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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/1748064129712UAAP 87 WVB Finals G2 DLSU vs. NU - Mhicaela Belen-4164.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">National University superstar Bella Belen. <em>UAAP Media/file photo</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – Three-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen is still gauging her options as she transitions to the professional ranks.</p><p>Belen, 22, has been one of the talents that has been closely monitored by the community with regard to her next stage of her already-illustrious volleyball career.</p><p>Amid <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://web.facebook.com/tiebreakertimes/posts/1108521384654734">reports</a> that she has declared for the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, the National University superstar insisted that she is keeping her options wide open.</p><p>In an interview on Noli Eala&#x27;s Power and Play on Saturday, Belen clarified that she could still withdraw despite throwing her name into the Draft before the deadline.</p><p>The final list of draftees will be released on June 4.</p><p>&quot;Hindi pa po,&quot; Belen told Eala. &quot;Kasi pwede pa po mag-withdraw. After combine pa po malalaman kung magpapa-draft.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/13/nu-star-bella-belen-now-3-time-uaap-mvp-shaina-nitura-is-roy-1739"><strong>READ: NU star Bella Belen now 3-time UAAP MVP, Shaina Nitura is ROY</strong></a></div><p>During the same interview, Belen remained mum whether she had offers overseas: &quot;Secret po... Baka ma-jinx.&quot;</p><p>Amid all these, Belen stressed that her focus right now is with the national team.</p><p>&quot;National team muna po ang focus ko kasi sunod-sunod po liga ng national team,&quot; said Belen.</p><p>&quot;Ngayon po maganda po &#x27;yung components ng team. Sa tingin ko po may chance po tayo at kailangan lang mag-prepare ng maayos. Chemistry po kasi is a big thing sa volleyball.&quot;</p><p>Belen has been seen training with the national team, which will compete in two upcoming contests in Vietnam — the 2025 VTV Cup and the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup. </p><div><strong><br/></strong></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/b4zQTD_hCGM??si=cksJpe8SbrCCK8nf&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Bella Belen has reportedly joined the PVL Draft, but the National University superstar insisted that she is still gauging her options. </p>

Bella Belen has reportedly joined the PVL Draft, but the National University superstar insisted that she is still gauging her options.

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Bella Belen still gauging options as she transitions to pro ranks

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published May 24, 2025 01:41 PM PHT

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