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  • PVL analyst says Eya Laure is the missing piece Choco Mucho needs for a title run

    PVL analyst says Eya Laure is the missing piece Choco Mucho needs for a title run

     

    While fireworks lit up the sky to welcome the New Year across the country, the biggest spark came from the volleyball world—Eya Laure is officially back. After spending a year away from the Premier Volleyball League spotlight, one of Philippine volleyball’s brightest and most marketable stars opened 2026 by signing with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, ending months of speculation and finally confirming the move fans had long been anticipating.

     

    Laure’s return instantly reshapes the PVL landscape, giving Choco Mucho a powerful offensive weapon and a fierce competitor known for her energy, leadership, and emotional intensity. For a team still searching for its breakthrough championship, Laure’s signing represents not just a roster upgrade, but a potential identity shift.

     

    PVL analyst Noreen Go, speaking on The Scorecard, emphasized the magnitude of Laure’s arrival and how it could redefine the Flying Titans’ direction this season.

     

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    “We saw Eya Laure going down with a sprain, but she really wanted to play, and that’s what her fans and Choco Mucho fans are hoping she brings to the team because I feel they are lacking the identity now of Choco Mucho,” Go said.

    Laure’s move to Choco Mucho also reunites her with familiar faces. She re-joins former University of Santo Tomas teammates Cherry Rondina, Alina Bicar, and Caitlyn Viray, bringing back the chemistry that once made UST a collegiate powerhouse. She also teams up with former rivals such as Maddie Madayag and Deanna Wong, creating a star-studded lineup that blends collegiate history with professional experience.

     

    Go believes this reunion could be explosive for the Flying Titans if the pieces come together.

    “And they are hoping that the combination—Maddie Madayag, Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina, and the new acquisitions—they are hoping that they play well together with the lot of passion that we know,” she added.

     

    Choco Mucho has been aggressive this offseason in restructuring its roster. The team parted ways with Aduke Agunsanya, Bia General, Royse Tubino, and Cherry Nunag, signaling a major overhaul aimed at addressing consistency and depth issues. In addition to Laure, the Flying Titans secured former Nxled Chameleons standout Jalia Atienza, further strengthening their rotation and adding more versatility on both ends of the court.

     

    The combination of fresh talent, reunited teammates, and strategic acquisitions shows that Choco Mucho is pushing hard to finally break through and capture its maiden PVL championship. With Laure’s arrival, expectations—and the pressure—are higher than ever.

     

    Eya Laure’s signing marks more than just a high-profile transfer; it is a turning point for Choco Mucho and a major storyline for the entire PVL heading into 2026. Whether her return leads to a long-awaited championship remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Flying Titans now have the star power, chemistry, and momentum to make a serious run. As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Choco Mucho—and on Laure, who is poised to make an explosive comeback in the purple and white.

     

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  • Petro Gazz pause triggers free-agency frenzy as PVL contenders scramble for Angels’ core

    Petro Gazz pause triggers free-agency frenzy as PVL contenders scramble for Angels’ core

    Petro Gazz’s decision to step away from the Premier Volleyball League has done more than sideline a perennial contender—it has cracked open one of the most intriguing player markets the PVL has seen in years.

     

    With just three weeks left before the 2026 All-Filipino Conference tips off, the league confirmed that the Angels’ entire roster will enter free agency, instantly turning a quiet offseason into a full-blown race against time. 

     

    For the players, it’s a sudden reset. For the league’s remaining 10 teams, it’s a rare opportunity to reshape their rosters with championship DNA almost overnight.

     

    The numbers alone underline the urgency. Only 12 Petro Gazz players are still in the mix, and nine of them are already out of contract.

     

     Even those with live deals—two-time Finals MVP MJ Phillips, sophomore setter Jules Tolentino, and inaugural draft first-rounder AA Adolfo—are also headed to the open market, placing every Angel in play at once.

     

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    At the center of it all is Brooke Van Sickle, the undisputed crown jewel of this free-agent class. Still just 26, the three-time PVL MVP has compressed a historic résumé into barely two years of league action. 

     

    She now stands alongside Alyssa Valdez and Tots Carlos as the only players to win conference MVP honors three times, on top of collecting two Best Outside Hitter awards. Any team looking to fast-track a title push will inevitably build its plans around her availability.

     

    But this is far from a one-player sweepstakes. Petro Gazz’s pause has also released a deep pool of proven winners and versatile contributors. 

     

    Veterans like Myla Pablo and Aiza Maizo-Pontillas bring instant credibility and leadership, while younger pieces such as Tolentino and Adolfo offer upside that could anchor teams for years. It’s a blend of experience and promise that rarely hits the market all at once.

     

    As front offices work the phones and players weigh their options, one thing is clear: Petro Gazz’s absence won’t leave a void—it will redistribute power across the league. How teams capitalize on this sudden windfall may ultimately define the 2026 All-Filipino Conference before the first serve is even made.

     

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  • Akari bolsters depth ahead of 2026 All-Filipino Conference with three key signings

    Akari bolsters depth ahead of 2026 All-Filipino Conference with three key signings

    Akari is choosing reinforcement over reinvention as it gears up for the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference, quietly assembling a roster built on balance, flexibility, and insurance against last season’s setbacks.

     

    The Chargers made that intent clear on Saturday by unveiling three additions in Cza Carandang, Judith Abil, and Jyne Soreño—moves that address specific gaps exposed during a campaign derailed by injuries yet salvaged by a hard-earned bronze medal in the Reinforced Conference.

     

    Carandang arrives as a timely solution up front. Coming from the now-defunct Chery Tiggo side, the middle blocker brings much-needed size and presence at the net, giving Akari a stronger frontline rotation alongside Ced Domingo and Fifi Sharma following the departure of Ezra Madrigal. 

     

    Her inclusion allows the Chargers to sustain pressure in the middle without overloading their primary options.

     

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    Abil, meanwhile, adds a layer of versatility that often separates playoff teams from title contenders. The former Cignal standout has built a reputation as a dependable all-around contributor—capable of filling multiple roles and delivering in high-leverage moments—making her a valuable stabilizer in a lineup that struggled to stay intact last season.

     

    Soreño completes the trio as a spark plug off the bench. The eighth overall pick in the previous draft, she previously thrived in a reserve role with Chery Tiggo, where her ability to provide instant offense proved crucial. 

     

    That same scoring pop is expected to give Akari more flexibility in managing rotations and late-set situations.

     

    Taken together, the signings reflect a calculated response to last year’s lessons. Akari proved it could compete even while shorthanded; now, with improved depth and the promise of a healthier roster, the Chargers are positioning themselves to turn resilience into consistency when the All-Filipino Conference begins.

     

    Rather than chasing headlines, Akari has focused on fit—and with the pieces now in place, the Chargers believe they are better equipped to make a deeper run in the season ahead.

     

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  • Creamline lands Jennifer Nierva as Cool Smashers begin All-Filipino rebuild

    Creamline lands Jennifer Nierva as Cool Smashers begin All-Filipino rebuild

    After a season that ended without a single trophy—an unfamiliar outcome for a team that once owned every crown in sight—Creamline has begun to show how it plans to respond.

     

    The Cool Smashers’ first meaningful statement ahead of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference came quietly but unmistakably, with several team leaders posting photos and clips of former Chery Tiggo libero and Alas Pilipinas standout Jen Nierva taking part in training on Friday.

     

    The appearance of Nierva, widely regarded as one of the country’s most reliable floor defenders, offers a glimpse into Creamline’s evolving priorities. 

     

    After surrendering its historic grand slam in 2025, the club is clearly placing renewed emphasis on backcourt stability and ball control—areas that proved costly in the Reinforced Conference, where the team ranked just fifth in reception efficiency (37.29 percent) and seventh in digs per set (12.63).

     

    At 25, Nierva arrives not only with pedigree but with immediate familiarity. The former UAAP Best Libero is set to reunite with close friend and Alas Pilipinas playmaker Jia De Guzman, whose expected return to club play comes after a year devoted entirely to national team duties. Their chemistry, forged through countless international matches, could accelerate Creamline’s attempt to regain its rhythm in the All-Filipino setup.

     

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    The reinforcement wave doesn’t stop there. Bernadeth Pons, a former league MVP, and Dij Rodriguez are also poised to rejoin the fold after focusing on Alas Pilipinas’ beach volleyball campaign last year—a stint that culminated in a historic gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. Their return adds experience and versatility to a roster eager to reassert itself.

     

    Creamline’s recalibration extends beyond the court as well. The addition of Mark Alfafara to the coaching staff strengthens the team’s analytical backbone. 

     

    Like Nierva, Alfafara has roots in Chery Tiggo’s program and currently serves with the national team, further deepening the Cool Smashers’ connection to the country’s elite volleyball structure.

    Taken together, the moves point to more than simple roster tinkering.

     

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  • Veteran setter Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete announces retirement after 26-year volleyball career

    Veteran setter Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete announces retirement after 26-year volleyball career

    Veteran setter Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete officially announced her retirement from professional volleyball on Thursday, January 8, drawing the curtain on a remarkable career that spanned 26 years across the grassroots, collegiate, club, and professional levels.

     

    Her announcement came just days after parting ways with Premier Volleyball League (PVL) powerhouse Creamline Cool Smashers, ending her nine-month stint with the franchise.

     

    The 34-year-old confirmed the news through a social media post, where she reflected on her journey and expressed gratitude for a sport that shaped most of her life.

     

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    “Volleyball has been the source of so much joy for me in the past 26 years of my life. It taught me discipline, resilience, teamwork, and respect, making the volleyball court feel like home and my teammates and coaches like my family,” Dimaculangan-Villarete wrote.

    “Being an athlete has shown me what it means to show up every day and giving my all. It taught me how to dream big and relentlessly pursue those dreams. It has also given me opportunities to meet some of the most incredible people and live in the most memorable moments of my life.

     

    “And with that, I am forever grateful for all the valuable lessons volleyball has taught me and the countless blessings it has brought to me. Closing this chapter is bittersweet, but it will forever be truly special. Volleyball will always be a part of me and so will everyone who shared this journey with me.

     

    “Till next time. Maraming salamat!,” she concluded.

     

    Dimaculangan-Villarete rose to prominence in collegiate volleyball after steering the University of Santo Tomas to the UAAP Season 72 women’s championship, earning Finals MVP honors along with the Best Server award.

     

    Her success carried over to the Shakey’s V-League, where she collected three championships, a silver medal, two Best Setter citations, and a Finals MVP. She later starred in the Philippine Superliga, capturing four titles and three runner-up finishes with Foton and Petron, while also being named the 2018 league MVP.

     

    She made her PVL debut with the PLDT Power Hitters in 2021 before joining Creamline, with whom she earned two bronze medals. Her most recent campaign concluded in the 2025 Reinforced Conference—closing out a decorated career defined by leadership, consistency, and championships.

     

     

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  • PVL Offseason Roundup: League-wide roster overhaul ahead of 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference

    PVL Offseason Roundup: League-wide roster overhaul ahead of 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference

    The PVL’s march toward the 2026 All-Filipino Conference has been anything but orderly, with the offseason evolving into one of the most talent-shifting stretches the league has seen in years.

     

    Since the close of the 2025 season, familiar names have rapidly changed jerseys, while entire cores have been dismantled and rebuilt in a matter of weeks. From former champions seeking fresh starts to teams stockpiling experience through bulk acquisitions, the league landscape has been dramatically reshaped long before opening day on January 31.

     

    No storyline has had a wider reach than the disbandment of Chery Tiggo, which sent a wave of proven talent into the open market. Ara Galang, Mylene Paat, Eya Laure, Alina Bicar, Cess Robles, Imee Hernandez, Karen Verdeflor, Renee Peñafiel, Jasmine Nabor, and Shaya Adorador have all since secured new homes, fundamentally redistributing the Crossovers’ former core across multiple contenders and rebuilds.

     

    Strong Group Athletics moved most decisively, securing Galang and Paat while also adding Robles, Hernandez, Verdeflor, and Peñafiel from Chery Tiggo. The stable further reinforced its roster by bringing in Chie Saet and Remy Palma from Petro Gazz, alongside Royse Tubino and Bia General from Choco Mucho. The result is a 10-player haul that blends championship pedigree with high-level experience across Farm Fresh and ZUS Coffee.

     

    Capital1 has likewise been among the offseason’s most aggressive movers, signing Pauline Gaston and Jasmine Nabor from Chery Tiggo, Cherry Nunag from Choco Mucho, France Ronquillo and Ysa Jimenez from Galeries Tower, Shaya Adorador, Rachel Jorvina, and Ezra Madrigal. The influx signals a rapid pivot toward depth and versatility as the franchise looks to accelerate its climb.

     

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    Choco Mucho focused on targeted reinforcements, highlighted by the arrivals of Eya Laure and Alina Bicar, both former Crossovers, as well as Jaila Atienza from Nxled and Caitlin Viray from Farm Fresh. Those additions came amid notable exits, including Tubino, Nunag, General, and Aduke Ogunsanya, marking a clear reshaping of the Flying Titans’ rotation.

     

    Even the league’s most stable powers have not been immune. Creamline saw the departures of Mafe Galanza, Mich Morente, Rizza Mandapat, and Pau Soriano, followed by the retirement of longtime setter Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete, closing a significant chapter in the Cool Smashers’ dynasty era.

     

    Uncertainty continues to loom over Petro Gazz, which has lost Joy Dacoron, Blove Barbon, Marian Buitre, Saet, and Palma as structural questions swirl around the franchise’s future. Nxled has also experienced heavy attrition, with Jaja Maraguinot, Lycha Ebon, Rachel Jorvina, Jaila Atienza, and Maji Mangulabnan exiting, alongside the retirement of May Luna-Lumahan.

     

    Meanwhile, Galeries Tower has seen Fhen Emnas, Dimdim Pacres, Ronquillo, and Jimenez depart, while teams like Akari and Cignal have made quieter moves with the exits of Ezra Madrigal, Cams Victoria, and Judith Abil.

     

    With rosters still in flux and only weeks remaining before the 2026 All-Filipino Conference opens, the PVL finds itself in a rare moment where almost every team has been forced to adapt at once. The names may have changed, but the urgency remains the same—build fast, build smart, or risk being left behind.

     

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  • Strong Group lands free agency heavyweight as Ara Galang finally finds a new home

    Strong Group lands free agency heavyweight as Ara Galang finally finds a new home

    PVL free agency has been defined by uncertainty, rapid exits, and franchises scrambling to reset—but one of its longest-standing questions has finally been answered. Ara Galang, arguably the most accomplished name still available on the market, has committed to the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) program, bringing clarity to a turbulent offseason.

     

    Galang’s arrival marks SGA’s 10th signing in a span of weeks, a clear signal of how aggressively the group has moved to stockpile proven talent ahead of the 2026 season. 

     

    More than just another addition, the veteran opposite hitter represents pedigree, stability, and a track record that few in the league can match.

     

    Her signing also continues the steady dismantling of the Chery Tiggo core. Galang is now the 10th former Crossover to secure a new PVL landing spot since the franchise formally disbanded in December, further shrinking a free-agent pool that once brimmed with championship-level contributors.

     

    Transitions, however, are nothing new for Galang. A preseason silver medalist and former Invitational Conference Best Opposite Hitter, the 31-year-old has already navigated a similar upheaval before.

     

     In 2023, she was forced into the open market following F2 Logistics’ sudden exit from the league—a move that sent shockwaves across PVL circles. 

     

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    That episode only reinforced her value, as she quickly emerged as one of the most coveted players available before being scooped up by Chery Tiggo.

     

    This offseason unfolded in much the same way. With nearly every team reportedly exploring the possibility of adding her, Galang ultimately chose the SGA route, positioning herself to suit up for either Farm Fresh or ZUS Coffee—two of the league’s younger squads looking to fast-track their competitiveness.

     

    Beyond her scoring punch, Galang brings leadership and championship-level experience to an SGA build that has leaned heavily on balance. 

     

    Of the stable’s 10 acquisitions, six came from the now-defunct Chery Tiggo roster, forming a familiar core that includes Mylene Paat, Cess Robles, Imee Hernandez, Karen Verdeflor, and Renee Penafiel.

     

    They are joined by former Petro Gazz standouts Chie Saet and Remy Palma, along with ex-Choco Mucho contributors Royse Tubino and Bia General, creating a mix of veterans and prime contributors rarely assembled in one offseason.

     

    As PVL teams race against the calendar and the free-agent board continues to thin, Galang’s decision doesn’t just close one chapter—it reshapes the competitive landscape for the season to come.

     

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  • PVL vetoes Petro Gazz–Nxled merger, forcing both clubs into a race against time

    PVL vetoes Petro Gazz–Nxled merger, forcing both clubs into a race against time

    The Premier Volleyball League has taken a firm stance that reshapes one of the most controversial storylines of the offseason, officially shutting the door on any merger between Petro Gazz and Nxled as the league barrels toward the 2026 season opener.


    PVL chairman Tony Boy Liao made it clear that the league will not allow a setup that effectively combines two franchises into one competitive unit, outlining strict conditions that now redefine the options available to both camps.

     

    According to Liao, the league’s framework leaves no room for compromise: only one team may continue to exist under the proposed setup, and any club that opts to fold forfeits the right to funnel its remaining players to a sister team.

     

    “As per my discussion with [PVL president] Ricky Palou, with the planned merger, definitely one team should only remain, whether it’s Nxled or Petro Gazz,” Liao said.

     

    “For the players whose team will disband, the players will all become free agents. All the other teams will be allowed to sign them in.”

     

    That ruling effectively dismantles the central premise of the proposed union, which many rival teams viewed as an attempt to preserve competitive balance internally while sidestepping normal player movement rules. Instead, the league has chosen a path that prioritizes parity—opening the door for all PVL teams to pursue any players left without a club.

     

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    The PVL also ruled out an immediate dispersal draft, a mechanism sometimes used in similar situations to redistribute talent.

     

    “Not for the moment. It will be the liberty of the players, being free agents, to sign with teams of their choice,” Liao said, though he left the possibility open for future cases.

     

    Time, however, is quickly becoming the biggest enemy. With the 2026 All-Filipino Conference scheduled to tip off on January 31—roughly three weeks away—the ripple effects of the decision are already being felt. As of writing, six Nxled players and five Petro Gazz mainstays have exited their respective teams, and more departures are widely expected as uncertainty lingers.

     

    Liao also addressed a contingency that could come into play should Nxled struggle to assemble a viable roster in time: a temporary leave of absence. While technically allowed, it comes with heavy consequences.

     

    “Yes, they can [take a leave of absence], but they’ll have a very hard time to return,” Liao said.

    With the merger effectively dead, both Petro Gazz and Nxled are now navigating a compressed, high-stakes offseason where every decision carries long-term implications—not just for their rosters, but for their very place in the league.

     

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  • Petro Gazz roster reset deepens, five Angels gone amid sweeping PVL shake-up 

    Petro Gazz roster reset deepens, five Angels gone amid sweeping PVL shake-up 

    Petro Gazz’s championship core continues to unravel, with the Angels confirming the departures of Joy Dacoron and Blove Barbon—another clear signal that the four-time PVL champions are fully immersed in a major offseason reset.

     

    The two exits push Petro Gazz’s growing list of departures to five, following earlier goodbyes to Remy Palma, Chie Saet, and Marian Buitre. Once defined by continuity and stability, the Angels now find themselves navigating one of the most dramatic roster overhauls in recent league memory.

     

    For Dacoron, the move closes a brief but meaningful chapter. The 30-year-old middle blocker joined Petro Gazz for a little over a year and was part of both title runs during the club’s golden 2025 campaign. 

     

    Her stint, however, was far from smooth. Recurring hand injuries repeatedly interrupted her availability, often leaving her sidelined during stretches when the Angels were chasing championships.

     

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    Now headed to her seventh PVL team, Dacoron’s career path reflects both resilience and range. Before Petro Gazz, she suited up for F2 Logistics, Cignal, Chery Tiggo, Banko Perlas, and Sta. Lucia, and was once recognized as a premier net defender during the league’s semi-pro era, earning second best middle blocker honors in the 2018 Reinforced Conference with the Perlas Spikers.

     

    Barbon’s departure, meanwhile, ends a two-season run marked by one of the league’s more unconventional defensive arrangements. With Petro Gazz, she operated in a shared-libero system alongside Jellie Tempiatura—handling serve reception duties while her counterpart focused primarily on digs. The setup, rare in the PVL, became a defining feature of the Angels’ floor defense during their title years.

     

    After the Tornadoes folded following a single conference, Barbon found renewed purpose in Petro Gazz, contributing to the back-to-back championship climb that ultimately became her final act in red.

     

    Around the league, the steady stream of Petro Gazz exits is widely viewed as fallout from the club’s looming plan to join forces with Nxled. If finalized, the move would see the Chameleons absorb what remains of the Angels’ championship core—bringing an end to one of the PVL’s most successful eras and cementing this offseason as one of the most turbulent in recent history.

     

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  • Former Chery Tiggo standouts Mylene Paat and Pauline Gaston find new homes with SGA, Capital1 

    Former Chery Tiggo standouts Mylene Paat and Pauline Gaston find new homes with SGA, Capital1 

     The aftershocks of Chery Tiggo’s sudden exit from the PVL continue to reshape the league’s landscape, with two more familiar faces from the defunct franchise securing new paths ahead of the upcoming season.

     

    Veteran opposite spiker Mylene Paat and middle blocker Pauline Gaston have emerged as the latest beneficiaries of an unusually active offseason, finding new homes as teams scramble to strengthen their rosters following Chery Tiggo’s disbandment last month.

     

    Paat, a proven scorer and championship-tested presence, is set to join the Strong Group Athletics camp, where she could potentially suit up for either ZUS Coffee or Farm Fresh. 

     

    Her arrival adds instant credibility to any frontline she anchors, especially given her history as part of Chery Tiggo’s golden run during the 2021 Open Conference, where the Crossovers stunned Creamline in a five-set thriller to claim the first-ever PVL professional title.

     

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    Gaston, meanwhile, heads to Capital1, continuing the Solar Spikers’ aggressive rebuild. The former Crosser spent the last two seasons with Chery Tiggo after joining the club in 2023, and now becomes part of a growing wave of ex-Chery Tiggo standouts relocating to new environments.

     

    Capital1, in particular, has quickly turned into a landing spot for former Crossovers. Jasmine Nabor and Shaya Adorador have already committed to the Solar Spikers, signaling a clear intent to inject experience and chemistry into a young roster navigating its next phase.

     

    As Chery Tiggo fades into league history, its former core is rapidly being redistributed across the PVL—altering team identities, competitive balance, and storylines heading into the new season.

     

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