Player Profile: Bella Belen,the UAAP queen stepping into the pro spotligh

Mhicaela “Bella” Belen is a celebrated Filipino volleyball player, widely regarded as one of the most dominant forces in collegiate volleyball history and a rising star in the professional ranks. 

Known for her exceptional all-around game as an outside hitter, Belen has consistently delivered remarkable performances, earning numerous accolades throughout her career.

Personal Information:

• Nickname: Bella
• Height: 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
• Spike: 287 cm (113 in)
• Block: 294 cm (116 in)
• Birthday: June 29, 2002
• Alma Mater: National University (graduated with a psychology degree in May 2025)

Volleyball Information:

• Position: Outside Hitter
• Current Team: Capital1 Solar Spikers (PVL)
• National Team: Alas Pilipinas (Philippines National Team)

Career Highlights and Achievements:

Bella Belen’s career has been marked by an extraordinary list of accomplishments, particularly in the UAAP.

Collegiate (National University Lady Bulldogs):

• Three-time UAAP MVP: Belen made history by becoming the first woman in UAAP history to receive both the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards in the same season (UAAP Season 84 in 2022). She continued her dominance, earning the MVP title in UAAP Season 86 (2024) and UAAP Season 87 (2025), making her a three-time UAAP MVP, a feat previously achieved by only two other legends, Alyssa Valdez and Ailyn Ege.
• Multiple UAAP Championships: She led the NU Lady Bulldogs to multiple UAAP titles, including a historic 16-0 season sweep in Season 84, ending a 65-year championship drought for NU.
• Individual UAAP Awards:
  • Rookie of the Year (2022)
  • 1st Best Outside Hitter (2022, 2024, 2025)
  • Best Server (2025)
  • Exceptional Player (2025)
• Collegiate Press Corps UAAP Player of the Year: Recipient of this award for her outstanding performance in the UAAP.

Professional (PVL – Capital1 Solar Spikers):

• No. 1 Overall PVL Draft Pick: In 2025, Belen was the highly anticipated first overall pick in the PVL Rookie Draft, selected by the Capital1 Solar Spikers. She is expected to be a cornerstone player for the franchise.

National Team (Alas Pilipinas):

• Represented the Philippines in various international competitions, including the SEA Women’s V.League (2023, 2024) and the AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup (2025). She was also part of the Philippine team (playing as “Rebisco”) in the 2021 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship.

Belen’s journey began in high school at Nazareth School of National University (NSNU), where she led the Bullpups to multiple championships and earned individual awards, including two MVP titles and a Best Outside Hitter citation.

Known for her all-around game, leadership, and composure under pressure, Bella Belen has established herself as a pivotal figure in Philippine volleyball. As she transitions to the professional league with the Capital1 Solar Spikers and continues her role with Alas Pilipinas, she remains a player to watch, poised to leave an even greater mark on the sport.

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