MVPs and standouts boost PLDT High Speed Hitters
FROM one Most Valuable Player (MVP) to another, PLDT President and Chief Executive Officer Manny V. Pangilinan wished the PLDT High Speed Hitters when they launch their campaign in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference kicking off Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena.
“The goal is to have as many Filipino volleyball athletes as possible representing us in international events — and maybe even the Olympics,” Mr. Pangilinan told the High Speed Hitters during a recent courtesy call at the company’s headquarters in Makati City.
“We will continue to work with partner leagues and organizations to help make this possible. Of course, the work begins with our team. They make us very proud, and we hope they continue to play their hearts out on the court,” he added.
PLDT has high hopes of contending for the title after recently acquiring three former Most Valuable Players in Kianna Dy, Majoy Baron and Kim Fajardo to join an already formidable cast headed by Fil-Canadian Savannah Davison and newly minted skipper Kath Arado.
Ms. Arado took the captaincy after her predecessor, Mika Reyes, injured her right shoulder and will be out for at least eight months. Rald Ricafort is PLDT coach. “We are excited to see volleyball court action resume this February. As always, we are here to support the PLDT High Speed Hitters in this new season. We also hope to give a more exhilarating experience to the fans watching live on the sidelines of the games as they support this powerhouse team,” said Jude Turcuato, Head of Sports at PLDT and Smart. —