MANILA, Philippines – Reinforcements are coming for Choco Mucho as the Flying Titans are set to miss key players Sisi Rondina and Cherry Nunag for their upcoming PVL campaign.

The Titans acquired veteran Dindin Santiago-Manabat and import Zoi Faki ahead of the Reinforced Conference in July – moves that somehow alleviate the absence of Rondina and Nunag, who will be busy with national team duties.

Rondina and Nunag, members of the Alas Pilipinas crew that won a historic bronze in the recent AVC Challenge Cup, will remain with the national team for the FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup in July and Southeast Asia V.League in August.

Santiago-Manabat landed at Choco Mucho after her supposed trade from Akari to Nxled reportedly fell through.

A 6-foot-2 opposite hitter who has played overseas in Japan and Thailand, Santiago-Manabat provides much-needed firepower for a squad that looks to get over the hump after settling for second in the last two conferences.

Meanwhile, Faki is an outside hitter from Greece who played collegiate volleyball for Pittsburgh University and San Diego State University in the US NCAA.

She then suited up for Greek clubs AO Thiras and Apollon Kalamatas.

The Titans will also get a chance to bring in a young player as they get the No. 11 pick in the inaugural PVL Draft. – Rappler.com