San juan city: While several teams overhauled their rosters for the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference, some opted for just a few changes. The Akari enters the season-ending conference, which kicks off Jan. 31 in San Juan City, with a seasoned and battle-tested crew. Cza Carandang, Jyne Sorreno, Judith Abil, and Rhose Dapol were added to reinforce depth without disrupting chemistry with the exits of middle blocker Ezra Madrigal and reserves Cams Victoria and Erika Raagas. With Ivy Lacsina, Ced Domingo, Fifi Sharma, Eli Soyud, Justine Jazareno, and Mars Alba now more comfortable with head coach Tina Salak's system, the Chargers appear poised to deliver the consistency needed toward a championship breakthrough.
According to Philippines News Agency, Choco Mucho, which missed the semifinals in all conferences last season, has signed up star outside hitter Eya Laure, whose scoring prowess and big-game experience instantly elevate the team's ceiling. With Sisi Rondina returning and Laure anchoring the opposite wing, Choco Mucho now boasts one of the league's most dangerous perimeter attacks. Supported by Maddie Madayag in the middle, veteran hitters Isa Molde and Dindin Santiago-Manabat, and defensive stalwart Thang Ponce, the Flying Titans gained firepower without sacrificing balance. Additional acquisitions Caitlin Viray, Jaila Atienza, and Alina Bicar helped offset the departures of Royse Tubino, Cherry Nunag, Bia General, and Aduke Ogunsanya.
Cignal made a minor change after a podium-less season. Led by Vanie Gandler, Erika Santos, Ishie Lalongisip, Rose Doria-Aquino, Jackie Acu±a, multi-awarded playmaker Gel Cayuna, and libero Dawn Catindig, the Super Spikers' strength lies in its cohesion and depth. Meanwhile, Creamline is fielding anew one of the league's formidable cores with Tots Carlos and Bea De Leon now fully reintegrated after a complete offseason, and former Most Valuable Players Bernadeth Pons and Jema Galanza returning. The addition of libero Jennifer Nierva and the highly anticipated return of setter Jia De Guzman further strengthen the team of coach Sherwin Meneses.
PLDT, which won titles in the PVL On Tour and Invitational last season, made just one notable addition in middle blocker Seth Rodriguez, reinforcing an already elite frontcourt featuring Kim Dy, Majoy Baron, and Mika Reyes. With chemistry preserved and head coach Rald Ricafort's system firmly in place, the success of the High Speed Hitters will once again hinge on the leadership of Savannah Davison.
