MANILA — Khy Cepada is in disbelief after she was selected by Capital1 in the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft.
Cepada is now entering her professional career after concluding her UAAP stint in University of the East.
"'Yung PVL idol ko po ngayon is si Ate Belle (Bella Belen) po, so parang sabi ko po, hala nung sineshake ko po yung hand niya doon sa stage, parang sabi ko, 'Oh my God, totoo ba 'to?' she said on the sidelines of the draft held Wednesday at the Novotel Manila Araneta City in Quezon City.
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"So 'yun po, parang na-shock po talaga ako. Nothing but gratitude po sa Capital1 kasi na-pick po nila ako," she added.
Cepada, who was one of the draft aspirants who impressed during the Draft Combine held days before the proceedings, vowed to give her all to her new squad.
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"Siyempre po, 'yung mga na-experience ko po sa college na maganda po, ita-try ko po na dalhin po 'yun sa bago kong team," said Cepada.
"Palagi ko pong sinasabi (na) lalaban po ako, magiging mas palaban pa po ako, kasi sila 'yung kasama ko pa sa lineup si Ate Belle, ate Vanie (Gandler), so laban pa rin."