Cignal bids Spikers' Turf goodbye
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Photo: Cignal Super Spikers
By Rachel Gonzales
Cignal’s long reign in Philippine men’s volleyball has come to an end after the Super Spikers filed a leave of absence from the Spikers’ Turf.
The nine-time champion club announced the decision Friday, calling it the result of a review of its current and future plans.
“This difficult decision was made after a careful review by management of Cignal’s current and future plans,” the team said in a statement. 
Photo: Spikers' Turf
“We are deeply grateful to our coaches, players and staff, and to Awesome Nation for their unwavering support.”
Cignal debuted in the defunct Philippine Superliga in 2014 before transferring to the Spikers’ Turf the following year.
Cignal debuted in the defunct Philippine Superliga in 2014 before transferring to the Spikers’ Turf the following year.
Photo: Spikers' Turf
The Manny Pangilinan-owned club has been a long-time supporter of men’s volleyball, serving as a major backer of the Alas Pilipinas men’s national team, which competed in the FIVB Men’s World Championship and won bronze in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
Cignal failed to reach the Spikers’ Turf finals for the first time since 2019, settling for bronze in the Invitational Conference last November after eight straight finals appearances.
Photo: Spikers' Turf
With the leave of absence, the Super Spikers’ players are now free agents. The list includes Owa Retamar, Louie Ramirez, JP and Martin Bugaoan, Jau Umandal, Lloyd Josafat, Wendel Miguel, Vince Lorenzo, JM Ronquillo, EJ Casaña, Jay Rack De La Noche, Nas Gwaza, KC Andrade, Vince Abrot, Van Prudenciado, Kris Silang and Jared Schnake.
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