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Scenes from the 2025 PVL Draft in Quezon City on June 8, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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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/174958727044620250609-pvl-draft-2025-MQD_0024-MD.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Angela Jackson of the University of the Philippines Integrated School was picked by Zus Coffee Thunderbelles in the fourth round of the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Angela Jackson of the University of the Philippines Integrated School can now breathe a sigh of relief as she was drafted by the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft on Sunday at Novotel Manila in Quezon City.</p><p>Jackson was the youngest among the aspirants in this year&#x27;s class at only 20 years old.</p><p>With no college experience under her belt, her name getting called second to the last is still a milestone she now could brag around.</p><p>&quot;Very much relieved. I would say what I did was a bold move. I’m relieved that I was chosen,&quot; Jackson told reporters after the formalities of her selection.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/8/who-went-where-the-2025-pvl-rookie-draft-0156"><strong>WHO WENT WHERE: The 2025 PVL Rookie Draft</strong></a></div><p>&quot;I would say it’s a calculated risk. Kung sa tingin mo kaya mo, why not?&quot;</p><p>Jackson admitted it was a nerve-wracking experience, but the 5-foot-9 prospect was thankful for the chance to showcase her skills in the country&#x27;s premier volleyball league.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/9/pvl-capital1-enters-new-era-pins-hopes-on-franchise-maker-bella-belen-1429"><strong>READ: PVL: Capital1 enters new era, pins hopes on &#x27;franchise maker&#x27; Bella Belen<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;Medyo nakakakaba po siyang experience, of course, I’m one of the wala masyadong exposure but I’m so glad po that I took the step and very much thankful for the opportunity,&quot; she said.</p><p>She&#x27;s already anticipating her team-up with AC Miner of Ateneo de Manila University.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/9/ac-miner-grateful-as-dad-flies-to-ph-for-pvl-rookie-draft-1534"><strong>READ: AC Miner grateful as dad flies to PH for PVL Rookie Draft<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;Very much excited po. I hope po I can learn things from her [AC Miner] and I’m looking forward to being able to play with her.&quot;</p>

<p>Angela Jackson of the University of the Philippines Integrated School can now breathe a sigh of relief as she was drafted by the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles in the #PVLDraft2025 on Sunday. #PVL2025</p>

Angela Jackson of the University of the Philippines Integrated School can now breathe a sigh of relief as she was drafted by the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles in the #PVLDraft2025 on Sunday. #PVL2025

PVL: Angela Jackson of UPIS completes 'bold move' of jumping from HS to pro

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PVL: Angela Jackson of UPIS completes 'bold move' of jumping from HS to pro

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jun 11, 2025 03:56 PM PHT

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