The Choco Mucho Flying Titans. PVL Media Bureau
RODRIGUEZ, Rizal — Choco Mucho rose past Capital1 in three grueling sets, 33-31, 26-24, 25-23, to earn its first win in Pool A of the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference, Tuesday at the Ynares Center Montalban.
As both teams played without imports, Flying Titans didn't need to dig deep as they found the valuable contributions of returning Kat Tolentino and Maddie Madayag, as well as mainstay Isa Molde.
Tolentino, immediately in her first game back, tallied 15 points on 12 attacks, two blocks, one ace, including 11 excellent digs, while Molde registered 14 points on 13 attacks and one block.
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Foreign guest players still could not step unto the taraflex as they await clearance from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) through endorsement of International Transfer Certificates (ITCs).
Fil-American setter Tia Andaya's playing time was among the casualties as was also barred from playing amid the impasse.
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Meanwhile, Bella Belen's professional debut was spoiled in the process as the Solar Spikers go down to kick off their campaign, but the three-time UAAP MVP and champion immediately shone with a triple-double of 20 points, 18 excellent digs, and 12 excellent receptions.