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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759887257752PVL RC Presscon - imports-8202.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">PVL imports and executives take a photo together during the media launch of 2025 Reinforced Conference. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Imports and Fil-foreign players have received approval to play in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference.</p><p>The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) signed their International Transfer Certificates (ITCs) early Wednesday morning, said PVL Control Committee Chairman Sherwin Malonzo.</p><p>&quot;One hundred percent signed and active na lahat ng ITCs ng foreign guest players and Fil-foreign players,&quot; Malonzo told ABS-CBN News.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/10/7/pnvf-withheld-itcs-required-for-imports-to-play-in-reinforced-conference-says-pvl-1718"><strong>READ: PNVF &#x27;withheld&#x27; ITCs required for imports to play in Reinforced Conference, says PVL</strong></a></div><p>The import-laced tournament went all-Filipino Tuesday, as Anna DeBeer and Annie Mitchem did not see action for Zus Coffee and Akari, and Anyse Smith and Oleksandra Bytsenko were sidelined from the Choco Mucho-Capital1 match after PNVF&#x27;s refusal to endorse their ITCs required for them to see action in Philippine soil.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/10/7/zus-coffee-outlasts-akari-on-opening-day-of-reinforced-conference-1947"><strong>READ: Zus Coffee outlasts Akari as PVL goes all-Filipino on opening day of Reinforced Conference<br/></strong></a></div><p>Fil-American Tia Andaya also notably did not see action for the Flying Titans.</p><p>Playing without the ITCs &quot;could have risked sanctions and affected players’ international eligibility,&quot; said the PVL.</p><p>The PVL released a fiery statement on Tuesday, expressing &quot;deep frustration&quot; on what it called as &quot;unprofessional&quot; and &quot;obstructionist&quot; attitude by the volleyball federation.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/10/7/pvl-choco-mucho-emerges-past-capital1-spoils-belen-s-pro-debut-2252"><strong>READ: PVL: Choco Mucho emerges past Capital1, spoils Belen&#x27;s pro debut<br/></strong></a></div><p>Choco Mucho went on to foil top pick Bella Belen and Capital1, 33-31, 26-24, 25-23, while Zus Coffee outlasted Akari in a five-set epic battle, 24-26, 25-23, 17-25, 26-24, 15-7.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:580px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759907006865PVL.jpg" style="width:580px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Photo from PVL</span></span></span></div><p>In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the PVL said that the games yesterday will be replayed on a later date, following agreement among participating teams.</p><p>The decision was made &quot;in the spirit of fairness, competitive parity, and delivering the best possible experience to our supporters,&quot; said the league.</p>

<p>The ITCs of imports and Fil-foreign players are now "active," said PVL Control Committee Chairman Sherwin Malonzo. #PVL2025 </p>

The ITCs of imports and Fil-foreign players are now "active," said PVL Control Committee Chairman Sherwin Malonzo. #PVL2025

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Imports, Fil-foreign players get green light to play in PVL Reinforced Conference

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published October 08, 2025 09:52 AM PHT

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Updated October 08, 2025 03:04 PM PHT

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