SIX of Strong Group Athletics’ (SGA) 10 offseason signings are set to suit up for Farm Fresh as the Frank Lao-backed stable finalizes the distribution of their new additions ahead of the 2026 PVL season.
The Foxies came away with the larger share of the SGA haul, securing the services of Ara Galang, Royse Tubino, Mylene Paat, Imee Hernandez, Bia General, and playing assistant coach Remy Palma.
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The influx significantly reshapes Farm Fresh’s lineup as it looks to strengthen its core following a busy offseason.
Palma is expected to take on a dual role, serving both as a player and as a deputy to her former Petro Gazz championship coach Koji Tsuzurabara, pending confirmation of his appointment as Farm Fresh head coach.
Her presence is also expected to provide veteran leadership to a frontcourt that will feature several new faces.
Galang, Paat, and Hernandez finally land new teams after Chery Tiggo’s disbandment last December, bringing much-needed stability to their professional careers.
Meanwhile, Tubino and General also find fresh starts after parting ways with a retooled Choco Mucho lineup earlier in the offseason.
Farm Fresh’s haul addresses nearly every position on the court with a natural outside in Tubino, a natural opposite in Paat, a two-way spiker in Galang, two middles in Palma and Hernandez and a libero in General.
The only position left untouched is the setter post, a role already covered by the established tandem of Alohi Robins-Hardy and Louie Romero.
With Farm Fresh securing six players, the remaining four SGA signings are bound for ZUS Coffee.
That group is headlined by veteran playmaker Chie Saet and the former Chery Tiggo trio of Cess Robles, Renee Peñafiel, and Karen Verdeflor.
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