By Kristel Satumbaga-Villar
At A Glance
- The development was unveiled at the stroke of midnight on Thursday, Jan. 1, signaling a bold reset for the squad still chasing its elusive breakthrough title.
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The Choco Mucho Flying Titans rang in the new year with a major roster shake-up, bolstering their lineup for the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference by adding Eya Laure, Jaila Atienza and Alina Bicar, while welcoming back Caitlin Viray.
The development was unveiled at the stroke of midnight on Thursday, Jan. 1, signaling a bold reset for the squad still chasing its elusive breakthrough title.
“A NEW ERA BEGINS,” the post read. “The Choco Mucho Flying Titans welcome four new players to the team! They bring the grit, speed, and fire that will make every match unforgettable.”
“Ube Nation, get ready to cheer louder than ever for Jaila Atienza, Caitlin Viray, Alina Bicar, and Eya Laure!” it added.
Laure, 26, is returning to the league after a year-long absence due to a non-compete clause. She last played for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in 2024.
The 5-foot-10 outside hitter brings valuable international experience from her stints with the national team, including a silver-medal finish at the AVC Nations Cup and back-to-back bronze medals at the SEA V.League.
Atienza, Bicar and Viray, for their part, are expected to bring depth and experience to the crew that already has Maddie Madayag, Kat Tolentino, Des Cheng and Isa Molde, to name a few.
The development also came after the team management decided not to renew the contracts of Royse Tubino, Bia General, Cherry Nunag and Aduke Agunsanya.
Mentored by Dante Alinsunurin, the Flying Titans seek to eclipse their performances in previous conferences. Last season, they finished fourth in the All-Filipino, 10th in PVL on Tour, and ninth in the Reinforced.
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