PVL quarterfinals: PLDT vs Choco Mucho
PVL: Mars Alba plays game-changer in Choco Mucho fightback

Mars Alba, Sisi Rondina and the rest of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans celebrate after stunning the PLDT High Speed Hitters in Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Mars Alba spelled the difference for Choco Mucho when she checked in in the third set to spark their reverse sweep of PLDT and steal Game 1 of their 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals Saturday night.
After the Flying Titans yielded the first two sets, Alba checked in for Deanna Wong and finished with 16 excellent sets on top of three points to help Choco Mucho pull off a 20-25, 19-25, 25-15, 25-20, 18-16 win at Philsports Arena.
PVL: Sisi Rondina, Choco Mucho show mighty grit in comeback win
Sisi Rondina roars after willing Choco Mucho to a thrilling comeback win over PLDT in Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — With Choco Mucho on the verge of dropping Game 1, Sisi Rondina refused to lose and willed the Flying Titans past the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals Saturday night.
Rondina poured in 31 points to lead Choco Mucho’s comeback win, 20-25, 19-25, 25-15, 25-20, 18-16, as the Flying Titans inched closer to a semifinals appearance.
PVL: Sisi Rondina rallies Choco Mucho past PLDT in Game 1
Sisi Rondina roars after willing Choco Mucho to a thrilling comeback win over PLDT in Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Sisi Rondina sizzled with a mighty kill at match point as the Choco Mucho Flying Titans pulled off a 20-25, 19-25, 25-15, 25-20, 18-16 escape act at the expense of the PLDT High Speed Hitters on Saturday night in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All Filipino Conference.
Rondina erupted for 31 points capped by a power smash that completed the Flying Titans’ colossal fightback from two sets down to gain headway in their best-of-three quarterfinal clash.
VIDEO: Choco Mucho post-game interview
Mars Alba on facing her former teammates in the #PVL2025 quarterfinals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/QwyI4Yskq8
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin is eager to juggle his UAAP and PVL coaching gigs for his family and his players.
His #PVL2025 game ended at 9:41 p.m., he has a #UAAPSeason87 match for Nu at 9 a.m. tomorrow. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/VZoGY6a8JA
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
Sisi Rondina and Mars Alba on weathering a 0-2 deficit. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/XC6rrDCJTU
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin, Sisi Rondina, and Mars Alba after pulling off a comeback in Game 1. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/H1J5qz9ZXL
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Sisi Rondina outduels Savi Davison, unleashes game-high 31 points
- Royse Tubino backstops Rondina with 20
- Davison paces PLDT with 25 points
STATS: Choco Mucho vs PLDT
Sisi Rondina erupts for 31 points #PVL2025 pic.twitter.com/05Ni3KPVCW— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Sisi Rondina delivers the game-clinching kill
Sisi Rondina for the win! #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/WebGTgF0RA
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Choco Mucho completes rally to stun PLDT in Game 1 of their quarterfinals opener
FINAL: Choco Mucho pulls off a reverse sweep to steal Game 1 of their best-of-three quarterfinals series with a 20-25, 19-25, 25-15, 25-20, 18-16 victory over PLDT. #PVL2025 pic.twitter.com/JaBt4Q1QGY
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Flying Titans force a deciding set
WE’RE GOING FIVE!
END OF SET 4: Choco Mucho 25, PLDT 20#PVL2025
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Choco Mucho fights back in a big way in the third set.
END OF SET 3: Choco Mucho 25, PLDT 15
The Flying Titans bounce back, forcing a fourth frame. #PVL2025
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- High Speed Hitters looking to make quick work of the Flying Titans
END OF SET 2: PLDT 25, Choco Mucho 19
The High Speed Hitters continue to dominate with a commanding 2-0 lead in Game 1. #PVL2025
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- PLDT on the driver’s seat
END OF SET 1: PLDT 25, Choco Mucho 20 #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
PVL quarterfinals: Galeries vs Akari
PVL: Galeries not dwelling on tough Game 1 loss to Akari
Galeries’ Jewel Encarnacion reacts during Game 1 of the PVL quarterfinals against Akari.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Galeries Tower is sticking to the positives after falling short against Akari in Game 1 of their best-of-three quarterfinals in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday.
Jewel Encarnacion unleashed an all-around game of 18 points, 18 receptions, and 10 digs but it wasn’t enough for the Highrisers, who squandered a 2-1 set advantage.
PVL: ‘High-intesity’ practices help Ivy Lacsina, Akari avoid upset
Akari’s Ivy Lacsina during Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino quarterfinals against Galeries.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Far from satisfied after stunning third seed Cignal in the qualifying round, Akari coach Taka Minowa further intensified his team’s preparations bracing for stiffer challenges in the PVL All-Filipino playoffs.
Minowa knew exactly what he was doing as the grueling training sessions brought out the best in Ivy Lacsina and the Chargers at the start of their best-of-three quarterfinals series with the Galeries Tower Highrisers on Saturday.
PVL: Akari’s Eli Soyud living up to ‘big challenge’
Akari’s Eli Soyud challenges Galeries’ defense in Game 1 of their best-of-three PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals series.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Eli Soyud has been repaying Akari’s trust with her consistent scoring as the Chargers moved a win closer to another semifinal run in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Akari proved that its previous finals run in the Reinforced Conference wasn’t carried by import Oly Okaro, as Soyud continued to fill in her big shoes, conspiring with Ivy Lacsina to survive Galeries Tower, 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-11, in Game 1 of their best-of-three quarterfinals on Saturday at Philsports Arena.
PVL: Akari survives Galeries for quarterfinals headstart
Akari Chargers during a win over Galeries Tower Highrisers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Akari sat on pins and needles before pulling through by turning back Galeries Tower, 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-11, on Saturday night at the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All Filipino Conference.
Ivy Lacsina’s hammering strike at match point finally fended off the Highrisers’ repeated attacks to finish with 28 points as the Chargers gained headway at the opener of their best-of-three quarterfinal series.
VIDEO: Akari post-game interview
Akari coach Taka Minowa took their training to the next level. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/92oIsBlhUz
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
Ivy Lacsina on Akari’s playoff run. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/kt0Uv5xHs6
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
Akari coach Taka Minowa, Eli Soyud, and Ivy Lacsina after taking Game 1. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/VuoMVPqtM7
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Ivy Lacsina and Eli Soyud lead the way for the Chargers
STATS: Ivy Lacsina unleashes 28 points to lead Akari past Galeries in Game 1. #PVL2025 pic.twitter.com/c6BtxcOeEK
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Akari Chargers move one win away from semifinals
FINAL: Akari completes a come-from-behind 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-11 win over Galeries to draw first blood in their best-of-three quarterfinals. #PVL2025 pic.twitter.com/ZpQdRewsKB
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Chargers cruise in the fourth set to extend the match
END OF SET 4: Akari 25, Galeries 16
The Chargers force a decider in Game 1. #PVL2025
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Back-and-forth match with Galeries regaining the lead.
END OF SET 3: Galeries 25, Akari 20
The HighRisers regain the lead, 2-1. #PVL2025
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Akari responds and ties it up in the second set.
END OF SET 2: Akari 25, Galeries 19
The Chargers equalize the game to 1-1. #PVL2025
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
- Galeries take the opening set against Akari
END OF SET 1: Galeries 25, Akari 21#PVL2025
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 15, 2025
2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals
March 15, Saturday – Philsports Arena
- 4:00 p.m. – Galeries Tower Highrisers vs Akari Chargers
- 6:30 p.m. – PLDT High Speed Hitters vs Choco Mucho Flying Titans
2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals schedule
- A pair of explosive scorers clash in PLDT’s Savi Davison and Choco Mucho’s Sisi Rondina
HIGH SPEED HITTERS, FLYING TITANS IN BIG CLASH! 🏐
⚔️ : PLDT ☎️ vs. CHOCO MUCHO 🍫
🕡 : First serve is at 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ : https://t.co/6LeXvdbekVWatch the games on:
📺 : One Sports | One Sports+
📲 : Pilipinas Live
🖥️ : https://t.co/ihdl9Qn3VC#PVL2025 | #TheHeartOfVolleyball pic.twitter.com/OBbANa3ESh— Premier Volleyball League (@pvlph) March 14, 2025
- Galeries, Akari raise the curtain on the PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals
RACE TO SEMIFINALS IS ON! 🏐
⚔️ : GALERIES TOWER 🏙️ vs. AKARI ⚡
🕓 : First serve is at 4:00 p.m.
🎟️ : https://t.co/6LeXvdbekVWatch the games on:
📺 : One Sports | One Sports+
📲 : Pilipinas Live
🖥️ : https://t.co/ihdl9Qn3VC#PVL2025 | #TheHeartOfVolleyball pic.twitter.com/3sOsbCkbuJ— Premier Volleyball League (@pvlph) March 14, 2025