The PVL on Wednesday announced it has decided to replay the two opening game matches that were played without imports, giving all teams a fair shot with their full squads.
The decision was made with the backing of stakeholders and the teams, citing ‘spirit of fairness, competitive parity, and delivering the best possible experience’ for the fans.
The new schedule of the games will be announced at a later date.
On Tuesday, ZUS Coffee, Akari, Choco Mucho and Capital1 opened their Reinforced Conference-the tournament that showcases international talents- campaigns without their reinforcements due to a dispute over International Transfer Certificates.
In the all-Filipino battles, the Flying Titans and the Thunderbelles prevailed.
PVL pointed the blame on the Philippine National Volleyball Federation for their alleged refusal to endorse the ITCs required for foreign guest players to compete.
All the ITCs for imports and Filipino-Foreign players were activated and signed on Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.
With the issue sorted out, Petro Gazz can begin its bid with returning import Lindsey Vander Weide on board as well Filipino-Americans Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips. They battle the Galeries, which has Montenegrin Jelena Cvijovic, on Thursday at Dasmariñas Arena at 4 p.m.
Nxled’s Paola Martinez and Farm Fresh’s Helene Rousseaux are also cleared to play for the second game at 6:30 p.m.