DINDIN Santiago-Manabat has parted ways with the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the Premier Volleyball League.
In a social media post on Thursday, the Crossovers bid farewell to one of the fixtures in their lineup since the transition from Foton Tornadoes in the PVL.
"Thank you, Dindin! We wish you well in all your future endeavors," the management announced in a short Facebook post.
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There was no reason given for the surprise parting of ways. Her sister Jaja Santiago is still listed in Chery Tiggo's lineup, although her status has become uncertain after Dindin's exit.
The 29-year-old wing spiker also took to Instagram to express her gratitude for her six-year partnership with the Foton-Chery Tiggo management.
"Six years with my UAAGI/Foton/Chery family! I am so blessed to be part of this amazing team. Marami akong natutunan from management, coaches, teammates and experiences kasama kayo," she said.
Although she left the team she has been with since 2016, Manabat hinted that her career is far from over.
"The journey is not yet over. See you around," she said.
Manabat made the Foton Tornadoes one of the powerhouses in the Philippine Superliga, with one championship and three bronze finishes during their stay there.
The former National University standout also steered the Crossovers to its maiden PVL title in the 2021 Open Conference in Bacara, Ilocos Norte after unloading 32 points in the winner-take-all Game 3 Finals against Creamline.
But due to several bouts with injury and health protocols, Manabat mostly came off the bench for the Crossovers in the 2022 Invitational and Reinforced Conference.
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