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NOW: Rappler talks to Choco Mucho head coach Oliver Almadro along with new recruits Aduke Ogunsanya and Desiree Cheng about their preparations for the upcoming PVL Open Conference in March.

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Almadro talks about bolstering the line up with Choco Mucho adding new players during the off-season.

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Why Choco Mucho? Ogunsanya says she saw the 'sincerity' of the team. "I'm really happy din nakikitaan nila ako ng potential."

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Cheng says the team was "very persistent" when recruiting her. She calls Choco Mucho "one of the best options" for her.

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Almadro says he already knows– even before recruiting them– that Cheng and Ogunsanya's character and talent will "fit in with the system" that they already have in the team.

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Cheng on progress: I want to take it step by step. I just want to get better.

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Ogunsanya says she's still adjusting with the new environment, especially since there are a lot of disruptions the past two years.

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Ogunsanya: 'Yung goal is mag-share ng ideas, mag-share ng talent sa bagong teammates ko ngayon. I'm excited to grow as a player. Mas okay talaga na madami ang pumapasok sa 'yo na information and knowledge.

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Almadro: With these players na may championship experience teaming up, ang gandang tingnan. You're always aiming for greatness. You've got to have good people around you that will challenge you.

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Almadro asked for continuous support, prayers from fans: Expect that...we'll continue showing that character that we have.

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Almadro says he keeps reminding players that being out of their comfort zones– challenging themselves– is 'just a way for you to do more and be better.'

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And that's a wrap! In case you missed it, you can watch this #RapplerTalk episode here: