The Cignal Super Spikers continued their strong start to the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference, dispatching the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in four sets, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan on Thursday, February 5.
After dropping the second set, the Super Spikers quickly regrouped and leaned on the chemistry built through sustained training and continuity. In the fourth set, Choco Mucho threatened to close the gap at 17-20, but a timely block by Rose Doria-Aquino on Lorraine Pecaña sparked a 3-0 run that stretched Cignal’s lead to 23-17.
Sisi Rondina briefly stopped the run, but a service error by Tia Andaya, followed by a Jewel Encarnacion kill, sealed the victory, pushing the Super Spikers to a 2-0 record at the top of the standings.
“Kaming sobrang blessed and thankful sa dalawang panalo and mas magtatrabaho pa kami. I think inspiration para sa amin ‘to para mas magtrabaho pa,” said Cignal head coach Shaq Delos Santos. “Mas magpo-focus kami sa process kung ano pa ‘yung kailangan, ano pa ‘yung kulang, ‘yung pag-recover din ng bawat isa, maingatan talaga and maging healthy ‘yung mga players namin, ‘yung buong team, so ayun lang.”
Commitment in Training Pays Early Dividends for Cignal
Erika Santos led Cignal with 18 points on 14 attacks, 2 blocks, and 2 aces. Vanie Gandler followed with 16 points, while Jacqueline Acuña delivered 13 points, highlighted by 5 blocks at the net.
Delos Santos later emphasized that the result reflected the team’s preparation and commitment in training.
“Sobrang happy and proud ako sa team namin. Grabe ‘yung investment namin before this game,” he said. “Ayun, laging sinasabi ni Erika [Santos], hard work talaga. Even siya and Vanie [Gandler], grabe ‘yung effort na ginagawa nila mas mag-step up pa.”
For Choco Mucho, Rondina paced the team with 20 points while recording 16 excellent receptions. Pecaña finished with 12 points, while Eya Laure was held to 11 points but added 15 excellent receptions and 8 excellent digs. Dindin Santiago-Manabat chipped in 10 points.
What’s Next in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference:
Saturday, February 7
ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles vs. Galeries Tower Highrisers, 4:00 p.m.
NXLED Chameleons vs. Capital1 Solar Spikers, 6:30 p.m.
Cignal Super Spikers
Tuesday (February 10) vs. Farm Fresh Foxies, 6:30 p.m., FilOil Centre
Choco Mucho Flying Titans
Sunday (February 8) vs. Capital1 Solar Spikers, 6:30 p.m., FilOil Centre
