BICOL head coach Monel Kallos and and his entire staff have resigned en masse at the end of the Volcanoes' controversy-filled campaign in the MPBL.
Kallos’ decision came after the Volcanoes bowed out at the quarterfinal stage of the MPBL Lakan Season. His assistants Nomar Isla, Toto Dojillo, and Alex Delos Santos also turned in their resignations.
“I have envisioned to form the first Bicol team to play in the MPBL. The dream became a reality. But it is with deep regret that I and my entire coaching staff has ended our tour of duty for the Bicol Volcanoes,” said Kallos in a statement.

“I thank Bicol Volcanoes LCC stores team owner Mark Tan for his efforts in keeping our team afloat. Our big love and thanks to our families and also our fans who never stop supporting the team,” he added.
Under Kallos, the Volcanoes finished eighth in the elimination round of the South Division with a 16-14 win-loss slate then dragged the top-seeded Davao Occidental Tigers to a deciding Game Three in the quarterfinals.
Bicol’s campain was also marred by reports of unpaid salaries of players and coaches. The issue came to a head when Bicol cager Alwyn Alday called out team owner Gil Orense on social media.
“Making it to the quarterfinals was already an achievement. Going head to head to last year’s South Division champion was very tough task to face. A lot of critics already handed us our death certificate," he said.
"Game preparation was the key to our performance in the playoffs. We didn’t allow the great challenge to conquer us. We played like it was our last game,” said Kallos.
Kallos thanked the players for going all out despite the issues that hounded the club.
“I am so proud of my players who were not starters in their former teams. They came out of their shell and played so hard to make this far. Hats off to my coaching staff who made it easy for me to coach this team as they contributed to teams’ game preparation, scouting, and motivation,” Kallos added.
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