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  • Jema Galanza thrilled to guide fellow Adamson product Barbie Jamili as she joins Creamline

    Jema Galanza thrilled to guide fellow Adamson product Barbie Jamili as she joins Creamline

    The former Adamson Lady Falcons standout, Barbie Jamili became Creamline’s lone selection at No. 8 overall, creating an intriguing connection between two generations of Adamson outside hitters Jamili and veteran star Jema Galanza.


    For years, Galanza has been one of the faces of Creamline’s dynasty. Now, Jamili arrives with many fans already drawing comparisons between the two, citing their shared Adamson roots, athletic playing styles, and ability to energize supporters on and off the court.

     

    The similarities have not gone unnoticed, but for Jamili, the opportunity to become teammates with Galanza is still difficult to believe.

     

    “Sobrang happy and mixed emotions lang kasi hindi ko inexpect na mapi-pick ako,” Jamili said shortly after being drafted.

     

    The realization became even more surreal when she found herself being welcomed by Creamline veterans, including Galanza, Denden Lazaro, and Ella de Jesus.

     

    “Na-starstruck ako siyempre. Kahit sina ate Denden (Lazaro) na-starstruck sa kanila. Ang sarap sa feeling kasi hindi talaga ako nag-expect,” she said. 

     

    While Jamili is only beginning her professional journey, Galanza is already looking forward to helping the rookie navigate the challenges that come with joining one of the PVL’s deepest and most competitive rosters.

     

    “Super excited talaga ako lalo na yung dumagdag na outside hitter is from Adamson, na-excite ako sa kung anong kaya kong maitulong sa kanya,” Galanza said.

     

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    For Galanza, Jamili’s arrival is particularly meaningful because it brings another Adamson-developed outside hitter into the Creamline system—a position the team has not replenished through the draft in quite some time.

     

    “Kasi sobrang tagal bago nagkaroon ulit ng outside hitter. Hindi ko rin alam kung ano pa yung maibibigay ko sa kanya pero excited lang ako na makasama sila sa training,” she added.

     

    The mentor-mentee dynamic could prove valuable as Jamili adjusts to the professional level. Despite being one of the most promising prospects in the draft, the rookie understands that opportunities will have to be earned on a roster filled with established stars.

     

    Rather than focusing on playing time, Jamili is embracing the chance to learn from veterans like Galanza, who once made the same transition from Adamson standout to Creamline champion.

     

    “Ibibigay ko lang best ko kung ano meron ako and I’m willing to learn sa bagong team ko ngayon and sa ates ko,” Jamili said. 

     

    Jamili enters the PVL with impressive credentials. During the Draft Combine, she showcased elite athleticism by posting the fastest Pro Agility 5-10-5 time at 5.109 seconds, recording the best Hop Test mark at 3.36 m/s, and leading the 10-meter sprint with a time of 1.759 seconds.

     

    Those numbers helped elevate her draft stock and convinced Creamline to invest in her potential.

     

    Now, Jamili’s next chapter begins alongside a player many believe she could someday emulate. Whether the comparisons to Galanza grow stronger remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, the former Adamson star will have one of the best mentors in the league guiding her through the transition.

     

    For Creamline, the addition of Jamili is about more than adding another talented rookie. It is the continuation of a successful pipeline that has already produced one franchise icon—and perhaps, in time, could produce another.

     

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  • Shaina Nitura sees individual honors as a stepping stone for Lady Falcons’ UAAP Finals pursuit

    Shaina Nitura sees individual honors as a stepping stone for Lady Falcons’ UAAP Finals pursuit

    For many players, winning the Most Valuable Player award represents the peak of a collegiate career. For Shaina Nitura, it may only be the beginning of a much larger goal.

     

    After a historic UAAP Season 88 campaign, Nitura emphasized that her individual awards will not mean much on their own if they do not eventually translate into success for the Lady Falcons. For her, the real goal is still to help the team take the next step and finally secure a championship breakthrough in the seasons ahead.

     

    Nitura emerged as the centerpiece of Adamson’s resurgence this season after capturing two of the league’s biggest individual awards — the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball MVP and the Best Outside Hitter. More importantly, her rise coincided with the Lady Falcons’ return to relevance after steering the team back to the Final Four for the first time since Season 85.


    Despite becoming the first player in Adamson women’s volleyball history to secure the league’s highest individual honor, the 21-year-old outside hitter insisted that the team’s unfinished business remains her top priority.

     

    “Hindi naman doon titigil yung career ko, yung career namin, and yung pagpu-push namin to get into the Finals. Nandoon pa rin talaga yung focus namin,” Nitura said.

     

    The numbers behind her MVP campaign reflected just how dominant she was throughout the season. Nitura topped the statistical race with 98.511 statistical points, comfortably ahead of teammate Frances Mordi, who finished second with 82.766 SP.

     

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    Instead of viewing the awards as individual validation, Nitura sees them as proof that Adamson is building a roster capable of contending with the league’s traditional powerhouses in the coming years.

     

    “Actually, this only means na capable kami makapasok ng Finals kasi meron kaming Fhei at meron kaming other players na pwede mag-push through it sa upcoming seasons na meron kami with the team,” she said.

     

    One of the players Nitura specifically pointed to was Fhei Sagaysag, who also earned major recognition after being named Best Setter of the Season.

     

    Together, the two became symbolic of Adamson’s rise from rebuilding squad to legitimate contender.

     

    While her collegiate future appears brighter than ever, Nitura also faced a difficult decision regarding national team duties. The former Alas Pilipinas player had initially expressed willingness to suit up for the Philippines in the upcoming AVC Women’s Cup scheduled from June 6 to 14 in Candon City.

     

    However, she eventually begged off from national team duties to focus on recovering from an undisclosed injury, a decision that could help preserve both her long-term health and Adamson’s growing ambitions heading into the next UAAP season.

     

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  • Shaina Nitura bags four individual awards in her standout UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball campaign

    Shaina Nitura bags four individual awards in her standout UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball campaign

    In a UAAP Season 88 campaign defined by breakthrough performances and rising stars, one name stood above the rest as both a symbol of consistency and a catalyst for change.


    In just her second year, Shaina Nitura completed a rapid rise from Rookie of the Year to Most Valuable Player, officially earning the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball MVP award while delivering a historic first for Adamson University in the women’s division. 

     

    It marked the first time the program produced a women’s MVP, capping off a season that reshaped expectations for the Lady Falcons.

     

    Nitura’s dominance was reflected not just in accolades, but in cold statistical control across multiple categories. She finished with 98.51 statistical points and a league-best 284 total points, while also ranking among the league’s elite in nearly every major skill area—third in spiking efficiency at 38.15%, seventh in service with 0.26 aces per set, fourth in reception at 44.48%, and eighth in digging with 2.11 digs per set.

     

    Her all-around impact also earned her a share of the Best Outside Spiker award alongside Angel Canino of De La Salle University, with Nitura and Canino finishing with 303 and 272 ranking points respectively.

     

    Beyond the major honors, Nitura also collected two minor season awards, including the Hyundai Stargazer Player of the Season and Sunsilk Player of the Season, bringing her total cash incentives to P100,000. 

     

    But for her, the achievement carried meaning beyond individual recognition.

     

    “Very honored po ako na ibalik yung binigay sa aking tiwala, positivity, yung tulong na binigay ng Adamson sa amin, sa akin, sa buong team. Binigyan kami ng (Adamson) hindi lang basta sa pera, sa dorm, sa pag-aaral, kung hindi puso sa paglalaro at puso para ipanalo yung Adamson, yung Adamson community at ipaglaban sila,” she said.

     

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    More than personal success, Nitura’s season became the driving force behind Adamson’s return to relevance, steering the program to its first Final Four appearance since UAAP Season 84. 

     

    Her leadership on the court turned the Lady Falcons from outsiders into legitimate contenders once again. Even in celebration, she pointed toward what comes next—expressing belief that the breakthrough is only the beginning and that both she and Adamson can push further in the seasons ahead.

     

    The season also carried a family storyline of success, as her sister Judiel Nitura made her own mark by winning Best Opposite Spiker and Finals MVP honors for the NCAA Season 101 champion Letran Lady Knights.

     

    Furthermore, in the league the other standout performers were also recognized in a talent-heavy season. 

     

    Shevana Laput secured Finals MVP and Best Opposite Spiker honors, while La Salle teammate Amie Provido earned Best Middle Blocker recognition. 

     

    National University’s National University (Philippines) Lady Bulldogs also saw key awardees in Shaira Jardio (Best Libero) and Sam Cantada (Rookie of the Year), while Adamson’s Fhei Sagaysay was named Best Setter and UP’s Niña Ytang completed the Best Middle Blocker selections.

     

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  • Season’s MVP Shaina Nitura’s breakthrough campaign ends in setback, but Adamson sees bigger future ahead 

    Season’s MVP Shaina Nitura’s breakthrough campaign ends in setback, but Adamson sees bigger future ahead 

    For a season built on breakthroughs, Adamson’s story hit a hard stop in the semifinals—but not without promise for what comes next.


    The UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball campaign, where Shaina Nitura emerged as Most Valuable Player, was momentarily halted after the Adamson Lady Falcons suffered a straight-sets defeat to the UST Golden Tigresses, 25-16, 25-18, 25-19, in the first phase of the stepladder semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.

     

    The loss ended Adamson’s run in the Final Four, a stage they had reached for the first time in years—but for head coach JP Yude, the result was less about closure and more about a beginning.

     

    “Siyempre, first time na makapasok sa Final Four, pero I’m very glad na tinuruan ako ni Lord on how to respond properly to encourage and motivate pa rin yung players,” he said.

     

    Yude, who guided a young core led by sophomore standouts Nitura and Best Setter Fhei Sagaysay, acknowledged that inexperience was exposed against a more seasoned UST squad.

     

    Adamson struggled heavily in attack, finishing at just eight percent efficiency, with Nitura converting only 12 of 46 attempts while Sagaysay was limited to 11 excellent sets. Still, the coach chose to focus on growth rather than the result.

     

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    Even in defeat, Nitura continued to shoulder responsibility for Adamson, finishing with 13 points, 11 excellent receptions, and seven digs in her first collegiate postseason appearance.

     

    The Season 88 MVP had already built a historic run prior to the semifinals, leading the league in scoring and ranking among the Top 10 in multiple categories—third in spiking, sixth in serving, eighth in digging, and eighth in receiving—amassing 284 total points and 98.51 statistical points.

     

    Her all-around brilliance also earned her a share of the Best Outside Spiker award alongside De La Salle University’s Angel Canino, further cementing her breakout season.

     

    For Adamson, meanwhile, the focus shifts from results to development.

     

    “Sa susunod, gusto kong makita yung maturity niya every time. Kasi hindi naman nabibigay sa player agad-agad yun, through experience din,” Yude said.

     

    And while the season ends earlier than hoped, Adamson walks away with something they’ve lacked in recent years as postseason exposure and a young MVP whose journey is only just beginning.

     

    The challenge now shifts from proving she belongs among the league’s best to learning how to carry that status into deeper, more pressure-filled battles in the seasons ahead.

     

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  • UST Golden Tigresses, Adamson Lady Falcons open UAAP Season 88 stepladder semis showdown

    UST Golden Tigresses, Adamson Lady Falcons open UAAP Season 88 stepladder semis showdown

     At the heart of the stepladder semifinals, the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball Tournament enters its most unforgiving phase as the Adamson Lady Falcons and UST Golden Tigresses collide in a do-or-die first-step clash on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.


    For UST, the matchup carries a familiar frustration. The España -based squad has yet to solve Adamson this season, dropping both elimination meetings in straight but tightly contested fashion—27-25, 25-22, 25-12 on March 7, and a closer 27-25, 25-20, 26-24 battle on April 11.

     

    Those games also highlighted the emergence of Adamson’s Season MVP Shaina Nitura, who consistently found ways to tilt momentum, averaging 21.0 points, 10.0 receptions, and 6.5 digs across their six combined sets.

     

    Yet despite the season-long struggle, UST is far from conceding the narrative. A hard-fought playoff win over Far Eastern University gave the Tigresses renewed life, and head coach Shaq delos Santos believes the earlier losses may serve as the blueprint for adjustment rather than a verdict.

     

    “We’ll probably draw strength from our two games against Adamson, and we’ll study more what we need to improve. In those two games, we really struggled on our side, aside from Adamson performing very well, especially knowing how strong their ace players are,” coach Delos Santos said.

     

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    UST now enters the stepladder with nothing to protect and everything to prove.

     

    On the other side, Adamson arrives with momentum and history finally bending in its favor. The Lady Falcons secured their first Final Four appearance in three years after defeating FEU, 25-20, 25-22, 25-23, closing the eliminations at 9-5 with a three-game winning streak.

     

    For Nitura, however, the achievement is only a checkpoint, not a destination.

     

    “Grateful lang ako kasi ‘yong gusto naming makuha (Final Four) is now in our hands, we hold it, and now we focus. Our focus is kung ano ‘yong pinaghirapan ng team
 eyes on the prize,” the 21-year-old outside hitter said.

     

    “Now that we’re in the Final Four, it will be harder because these are the best teams. But we won’t back down. We’ll keep working and respond to whatever comes,” Nitura said.

     

    The winner of Wednesday’s opener moves one step closer to an even steeper climb—against defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs in the second phase of the stepladder.

     

    Waiting at the very top, already locked into the Finals after a flawless 14-0 sweep, are the De La Salle Lady Spikers, setting up a rare postseason path where every match is an elimination and every set carries championship weight.

     

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  • PVL: Universities That Produced the Most Players in the League this Conference 

    PVL: Universities That Produced the Most Players in the League this Conference 

    The Premier Volleyball League isn’t just a battleground for the country’s best—it has become a reflection of where they were built.

     

    And in 2026, one thing is unmistakable: the UAAP remains the league’s most powerful talent engine.

     

    Across all 10 teams in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, the fingerprints of UAAP programs are everywhere. From star scorers to defensive anchors, from seasoned veterans to rising standouts, the collegiate league continues to dictate the rhythm of the professional game.

     

    At the center of it all is De La Salle Lady Spikers—not just producing talent, but sustaining a system that keeps feeding the pro ranks year after year.

     

    Built on a foundation shaped by Ramil de Jesus and his 12 championships, La Salle’s presence in the PVL goes beyond numbers. It’s about continuity. From established names like Dawn Macandili-Catindig, Ara Galang, and Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, and Kianna Dy to the next wave featuring Erika Santos and Alas standouts in Fifi Sharma, Julia Coronel, and Thea Gagate, the program continues to reload without losing its identity.

     

    What sets La Salle apart isn’t just volume—it’s the ability to evolve while staying dominant.

    But the story doesn’t end there.

     

    Adamson Lady Falcons have quietly built one of the most reliable pipelines in the modern era. Without a UAAP title to their name, they’ve instead carved out a reputation for producing adaptable, pro-ready players. Names like Jema Galanza, Eli Soyud, and Mylene Paat highlight a program that thrives on development over accolades.

     

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    Meanwhile, FEU Lady Tamaraws continue to supply the league with versatility. Led by veterans such as Rachel Daquis and supported by players like Bernadeth Pons and Gel Cayuna, FEU products are known for their ability to fit into any system—an invaluable trait in the ever-evolving pro game.

     

    The dominance of NU Lady Bulldogs at the collegiate level has also translated seamlessly into the pros. With stars like Bella Belen and Ivy Lacsina, alongside veterans such as Myla Pablo, the program has built a reputation for producing players who arrive in the PVL ready to contribute immediately.

     

    And then there’s UST Golden Tigresses—a program that continues to endure. Even without recent championships, UST remains a steady source of high-impact players. From icons like Sisi Rondina and Eya Laure to emerging contributors, the Tigresses prove that relevance isn’t always measured in titles alone.

     

    Beyond the UAAP, other pathways still exist.

     

    The NCAA Philippines, provincial schools, and even overseas institutions have carved out their own presence in the PVL. But in terms of scale, consistency, and influence, no system comes close to matching what the UAAP continues to produce.

     

    What the PVL shows today is not just a collection of teams—it’s a continuation of rivalries, systems, and cultures first forged in college gyms.

     

    And as long as that pipeline remains intact, the future of Philippine volleyball will continue to run through the UAAP.

     

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  • UAAP Final Four race goes down to the wire as Adamson, FEU, and UST battle for last two spots 

    UAAP Final Four race goes down to the wire as Adamson, FEU, and UST battle for last two spots 

    Clarity has finally arrived at the top—but chaos still reigns below. With the elimination of the UP Fighting Maroons, the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball Final Four race has been trimmed to three teams fighting for the last two slots.

     

    Already through are the DLSU Lady Spikers and the defending champion NU Lady Bulldogs, leaving the rest to sort things out in the final stretch of the elimination round.

     

    The Adamson Lady Falcons, UST Golden Tigresses, and FEU Lady Tamaraws now find themselves locked in a race where every match carries weight and every result could shift the standings.

     

    Adamson holds the clearest path among the contenders. At 8-5, the Lady Falcons are in a “win and you’re in” scenario heading into their final game against FEU, a direct showdown that could settle the race outright.

     

    A victory would lift Adamson to 9-5 and secure its first Final Four appearance since Season 85. But with that simplicity comes pressure, knowing one slip could open the door for the chasing pack.

     

    FEU, meanwhile, faces a more delicate situation at 7-5. The Lady Tamaraws must navigate two final games with different stakes—first against Adamson, then against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

     

    If FEU wins both, it advances outright. But a split could drag them into playoff scenarios, while two losses would leave their fate dependent on other results, highlighting just how thin the margin for error has become.

     

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    UST finds itself in a similarly precarious spot, also holding a 7-5 record but facing arguably the toughest road. The Golden Tigresses must take care of business against UP before facing NU in their final assignment.

     

    Two wins would secure their place in the semifinals, but anything less could push them into a playoff—or potentially out of contention depending on how the other results unfold.

     

    While the race for the remaining spots intensifies, the battle at the top presents its own stakes. La Salle and NU are set for a crucial meeting that will determine the format of the semifinals.

     

    A win by NU ensures a traditional Final Four, while a La Salle victory would trigger a stepladder format and grant the Lady Spikers a direct ticket to the Finals.

     

    As the elimination round winds down, the picture is clear in one sense and wide open in another. Two teams are already in, but the final composition of the Final Four remains undecided.

     

    With only a handful of games left, the race has shifted from chasing wins to managing pressure—where every point could ultimately decide who moves forward and who gets left behind.

     

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  • Adamson nears Final Four berth as Shaina Nitura leads sweep of UP

    Adamson nears Final Four berth as Shaina Nitura leads sweep of UP

    With one game left in the eliminations, the Adamson Lady Falcons tightened its grip on Final Four contention after a dominant straight-sets win over the UP Fighting Maroons, 25-19, 25-18, 25-16.


    The victory lifted the Lady Falcons to an 8–5 record, allowing them to break free from a previous three-way tie with the UST Golden Tigresses and FEU Lady Tamaraws for solo third place. 


    But despite the favorable position, nothing is secured yet—Adamson still needs one more win to officially clinch a Final Four berth.

     

    Leading the charge once again was Shaina Nitura, who delivered 26 points on 23 attacks and three blocks, alongside six digs and six receptions in a composed all-around effort with a 55% attack rate.

     

    Yet even as she continues to anchor Adamson’s late-season surge, Nitura insists the team’s mindset remains inward-looking.

     

    “We’re focused talaga sa sarili namin, ‘yung gagawin ng team on how we win, how we’re gonna respond sa challenges na ihaharap sa amin. We focus on ourselves na magrespond well at manalo,” Nitura said.

     

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    Her performance reflected that approach—steady, efficient, and anchored on discipline rather than urgency. For Nitura, the difference-maker isn’t just talent, but how a team responds under pressure.

     

    “Siguro God’s will eh, hindi ko rin alam. Siyempre gusto rin ng kabila. So siguro nagma-matter talaga sinong mas may gusto, and kung sino yung mas nagre-respond ng tama at applicable doon sa sitwasyon na yun,” the outside hitter Player of the Game said.

     

    “I think everyone naman pag may gusto, talagang ipilit gagawa ng paraan, kaliwa, kanan, baba at taas kung gusto mo talaga,” she added.

     

    Adamson’s supporting cast also delivered, with Joy Aseo contributing 10 points and Eloi Dote adding seven. Fhei Sagaysay orchestrated the offense with 21 excellent sets while scoring four markers.

     

    Still, Nitura emphasized that individual output takes a backseat to the team’s collective goal.

     

    “I think sa ginagalawan namin, pinapaboran kami on how we respond talaga as a team, and talagang sineset aside namin yung mga individual, yung mga selfish desires na gusto namin, or yung pansarili. So talagang naka-focus kami on helping the team to get into Final Four, and the same goes with the coaching staff.”

     

    On the other side, UP saw its Final Four hopes officially slip away. Now at 5–8, the Fighting Maroons were eliminated from contention, extending their drought to eight straight seasons without a semifinal appearance. Kianne Olango led the team with 13 points, while Irah Jaboneta and Nina Ytang chipped in five and four, respectively.

     

    For Adamson, the path is now simple—but not easy as the final elimination-round showdown against FEU awaits at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. One more win, and the Lady Falcons finally complete their return. 

     

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