Creamline's Tots Carlos. PVL Media Bureau
MANILA — Tots Carlos is showing glimpses of her top form in the ongoing 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.
The three-time league MVP has been showing off in Creamline's five-game winning run, the latest being a 16-point, 13-dig performance against skidding Nxled on Saturday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
Carlos acknowledged that she's in a better position now to deliver, saying it is more "convenient" given the support she has.
"I would say na mas gumaan na 'yung feeling, kasi 'yun nga, grateful ako kina coach [Sherwin Meneses] na binigyan nila ako ng time na maka-recover," said Carlos after their 25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10 victory over the Chameleons.
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"Alam naman ni coach na pag ok na ko babalik ako," the University of the Philippines product added.
"Masaya lang ako na may ganong klaseng support... mas magaan lang."
The 27-year-old outside spiker suffered a knee injury that prompted her to skip the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, and returned to action last 2025 Reinforced tilt.
Meanwhile, Carlos and Creamline's composure shone through in their victory over Nxled, which she acknowledged and was grateful for, as it allowed her to experience the thrill of being in a five-setter again.
"Ako, natuwa ako na na-experience namin 'yung ganung scenario... Sila coach laging sinasabi na 'pag sumobra naman kami sa gigil, hindi makakatulong sa amin, composure lang talaga – and 'yun nga, trabaho lang."