MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ Dell Palomata owed her success in the AVC Women’s Nations Cup to her teammates and coaches.

Palomata was one of the stars in Alas’ silver medal finish in the continental championship, where she was hailed Best Middle Blocker.

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Palomata was one of three Alas players who won individual awards, along with Best Setter Jia De Guzman and Best Outside Spiker Angel Canino.

“I just did my usual job as a middle blocker. I trust our coaches and whatever they ask from me, I just try to understand and deliver. I wouldn’t have been able to win this award without the help of my teammates and coaches,” said Palomata in Filipino in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-3 Palomata, one of the core members of last year’s bronze medalist team, banked on the team’s faith in her to overcome doubts and challenges.

“There were times I felt lost or tired, but they kept telling me I could still push through. That really helped me in my role,” said Palomata. “I just worked hard and kept giving whatever I could to help the team and fit into the system.”

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Palomata, who averaged 5.83 points per game, including 1.83 blocks, offered the team’s historic silver and her international individual award to her loved ones and the whole Philippine volleyball community.

“We’re offering this to our loved ones, our families who’ve never stopped supporting us, and to everyone who believes in Alas. It feels amazing despite all the challenges and tough moments, we made it through and got silver. Our opponent was really strong, but we survived the tournament,” she said.

Palomata vows to keep working hard as Alas gears up for the VTV Cup and SEA V.League in preparation for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in December.

“It’s really just about trusting the coaches’ system. And the rest will follow from there,” the PLDT veteran said.