Jen Nierva channels national team experience to anchor Chery Tiggo’s finals push

 Bringing national-team experience back to the PVL presents both opportunity and challenge, as Chery Tiggo and Alas Pilipinas libero Jen Nierva reflects on the added responsibility and shifting mindset now that she’s returned to the local scene.

“I wouldn’t say na it’s easier. I think I would say mas nag-iba ‘yung perspective ‘pag naglalaro,” Nierva said. Her vantage point has changed—playing with the national team added layers of pride and purpose.

 “Being part of Alas, we have that pride of now that we’re back playing sa PVL, I think we have to show kung ano ‘yung na-gain namin from our Alas stint and to prove that we’re doing something good also. Iba rin siguro ‘yung pride na meron ka when you played internationally and now playing locally.”

Her return wasn’t just symbolic: she was one of the national team players cleared early by the PNVF to rejoin their PVL squads, since there were no more immediate national tournaments to prepare for.

 In her comeback game against powerhouse Creamline, Nierva anchored Chery Tiggo’s defense with 18 excellent digs and nine excellent receptions in a five-setter—a performance that underscored her readiness to lead. 

DRIVING CLOSER TO THE FINALE

Jen Nierva and the Chery Tiggo Crossovers boost their Final bid in the 2025 PVL Invitational with a straight-set dub over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles.#PVL2025 #TheHeartofVolleyball #PVLInvitational pic.twitter.com/RdnufK9n0n

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This was followed by a Player of the Game performance with 11 digs and 19 excellent receptions in a sweep win against Kobe Shinwa. 

Beyond the numbers, Nierva brings leadership that transcends statistics. “I think yung leadership talaga na meron inside the court. Sabi ko nga, ‘yung team namin it’s composed of a lot of talented athletes, players,” she stated. “Someone has just to consistently be a leader inside and ignite ‘yung power and capabilities na meron kami.” 

Even when sidelined during Chery Tiggo’s finals run in the PVL On Tour, Nierva adopted the role of an “Ate” (older sister), guiding fellow libero Karen Verdeflor with focused advice and encouragement when it mattered most.

Her international exposure had already enriched her craft, and now, as Chery Tiggo inches closer to its third PVL Finals appearance, Nierva aims to keep channeling that leadership—merging discipline, preparation, and the pride of national-team experience—to inspire her teammates and lift the squad to new heights.

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