PVL: PLDT bounces back, beats Galeries to stay in semis hunt

Inquirer.net - Nov 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison led PLDT’s bounce back with 21 points against the also-ran Galeries Tower, 25-13, 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, to stay in semifinal contention in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Saklab Series on Saturday at Philsports Arena. After the High Speed Hitters’ five-set meltdown to Farm Fresh earlier this week, Davison came out

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