Volley stars converge in Candon

MANILA, Philippines — The 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase blasts off today in Candon, Ilocos Sur, promising a rare convergence of the sport’s brightest stars and bringing together the country’s finest talents for a day of elite competition, entertainment, and camaraderie at the Candon City Arena.

The event kicks off at 3 p.m. with the Spikers’ Turf All-Star Game, where the men’s league’s premier athletes take center stage. The spotlight then shifts to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Star Game at 5:30 p.m., featuring a clash between two loaded squads – Team Heart and Team Hustle.

Team Heart boasts a formidable starting roster bannered by Jia de Guzman, Jema Galanza and Jeanette Panaga of Creamline, alongside Bella Belen (Capital1), Majoy Baron (PLDT), Erika Santos (Cignal) and Justine Jazareno (Akari) with PLDT’s Rald Ricafort as head coach.

Team Hustle brings its own firepower with Kim Fajardo, Kianna Dy, and Mika Reyes of PLDT leading the charge. They are joined by Kath Arado (PLDT), Bernadeth Pons (Creamline), Eya Laure (Choco Mucho) and Fifi Sharma (Akari), under the guidance of Rommel Abella.