Lamina’s moment arrives

MANILA, Philippines — Camilla Lamina sacrificed everything to pursue a dream of playing in the Premier Volleyball League.

It came true last night after the former UAAP best setter and champion National University star emerged the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft’s first overall pick.

She’s the choice of Galeries Tower in a well-attended grand ceremony at Novotel Manila.

“I sacrificed a lot, devoted my life to volleyball just for this moment,” said Lamina, who will play alongside fellow setters Julia Coronel, Aiza Pontillas and Jean Asis among others.

Lamina vowed to dish out nothing less than her best.

“I promise to showcase my talent and give my 100-percent effort,” she said.

Detdet Pepito, a talented libero from University of Santo Tomas, was tabbed second by Capital1 where she’s joining a loaded team headed by her long-time buddy Bella Belen.

Pepito should form an explosive libero tandem with Roma Doromal and play alongside not just Belen but also other stars like Leila Cruz, Vanie Gandler and Erika Santos.

Another setter in Far Eastern U’s Tin Ubaldo was enlisted at No. 3 by Choco Mucho to plug in the hole left by Tia Andaya, who is currently on leave.

Ubaldo wasn’t able to attend the event as she’s with Alas Pilipinas that is set to see action in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup in Candon, Ilocos Sur.

Mapua middle blocker Alyanna Ong, meanwhile, became the first draft selection from the NCAA, chosen  by ZUS Coffee at No. 4.

Surprisingly, Akari passed up at No. 5.