Petro Gazz’s exit from PVL may be temporary as franchise leaves door open for return

The sudden absence of Petro Gazz from the PVL raised more questions than answers — but team officials insist it may not be the end of the Angels’ story.

In a recent appearance on Noli Eala’s Power and Play, team manager David Dichupa hinted that the franchise’s withdrawal from the league might only be a temporary pause. When asked if a comeback was possible, Dichupa didn’t hesitate: “There’s a very big chance.”

That optimism is rooted in a key detail: Petro Gazz never officially folded. Even as merger talks with Nxled fell apart, the organization consistently described its decision as a leave of absence, not a dissolution. That distinction may seem subtle, but it keeps the franchise’s future open.

“Walang sinabi na hindi pwede or pwede. I guess it’s an open thing. If we come back, we ask permission to come back again and join up,” Dichupa said.

“We did not disband the team, technically. [It was a] leave of absence.”

However, Petro Gazz’s return is not guaranteed. Any comeback would depend on the league’s stance and the PVL board’s approval — a process Dichupa acknowledged is still in motion. 

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Petro Gazz on future PVL return: ‘There’s a very big chance.’

‘Cause this angel has flown away from me.

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“Nothing final on that. When the time comes, I guess we’ll have to see what goes sa decision ng board,” he said.

While the franchise’s future remains undecided, its former players are already forging new paths. Dichupa appealed to the Angels’ loyal fanbase to keep supporting the athletes who once wore Petro Gazz colors, even as they move on to new teams.

“I hope the fans continue to be supportive of our players, the ones who came from Petro Gazz, even though some of them have gone to other teams. Angels pa rin ‘yan kumbaga,” he said.

For now, Petro Gazz is not disappearing from Philippine sports. The organization continues to support La Salle’s men’s basketball and men’s volleyball programs, keeping its presence alive even without a PVL team.

Dichupa added that discussions with the PVL are ongoing, as the franchise explores ways to remain involved with the league while it considers a potential return to competition.

The question now isn’t whether Petro Gazz is gone — but whether their hiatus is simply a pause before the next chapter.

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