The PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference. PVL Media

MANILA -- The PLDT High Speed Hitters are the third team from the Philippines to compete in the inaugural edition of the AVC Women's Champions League, after the country was granted another slot.

The High Speed Hitters join Creamline and PetroGazz, who were earlier named the country's representatives.

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The competition is scheduled to run from April 20 to 27, 2025, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

"Happy naman na masama kasi higher level of competition. Maraming matututunan at makukuhang experience," said High Speed Hitters head coach Rald Ricafort.

The High Speed Hitters received the allocation after finishing fourth in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, where they advanced to the quarterfinals. 

"We'll do our best to represent PLDT and our country lalo na na tayo ang host," added Ricafort.

Also confirmed for the tournament are Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima QminC and Vietnam's VTV Bình Điền Long An.

The drawing of lots to determine match schedules and groupings will take place on Wednesday.

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