![As the PVL All-Filipino Conference opens, several contenders are prioritizing continuity and chemistry over roster overhauls in pursuit of sustained success. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PVL-AFC-Presscon-8144-400x200.jpg)
As the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference opens in San Juan, several contenders are choosing stability over sweeping roster changes, betting that chemistry and continuity can deliver results in a tight title race.
![Anna DeBeer powers a spike past Choco Mucho defenders. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Zus-Anna-DeBeer-5882-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee overcame a late surge from Choco Mucho to secure a 3-1 victory, extending their winning streak to six games and solidifying their status as top contenders in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
![Marlee Smith hammers a crosscourt kill for Choco Mucho against Nxled. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Nxled-Anyse-Smith-9799-400x200.jpg)
Marlee Smith rediscovered her scoring touch as Choco Mucho held off Nxled in straight sets to stay in contention in Pool A of the PVL Reinforced Conference.
![Maddie Madayag during Choco Mucho’s win over Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-Cignal-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Maddie-Madayag-6862-400x200.jpg)
Maddie Madayag delivered clutch plays down the stretch as Choco Mucho leaned on its local core to outlast Cignal in a tight four-set duel in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Choco Mucho’s Kat Tolentino powers a spike against Capital1’s defense in their PVL Reinforced Conference opener. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Capital1-Kat-Tolentino-6913-400x200.jpg)
With Kat Tolentino and Maddie Madayag back in the fold, Choco Mucho overpowered Capital1 in straight sets to open its PVL Reinforced Conference campaign.
![Lyann De Guzman drops 24 points in Nxled’s huge win over Choco Mucho in Batangas. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Batangas-Nxled-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Lyann-De-Guzman-1635-400x200.jpg)
Lyann De Guzman delivered another breakout performance, powering Nxled past Choco Mucho in a four-set thriller to stay unbeaten in Pool A of the PVL On Tour.
![Creamline celebrates its 2024 grand slam victory in the PVL. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-INV-2024-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-1722-400x200.jpg)
Jonathan Ng, Vice Chairman and CEO of Rebisco, has been named Executive of the Year at the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night for his impact on Philippine volleyball through Creamline, Choco Mucho, and Criss Cross.
![Akari’s bench erupts after completing their comeback against the Flying Titans. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Akari-Justine-Jazareno-5197-400x200.jpg)
Down two sets and seemingly out, the Akari Chargers roared back to life behind libero Justine Jazareno’s heroic defense to beat Choco Mucho in five thrilling sets in Game 1 of their PVL All-Filipino bronze medal series.
![Bernadeth Pons delivers a powerful hit against Choco Mucho’s defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Bernadeth-Pons-1432-400x200.jpg)
Creamline delivered a dominant 25-19, 25-15, 25-15 victory over Choco Mucho to secure a Finals clash with Petro Gazz in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
![Myla Pablo rises for the clutch game-winning attack against Choco Mucho. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Petro-Gazz-Myla-Pablo-8271-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz rallied from a six-point deficit in Set 4 to defeat Choco Mucho in a dramatic finish, moving a step closer to the PVL All-Filipino Finals.