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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770124579815PVL AFC 26 Zus vs. Capital1 - Bella Belen-8917.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Capital1 star Bella Belen. PVL Media Bureau</div>MANILA (UPDATED) — Capital1 immediately showcased the potential of its retooled roster.The Solar Spikers came out firing in their first game of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference, bucking a Set 3 loss en route to a 25-17, 25-16, 15-25, 25-19 win on Tuesday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.Bella Belen willed the team to a comeback win in Set 4, after the Thunderbelles unleashed a 10-1 run that installed a 17-13 Zus Coffee lead.The Jorge de Brito-mentored squad fired a counterpunch with a solid 9-0 run, restoring order for a 22-17 edge — four of those points coming from Belen.The 23-year-old rookie then went for the kill, scoring on an off-the-block hit and a crosscourt shot to put Capital1 on match point, 24-19, and Chinnie Arroyo&#x27;s attack error marked the winning start for the Solar Spikers.&quot;Inisip ko na lang kung paano pa ako makakapag-contribute pa sa team, since may chance na kaming maipanalo yung game,&quot; said the 2025 PVL Draft top pick, reflecting on her Set 4 heroics.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/1/7/pvl-capital1-acquires-8-new-players-in-massive-team-overhaul-2012">READ: PVL: Capital1 acquires 8 new players in massive team overhaul</a></div>The National U legend finished with a game-high 26 points on 24 attacks and two aces, to go along with 16 excellent digs and seven excellent receptions.&quot;&#x27;Yun lang &#x27;yung inisip ko — kung ano pa &#x27;yung pwede kong gawin kasi &#x27;yung teammates ko ginagawa nila &#x27;yung trabaho nila, and kailangan ko rin gawin &#x27;yung trabaho ko as a player,&quot; added Belen.Shaya Adorador, Ysa Jimenez, and Ponggay Gaston were there as supporting cast, registering 14, 13, and 10 points respectively.The Solar Spikers lost in the blocking department, 4-8, with Thea Gagate anchoring the Zus Coffee net defense, but the Solar Spikers won overwhelmingly in attacks, 63-45.Meanwhile, Gagate, also a first overall pick of the PVL Draft in 2024, had five blocks totaling 15 points to pace the losing side, while Riza Nogales had 12 points, including three swats.<script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABxRnEWqrHS1_ENA"></script>

Capital1 immediately showcased the potential of its retooled roster. #PVL2026

Capital1 immediately showcased the potential of its retooled roster. #PVL2026

PVL: Belen shines as Capital1 downs Zus Coffee, starts All-Filipino run on a sweet note

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PVL: Belen shines as Capital1 downs Zus Coffee, starts All-Filipino run on a sweet note

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published February 03, 2026 09:19 PM PHT

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Updated February 03, 2026 11:51 PM PHT

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