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UAAP SEASON 86

Camille Naredo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731129868442UAAP 86 WVB Finals G2 NU vs. UST - Bella Belen-9849.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="National University star Bella Belen. UAAP Media/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">National University star Bella Belen. <em>UAAP Media/File</em></span></span></span>MANILA -- Bella Belen will enter the UAAP Season 87 women&#x27;s volleyball tournament with a greater sense of responsibility for the National University Lady Bulldogs.</div><p>Already a two-time UAAP champion and a two-time Most Valuable Player, Belen is aiming not just to win another crown but also to leave a legacy in their sports program.</p><p>&quot;We&#x27;re very excited this upcoming UAAP, kasi intact pa rin &#x27;yung core namin. The seniors are expected to play pa rin,&quot; Belen told ABS-CBN News on Friday, on the sidelines of NU&#x27;s contract signing with adidas Philippines.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/9/national-u-athletes-get-new-official-outfitter-1205">READ: National U athletes get new official outfitter</a></div><p>Aside from Belen, the Lady Bulldogs will still have Season 86 Finals MVP Alyssa Solomon, Sheena Toring, and Erin Pangilinan as their veterans. </p><p>&quot;Paunti-unti naming tinatrabaho &#x27;yung preparation namin,&quot; added Belen. &quot;As of now, meron kaming Shakey&#x27;s. Parang tinuturing namin siyang isa sa mga big step na pwede naming madala sa UAAP.&quot;</p><p>Belen has made a name for herself not only with her all-around skill set but also her personality. And while her sunny disposition will always remain, the open-hitter has also embraced a bigger leadership role for the Lady Bulldogs heading into Season 87.</p><p>&quot;Na-accept ko na rin naman since parang isa na nga ako sa mga seniors sa team ko, and &#x27;yung mga kasama ko is mga bata pa,&quot; said Belen.</p><p>&quot;Parang sabi ko, I need to accept my role na talaga, para pag nag-exit kami sa NU, marami silang pwedeng makuha from us, and makaiwan kami ng legacy sa team namin,&quot; she said.</p><p>In this regard, her stint with the Alas Pilipinas women&#x27;s national volleyball team has been of great help. Not only did it expose Belen to a higher level of competition, but it also allowed her to play in a different system and experience new leadership styles from veteran teammates. </p><p>&quot;Malaking experience siya for me as a player na pwede ko mai-share sa teammates ko, mga experiences na natutunan ko kasama &#x27;yung mga ibang ates ko na nakapaglaro,&quot; said Belen of her stint with Alas Pilipinas.</p><p>&quot;Lalo na sila Ate Jia [De Guzman], sila Ate Sisi [Rondina] na marami na talagang experience sa paglalaro ng volleyball. So marami akong natutunan sa kanila, and nai-share ko naman sa teammates ko &#x27;yun, what it&#x27;s like to play talaga internationally na competitive, ganoon,&quot; she added.</p><p>For now, Belen and the Lady Bulldogs will focus on their campaign in the Shakey&#x27;s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship, where they will play Far Eastern University in the semifinals on Saturday evening. </p><p>The winner will advance to the best-of-3 finals against De La Salle University. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/8/feu-stands-in-the-way-of-nus-return-trip-to-super-league-finals-1300">READ: FEU stands in the way of NU&#x27;s return trip to Super League finals</a></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABQB8qL21VChAymc&amp;activation=adfill&amp;vip_mode=no"></script>

<p>Bella Belen will enter the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament with a greater sense of responsibility for the National University Lady Bulldogs.</p>

Bella Belen will enter the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament with a greater sense of responsibility for the National University Lady Bulldogs.

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UAAP: Bella Belen embraces greater leadership role for Lady Bulldogs

Camille Naredo,

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Published November 09, 2024 01:44 PM PHT

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