John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

Article (news)

PVL AFC 26  Cignal vs. Capital1 - -7914

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773491361914PVL AFC 26  Cignal vs. Capital1 - -7914.JPG" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Cignal Super Spikers. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATED) </strong>— Cignal is the second team to secure a qualifying round slot in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.</p><p>The Super Spikers followed PLDT in earning at least a Top 4 finish, blasting the Bella Belen-paced Capital1 without dropping a single set, 25-22, 25-21, 25-20, on Saturday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/14/pvl-pldt-tightens-hold-of-top-spot-by-defeating-choco-mucho-1825"><strong>READ: PVL: PLDT tightens hold of top spot by defeating Choco Mucho</strong></a></div><p>It was a triumphant day for coach Shaq delos Santos, winning earlier in the day with the UST Golden Tigresses against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, coupling it with a PVL win thanks in large part to a 23-point explosion from her star spiker, Vanie Gandler, who also had eight excellent receptions.</p><p>&quot;Sobrang special ng day na ‘to. Ngayong Saturday, hindi ko alam kung ano pwedeng mangyari, ang good thing kasi ‘yung preparation talaga, &#x27;yung skill. Itong Cignal happy ako sa naging response nila doon sa preparation namin, naging maganda ‘yung result,&quot; said Delos Santos during the postgame interview.</p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m very proud of the team, of course. Because we worked so hard. Like, we really work very hard,&quot; said Gandler.</p><p>Erika Santos was likewise in double-digit scoring, tallying 13 points. No other Super Spiker breached the territory, and it proved to be enough as they ended the match in one hour, 34 minutes.</p><p>They won the attacking and blocking, scoring 47-38 and 9-2 from these departments, respectively.</p><p>Steering the pack was Gel Cayuna, who had 13 excellent sets, outplaying her counterpart Jasmine Nabor who only dished out seven excellent sets.</p><p>The Super Spikers held Belen, the league&#x27;s scoring leader, to only 16 points, ending her continuous 20-point outputs that lasted for seven matches—and the first this conference.</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/Wp0PBZ1F2L4?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Cignal is the second team to secure a qualifying round slot in the #PVL2026 All-Filipino Conference.</p>

Cignal is the second team to secure a qualifying round slot in the #PVL2026 All-Filipino Conference.

PVL: Cignal blasts Capital1 to secure spot in qualifying round

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Volleyball

PVL: Cignal blasts Capital1 to secure spot in qualifying round

Kennedy Caacbay,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 14, 2026 08:38 PM PHT

|

Updated March 14, 2026 11:59 PM PHT

Read More:

abssports

volleyball

Premier Volleyball League

PVL All-Filipino Conference

Cignal Super Spikers

Capital1 Solar Spikers

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.