PLDT brought in a veteran reinforcement in Royse Tubino for the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference kicking off next month.
Hoping to achieve a breakthrough podium finish since joining the pro rank in 2021, the High Speed Hitters turned to the battle-tested Tubino to boost their firepower at the wing spot when the mid-season tournament wars begin on 29 June.
The 30-year-old outside hitter’s presence gives PLDT another formidable option on offense along with Mean Mendrez, Jules Samonte, Mich Morente, Jovie Prado and Fiola Ceballos.
Standing at 5-foot-9, Tubino is also a solid defender at the net to complement the outstanding middle rotation of the High Speed Hitters led by team captain Mika Reyes, national team member Dell Palomata and Jessey de Leon.
Tubino averaged 14.1 points per game during her stint with the Philippine Army in the season-opening All-Filipino Conference. She finished fifth in scoring despite the Lady Troopers’ winless campaign.
PLDT brought in a veteran reinforcement in Royse Tubino for the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference kicking off next month.
The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta product was tapped by PLDT after Army took a leave of absence with most of its players currently undergoing military training.
The Rald Ricafort-mentored High Speed Hitters made their first move to acquire new pieces after releasing setter Wendy Semana and winger Ysa Jimenez earlier.
PLDT finished fourth in the All-Filipino Conference, losing to F2 Logistics in the battle for third.
With just weeks to go before the start of the competition, PVL clubs have been busy beefing up their respective rosters.
Cignal saw the return of Jovelyn Gonzaga following the signing of Ateneo de Manila University standout Vanie Gandler; Chery Tiggo sealed a deal with five collegiate stars including Eya Laure of University of Santo Tomas; F2 Logistics got three additional players led by De La Salle University’s Jolina de la Cruz while Akari inked a deal with Faith Nisperos of Ateneo.
