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Alyssa Valdez happy for Jia De Guzman's Creamline return
Jia De Guzman is confirmed to be returning to the Creamline Cool Smashers for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season after her two-year stint abroad with the Denso Airybees in Japan.
Despite her return to Creamline, De Guzman emphasized that her primary commitment and focus remain with the national team, Alas Pilipinas.
She stated that her new team understands her responsibilities to the flag and is allowing her to focus entirely on Alas Pilipinas.
Alas Pilipinas is set to compete in the VTV Cup in Vietnam later this month and the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December.
De Guzman recently led Alas Pilipinas to a historic silver medal finish in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women's Nations Cup.
She acknowledged the pressure to deliver results but shared that the team is trusting the process with a youthful squad.
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Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman expressed pride in the team's growth and silver medal finish at the AVC Women's Nations Cup 2025, a historic achievement for Philippine women's volleyball.
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The Creamline Cool Smashers are participating in the PVL On Tour in Vigan City to rebuild team chemistry and integrate new players despite a short preparation time.
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