FIRST WIN. Jerome Michael Condez (No. 4) of D'Navigators Iloilo tries to score against Ralph Christian Calasin of Philippine Air Force during their match in the Spikers' Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena, Manila on Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2023). Iloilo joined opening day winners Philippine Army and Imus-Ivy Tuason Photography on top of the ladder. (Photo by Philippine Volleyball League) MANILA - D'Navigators Iloilo pulled off a 25-21, 25-23, 25-19 win over Philippine Air Force on Wednesday to join Philippine Army and Imus-Ivy Tuason Photography in the lead of the Spikers' Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena. Team captain Jerome Michael Cordez topscored for Iloilo with15 points and seven digs while Jadealex Disquitado chipped in 14 points, seven excellent receptions and six digs. "I give credit to the players for performing well. I reminded them that the opponents are veterans. I told them they're younger and more conditioned, they know what our advantage is
Louie Ramirez of Imus AJAA (left) in action during the Spikers' Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena on Sunday (Jan. 22, 2023). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Volleyball League) MANILA - Louie Ramirez scored 17 points as the Imus AJAA Spikers outplayed the Sta. Rosa Lions, 25-22, 28-26, 29-31, 25-16, to begin its campaign in the Spikers' Turf Open Conference at Paco Arena on Sunday night. Kim Malabunga, a former member of the VNS Volleyball Club, had 14 points while Josh Villanueva chipped in 11 points for the Cavite-based team, which is supported by Ivy Tuason Photography. "Frankly, I'm not satisfied with the performance of my team. It's great we won but we still struggle trying to get all the players in training," said Imus head coach Sammy Acaylar during the post-match interview. He added: "Actually, we only had two days to prepare with eight players only. It's only now that we are complete. They are all good, I respect their skills so I just told