Choco Mucho’s Manilla Santos to miss PVL season

Manilla Santos-Ng playing for Choco Mucho. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho will miss one of its key cogs in Manilla Santos-Ng in the Premier Volleyball League season this year.

The former La Salle star announced she won’t be joining the Flying Titans in their campaign but did not specify her reason.

“I’m sad that I won’t be able to join this season,” she said in Filipino in a video on her Instagram.

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“But you know that you have my full support this PVL 2021. Ate Illa will always be here for you always.”

The PVL is eyeing to resume play with its maiden professional season in May.

Santos came out of retirement to suit up for Choco Mucho in 2019, a decade after leading La Salle to a title in UAAP Season 71.

“A big thank you to my Choco Mucho Flying Titans family for helping me get back in the volleyball league. For the past years, I’ve always dreamt of being back on the court and playing the sport that is really close to my heart, and you guys made it possible for me,” Santos-Ng wrote.

“I might not be able to join this upcoming Premiere Volleyball League Conference, but my heart will always support you guys!”