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PVL INV 25 PLDT vs. Kobe Shinwa- Alleiah Malaluan-0501

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756795530201PVL INV 25 PLDT vs. Kobe Shinwa- Alleiah Malaluan-0501.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">PLDT rookie Alleiah Malaluan. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — PLDT rookie Alleiah Malaluan made waves in just her very first tournament in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).</p><p>From a stellar league debut to a 15-point output to help PLDT win its second title in a row, Malaluan found her footing immediately in the High Speed Hitters nest.</p><p>&quot;Siyempre, sobrang fulfilling kasi finally… I’ve been waiting for this time kasi siyempre ‘yung ibang rookies, they’ve been playing with with their teams [already],&quot; said Malaluan during the championship presser moments after taking down Kobe Shinwa University in the 2025 Invitational Final on Sunday.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/8/31/pvl-pldt-outlasts-kobe-shinwa-to-claim-invitational-title-2047"><strong>READ: PVL: PLDT outlasts Kobe Shinwa to claim Invitational title<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;So, parang nilu-look forward ko rin talaga na makapag-play with the team. I’m really blessed with everything na dumadating sa’kin,&quot; she added.</p><p>The La Salle product, also part of Alas Pilipinas, was given a chance to showcase her worth in the professional league after members of the national team were granted an early release to their mother clubs by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation.</p><p>Malaluan gave credit to their coaching staff, citing their patience as she jelled with the team as she was tapped to be already part of the starting six.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/8/31/savi-davison-earns-first-ever-pvl-mvp-award-2105"><strong>READ: Savi Davison earns first-ever PVL MVP award<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;I’m really happy that I’m playing with this set of teammates and siyempre ‘yung coaching staff, sobrang tiyaga nila especially sa’kin kasi as someone who’s been training with the team for a few weeks nga lang ata na solid talaga sa [starting] six, sobrang ‘di nila ako pinapabayaan sa loob ng court,&quot; Malaluan said.</p><p>The former Lady Spiker hopes to replicate this success further with her &quot;Taft ates.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Grabe ‘yung pagod, ‘yung perseverance of everyone—sobrang hands down ako kasi grabe talaga. At the same time, nilu-look forward ko pa ‘yung more championships with the team kasi kaya naman namin eh,&quot; she added.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/17VhKVnYfiA??si=DsDRqYbE7_updu0G&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>"Grabe ‘yung pagod, ‘yung perseverance of everyone—sobrang hands down ako kasi grabe talaga. At the same time, nilu-look forward ko pa ‘yung more championships with the team kasi kaya naman namin eh." #PVL2025</p>

"Grabe ‘yung pagod, ‘yung perseverance of everyone—sobrang hands down ako kasi grabe talaga. At the same time, nilu-look forward ko pa ‘yung more championships with the team kasi kaya naman namin eh." #PVL2025

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Published September 02, 2025 03:17 PM PHT

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