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PLDT High Speed Hitters

This article is about PLDT's current women's volleyball team. For the previous team that merged to this team, see PLDT women's volleyball team (2013–2018). For the former men's team, see PLDT men's volleyball team. For the 2014 Asian Club Championship teams, see PLDT Home TVolution teams.
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The PLDT High Speed Hitters (formerly the Smart Giga Hitters and the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters) is a professional women's volleyball team owned by PLDT.

PLDT High Speed Hitters
Short namePLDT
NicknameHigh Speed Hitters
Founded2018
Head coachRald Ricafort
CaptainKath Arado
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
Philippine Super Liga (2018–2020)
2025 InvitationalChampions
Uniforms
Home
Away
Championships
Premier Volleyball League: 2
(2025 PVL on Tour, 2025 Invitational)

History

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The team debuted in 2018 as the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters.[1] The team was owned by Smart Communications.[1]

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup, the team partnered with the Philippine Army Lady Troopers and competed as the Smart–Army Giga Hitters.[2]

In September 2018, the PayMaya High Flyers, their affiliate team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), was merged with the team.[3] In February 2019, the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters changed its name to the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters.[4]

The team transferred to the PVL in February 2021, following the league's professionalization.[5] The team changed their name to the High Speed Hitters in January 2022, in a lead up to the upcoming PVL season.[6]

PLDT won the 2025 PVL on Tour tournament, its first ever league title.[7] They followed it by winning the 2025 Invitational Conference defeating Japanese guest team Kobe Shinwa University in the final.[8]

Names

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Current roster

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Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 26) San Beda
2   Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 24) Far Eastern
3   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 31) De La Salle
5   Alleiah Jan Lina Malaluan Outside Hitter (2002-06-24) June 24, 2002 (age 23) De La Salle
6     Savi Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 26) Oklahoma
7   Zenneth Irene Perolino Middle Blocker (2001-04-08) April 8, 2001 (age 24) Enderun
8   Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 27) UE
9   Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 31) De La Salle
10   Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 30) De La Salle
11   Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 30) De La Salle
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) USLS
14   Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 22) Far Eastern
15   Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 (age 32) Arellano
16   Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 (age 24) Adamson
18   Jessey Laine de Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 30) UST
19   Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 29) Arellano

Honors

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Team

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Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2021 Open 7th place [9]
2022 Open 5th place [10]
Invitational 4th place [11]
Reinforced 6th place [12]
2023 1st All-Filipino 4th place [13]
Invitational 5th place [14]
2nd All-Filipino 5th place [15]
2024 All-Filipino 5th place [16]
Reinforced 4th place [17]
2024-25 All-Filipino 5th place [18]
PVL on Tour Champions [19]
Invitational Champions [8]

AVC Women's Volleyball Champions League:

Season Title Source
2025 7th place [20]

Philippine Super Liga:

Season Conference Title Source
2018 Grand Prix 8th place
Beach Challenge Cup Women's:
Men's: 3rd Place
Invitational 4th place
All-Filipino 6th place
2019 Grand Prix 3rd Place
Beach Challenge Cup PLDT Home Fibr (Team A):
Smart GigaX (Team B):
All-Filipino 6th place
Invitational 5th place
2020 Grand Prix Cancelled

Individual

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Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2022 Invitational 1st Best Middle Blocker   Mika Reyes [21]
2nd Best Middle Blocker   Dell Palomata
2023 1st All-Filipino Best Libero   Kath Arado [22]
Invitational Best Libero   Kath Arado [23]
2024 Reinforced 1st Best Middle Blocker   Mary Joy Baron [24][25]
2024–25 All-Filipino 1st Best Outside Spiker     Savi Davison [26]
PVL on Tour Most Valuable Player (Finals)   Mika Reyes [27]
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2nd Best Middle Blocker   Majoy Baron
Best Libero   Kath Arado
Invitational Most Valuable Player (Conference)     Savi Davison [29]
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Most Valuable Player (Finals)   Kath Arado
Best Libero
Philippine Super Liga
Season Conference Award Name Source
2019 Grand Prix Best Middle Blocker (foreign)   Grace Lazard
Best Opposite Spiker (local)   Aiko Urdas

Team captains

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Coaches

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Imports

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Manicad, Julis (February 9, 2018). "Smart parades rookies, veterans". Volleyverse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  2. ^ Mendoza, Voltaire (June 7, 2018). "Lady Troopers out to regain PSL supremacy". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "PLDT rejoins Super Liga as eight teams battle for title in All-Filipino Conference". SPIN.PH. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Zarate, Noel (February 12, 2019). "PSL Grand Prix Preview: The retooled PLDT Home FIBR". ESPN 5. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Lozada, Bong (February 5, 2021). "Cignal, PLDT joining PVL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  6. ^ "PLDT Home to be known as High Speed Hitters in coming PVL season". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  7. ^ Garcia, John Mark (August 18, 2025). "PLDT a champion at last after surviving Chery Tiggo fightback". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "PVL: PLDT rules Invitational for back-to-back titles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  9. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 6, 2021). "PLDT rips Cignal to end PVL Open on three-game win streak". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "PLDT outduels F2 Logistics for 5th". Premier Volleyball League. April 5, 2022. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  11. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 14, 2022). "PVL: Cignal bags bronze after comeback win over PLDT". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  12. ^ Velasco, Jillian (November 17, 2022). "Chery Tiggo enters PVL playoffs on a high as PLDT kisses semis bid goodbye". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  13. ^ "PVL: F2 Logistics completes series sweep of PLDT for bronze". sports.inquirer.net. March 28, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  14. ^ "Kurashiki turns back PLDT, seals PVL title showdown vs Creamline". Spin.ph. July 27, 2023. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Morales, Luisa (December 5, 2023). "PLDT outlasts Petro Gazz in five sets, ends PVL campaign on a high". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  16. ^ "PLDT exits with a bang, drubs Creamline". Premier Volleyball League. April 25, 2024. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "Cignal fight back to repel PLDT, bags bronze". Premier Volleyball League. September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  18. ^ Garcia, John Mark (March 20, 2025). "Choco Mucho books semis seat in PVL AFC by giving PLDT the boot". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  19. ^ "PLDT finally reigns, clinches first PVL crown in On Tour finale". Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  20. ^ "Zhetsyu blasts past PLDT, rolls into Final 4". Premier Volleyball League. April 24, 2025. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  21. ^ "Tots Carlos takes Invitational MVP crown". pvl.ph. Premier Volleyball League. August 14, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  22. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (March 30, 2023). "Creamline's Tots Carlos wins third PVL MVP award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  23. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (July 30, 2023). "Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  24. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (September 4, 2024). "'MVPons' finally real as Bernadeth Pons takes home PVL Reinforced Conference MVP and Finals MVP honors". One Sports. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  25. ^ "Bernadeth Pons named PVL Reinforced Conference MVP - News | PVL - Premier Volleyball League". pvl.ph. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  26. ^ "Brooke Van Sickle shines bright with back-to-back MVP honors". Premier Volleyball League. April 12, 2025. Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  27. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (August 17, 2025). "Mika Reyes celebrates Finals MVP plum, but says PLDT's first PVL title matters most". One Sports. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  28. ^ "Erika Santos shines as PVL on Tour MVP". Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  29. ^ "Davison claims first MVP trophy after all-around brilliance". Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  30. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (August 31, 2025). "Kath Arado admit surprise at being first libero to be named PVL Finals MVP". One Sports. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  31. ^ a b "New-look Cignal, debuting Smart Prepaid eye solid PSL campaigns". ABS-CBN Sports. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  32. ^ Garcia, John Mark (June 8, 2024). "Lena Samoilenko back for PLDT in 2024 Reinforced Conference". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  33. ^ Demegillo, Kiko (April 10, 2025). "Wilma Salas returns to Philippines, signs with PLDT for AVC Women's Champions League". One Sports. Archived from the original on April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
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