In a blockbuster move that instantly fortifies the franchise’s future, Galeries Tower selected another decorated playmaker in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft held Wednesday at Novotel Manila in Cubao.
With the No. 1 overall pick, the Highrisers chose former National University star setter Camilla “Lams” Lamina, who joins former national team member Julia Coronel in orchestrating Galeries’ offense, which is headlined by Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Jean Asis.
With several top heavy-hitting prospects such as Alyssa Solomon and Niña Ytang opting to skip the draft, the Highrisers instead anchored their rebuild on elite floor leadership, banking on Lamina’s exceptional court vision and championship pedigree to steer their offense.
The 24-year-old playmaker from the Lady Bulldogs boasts an impressive résumé, having led NU to three UAAP women’s volleyball titles while also collecting three Best Setter awards.
Capital1 followed suit by selecting former University of Santo Tomas standout libero Detdet Pepito with the second overall pick, reuniting her with longtime friend and 2025 first overall selection Bella Belen as she begins her professional career.
Pepito, a two-time UAAP Best Libero who anchored the Golden Tigresses to five consecutive Final Four appearances, is expected to bolster the Solar Spikers’ defensive core alongside Roma Mae Doromal and Rachel Jorvina.
