“I chose the Perlas Spikers over other teams na nagooffer kasi tuwing lilipat ako ng team, lagi ko talaga tinitignan yung mga kasama ko,” said Nunag through Virtual Playground.

“Mahirap din naman maglaro kung hindi ka kumportable sa mga makakasama mo so looking at the Perlas lineup, every time na nakikita ko sila, magaan ang loob ko sa kanila kahit hindi ko man sila ka-close o nakalaban ko man sila in the past, at kahit na halos wala pa akong naka-teammate sa kanila, very excited ako sa complete fresh start na kasama yung buong team,” she added.

The 28-year-old volleybelle spent three years with Petro Gazz and helped the team clinch their championship title during the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference in 2019.

As she bid farewell to the Angels, Nunag expressed her gratitude to her former family.

“Sobrang thankful ako na naging part ako ng family niyo. I think hindi ko na mae-experience sa iba ang naexperience ko rito, although I’m excited to make new memories with my new team, I will always treasure my experiences and journey with Petro Gazz,” she said.

“Sobrang love ko yung Petro Gazz family, at kahit ganito man na lilipat ako sa bagong team, I will always wish the best for your team din. Kita kita na lang tayo sa court.”

With the addition of Nunag to the Perlas Spikers, the 5-foot-10 middle blocker will be reinforcing their net defense.

The 2019 2nd Best Middle Blocker awardee will be joining forces with fellow middle blocker Kathy Bersola.

“Isa kasi sa mga butas din ng Perlas ay yung middle. Kathy (Bersola) is very good, personally isa siya sa mga lagi ko pinaghahandaan, nakaka-challenge talaga siya,” Nunag said. 

“So now na magiging teammate ko siya, I’m sure ang dami ko rin matututunan sa kanya. Hopefully, when Kathy rotates, papasok ako, ready ako punan yung blocking at iba pang skills para maging strong ang middle game ng Banko,” she added.

Banko Perlas cop the bronze medal in the 2019 Open Conference and will vie to claim the biggest stage once the PVL resumes action on April 10.