Wherever she lands in the Premier Volleyball League, Bella Belen promises one thing: maximum effort.
“Kahit saan man ako mapuntang team, ibibigay ko talaga ‘yung best ko na matulungan kung saan man po akong team, na matulungan maipanalo ‘yung games. ‘Yun lang maio-offer ko—’yung hardwork ko, ‘yung sipag ko. Hindi ko siya iiwan sa NU kasi ‘yun ‘yung naging puhunan ko nung nasa NU po ako,” said Belen.
The three-time UAAP MVP and National University’s standout confirmed on Saturday that she is entering the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, taking her talents to the professional ranks after a storied collegiate career.
The announcement came during Day 2 of the PVL Draft Combine at Paco Arena, finally answering a question many fans had eagerly anticipated.
Despite being one of the most decorated athletes in UAAP history, Belen remains grounded. While she’s widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the June 8 draft—a pick held by Capital1—she said she’s simply focused on showing her readiness to adapt and contribute.
“Hindi ko naman po iniisip na ako ‘yung magiging number one pick. Maraming talented players din ‘yung nagpadraft, so ano lang po ako—syempre hinihintay ko rin kung sinong team ‘yung pipili sa akin,” she said.
“Hindi ko naman po siya like ‘yung pride na ‘ay number 1 ako’. Hindi pa rin po. Kaya nga po may combine para makita ng coaches ng PVL teams kung paano ka makipag-interact with other players.”
Though she missed the Combine’s first day due to prior commitments—attending the opening of SM City Laoag and supporting NU Nazareth School in the Palarong Pambansa—Belen made up for it on Day 2 with strong participation in drills and scrimmages.
Now ready for a new chapter, Belen sees the PVL as a new learning curve, regardless of her achievements in the UAAP.
“I’m very excited na matuto pa nang marami kasi sa PVL mataas na rin ‘yung level ng paglalaro. I believe na marami pa akong pwedeng matutunan from them,” she added.
Whether or not she becomes the top pick, one thing is clear: the heart, discipline, and hard work that defined her time at NU will continue to shine on the PVL court.
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