Eya Laure brings edge and identity as Choco Mucho reshapes title chase

Choco Mucho may not just be adding firepower ahead of the 2025–26 PVL All-Filipino Conference — it may finally be discovering the emotional core it has long searched for.

The Flying Titans’ decision to bring in Eya Laure ahead of the new season signals more than a roster upgrade. It reflects a clear intent to redefine who they are as a team, especially after years of being competitive yet falling short of a championship breakthrough.

PVL analyst Noreen Go believes Laure’s presence could shape the very personality of the Flying Titans as they chase their elusive first league title.

“We saw Eya Laure going down with a sprain, but she really wanted to play… and that’s what her fans and Choco Mucho fans are hoping she brings to the team because I feel they’re lacking the identity now of Choco Mucho,” Go said in an interview. 

That edge — the willingness to play through pain and lead with visible intensity — is something Choco Mucho has often been accused of missing in crucial moments. Laure’s reputation as an emotional leader and relentless competitor offers a possible remedy to that long-standing critique. 

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Her arrival also restores familiar chemistry within the roster. Laure reunites with former University of Santo Tomas teammates Cherry Rondina, Alina Bicar, and Caitlyn Viray, relationships forged through years of collegiate battles. At the same time, she joins forces with former rivals Maddie Madayag and Deanna Wong, creating a blend of familiarity and competitive respect that could accelerate cohesion.

“And they’re hoping that the combination—Maddie Madayag, Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina, and the new acquisitions—they’re hoping that they play well together with the lot of passion that we know,” Go added.

The move comes amid a broader roster reset for the Flying Titans. In the offseason, Choco Mucho parted ways with Aduke Ogunsanya, Bia General, Royse Tubino, and Cherry Nunag, signaling a willingness to make difficult decisions in pursuit of growth.

Those departures opened the door for new faces and new roles. Alongside Laure, the team added Bicar and Viray, while also strengthening its backcourt by signing former Nxled standout Jaila Atienza — a move that underlines management’s commitment to balance experience, grit, and depth.

As the Flying Titans enter the new conference with a retooled lineup and renewed direction, Laure stands at the center of that transformation. If her trademark passion translates into consistency and belief across the roster, Choco Mucho’s long-running search for identity — and perhaps a championship — may finally be nearing its end.

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