Choco Mucho’s offseason makeover is quickly turning into one of the biggest stories of the PVL calendar — and the Flying Titans aren’t done reshaping their identity just yet.
After watching the league landscape shift dramatically following Cignal’s leave of absence, Choco Mucho moved aggressively once more by securing veteran libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig and scorer Jewel Encarnacion, adding two more proven names from the former Super Spikers core.
The acquisitions not only strengthen the Flying Titans’ roster on paper, but also signal the franchise’s clear intent to build a deeper, more battle-tested squad capable of surviving the grind of a long PVL season.
For Choco Mucho, the arrival of Macandili-Catindig could prove especially massive.
Long regarded as one of Philippine volleyball’s premier defensive anchors, the former national team standout brings years of leadership, stability, and championship experience into a team already loaded with firepower. Her addition alongside four-time Best Libero Thang Ponce instantly gives the Flying Titans what could become one of the league’s deepest defensive rotations — a crucial boost for a team that has repeatedly fallen just short in title hunts.
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A powerful new duo joins the Titans’ side.
Jewel Encarnacion and Dawn Macandili-Catindig are now flying with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.
Welcome to #UbeNation Jewel and Dawn!
#CMFT #ChocoMucho pic.twitter.com/vV5YsJ1be9
— Choco Mucho Flying Titans (@CMFlyingTitans) May 27, 2026
Meanwhile, Encarnacion adds another offensive option to a Choco Mucho side looking to lessen the scoring burden on its established stars. Known for her length and attacking versatility, the former Cignal winger gives the Flying Titans another reliable weapon on the wings as the franchise continues searching for the elusive breakthrough championship.
The latest moves also further highlight how rapidly the PVL balance of power is changing after Cignal’s temporary exit from the league.
What was once one of the PVL’s most stable cores has now been scattered across multiple contenders, with nearly every major franchise capitalizing on the sudden availability of experienced talent.
Gandler and Erika Santos previously joined Capital1, Gel Cayuna and Jackie Acuña moved to Nxled, Erin Pangilinan landed at Creamline, while Tin Tiamzon transferred to Akari.
Now, Choco Mucho has added its own major haul — and in doing so, may have quietly addressed two of its biggest needs in a single swoop.
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