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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779266465317PVL AFC 26 Zus vs. Choco Mucho - Tia Andaya-4070.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Choco Mucho setter Tia Andaya. PVL Media Bureau/file</div>MANILA — Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin dispelled rumors that Fil-American playmaker Tia Andaya had already left the team.Speaking at the sidelines of Allianz&#x27; thanksgiving event for the Rebisco squads on Wednesday in Makati, Alinsunurin assured that Andaya is still a Flying Titan and she was just on vacation in the U.S.&quot;Nagbakasyon lang siya kasi matagal na siyang &#x27;di nakakauwi,&quot; he told reporters. &quot;Still, nasa team pa rin siya.&quot;The departure talks floated as the incoming sophomore saw limited action in the recent 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779266484621PVL AFC 26 Zus vs. Choco Mucho - Des Cheng-3179.JPG" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Des Cheng stays as Choco Mucho captain. PVL Media Bureau/file</div>Alinsunurin also stated that there was no leadership change during the off-season, as the team prepares for the 2026 PVL on Tour.&quot;Si Des [Cheng] pa rin,&quot; said the decorated UAAP champion mentor. &quot;Same pa rin, kung sino &#x27;yung leader namin, siya pa rin &#x27;yung team captain namin.&quot;

Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin dispelled rumors that Fil-American playmaker Tia Andaya had already left the team.

Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin dispelled rumors that Fil-American playmaker Tia Andaya had already left the team.

PVL: Tia Andaya still with Choco Mucho, says coach Dante

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PVL: Tia Andaya still with Choco Mucho, says coach Dante

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published May 20, 2026 05:11 PM PHT

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