FARM Fresh and ZUS Coffee will come together to represent the country under one Strong Group Athletics (SGA)-Pilipinas banner in the Taichung Bank 2026 Formosa Women's Volleyball Invitational Tournament from July 30 to August 2 in Taiwan.
The partnership gives the sister sides a rare opportunity to field a combined roster, bringing together many of the key pieces that have fueled their steady ascents in the PVL ahead of the 2026 season.
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Leading the Farm Fresh contingent are PVL Press Corps Season MVP Trisha Tubu, Rose Doria-Aquino, Maicah Larroza, Ces Molina, Louie Romero and Jonna Perdido.
Joining them are ZUS Coffee standouts Chinnie Arroyo, AC Miner, Clo Mondoñedo, Riza Nogales, Alyssa Eroa, and reigning NCAA MVP Zam Nolasco.
Farm Fresh head coach Koji Tsuzurabara will steer the squad, with fellow sister-team mentor Jerry Yee of ZUS Coffee serving as one of his assistants alongside Kungfu Reyes and Shaq Delos Santos.
Tsuzurabara believes the tournament is an ideal platform for the two organizations to continue their growth while measuring themselves against some of Asia's top clubs.
"This tournament gives us exactly the challenge we're looking for before the PVL season. We'll be facing quality teams from different countries with different playing styles, and that's an opportunity for both Farm Fresh and ZUS Coffee to grow," he said.
"The level of competition will push our players to improve, build chemistry, and gain the experience that will benefit them once the PVL season begins."
Yee welcomed the chance to see players from both sister teams share the same court, believing the experience will strengthen both clubs moving forward.
"It's an honor for our players and coaching staff to wear the Strong Group colors and represent the Philippines. We hope to make our country proud with the way we compete," he said.
"At the same time, bringing together players from Farm Fresh and ZUS Coffee is a great opportunity to build relationships, learn from one another, and create a strong team culture that will benefit both clubs when we return to the PVL."
The Formosa Invitational marks the first international tournament featuring a combined Foxies-Thunderbelles unit, giving the two sister teams an opportunity to grow together before resuming their respective campaigns in the PVL.
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