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Bernadeth Pons celebrates during Creamline's game against Kazakhstan's Zhetysu VC in the AVC Women's Champions League, Monday at PhilSports Arena. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745241648183Media (14).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Bernadeth Pons celebrates during Creamline&#x27;s game against Kazakhstan&#x27;s Zhetysu VC in the AVC Women&#x27;s Champions League, Monday at PhilSports Arena. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Bernadeth Pons, known for her heroics in beach volleyball, is relishing her first time representing the Philippines in indoor volleyball.</p><p>Pons previously gave honor to the Philippines by gifting the country two bronze medals in the Southeast Asian Games.</p><p>But this time, the Far Eastern University product and the rest of Creamline are donning the national tri-colors in the ongoing AVC Women&#x27;s Champions League alongside PVL clubs Petro Gazz and PLDT.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/4/21/avc-creamline-falls-to-kazakhstans-zhetysu-vc-2022"><strong>READ: AVC: Creamline falls to Kazakhstan&#x27;s Zhetysu VC</strong></a></div><p>Pons was just grateful for the opportunity to play for the Philippines, this time in indoor volleyball.</p><p>&quot;Sobrang grateful ako kasi ito ‘yung first ko na mag-represent ng country sa indoor,&quot; she said on Monday.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/4/20/creamline-sweeps-al-naser-club-for-strong-start-in-avc-champions-league-1733"><strong>READ: Creamline sweeps Al Naser Club for strong start in AVC Champions League</strong></a></div><p>This stint is more special as she plays with the Cool Smashers, her PVL team since 2023.</p><p>&quot;And siyempre kasama ko pa ‘yung Creamline team, so sobrang ine-enjoy ko lang talaga ‘yung opportunity and ‘yung moment na maglaro ngayon,&quot; she expressed.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/4/13/sisi-pons-find-their-way-back-to-beach-volleyball-for-2025-sea-games-1827"><strong>READ: Sisi, Pons find their way back to beach volleyball for 2025 SEA Games<br/></strong></a></div><p>She expects to soak all lessons from this continental tournament as she makes a return to beach volleyball in the upcoming SEA Games in December.</p><p>&quot;Siguro kasi, siyempre, international ito, international din ‘yung mga kalaban. Siguro kahit sino talaga ‘yung kaharap mo — malaki man sila, maliit man sila, same lang namin kami ng game — volleyball.&quot;</p><p>Creamline though suffered an unfortunate 16-25, 17-25, 17-25 loss at the hands of visiting Zhetysu VC on Monday.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CSRfxeNvE5Y??si=Cgb1PrqoWZPi3XOr&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>"Sobrang grateful ako kasi ito ‘yung first [time] ko na mag-represent ng country sa indoor," says Pons 🇵🇭 #AVCChampionsLeague #PVL2025 </p>

"Sobrang grateful ako kasi ito ‘yung first [time] ko na mag-represent ng country sa indoor," says Pons 🇵🇭 #AVCChampionsLeague #PVL2025

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Bernadeth Pons relishes first time representing PH in indoor volleyball

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 21, 2025 09:50 PM PHT

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