January 18superace88, Saturday – Philsports

PLDT High Speed Hitters’ Majoy Baron during a PVL All-Filipino Conference game against Akari Chargers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

Auction results showed that the Bureau of the Treasury made a full award of P15 billion in reissued T-bonds, which have a remaining life of six years and nine months.

In their first duel since their five-set duel in the import-laden tournament marred with a controversial unsuccessful challenge for a net fault, the High Speed Hitters came out strong with a statement 25-22, 25-16, 25-15 win over Akari on Saturday at Philsports Arena.

Five months after losing to Akari in a knockout semis where PLDT was a point away from the finals if not for the hotly-contested call, coach Rald Ricafort made sure that their focus was to start by winning their first game of 2025.FEATURED STORIES SPORTS Eastern in QF, but loses import to injury and faces big decision SPORTS Australian Open: Learner Tien youngest into last 16 since Rafael Nadal SPORTS PBA: Mikey Williams says he 'always' wants to play for TNT PVL: PLDT dominates Akari to get back on track

Savi Davison and the PLDT High Speed Hitters during a PVL All-Filipino Conference game against Akari Chargers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

PLDT dominated Akari, 25-22, 25-16, 25-15, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Savi Davison flaunted her usual power in the offense with 15 points off 13 attacks and two blocks as Majoy Baron helped with 11 points, all from attacks as the High Speed Hitters snapped a two-game skid to end last year and improve to a 4-2 standing.

“Happy with the result. We were really looking forward to today’s game and we’re happy with our showing,” coach Rald Ricafort said.

ADVERTISEMENT PVL: Deanna Wong nervous in return, but delivers for Choco Mucho

Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ Deanna Wong during a PVL All-Filipino Conference game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Deanna Wong made an immediate impact on her return as Choco Mucho started the year right in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

In her first game back since August last year, Wong provided the much-need spark for off the bench, finishing with 10 excellent sets in Choco Mucho’s comeback 20-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-9 win over ZUS Coffee on Saturday at Philsports Arena.

“I felt a bit nervous and cold earlier. Whatever role the coaches give me, I just trust them,” said Wong, who last played in the Reinforced Conference last year and missed the first half of the All-Filipino Conference due to a nagging knee injury.

Choco Mucho Flying Titans during a comeback win over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Choco Mucho emerged victorious in the first five-setter of the year after scraping past ZUS Coffee, 20-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-9, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at PhilSports Arena.

Sisi Rondina exploded for 25 points, all but one from kills, while Dindin Santiago-Manabat contributed 19 points built on 15 attacks and four blocks as the Flying Titans posted their second consecutive win.

“‘Yung totally na team effort talaga yung nangyari kasi nung first two sets talagang struggle kami sa timing namin sa ginagawa namin sa opensa, depensa namin, siguro pagdating nung third set, parang medyo gumanda yung galaw namin kasi kung ano yung gusto naming mangyari sa loob ng court, nakukuha na namin,” Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin said.

Deanna Wong warms up with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/I6hzXYCrXe

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025

EJ Laure on juggling pro volleyball and wedding prep. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3kcBrbjGGz

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025

EJ Laure after her debut for Nxled. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/z4S0xfOVzv

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025

Toring and Dela Cruz on their comeback. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/kpOemacTdH

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025

Jolina Dela Cruz, Lorene Toring, and coach Benson Bocboc on starting the new year with a win. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/f3F1mCmoZ5

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025

EJ Laure in her Nxled debut in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–PVL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Despite a hectic schedule ahead, EJ Laure relished her Nxled debut in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday.

Laure has a lot on her plate with an upcoming wedding with longtime partner Bugoy Cariño in March.

The 27-year-old Laure, who signed with Nxled last year, finally opened a new chapter with the Chameleons and delivered eight points off the bench in a 22-25, 24-26, 21-25 loss to the Farm Fresh Foxies at the resumption of the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at Philsports Arena.

Jolina Dela Cruz stars for Farm Fresh in her first game in over a year.–PVL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Fit-again Jolina Dela Cruz shone brightly in her first game for the Farm Fresh Foxies as she finally returned to the PVL action after suffering an ACL injury over a year ago.

Dela Cruz hardly missed a beat, pouring in a game-high 20 points as Farm Fresh trounced winless Nxled, 25-22, 26-24, 25-21, in the resumption of the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at Philsports Arena.

Farm Fresh Foxies during a victory over the Nxled Chameleons in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–PVL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines–Farm Fresh clicked on all cylinders en route to a 25-22, 26-24, 25-21 sweep of winless Nxled at the resumption of the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at PhilSports Arena.

Playing in her first game in over a year due to an ACL injury, Jolina Dela Cruz came back like she never left to lead the Foxies with a game-high 20 points on 18 attacks and two aces.

EJ Laure suits up for Nxled. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/QJq8bqv1yS

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025

Jolina Dela Cruz and Lorene Toring warm up with the Farm Fresh Foxies. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/P6G6g17ObG

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025

PVL club Akari Chargers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

PLDT star Savi Davison watched from the sidelines when the birth of a new rivalry in the PVL took place last year.

She joins the fray for the first time on Saturday when the All-Filipino Conference resumes, and can’t wait to deal Akari a loss that is “harder” and lead the High Speed Hitters in carving out a win that is much “sweeter” at PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

FILE– A look at the PVL official ball. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — The departure of key players and the looming appearance of recruits for their new teams have added fuel to the anticipation for the resumption of the  PVL All-Filipino Conference on January 18.

One of the biggest news that welcomed the new year was the pair of Ces Molina and Ria Meneses leaving Cignal after their contracts expired at the end of December.

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