Aby Maraño leaves volleyball with legacy of fierce competition

Inquirer.net - Sep 18, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Aby Maraño may be signing off from playing, but her character as a fierce competitor left a big legacy in Philippine volleyball. Maraño, fondly known as ’Tyang Aby’, announced her retirement from professional volleyball on Wednesday. “I hope my legacy goes beyond the things I accomplished on the court. I hope people

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