PVL taps Sherwin Malonzo as new competition director

MANILA, Philippines — Sherwin Malonzo was named as the new Premier Volleyball League (PVL) competition director starting on October 15 in the second All-Filipino Conference opener at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The league on Friday announced that the PVL Technical Manager Malonzo has been promoted to tournament director while his predecessor Tonyboy Liao will be the chairman.

“I am deeply honored to take on the role of Competition Director for the PVL. My commitment is to uphold and elevate our league to world-class standards. I can assure you that everyone involved, from our dedicated game officials to our exceptional technical team, will be fully prepared to deliver excellence at every game,” said Malonzo.

PVL president Ricky Palou welcomed Malonzo’s appointment to continue the league’s commitment to enhance the standard of Philippine volleyball.

“His extensive experience is a valuable addition to our league, and we look forward to working together to continue elevating the standards of Philippine volleyball,” said Palou.

Malonzo, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines, is no longer a stranger in the Philippine volleyball community. He served as Deputy Competition Director during the 2015 AVC Women’s Under 23 Championship and as Competition Director for the UAAP Season 82 Volleyball Tournament, 2022 AVC Cup for Women, and in Manila’s hosting of the Volleyball Nation League in the past two years.

Malonzo served as Functional Area Head in the Fiba World Cup 2023 from August 25 to September 10.

The season-ending PVL conference will feature sister teams Creamline and Choco Mucho clashing on opening day, 7 p.m., at the Big Dome after the match between Cignal and PLDT at 5 p.m. 

Nxled, the newest PVL team, will debut against Gerflor at 3 p.m. to kick off the triple header.