WHAT is typically a rare occurrence in professional leagues has started to feel routine in the PVL.
With Cignal joining Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo as the latest team to step away, the Super Spikers’ entire roster now shifts into free agency, a scenario that is quickly becoming a defining trend in the league’s current landscape.
READ: Cignal Super Spikers take leave of absence from PVL
While the exact contract statuses of Cignal’s 17 players remain undisclosed, precedent suggests that the squad will be free to entertain offers across the league, effectively opening the door for a major talent redistribution ahead of the next conference.
At the forefront of that market are a pair of proven stars in Vanie Gandler and Erika Santos.
Both PVL MVPs, Gandler, 25, and Santos, 27, formed one of the league’s most reliable scoring tandems, peaking in the recent All-Filipino Conference.
Standing at 5-foot-9 and coming from powerhouse collegiate programs Ateneo and La Salle, respectively, the two are expected to headline most teams’ wishlists this offseason.
Beyond scoring, Cignal’s core also offers high-value pieces in key positions.
Veteran setter Gel Cayuna, now a five-time best setter awardee, has emerged as one of the league’s premier playmakers, capable of both orchestrating the offense and contributing points when needed.
Meanwhile, seasoned libero Dawn Catindig has long brought both leadership and defensive stability over the years.
The 29-year-old former Philippine Superliga (PSL) MVP and multi-time best libero has long served as the team’s anchor at the backline while also taking on captaincy duties.
With a mix of elite scorers, seasoned facilitators, and defensive specialists entering the open market, Cignal’s exit could significantly reshape the competitive balance of the PVL in the months ahead.
From MVPs to household names and rising stars anew, here's a breakdown of all 17 Cignal players from its 2026 All-Filipino Conference roster that will be up for grabs for the rest of the field in the coming weeks.
OUTSIDE HITTERS
- HEATHER GUINO-O | 5'7 | 28 years old | Far Eastern University
- ISHIE LALONGISIP | 5'6 | 24 years old | Adamson University
- JEWEL ENCARNACION | 5'6 | 25 years old | University of the Philippines
- TIN TIAMZON | 5'9 | 28 years old | De La Salle University
- VANESSA GANDLER | 5'9 | 25 years old | Ateneo de Manila University
MIDDLE BLOCKERS
- ERIN MAY PANGILINAN | 5'7 | 24 years old | National University
- ETHAN ARCE | 5'9 | 24 years old | University of the Philippines
- JACQUELINE ACUÑA | 6'0 | 25 years old | National University
- JESSA ORDIALES | 5'10 | 25 years old | De La Salle University
- ROSE DORIA-AQUINO | 5'10 | 29 years old | National University
OPPOSITE HITTERS
- ERIKA SANTOS | 5'9 | 27 years old | De La Salle University
SETTERS
- GEL CAYUNA | 5'6 | 27 years old | Far Eastern University
- GYZELLE SY | 5'5 | 33 years old | Far Eastern University
- IVY PEREZ | 5'9 | 31 years old | National University
LIBEROS
- DAWN MACANDILI-CATINDIG | 5'0 | 29 years old | De La Salle University
- PEARL AN DENURA | 4'8 | 25 years old | National University
- BUDING DUREMDES | 5'2 | 27 years old | Far Eastern University
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