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THE prestigious International Basketball Federation (Fiba) Basketball World Cup trophy has arrived in the Philippines as part of a series of global appearances. Marking the milestone event were Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Chairman Emeritus and PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, PLDT and Smart President and CEO Alfredo Panlilio, Senior…
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The PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters are making their way back to the Premier Volleyball League after six years.
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The PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters are making their way back to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).
In an announcement made on Wednesday, the team said that after six years it will once again call the PVL home.
“It definitely feels like a revival for our team since it feels good to be back home” said PLDT and SMART Head of Sports Jude Turcuato in a statement.
“With our campaign in PLDT which is ‘the strongest connections are at home,’ it was about time that we go back to our roots which is the PVL. It’s just refreshing to have a new beginning,” he added.