National University superstar Bella Belen. UAAP Media/file photo
MANILA – Three-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen is still gauging her options as she transitions to the professional ranks.
Belen, 22, has been one of the talents that has been closely monitored by the community with regard to her next stage of her already-illustrious volleyball career.
Amid reports that she has declared for the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, the National University superstar insisted that she is keeping her options wide open.
In an interview on Noli Eala's Power and Play on Saturday, Belen clarified that she could still withdraw despite throwing her name into the Draft before the deadline.
The final list of draftees will be released on June 4.
"Hindi pa po," Belen told Eala. "Kasi pwede pa po mag-withdraw. After combine pa po malalaman kung magpapa-draft."
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During the same interview, Belen remained mum whether she had offers overseas: "Secret po... Baka ma-jinx."
Amid all these, Belen stressed that her focus right now is with the national team.
"National team muna po ang focus ko kasi sunod-sunod po liga ng national team," said Belen.
"Ngayon po maganda po 'yung components ng team. Sa tingin ko po may chance po tayo at kailangan lang mag-prepare ng maayos. Chemistry po kasi is a big thing sa volleyball."
Belen has been seen training with the national team, which will compete in two upcoming contests in Vietnam — the 2025 VTV Cup and the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.
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