Kath Arado and Savi Davison Lead Pldt’s Preparations for Pvl All-Filipino Conference

The PLDT High Speed Hitters are building on their bronze finish in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference as they prepare for the 2026–2027 All-Filipino Conference.

Leading that effort are team captain and libero Kath Arado and outside hitter Savi Davison, whose contributions in defense and attack helped PLDT close its previous campaign on the podium.

Both players earned individual recognition in the Invitational Conference: Arado as Best Libero and Davison as Best Outside Spiker. According to the team’s release, they have collected 12 individual PVL awards combined.

Turning a podium finish into motivation

For Davison, the bronze medal provides momentum, but the next campaign requires further improvement.

“The mindset of every off-season is to be better than before,” she said. “We fell short in the Invitational Conference, but we are heading into the new conference with some momentum. Hopefully we will be able to take the lessons learned and apply them during the off-season to propel us forward.”

PLDT had aimed for a finals appearance. Davison said she was proud of how the team responded to mid-season losses and finished with a win.

Arado also viewed the podium finish as evidence of the team’s ability to recover together.

“Honestly, our Invitational Conference finish feels really fulfilling and emotional,” she said. “After the losses we experienced in the middle of the season, winning the bronze medal showed us that we were able to bounce back, stay together, and keep fighting.”

Their focus now includes recovery and preparation, using the previous campaign’s challenges to guide the work ahead.

Trust and composure against Creamline

PLDT’s closing stretch included back-to-back victories against Creamline, helping the High Speed Hitters secure their bronze finish.

Davison recalled that the team could not afford to relax against an opponent capable of changing a match’s direction. Consistency and confidence remained necessary until the final point.

For Arado, the turning point came from recognizing how much the team had already endured and continuing to trust one another in crucial moments.

“In those last two games, every point felt so important, and we just refused to give up on each other,” she said.

The pair’s roles complement each other: Arado anchors back-row defense, while Davison supplies attacking options at the net. Both, however, emphasized that PLDT’s results depend on preparation across the roster and coaching staff.

Support that carries into the next campaign

Davison credited supporters with motivating the team during both training and competition.

“The fans have been the core of PLDT,” she said. “They inspire us to work when not being watched and to play to our best abilities when given the opportunity to play in front of them.”

Arado likewise thanked fans for remaining with the team through wins, losses, and difficult stretches, saying the bronze medal was also for them.

As the High Speed Hitters approach the All-Filipino Conference, their message centers on carrying those lessons forward: staying connected as a team, preparing consistently, and responding when matches become difficult.

Fans can follow PLDT’s campaign through the team’s Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok accounts.