Lams Lamina’s PVL On Tour journey lasted just one match—but it ended exactly the way she hoped.
The No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft walked away from the preseason tournament with her first professional victory before immediately answering a bigger responsibility, as she joins the Alas Pilipinas Women training pool beginning Monday.
The timing means Lamina will miss the remainder of the PVL On Tour, with league regulations preventing players who are actively involved in official national team preparations from participating in the preseason competition.
Instead of continuing her rookie campaign with Galeries Tower, the young setter now shifts her attention to helping the national team prepare for a packed international calendar.
Fortunately for the Highrisers, Lamina left on a high note.
Coming off the bench against Farm Fresh, the former National University standout provided stability to Galeries Tower’s offense, finishing with seven excellent sets as the Highrisers secured a breakthrough four-set victory.
It turned out to be a memorable send-off before temporarily exchanging club colors for the Philippine jersey once again.
The move was confirmed shortly after the match by Galeries Tower and National University strength and conditioning coach Kim Bejo through social media.
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“First and last game for Lamina today before she joins the national team on loan starting Monday,” Bejo wrote.
Her return to the national team was also welcomed by one of her closest former teammates.
Alas Pilipinas standout Bella Belen, who won multiple championships alongside Lamina at National University, greeted the rookie setter as she prepared to report for duty.
“Congrats and see [you] on Monday,” Belen posted.
Lamina’s arrival gives Alas Pilipinas another talented option at setter as preparations intensify for a busy stretch of international competitions, including the Southeast Asian V. Cup and the 2026 Asian Games.
She joins an experienced playmaking group headlined by national team captain Jia de Guzman and Akari setter Mars Alba, adding another young talent expected to contribute to the team’s long-term future.
For Lamina, the transition reflects how quickly her volleyball career continues to evolve.
Only days after beginning her professional journey with Galeries Tower, she is once again wearing national colors, balancing the early stages of her PVL career with the opportunity to represent the Philippines on the international stage.
While her PVL On Tour stint has been put on hold after just one appearance, the rookie setter now faces an even bigger challenge as she helps Alas Pilipinas prepare for another crucial year of international competition.
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