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  • From the UAAP to the PBA, the Laput siblings stay connected as each other’s biggest fans

    From the UAAP to the PBA, the Laput siblings stay connected as each other’s biggest fans

    In a season where victories and defeats crossed different courts, the Laput siblings found their own winning moment far beyond the scoreboard. For James Laput, every update from the UAAP carried more weight than any stat line in the PBA.


    Watching his younger sister Shevana Laput lead the De La Salle University Lady Spikers to a flawless UAAP Season 88 campaign and a second collegiate title, James saw not just a champion but the realization of years of expectation, pressure, and persistence finally turning into gold.

     

    For the Magnolia Hotshots big man, the achievement went beyond La Salle’s storied legacy. It became personal validation of Shevana’s journey as an athlete who carried both talent and responsibility on her shoulders.

     

    “All I can say is that she lived up to expectations, and I think she should be called the ‘doe’ because she’s the definition of elite,” he said.

     

    James knows what it means to fall short of a dream season. His own run with La Salle in Season 82 ended in disappointment after a concussion disrupted what was supposed to be a defining campaign. 

     

    That unfinished chapter has followed him into his professional career with the Magnolia Hotshots, where a championship still remains out of reach.

     

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    But while his own journey continues to search for a breakthrough, Shevana’s rise has become a source of perspective rather than pressure.

     

    “She’s proven it time and time and time and time again. She’s just well-deserving of this title and this (Finals MVP) award. It’s just a bonus for her, but it’s huge for the entire Lasallian community,” he said.

     

    Carrying the responsibility of leadership this season, Shevana entered UAAP Season 88 under heavier expectations, but delivered a campaign that defined composure under pressure.

     

    Even in the middle of Magnolia’s own PBA quarterfinal battle against the Meralco Bolts at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, family support remained constant. Despite James and Magnolia falling short in their playoff clash, Shevana was present courtside—turning the tables on roles, this time cheering for her brother from the stands.

     

    James may still be chasing his defining championship moment in the PBA, but in watching Shevana lift hers twice over with La Salle, he has already experienced a different kind of victory—one measured not in trophies, but in pride that runs in the family.

     

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  • Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, Amie Provido step away from Alas as national team reset deepens

    Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, Amie Provido step away from Alas as national team reset deepens

    What was once expected to be the continuation of Alas Pilipinas’ core is now beginning to look more like the start of an entirely new chapter.

     

    Just days after committing to return to De La Salle University for one final UAAP campaign, Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, and Amie Provido have officially stepped away from consideration for the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup, further thinning an already depleted national team pool ahead of the June tournament in Candon City.

     

    The announcement came through Canino’s Instagram story on Thursday, where the reigning UAAP champion explained that recovery—not reluctance—ultimately drove the trio’s decision.

     

    “To be invited to the National Team training pool is a privilege I never take for granted, and playing for the Philippine flag is the highest honor,” Canino wrote.

     

    “However, coming off the high intensity of UAAP Season 88, Amie, Shevana, and I have decided to prioritize our physical recovery. We first need to let our bodies heal and reset so that we can give our best to the game.”

     

    The withdrawal of the three La Salle standouts adds another major layer to the uncertainty surrounding Alas Pilipinas, which has seen key names steadily become unavailable over the past several days.

     

    With Canino, Laput, and Provido now out, the national team effectively loses the remaining core connected to the Philippines’ campaign in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. Former Alas head coach Jorge Souza de Brito is also no longer part of the setup, leaving the program heading into the AVC Women’s Cup with an increasingly unfamiliar look.

     

    The timing could hardly be more difficult.

     

    The Philippines is already navigating a turbulent buildup to the June 6 to 14 tournament in Ilocos Sur after dealing with multiple player withdrawals, injuries, and coaching setbacks. Newly appointed head coach Tai Bundit is also sidelined following a car accident in Thailand, while several established national team names have either declined invitations or remain unavailable.

     

    Among those who have already begged off are Jia de Guzman, Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, Shaina Nitura, Mars Alba, and Justine Jazareno.

     

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    For the La Salle trio, though, the choice was less about stepping away from the flag and more about finally allowing themselves to pause after one of the most demanding collegiate seasons in recent memory.

     

    Canino, Laput, and Provido played central roles in La Salle’s dominant championship march, helping the Lady Spikers complete just the third 16-0 sweep in UAAP women’s volleyball history. The emotional and physical toll of that run, paired with their decision to return for Season 89, ultimately pushed recovery to the forefront.

     

    Even then, the trio emphasized that their absence from the AVC Women’s Cup should not be mistaken for a lack of support for the national team program.

     

    “We’ve communicated this to the PNVF and while we won’t be on the court this time, our hearts are with the team as they compete in the AVC Women’s Cup 2026,” Canino wrote.

     

    As the tournament draws closer, Alas Pilipinas now faces the challenge of rebuilding its roster almost from scratch — a reality that could force the program to lean heavily on younger collegiate players and untested combinations in hopes of forming a competitive squad on short notice.

     

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  • Several collegiate standouts set for PVL move, UAAP champion DLSU Lady Spikers seniors yet to decide on turning pro

    Several collegiate standouts set for PVL move, UAAP champion DLSU Lady Spikers seniors yet to decide on turning pro

    As the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball comes to an end, attention has quickly shifted from championship celebrations to career-defining decisions.


    For some players, the next chapter is already clear — the professional stage awaits. For others, one more season in the collegiate spotlight remains possible. And then there is the unique case of the newly crowned champions from De La Salle University Lady Spikers, whose future continues to fuel intrigue after ending the season with perfection.

     

    Fresh off a dominant 16-0 campaign that culminated in reclaiming the UAAP crown, the Lady Spikers left fans speculating after their now-viral post-game “archer stance” celebration. 

     

    Traditionally, graduating players stand at the center of the formation, but this time, no one occupied the middle spot. The gesture immediately sparked conversations that La Salle’s core could return intact for Season 89.

     

    Notably, Angel Canino, Amie Provido, Lyka de Leon, and Shevana Laput all remain eligible for another year, leaving the possibility of a title-defense campaign very much alive.

     

    After La Salle completed its championship conquest against National University Lady Bulldogs in Game 2 of the Finals, Canino revealed that the decision behind the formation came from head coach Ramil de Jesus, adding even more mystery to the plans of the team’s senior stars.

     

    While La Salle’s future remains open-ended, several of the league’s other stars are already preparing to close their collegiate chapters.

     

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    For National University, the season marked the emotional farewell of veteran setter Lams Lamina, who wrapped up her five-year UAAP journey after the Lady Bulldogs settled for runner-up honors against La Salle. Despite falling short in the Finals, Lamina leaves behind a decorated legacy as one of NU’s steady leaders during its recent rise back into contention.

     

    Meanwhile, NU captain Vange Alinsug now finds herself at a major crossroads. The rising star admitted that her next move remains undecided as she weighs two different paths — returning to lead the Lady Bulldogs’ redemption bid in Season 89 or following Lamina into the professional ranks.

     

    The second runner up, University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses, is already beginning to take shape.

     

    The Tigresses are set to lose longtime captain and defensive anchor Detdet Pepito after completing her five playing years with the program. 

     

    At the same time, Jonna Perdido and Xyza Gula are preparing to make the jump to the professional level, with both expected to continue their careers in the Premier Volleyball League.

     

    Still, UST retains a key piece for next season as Regine Jurado committed to stay for her fifth year, giving the Tigresses an experienced presence as they attempt another Final Four push.

     

    Moreover, University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons standout Niña Ytang ended her collegiate run by cementing her reputation as one of the league’s premier middle blockers. 

     

    Ytang captured her fourth UAAP Best Middle Blocker award before turning her focus toward the professional ranks and life beyond collegiate volleyball.

     

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