue?
Petro Gazz Angels
After weeks of speculation, Petro Gazz has officially taken a leave of absence in the PVL, which ends a seven-year stay that produced four titles, including their breakthrough All-Filipino title in April last year.
With the unfortunate development, the vaunted trio of Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips, and Myla Pablo will now enter free agency, along with veterans in Jonah Sabete, Bang Pineda, Nicole Tiamzon, Ranya Musa, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Jellie Tempiatura and Djanel Cheng. Young guns Jules Tolentino and AA Adolfo are also up for grabs.
The Angels already bid farewell to Chie Saet, Remy Palma, Joy Dacoron, and Babylove Barbon prior to making the LOA official.
Banner images courtesy of the Premier Volleyball League.
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