After years of soaring highs, tough heartbreaks, and quiet resilience in the storied green-and-white jersey, Alleiah Malaluan is finally ready to write a new chapter. Her name is officially in the mix for the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Draft — a step that isn’t just about chasing a career in the pros, but about embracing rebirth.
It’s a full-circle moment for the 22-year-old outside hitter who once dazzled UAAP fans with her electric rookie campaign in Season 84. But not long after the spotlight found her, adversity came calling. A knee injury during Season 85 forced her to the sidelines for most of the elimination round. Instead of crumbling, Malaluan recalibrated — accepting a new role, cheering from the bench, and blending into La Salle’s deep pool of spikers led by no less than Season 85 Rookie-MVP Angel Canino.
And yet, Malaluan never faded. She fought her way back onto the court in her final collegiate year and made every moment count. In Season 87, she tallied 107 points on 87 attacks, 10 blocks, and 10 service aces — helping the Lady Spikers clinch a silver-medal finish, and proving she still had plenty left in the tank.
“I’m actually not thinking about it much kasi lahat dito back to zero kami [at] lahat dito, equal lang ang tingin sa amin,” Malaluan shared during the PVL Draft Combine held at Paco Arena. There was no hint of pressure in her voice — only calm clarity.
While the success of her former teammates may loom large — with La Salle stars going 1-2-3-4 in last year’s historic draft — Malaluan remains rooted in her own path, focused on what’s next.
“If ever ‘man mapalad, thank you Lord, pero I’m not thinking about it much,” she said.
For Malaluan, entering the PVL is more than just a professional move — it’s a leap into the unknown, and an opportunity for personal growth. After spending more than a decade within the structured and competitive halls of the Lasallian system — first at De La Salle-Zobel, then under Coach Ramil de Jesus at Taft — Malaluan is ready to discover herself outside that familiar world.
“I’m really excited kasi I’ll be exposed to a new environment with new people. I’m really excited for what’s to come and I’m also excited for my growth din… More on growth lang siya kasi I want to know what’s beyond me outside of La Salle.”
Before closing the door on her college career, Malaluan made sure to say her proper goodbyes — including to her longtime mentor, Coach Ramil. While he didn’t hand her a roadmap, De Jesus offered words of reality — a glimpse of the stormy seas that lie ahead.
“It’s not totally an advice pero sinabi niya na it will be so much different like the life sa pros, sobrang bilis at mahihirapan ako. Pero I need time to adjust din, so I’ll be trusting the process na lang din,” she revealed.
Through all the highs and lows, one thing has remained consistent: Malaluan’s grit. And now, as she enters the draft, she brings not only stats but also wisdom earned from battles both physical and emotional. She believes that her experience — though not always headline-grabbing — will serve her well in the next stage.
“Siguro my knowledge about the sport and the experience that I have had with the past few years where I have been playing,” she said, when asked what she hopes to contribute to a PVL team.
