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  • Alleiah Malaluan’s breakthrough fuels PLDT’s urgent push in PVL semifinals

    Alleiah Malaluan’s breakthrough fuels PLDT’s urgent push in PVL semifinals

    Pressure has a way of revealing who a player truly is and for Alleiah Malaluan, the PVL semifinals have become her proving ground.


    In just her rookie season, Malaluan is quickly stepping into a bigger role for PLDT, not by chance but by necessity. With the High Speed Hitters opening their semifinal campaign with a tough loss, the young outside hitter now finds herself at the center of a team fighting to keep its title hopes alive.

     

    Their five-set clash against the Creamline Cool Smashers was as grueling as it gets on a rollercoaster match that stretched to the limit before slipping away, 25-22, 25-27, 25-19, 26-28, 10-15, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 

     

    But amid the heartbreak, Malaluan delivered a performance that signaled her arrival.

     

    She poured in a career-high 23 points, anchored on 19 attacks and four kill blocks, while also contributing heavily on defense with 11 excellent digs and 26 excellent receptions. 

     

    It was the kind of all-around effort that coaches trust and teammates rally behind, especially in moments that define a season.

     

    “What I think worked for me during our game against Creamline is that I always reminded myself to stay focused and calm. At the same time, I kept in mind the instructions given to me by the coaches,” the ninth overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft said.

     

    That composure was tested in front of a roaring 12,441-strong crowd, but Malaluan leaned on discipline rather than emotion. 

     

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    The result wasn’t the win PLDT wanted, but it offered something just as important heading into a critical stretch—belief.

     

    Now sitting at 0-1 in the round-robin semifinals, PLDT has no room for hesitation. Their path forward is clear but unforgiving, win or go home. Their next challenge comes against the Farm Fresh Foxies, followed by a showdown with the surging Cignal HD Spikers—two matches that will ultimately decide their fate.

     

    Malaluan won’t be alone in carrying the load. Savi Davison backed her up with 22 points and solid floor coverage, while Kianna Dy added 16 markers and Majoy Baron chipped in 10 in their previous game. 

     

    “I will try my best to keep reminding myself of what I am capable of and to just play, knowing that I am guided by my coaches and teammates on the court,” Malaluan said.

     

    For PLDT, survival in the semifinals hinges not just on tactics or execution, but on the ability to respond under pressure. And for Malaluan, this stretch is more than just a test—it’s an opportunity to transform a breakout performance into a defining chapter.

     

    The High Speed Hitters return to the court on April 14 at 4:00 PM at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, with everything on the line.

     

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  • Alleiah Malaluan draws inspiration from PVL’s top wing spikers as she builds career with PLDT

    Alleiah Malaluan draws inspiration from PVL’s top wing spikers as she builds career with PLDT

    For rising Alleiah Malaluan, the journey in the Premier Volleyball League is still just beginning. But even in the early stages of her professional career, the PLDT High Speed Hitters wing spiker already has a clear picture of the players whose games she hopes to emulate.

     

    Malaluan shared the names of several PVL standouts she considers her idols—athletes whose versatility and consistency continue to influence how she approaches her role on the court.

     

    Leading that list is Brooke Van Sickle of the Nxled Chameleons. A three-time conference Most Valuable Player, Van Sickle has built a reputation as one of the league’s most dynamic performers, capable of impacting matches through scoring, defense, and all-around play.

     

    The former Lady Spiker also pointed to Jema Galanza of the Creamline Cool Smashers as another player she admires. Known for her powerful attacks and dependable floor defense, Galanza has long been recognized as one of the league’s premier two-way wing spikers.

     

    Another source of inspiration is veteran attacker Myla Pablo, also of Nxled, whose scoring consistency over the years has made her one of the most reliable offensive weapons in the league.

     

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    Closer to home, Malaluan likewise draws lessons from teammate Savi Davison. The PLDT star’s power and versatility on offense provide a daily reminder of the level needed to excel against the league’s top defenders.

     

    For Malaluan, observing these players is not just about admiration but also about learning how to expand her own skill set.

     

    “Lahat ‘yun kasi ang dami lang kayang gawin and sobrang dami ko din natututunan sa kanilang lahat,” she said.

     

    “So ‘yung sa spikes naman, sa mga spiker, it’s because parang nagkakaroon naman ng ideas how to play. And parang gusto ko rin ma-apply sa laro.”

     

    While she studies the offensive abilities of the league’s top spikers, Malaluan also credits her own captain, Kath Arado, for shaping another critical part of her development.

     

    “Kay Ate Kath naman, in terms of defense and receive, nakaka-inspire din,” the former DLSU Lady Spiker said. 

     

    As Malaluan continues to carve out a bigger role for the High Speed Hitters, the players she looks up to serve as both motivation and blueprint—examples of the kind of complete, impactful performer she hopes to become on the taraflex.

     

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