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Nxled's Jules Tolentino Shines As Chameleons Keep Unbeaten Streak Alive
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If you thought Nxled rookie setter Jules Tolentino would rest on her early success, think again. The 23-year-old playmaker is turning heads in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference, proving that her drive to improve is just as fierce as her talent.
After helping Petro Gazz capture the Reinforced Conference last year and being the 11th overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, Tolentino could have taken it easy. Instead, she’s pushing herself harder than ever, determined to reach her full potential.
Her relentless work ethic was on full display on Saturday at Ynares Center in Antipolo, where she led Nxled to a sweep of unbeaten Cignal. Tolentino orchestrated the offense with precision, recording 19 excellent sets and adding five points through two attacks, two kill blocks, and an ace. The Chameleons claimed a thrilling 25-19, 25-22, 27-25 victory, keeping their perfect record through three games.
But Tolentino wasn’t alone in shining. Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips each scored 14 points, Myla Pablo added 12, and Lyann De Guzman contributed nine markers, showing how balanced Nxled’s attack has become.
For her performance, Tolentino earned the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week award presented by Pilipinas Live for February 10–14.
“Lagi ko lang mindset sa sarili ko na magwo-work hard lang ako, at kahit manalo o matalo, same pa rin yung attitude ko,” she said. “Siguro po grateful din po sa mga nangyayari, but then again, I’m not really complacent, kaya every day talaga gusto ko i-push yung sarili ko kasi gusto ko talaga ma-reach yung highest potential ko.”
The 6-foot-2 setter credits veteran teammates for helping her grow, especially during crucial moments. “Thankful sa mga ates ko na they’re really used to that kind of situations so sila po talaga ‘yung nag-step up nung mga last points. I’m really happy na puro veterans ‘yung kasama ko.”
Tolentino edged out Nxled teammate MJ Phillips, Creamline’s Bernadeth Pons and Jia De Guzman, PLDT’s Kianna Dy, ZUS Coffee’s Chinnie Arroyo, Farm Fresh’s Trisha Tubu, and Cignal’s Vanie Gandler for the weekly honor given by reporters covering the PVL.
Next up, Tolentino and the Chameleons aim to extend their streak to four straight wins against Galeries Tower this Thursday — and if her recent performances are any indication, the league’s brightest young setter shows no signs of slowing down.
After helping Petro Gazz capture the Reinforced Conference last year and being the 11th overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, Tolentino could have taken it easy. Instead, she’s pushing herself harder than ever, determined to reach her full potential.
Her relentless work ethic was on full display on Saturday at Ynares Center in Antipolo, where she led Nxled to a sweep of unbeaten Cignal. Tolentino orchestrated the offense with precision, recording 19 excellent sets and adding five points through two attacks, two kill blocks, and an ace. The Chameleons claimed a thrilling 25-19, 25-22, 27-25 victory, keeping their perfect record through three games.
But Tolentino wasn’t alone in shining. Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips each scored 14 points, Myla Pablo added 12, and Lyann De Guzman contributed nine markers, showing how balanced Nxled’s attack has become.
For her performance, Tolentino earned the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week award presented by Pilipinas Live for February 10–14.
“Lagi ko lang mindset sa sarili ko na magwo-work hard lang ako, at kahit manalo o matalo, same pa rin yung attitude ko,” she said. “Siguro po grateful din po sa mga nangyayari, but then again, I’m not really complacent, kaya every day talaga gusto ko i-push yung sarili ko kasi gusto ko talaga ma-reach yung highest potential ko.”
The 6-foot-2 setter credits veteran teammates for helping her grow, especially during crucial moments. “Thankful sa mga ates ko na they’re really used to that kind of situations so sila po talaga ‘yung nag-step up nung mga last points. I’m really happy na puro veterans ‘yung kasama ko.”
Tolentino edged out Nxled teammate MJ Phillips, Creamline’s Bernadeth Pons and Jia De Guzman, PLDT’s Kianna Dy, ZUS Coffee’s Chinnie Arroyo, Farm Fresh’s Trisha Tubu, and Cignal’s Vanie Gandler for the weekly honor given by reporters covering the PVL.
Next up, Tolentino and the Chameleons aim to extend their streak to four straight wins against Galeries Tower this Thursday — and if her recent performances are any indication, the league’s brightest young setter shows no signs of slowing down.
Feb 16, 2026
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