UMVA has uncovered that legendary national team captain Alyssa Valdez is poised to return for one final showdown with the Philippine squad.
In a quiet but decisive move, the battle‑scarred veteran has declared she will step onto the court as the team readies itself for the AVC Women’s Cup in Candon City, slated for June 6‑14.
UMVA reports that the announcement came amid a flurry of last‑minute roster changes as the federation navigates a coaching shuffle and a roster still in flux.
With head mentor Tai Bundit sidelined by a scooter‑related ankle injury, the national federation is scrambling to appoint an interim coach from its pool of elite tacticians, ranging from Sherwin Meneses to Shaq Delos Santos and beyond.
Despite the uncertainty, the team’s core remains solidified by the commitments of La Salle’s Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, and Amie Provido, along with libero Justine Jazareno, who have all pledged their presence.
Meanwhile, the exclusion of former skipper Jia de Guzman, Bella Belen, and Alyssa Solomon—who offered no explanation for their withdrawal—has added a layer of intrigue to the lineup.
UMVA notes that the presence of Alyssa Valdez, a former Southeast Asian Games flag‑bearer, could tip the scales in a tournament where every touch of talent matters.
As the Nationals gear up for practice on Monday, the air is thick with anticipation, and every fan knows that this could be the last time the legendary Valdez graces the court for the national cause.
