John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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

Article (news)

PVL Draft 2025

ABS-CBN News

<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/174945284473820250609-pvl-draft-2025-MQD_8812-MD.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Zus Coffee selects AC Miner with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Zus Coffee selects AC Miner with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – Ateneo de Manila University standout AC Miner relished the support of her father, who flew from the United States to witness her breakthrough of getting picked in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft.</p><p>Miner is now bound for Zus Coffee, with the team choosing her with the No. 5 overall pick on Sunday at Novotel Manila in Quezon City.</p><p>&quot;For my dad being here, I’m very very happy he had the time to come here and watch me get drafted tonight,&quot; the middle blocker 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<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;I’m just very thankful for everything that’s been happening these past few days.&quot;</p><p>The Blue Eagle said she&#x27;s also excited to team up with ex-number one 2024 Draft pick Thea Gagate in the young Thunderbelles squad.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1301828161745723%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="591" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;Siyempre, very excited ako na maging teammates with Thea Gagate, especially siya &#x27;yung last year’s first [overall] pick and also multiple awardees sa UAAP so excited ako to work with her sa team,&quot; she said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/8/its-official-capital1-takes-bella-belen-with-no-1-overall-pick-in-pvl-draft-2026"><strong>READ: It&#x27;s official: Capital1 takes Bella Belen with No. 1 overall pick in 2025 PVL Draft<br/></strong></a></div><p>Miner is also looking forward to helping &quot;rebuild&quot; the team.</p><p>Zus Coffee had its highs last conference, including a seventh place finish and a win against eventual champion Petro Gazz in the quarterfinals.</p><p>&quot;And also, coming into this team na I hope to rebuild also the team with the staff and the other players as well.&quot;</p>

<p>Ateneo de Manila University standout AC Miner relished the support of her father, who flew from the United States to witness her breakthrough of getting picked in the #PVLDraft2025. #PVL2025</p>

Ateneo de Manila University standout AC Miner relished the support of her father, who flew from the United States to witness her breakthrough of getting picked in the #PVLDraft2025. #PVL2025

AC Miner grateful as dad flies to PH for PVL Rookie Draft

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Volleyball

AC Miner grateful as dad flies to PH for PVL Rookie Draft

Kennedy Caacbay,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 09, 2025 03:34 PM PHT

Read More:

abssports

absnews

volleyball

PVL Rookie Draft 2025

AC Miner

Ateneo de Manila University

Zus Coffee Thunderbelles

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.