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  • Former Cignal standout Tin Tiamzon joins stacked Akari squad 

    Former Cignal standout Tin Tiamzon joins stacked Akari squad 

    Former Cignal Super Spikers standout Tin Tiamzon has officially joined the Akari Chargers, giving the franchise another experienced weapon as it looks to finally break through in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League season.


    The Chargers announced the signing on social media, describing the veteran outside hitter as “A steady presence and reliable force on the court, Tin is ready to bolster the Chargers for the battles ahead.”

     

    For Akari, the move is more than simply adding depth. It is another statement that the franchise is serious about transforming itself from a middle-of-the-pack squad into a legitimate title contender.

     

    Tiamzon arrives after helping Cignal reach the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference finals, where the Super Spikers eventually settled for runner-up honors after being swept by Creamline. 

     

    Shortly after the championship series, Cignal took a leave of absence and amid uncertainty Tiamzon became a free agent.

     

    Her availability became one of the most talked-about developments in the offseason after Cignal temporarily stepped away from league competition, triggering a wave of player movement across the PVL. 

     

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    Former teammates Vanie Gandler and Erika Santos transferred to Capital1, while Gel Cayuna and Jackie Acuña moved to Nxled.

     

    Now, Tiamzon lands with an Akari squad already loaded with firepower on the wings.

     

    She joins a deep spiker rotation featuring Ivy Lacsina, Grethcel Soltones, Eli Soyud, Faith Nisperos, and Chenie Tagaod, while also reuniting with fellow De La Salle products Fifi Sharma, Justine Jazareno, and Mars Alba.

     

    The 28-year-old outside hitter brings more than experience. She also carries a winning pedigree built through years inside one of the country’s most successful volleyball programs.

     

    Before returning to the PVL with Cignal in 2025, Tiamzon built her reputation at De La Salle University, where she helped the Lady Spikers win three UAAP women’s volleyball championships from Seasons 78 to 80 under veteran coach Ramil de Jesus. 

     

    She also became a key piece for F2 Logistics, helping the Cargo Movers capture the 2017 Philippine SuperLiga Grand Prix title.

     

    Her professional journey has not been linear. After stepping away from volleyball in 2023 to spend time with family in Canada, Tiamzon returned to competition with Cignal and immediately reminded everyone of her value as a dependable two-way player. 

     

    That veteran composure and versatility could be exactly what Akari needs. The Chargers have remained competitive since entering the PVL in 2022 but have yet to make a deep championship breakthrough, finishing in the middle tier of the standings in all four conferences last season. 

     

    Management has responded by aggressively reshaping the roster, recently parting ways with Dani Ravena and Bea Bonafe while continuing to stack the lineup with established talent.

     

    With Tiamzon now entering the fold, Akari gains another proven scorer capable of stabilizing the floor in high-pressure situations. More importantly, the Chargers are assembling a roster filled with players who understand championship expectations.

     

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  • Tin Tiamzon makes immediate impact as Cignal opens PVL campaign strong

    Tin Tiamzon makes immediate impact as Cignal opens PVL campaign strong

    Sometimes, a comeback doesn’t need time to warm up.

     

    Tin Tiamzon wasted little time showing why Cignal took a chance on her, delivering a statement performance in the Super Spikers’ opening match of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. 

     

    Her all-around brilliance powered Cignal to a dominant straight-sets win over Galeries Tower, 25-17, 25-14, 25-11, on Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

     

    Fresh off a return from retirement last year, Tiamzon played with the urgency of someone eager to justify renewed belief. The Filipino-Canadian spiker tallied 18 points, built on six service aces, 10 attacks, and two blocks, setting the tone early and never letting Galeries find its footing.

     

    “I think I really just want to perform for the team. I want to give back to the coaches and the management for the investment they made and the risk they took in bringing me back from retirement,” said Tiamzon in Filipino. 

     

    “Over the past year, especially in 2025, I’ve learned so much from coach, and I just want to repay all the trust and investment the team has given me.”

     

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    Cignal’s dominance went beyond one player. While many teams entered the conference reshuffled, the Super Spikers leaned on continuity—and it showed. Alas Pilipinas standout Vanie Gandler added 14 points, while PVL on Tour MVP Erika Santos chipped in 13, keeping the pressure constant from first serve to final point.

     

    For head coach Shaq Delos Santos, the performance reflected work done long before opening day.

     

    “I think one big factor is the investment we made during the offseason. One of our advantages was our training camp in Japan,” said Delos Santos.

     

    “To be honest, we saw that it really helped our movement, and we’re going to keep working to improve that even more. Especially since our upcoming games will be more intense, and of course, everyone will be preparing really hard.”

     

    The victory also marked a rough return for Galeries Tower coach Aying Esteban, whose squad struggled to keep pace with Cignal’s tempo and execution. Erika Deloria led the Highrisers with 10 points, while veteran Aiza Maizo-Pointillas was held to five.

     

    With confidence high, Cignal now sets its sights on a tougher test against Choco Mucho on Thursday at the same venue. Galeries, meanwhile, will regroup during a week-long break before facing ZUS Coffee next Saturday.

     

    For now, though, opening night belonged to Tiamzon—proof that sometimes, the biggest risks deliver the quickest rewards.

     

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