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  • PVL explores new calendar as FIVB rules reshape 2027 season 

    PVL explores new calendar as FIVB rules reshape 2027 season 

    The PVL is already preparing for a future that could look very different—but not necessarily quieter.

     

    With the FIVB set to enforce a new international calendar beginning in 2027, the country’s premier professional volleyball league is mapping out ways to keep fans engaged without compromising the growing demands of Alas Pilipinas.

     

    Rather than disappearing for nearly five months during the FIVB’s designated national team season, the PVL is studying alternative formats that can coexist with international commitments, according to league control committee chairman Sherwin Malonzo.

     

    The discussion stems from one of the key conditions attached to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation’s reinstatement by the FIVB.

     

    Among the federation’s requirements is a written commitment that the PVL calendar will align with the FIVB Volleyball Calendar Framework starting in 2027, while ensuring national team players are released for international duty whenever called upon.

     

    Under the FIVB schedule, the annual national team window will run from May 3 to October 3, a period that traditionally overlaps with much of the PVL season.

     

    However, Malonzo clarified that the international federation’s regulations do not prohibit domestic leagues from holding competitions during that stretch.

     

    “Actually, if you read the rules, it doesn’t say naman na no league eh. Hindi naman sinasabing bawal,” Malonzo told SPIN.ph.

     

    “If you notice, may mga tournaments pa rin sa Korea, sa Vietnam, sa Indonesia. During the national team period, meron silang mga pocket tournaments, so it’s short tournaments usually.”

     

    Instead of banning leagues outright, Malonzo explained that the framework is designed to ensure national federations maintain authority over player availability and that national team commitments always take precedence.

     

    “It’s really about asking permission before hosting that league or organizing that league. That’s how I understood it. Based du’n din sa rules ng sports regulations ni FIVB, as long as the national team players must prioritize the national team,” he added.

     

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    That philosophy has already been put into practice this year through the PVL On Tour.

     

    With several Alas Pilipinas standouts unavailable because of national team duties, the preseason showcase shifted its focus toward developing younger players, giving reserve talents meaningful playing time while allowing established stars to concentrate on international preparations.

     

    For Malonzo, the tour serves as proof that the league and the national team can thrive side by side.

     

    “‘Yung ‘On Tour’ kasi, ‘di naman siya talagang tournament. We just need people to promote the league. If you’ll notice, ‘di naglaro ‘yung mga top players ng mga teams,” Malonzo said.

     

    The setup has also created opportunities for clubs to evaluate their full rosters instead of relying solely on their marquee players.

     

    “Kumbaga, opportunity to rest for them and opportunity for the other players to play. It’s a balance,” he added.

     

    As Philippine volleyball enters a new era under the FIVB’s calendar, the PVL appears intent on adapting rather than slowing down.

     

    Instead of leaving a lengthy gap in the domestic schedule, league officials are exploring shorter events and innovative formats that can sustain fan interest while fully respecting the international federation’s rules—ensuring that when the national team calls, Alas Pilipinas will always come first.

     

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  • “I still haven’t proven anything yet in the pros”: NU standout Lams Lamina embraces PVL challenge

    “I still haven’t proven anything yet in the pros”: NU standout Lams Lamina embraces PVL challenge

    After years of dominance in the collegiate ranks, National University standout Lams Lamina is finally set to take the leap to the professional stage.

     

    The decorated setter officially declared for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft, immediately emerging as one of the most highly anticipated prospects in this year’s class. Widely projected as a potential Top 2 selection, Lamina enters the pros carrying not only an impressive résumé but also the expectations that come with being one of the most accomplished setters in recent UAAP history.

     

    For Lamina, however, the transition is about more than draft projections and accolades. It marks the beginning of an entirely new chapter after spending over a decade representing National University.

     

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    “Honestly, it still hasn’t fully sunk in that this is really happening. That I’m now entering a different world, the pro level, adult life. I came from a school where I spent 11 years with my teammates. That had basically been my whole life since Grade 7. So right now, I’m just really looking forward to finally playing for a professional team,” Lamina said in a media interaction.

     

    Lamina leaves behind a legacy that will be difficult to match. As the chief playmaker of the NU Lady Bulldogs, she orchestrated one of the most successful eras in the program’s history, guiding the team to three UAAP championships and five consecutive Finals appearances. Her elite court vision, composure under pressure, and leadership made her one of the most reliable setters in collegiate volleyball, earning her two UAAP Best Setter awards along the way.

    More than the statistics and trophies, Lamina became the steady heartbeat of a dynasty program that consistently competed at the highest level. Her ability to distribute the ball effectively and elevate the play of her teammates turned NU into a perennial contender during her stay.

     

    Now, the 24-year-old faces a fresh challenge in the PVL, where the competition becomes faster, stronger, and far more unforgiving. Yet despite the pressure surrounding her entry into the professional ranks, Lamina remains grounded and eager to continue developing her game.

     

    “I think my ceiling is still really high because I still haven’t proven anything yet in the pros. Personally, that’s my goal, to prove to myself again that I can reach my dreams and become even better. There will definitely be a lot of challenges, pressure, and expectations. At the same time, I know I will learn so much, especially from the veteran players I will get to compete against. Hopefully, I can learn a lot from them,” she added.

     

    Her arrival in the PVL also sets the stage for intriguing new rivalries and reunions. Lamina is expected to face several fellow UAAP stars at the next level, including former NU teammate Alyssa Solomon, while also competing against some of the country’s top professional volleyball players.

     

    Despite the comparisons already being made between her and established PVL setters, Lamina is choosing to focus solely on her own journey and growth.

     

    “I don’t really focus on comparing myself to them because we all have our own path and journey. I just want to focus on myself and make the most of whatever opportunity I get to show my game here in the pros. I think I will just keep doing what I did in the UAAP. The love I have for volleyball and the way I always give my 100 percent effort – that’s the same mindset I will bring into the pros,” she concluded.

     

    As the PVL Rookie Draft approaches, Lamina’s transition from collegiate superstar to professional playmaker will undoubtedly be one of the league’s biggest storylines. While her UAAP chapter has already cemented her status as an NU legend, the next phase of her volleyball journey may ultimately define just how far her talent can take her.

     

     

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