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Sta. Lucia, Chery Tiggo thank PSL after transferring to PVL

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<p>MANILA, Philippines -- Sta. Lucia and Chery Tiggo were grateful for their experience in the Philippine Superliga (PSL), even as they gear up for a transfer to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).</p><p>Both franchises on Tuesday confirmed their move to the PVL. For Chery Tiggo, it ends a seven-year stint in the PSL that includes two Grand Prix titles, while for Sta. Lucia, the transfer comes after four seasons of competing in the league.</p><p>&quot;Chery Tiggo Crossovers management, team members, and staff would like to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the PSL for being the team&#x27;s home since the beginning,&quot; the franchise said.</p><p>&quot;The commitment of PSL to the sport allowed us to start journeys, surpass challenges in and out of the court; and most importantly, give inspiration to the Filipino youth to drive further and fuel the passion in pursuing the dream of becoming an athlete.&quot;</p><p>Chery Tiggo, formerly known as Foton, is bannered by sisters Eya and EJ Laure, and owns the rights to superstar middle blocker Jaja Santiago who is currently playing in Japan.</p><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/CHERYTiggoCrossoversOfficial/posts/117150747089314" data-width="auto"> </div><p>Sta. Lucia, meanwhile, said they &quot;had the time of our lives working on being better&quot; with the PSL.</p><p>&quot;You were our home for more than four years. For all the memories made and for all the lessons learned, we hope to make you proud as we move forward,&quot; the team also said.</p><p>The Lady Realtors feature Mika Reyes and Aiza Maizo-Pontillas in their roster.</p><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/stalucialadyrealtors/posts/2042904839185830" data-width="auto"> </div><p>In a statement Tuesday, the PSL said they had allowed their teams to join the PVL as &quot;guest teams.&quot; Meanwhile, they are ready to welcome teams from professional leagues to join their competitions as well.</p><p>&quot;In this manner, all teams get exposure in several platforms. In addition, athletes are given more opportunities to display their talent amid this public health emergency,&quot; the league said. </p><p>&quot;PSL remains in the forefront of non-professional volleyball and will continue to create the camaraderie and goodwill essential to the development of Philippine volleyball.&quot;</p><p>However, PVL President Ricky Palou made it clear that Chery Tiggo and Sta. Lucia -- as well as Cignal and PLDT, two other former PSL teams -- have joined their league as full-time members, and not guest teams.</p><p>&quot;They&#x27;ve asked to join, and we&#x27;ve accepted them as full-time members,&quot; Palou said in a phone interview with ABS-CBN News.</p><p>The PVL now has 11 teams ahead of its first season as a professional outfit, tentatively set to start on May 8 at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna.</p><p>F2 Logistics is the lone team remaining in the PSL.</p><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vmunptzAiIw?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Sta. Lucia and Chery Tiggo were grateful for their experience in the PSL, even as they gear up for a transfer to the PVL.</p>

Sta. Lucia and Chery Tiggo were grateful for their experience in the PSL, even as they gear up for a transfer to the PVL.