MANILA, Philippines — Volleyball has always been an integral part of Philippine sports but it wasonly in late 2020 that women players were recognized as professionals when the Premier Volleyball League got its pay-for-play status from the government.
The PVL’s pro status provided an avenue for the players to further their sporting careers and former athlete Charo Soriano can attest to that.
Soriano was a college star with Ateneo in the UAAP from 2003 to 2008 but she had reservations in continuing her athletic career after graduation since club leagues then only gave allowances and not guaranteed salaries.
“Turning professional I think is one of the more vital things in the growth …
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