Jean Asis shows growth in PVL reunion with former mentor Tina Salak

The Galeries Tower Highrisers have endured a rocky start to the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference, and their latest outing against the Akari Chargers on Tuesday, October 28, at the FilOil EcoOil Arena only deepened their woes.

The Highrisers suffered a fifth consecutive defeat, falling 25-11, 25-23, 25-23, leaving them anchored at the bottom of Pool B. Despite the lopsided result, one silver lining emerged: the reunion of rookie Jean Asis with her former mentor Tina Salak, now an opponent with Akari.

While Asis could not guide her team to a victory, the match provided her with a platform to showcase her development since her college days at Far Eastern University.

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“Na-challenge ako. Siyempre coach ko, kilala kung paano ako naglaro. Siguro at the same time, na-challenge din ako sa sarili ko kung paano ko lalamangan kung ano ‘yung iniisip nila na laro ko,” Asis said during the post-match press conference.

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The middle blocker impressed with nine points, including three kill blocks, demonstrating her growing presence on the court.

“Nangamusta lang si coach, nagtanungan lang kami. Binati rin ako ng nice game, palitan lang ng bati,” she added.

Despite the team’s ongoing losing streak, Asis enters the next phase of the conference with renewed optimism. She believes the Highrisers have the potential to turn their fortunes around.

“Yung fighting spirit ba ng team, pukpukan kung pukpukan. Dapat malabas talaga ‘yung laro, kasi nakikita ko kung paano talaga sila mag-training. Kagaya ko rin, iba ako sa training, iba ako sa laro. Kung ano ‘yung napapakita sa training, dapat sa loob din ng court ‘yun din ‘yung nagagawa. Siguro ‘yun lang ‘yung kulang, saka sa dulo. Kasi parang dun kami nagkukulang, lumalamang pero hindi natatapos nang maayos,” Asis explained.

The fixtures for the next phase of the Reinforced Conference have yet to be announced. For Asis and the Highrisers, the focus will be on building momentum and improving execution, as they aim to climb the standings and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

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