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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737451688600PVL AFC 25 Cignal vs. Galeries - Vanie Gandler-9003.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Cignal ace spiker Vanie Gandler. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – The Cignal HD Spikers have already set their sights on their future without Riri Meneses and Ces Molina.</p><p>Star spiker Vanie Gandler said Tuesday that they are &quot;not dwelling&quot; on the development that transpired during the holiday break, seeing their erstwhile mainstays exit Cignal.</p><p>The HD Spikers started the year right, tallying their first victory in 2025 at Galeries&#x27; expense, 25-17, 25-20, 25-19, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><p>&quot;We just didn’t dwell on that,&quot; said Gandler when asked about their key players&#x27; departure.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/1/21/undermanned-cignal-resumes-pvl-campaign-with-a-win-sweeps-galeries-1527"><strong>READ: Undermanned Cignal resumes PVL campaign with a win, sweeps Galeries<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;I think the only way to improve is to accept the challenges. So we just accepted the challenges that we will face with no pressure. Kasi, we trained for this; everyone trained for this,&quot; Gandler said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/1/9/pvl-molina-meneses-have-left-cignal-talent-agency-announces-1347"><strong>READ: PVL: Molina, Meneses have left Cignal, talent agency announces<br/></strong></a></div><p>The former Ateneo standout was quick to step up as she logged 17 points anchored on 13 attacks, three aces, and a block—the only player on the court who breached twin-digit territory.</p><p>&quot;It’s challenging, of course, but then I’m not alone. I have the whole team, we have Ishie who can really step up,&quot; said Gandler as she acknowledged Ishie Lalongisip&#x27;s efforts.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/19/jheck-dionela-parts-ways-with-cignal-to-join-farm-fresh-1829"><strong>READ: PVL: Jheck Dionela parts ways with Cignal to join Farm Fresh<br/></strong></a></div><p>It was also—as expected—Alas Pilipinas skipper Dawn Macandili-Catindig who took the reins from former captain Molina.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABTWRoeYLJlW63Lh&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script>

<p>"I think the only way to improve is to accept the challenges," said Cignal ace Vanie Gandler.</p>

"I think the only way to improve is to accept the challenges," said Cignal ace Vanie Gandler.

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PVL: Cignal 'not dwelling' on departure of Meneses, Molina

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Published January 21, 2025 06:59 PM PHT

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