MANILA, Philippines — Volleyball star Nicole Tiamzon has changed teams for the first time since 2017 after signing with the Petro Gazz Angels for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season.
The former UP star's signing was announced by the club on Tuesday.
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Tiamzon was a key cog for her previous team, the Perlas Spikers, in her tenure where she led them to multiple podium finishes in PVL conferences.
The 26-year-old joins returnees Cienne Cruz, Djanel Cheng and Jonah Sabete as stalwarts for the Angels.
Meanwhile, the Perlas Spikers are set to take a leave of absence from the upcoming volleyball tournament.
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This is due to the "ongoing pandemic", their statement read on Tuesday.
"We wish the tournament well and we continue to support the growth of Philippine volleyball," the team said.
Like Tiamzon, other Perlas stars like Dzi Gervacio and Jem Ferrer have already joined other teams.
Gervacio signed with F2 Logistics while Ferrer is with Rebisco team Choco Mucho.
Also taking a leave of absence from the tournament are the Sta. Lucia Realtors.
The PVL is set to open its season next month with a three-conference slate for the year.