Defenders stay focused on PVL campaign

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BY ABBY TORALBA

THE Gerflor Defenders will remain focused on their campaign in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference despite several issues threatening to bring the team down.

The league was rocked this week when a Reddit post claimed the Defenders have yet to receive their salaries, that management has not been honoring their contracts, and difficulty with training venues, among others.

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The PVL has released a statement, saying the league is already conducting an investigation.

“The PVL would like to inform everyone that the situation concerning the Gerflor Defenders and their players is currently under investigation.” the league said. “Rest assured, we are committed to conducting a thorough and fair inquiry into the matter, ensuring that both the team’s representatives and the players involved will have an opportunity to be heard.

“We take these matters seriously and will take all necessary steps to ensure the integrity and fairness of our league,” it added. “Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to resolve this issue.”

Coach Sammy Acaylar admitted there is a “problem” surrounding them but is looking at the bright side of things.

“There’s a problem,” he said. “Ayaw naming pangunahan ang management. Ang sabi ko sa kanila susuporta ako sa inyo basta dapat maalagaan ang mga players natin kasi galing din ako dyan and naging coach ako for how many years. Ayokong ma-dehado ang mga manlalaro ko.

“I talked to my players to focus on the game. I told them na alisin nila iyong mga negatives. I told my players that we have to do our jobs. It’s up to the management kung ano iyong gusto nilang mangyari basta kami trabaho namin maglaro, magbigay ng name sa company kasi we don’t like na mapahiya din iyong company sa amin,” he added.

 

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