PLDT captured the bronze in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference after completing a series sweep of Farm Fresh in another thrilling five-setter, 25-14, 21-25, 25-21, 21-25, 15-5, in Game 2 on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The High Speed Hitters were dragged into another decider, but from a 2-all tie in the fifth set, Savi Davsion caught fire to mount a 10-4 lead. Kiesha Bedonia scored three straight kills to reach match point, 14-5, before Kianna Dy nailed the game-winning block on Royse Tubino.
PLDT also needed five sets in Game 1, with Davison pouring 33 to turn back Farm Fresh, 22-25, 25-21, 27-25, 26-28, 15-11, on Tuesday.
BATTLE FOR BRONZE – PLDT vs Farm Fresh – Game 2
FINAL: PLDT captures the All-Filipino Conference bronze after surviving Farm Fresh in another five-set thriller, 25-14, 21-25, 25-21, 21-25, 15-5.
FINAL: PLDT captures the All-Filipino Conference bronze after surviving Farm Fresh in another five-set thriller, 25-14, 21-25, 25-21, 21-25, 15-5. OF SET 4: Farm Fresh 25, PLDT 21. The Foxies force a decider. OF SET 3: PLDT 25, Farm Fresh 21. The High Speed Hitters regain the lead, inching closer to a bronze medal finish. OF SET 2: Farm Fresh 25, PLDT 21. The Foxies tie the game to one set apiece. OF SET 1: PLDT 25, Farm Fresh 14.
PVL Finals: Creamline goes for clincher vs gritty Cignal
Creamline wary as it goes for clincher vs gritty Cignal
When Creamline flushed Cignal with a heavy dose of championship experience to take Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference finals, the Cool Smashers did so in such an authoritative manner that even their foes couldn’t help but notice.
‘It’s about how they (Creamline) stay composed and enjoy every situation. For us, it felt different,’ said Super Spikers coach Shaq Delos Santos. ‘The biggest lesson for us, especially since it’s our first time [in the All-Filipino finals], is to embrace the moment.’
Cignal, which owns runner-up finishes in the 2022 Reinforced and 2024 Invitational, has one shot to embrace the moment.
Creamline guns for the crown on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, intent on reclaiming its crown but very much aware of how much its gritty foe has to offer as it fights for survival.
‘Cignal is the type of team that doesn’t stick to just one lineup. They make a lot of changes. So we need to stay patient and be ready for whatever adjustments they make in Game 2,’ said Jema Galanza, who had 17 points in Game 1, aside from collecting 13 excellent receptions from 18 tries.
PVL Finals: Bernadeth Pons, Creamline remain wary ahead of Game 2
Bernadeth Pons and Creamline Cool Smashers during the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals Game 1 vs Cignal Super Spikers.
Bernadeth Pons and Creamline Cool Smashers during the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals Game 1 vs Cignal Super Spikers. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines – Even with the 11th PVL title within reach for Creamline, Cool Smashers star Bernadeth Pons still refuses to look far ahead.
The Cool Smashers can close out the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals after a 25-22, 25-18, 25-16 sweep of Cignal in Game 1 on Tuesday.
But Pons and Creamline are taking it one game at a time against a Cignal side eager to to extend the series to a decider.
‘We try not to think too much that we’re just one win away. We know nothing will be given to us. We have to earn it. Even with just one day of preparation, the most important thing is our mindset,’ Pons said in Filipino.
PVL Finals: Vanie Gandler, Cignal move forward after Game 1 loss
Cignal Super Spikers’ Vanie Gandler during a game against Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals.
Cignal Super Spikers’ Vanie Gandler during a game against Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines – Vanie Gandler and the Cignal Super Spikers shift their focus to Game 2 after getting swept by Creamline in their PVL All-Filipino Conference finals debut.
Gandler shone in Game 1 with 17 points and 10 excellent receptions but Cignal fell to Creamline, 25-22, 25-18, 25-16, in Game 1 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in front of a Cool Smashers-dominated 8,183 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
‘It was a tough loss, but it’s Game 1, it’s a best-of-three series for a reason. We’re just going forward and do what we need to do to improve,’ said Gandler.