Nxled’s newest playmaker may have arrived with an impressive résumé, but for Myla Pablo, the real breakthrough is happening beyond the stat sheet.
After just two matches together, the veteran outside hitter believes Gel Cayuna is beginning to unlock the chemistry that could elevate the Chameleons into one of the PVL’s more dangerous teams.
That progress was evident during Nxled’s convincing straight-set victory over Capital1 in the 2026 PVL On Tour, where Cayuna efficiently distributed the offense with 17 excellent sets while Pablo finished as the team’s leading scorer with 17 points.
For Pablo, the performance wasn’t simply about numbers. It was proof that the team’s growing familiarity is starting to translate into smoother execution on the floor.
“Well, Gel Cayuna is one of the best setters talaga sa PVL,” Pablo told reporters.
“Nung una talaga medyo nahirapan talaga lahat kasi ‘yung communication ng bawa’t isa, pero ngayon naman, nakukuha niya ‘yung mga gusto i-set ng mga spikers din talaga.”
Cayuna arrived at Nxled during the offseason after Cignal took a leave of absence from the league, bringing with her five Best Setter awards and years of experience directing elite offenses.
But joining a new team also meant learning a different group of hitters, each with unique timing, tendencies, and preferred sets.
Pablo revealed that beyond their work in training, she has constantly reminded Cayuna to stay patient and trust the process instead of trying to force everything into place immediately.
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“Sabi ko sa kanya, patience lang talaga at huwag siyang mataranta at pangunahan ang lahat ng ginagawa niya,” she added.
The early signs have been encouraging, as Nxled continues to build cohesion while integrating new pieces into its lineup ahead of the regular season.
Pablo also praised the PVL On Tour’s “all-to-play” format, saying it has accelerated the team’s development by allowing every player meaningful minutes on the court.
Rather than relying heavily on a small rotation, the preseason tournament has given the Chameleons an opportunity to evaluate their depth while helping everyone become comfortable within the team’s system.
“Actually, una pa lang alam na namin ‘yung all-to-play sa PVL On Tour. Masaya kami na lahat makakalaro kasi siyempre minsan lang din naman mangyari ito,” Pablo said.
“Kaya sabi namin sa mga kasama namin na pag pinasok sa loob ng court, kailangan ibigay ‘yung best natin at makinig sa coaches kung ano ang sinasabi sa loob ng court.”
With its first victory now in the books and its chemistry steadily improving, Nxled hopes to continue building momentum when it returns to action against Galeries Tower on Aug. 1 in Polomolok, South Cotabato.
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