PLDT made short work of Capital1 25-17, 25-20, 25-17 yesterday for its third straight win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Open spiker Savi Davison showed the way for the High Speed Hitters with 17 markers and seven excellent receptions while opposite hitter Erika Santos and Fiola Ceballos chipped in 11 markers each.
Libero and skipper Kath Arado saved 16 excellent digs and had seven excellent receptions for PLDT which rose to 3-0 in the import-less meet.
“Happy na iyong pinag-usapan na nangyari lahat, na-execute lahat so kapag ganoon naman regardless ng result happy kami kasi nagawa namin iyong trabaho namin. So, bonus nalang na nag-straight sets,” High Speed Hitters coach Rald Ricafort said. “Ever since naman, siguro, iyong consistency na every game huwag kami maging either maging complacent or maging frustrated sa mga nangyayari. “So, more on doon sa paano magre-respond sa mga nangyayari pa na mas maging matured kami para kapag mga stronger teams iyong katapat, alam namin iyong gagawin,” he added.
Heather Guino-o paced the Solar Spikers with 10 markers, 10 excellent receptions and seven digs.
Meanwhile, the PVL formalized its partnership with Watsons which will be the official health and beauty partner of the league.
Present earlier during the partnership signing were PVL and Sports Vision president Ricky Palou, PVL Commissioner Sherwin Malonzo, league marketing director Fred Fateh, Watsons chief operating officer Jefferson L. Go, Watsons customer director Jared De Guzman and Watsons marketing, PR, and sustainability controller Sharon Decapia.
“We’re here today to welcome new partners in the world of the Premier Volleyball League, the Watsons Philippines. It is an honor for us to have them here today in this ceremonial signing of this contract,” Palou said. “With this signing of contract, we acknowledge the contributions to the continued success of the league.”
Go added; “This collaboration between Watsons and the PVL is truly a match made in heaven. A partnership that brings together two leaders in their respective fields serving up the best for our community. PVL, the country’s top professional women’s volleyball league continues to showcase an incredible athleticism, showmanship and determination of its athletes.”
