BELLA Belen's pro league future in the Philippines still hangs in the balance even after applying for the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft.
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While the outgoing National U captain will participate in the two-day draft combine from May 30 to 31, it remains a possibility for her to forego her slot as a draft aspirant.
The three-time UAAP MVP still has a small window to withdraw her draft application before the league releases its final list of draftees on Jun. 4 — four days before the draft proper.
"Hindi pa po [final na mag-PVL] kasi pwede pa po mag-withdraw. After combine pa po malalaman kung magpapa-draft," Belen said in Kom Noli Eala's Power and Play program on Saturday.
What haffen, Bella?
Multiple sources confirmed to SPIN.ph that Belen's camp is still in the process of seeking possible playing opportunities overseas.
Among her immediate options are the Japan SV.League and the Women's Volleyball Thailand League — two overseas competitions that were once home to Filipina talent.
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The likes of newly-crowned champion Jaja Santiago, Jia de Guzman, and Maddie Madayag have played in Japan's top-flight league, as Ced Domingo and Mylene Paat have taken their acts to the Thai tilt.
As it stands, Belen and co-National U seniors Erin Pangilinan and Sheena Toring will participate in the pre-draft activities before taking the first few days of June to finalize their immediate career plans.
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