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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17238018659751723801884238.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=" Olympian gymnast Aleah Finnegan and Alas Pilipinas star Jema Galanza. (Photos: Finnegan/Instagram; PVL Media Bureau/file)"/> Olympian gymnast Aleah Finnegan and Alas Pilipinas star Jema Galanza. (Photos: Finnegan/Instagram; PVL Media Bureau/file)</div>MANILA (UPDATED) —  Expect star power at the opening ceremonies of PBA Season 49 on Sunday.Teams have started to name their respective muses, headed by Philippine Cup champions Meralco Bolts on Friday.They tapped Olympian gymnast Aleah Finnegan <a href="https://web.facebook.com/meralcoboltsofficial/posts/918952286913077">&quot;</a><a href="https://web.facebook.com/meralcoboltsofficial/posts/918952286913077">to celebrate the achievements of Filipino athletes</a>,&quot; the team said in a statement.&quot;As we gear up for another exciting PBA season, we are honored to celebrate the achievements of Filipino athletes like Aleah Finnegan,&quot; it said.&quot;Her journey is a testament to hard work, dedication, and the relentless spirit that drives us all. The Meralco Bolts look forward to standing alongside Aleah as we continue to electrify the court and inspire our fans,&quot; it went on.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/7/28/pinay-gymnasts-wrap-up-qualifiers-in-paris-games-2258">READ: Pinay gymnasts wrap up qualifiers in Paris Games</a></div>Finnegan, <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">a two-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, is coming from a stint from the Paris Games, where she competed alongside Levi Jung-Ruivivar and Emma Malabuyo in the women&#x27;s artistic gymnastics.Meanwhile, the Phoenix Fuel Masters have named Alas Pilipinas stalwart and Creamline star Jema Galanza as their opening day muse, talent agency <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-uVEpuylqE/">VP Global has announced.</a><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/11/de-brito-confirms-inclusion-of-tots-carlos-jema-galanza-in-alas-pilipinas-pool-1415">READ: Coach Jorge de Brito confirms inclusion of Jema Galanza in Alas Pilipinas pool</a></div>Galanza is a former Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) and multi-awarded best outside spiker.The following teams have also picked their muses.<div style="margin-bottom:12px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:initial;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Barangay Ginebra San Miguel: Filipina singer and actress Julie Anne San Jose Blackwater Bossing: Miss World Philippines 2024 Krishnah Gravidez Converge FiberXers: Filipina actress Myrtle Sarrosa Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots: Actress Rere Madrid NLEX Road Warriors: Vlogger Inday Fatima NorthPort Batang Pier: Figure skating champ Charmaine Skye Chua Rain or Shine Elasto Painters: Model Sophia Bianca Santos San Miguel Beermen: Filipino karateka and SEA Games gold medalist Jamie Lim Terrafirma Dyip: Miss Charm 2023 first runner-up Annabelle McDonnell TNT Tropang Giga: Media personality Atasha Muhlach</div>As part of the league&#x27;s celebration of its 49th year, PBA has decided to lower the ticket of the opener to P49 at upper box and above sections of the Smart Araneta Coliseum.<div>RELATED VIDEO:</div><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SHVVM_sp16o??si=WOet5EENsxnuBHxZ&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

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LIST: Muses of PBA teams for league's 49th season opener

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published August 16, 2024 05:52 PM PHT

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Updated August 17, 2024 11:55 AM PHT

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