PVL All-Filipino Conference: Savannah Davison, Mhicaela Belen head early projected Individual Award winners

As the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference heads into the semifinals, the race for individual honors is heating up. Among the frontrunners, Savannah Davison of the PLDT High Speed Hitters stands out not only for her scoring and spiking prowess but also for her team’s dominance. 

Davison ranks third in total points with 185, and her spiking efficiency of 34.23% has powered the No. 1 team in the conference. Her combination of elite production and playoff relevance makes her the early favorite for Conference MVP.

Right alongside her in the award conversation is Mhicaela Belen of Capital1 Solar Spikers, who led the league in total points with 218. While her team’s early elimination in the play-in round weakens her MVP chances, Belen’s statistical dominance cannot be ignored. 

Her high-volume scoring and consistent output put her in contention for positional honors, particularly Best Outside Spiker, where production and impact matter most.

Cherry Ann Rondina of Choco Mucho Flying Titans rounds out the early frontrunners in the outside spiker category. Rondina tallied 178 points, ranking fourth in total scoring, and contributed significantly in serving and reception efficiency. 

Despite her team bowing out early, Rondina’s all-around stats ensure she remains a strong candidate for positional awards.

Cignal Super Spikers, the conference’s second-best team, also injects star power into the mix with Vanessa “Vanie” Gandler and Erika Santos. Gandler ranks sixth in scoring with 166 points, seventh in spiking efficiency at 31.60%, and sixth in reception efficiency, anchoring Cignal’s two-way game. 

Meanwhile, Santos has delivered 139 total points, ranked third in spiking efficiency at 35.53%, and contributed with 124 attacks, showing she can be counted on in both front- and back-row situations.

Their combined performance has propelled Cignal to the top tier of the conference highlighted by a combined 46-point effort to push their team past Creamline in the early qualifying round, making both players serious contenders for Best Outside Spiker and even MVP consideration should their team reach the finals.

In the middle blocker category, Mary Joy Baron of PLDT and Jeannette Panaga of Creamline remain the leading choices. Baron’s defensive presence and blocking average of 0.79 per set anchor PLDT’s front line, while Panaga balances blocking and serving, providing one of the most versatile middle blocker résumés in the league. 

Meanwhile, Trisha Tubu of Farm Fresh Foxies continues to dominate as Best Opposite Spiker with 189 total points, a league-leading spiking efficiency of 40.99%, and 0.71 blocks per set.

Setter honors appear to be heading toward Jia De Guzman of Creamline, whose 5.44 excellent sets per set top the league, though Kim Fajardo of PLDT could mount a late challenge if her team’s strong finish continues. 

The libero race is still led by Tonnie Rose Ponce of Choco Mucho, with 4.71 digs per set, but Alyssa Eroa of ZUS Coffee is close behind with elite back-row efficiency at 43.37%, making this category one of the most open.

As the semifinals unfold, voters will weigh not just raw statistics but team success and playoff relevance. At this stage, Savannah Davison, Mhicaela Belen, Cherry Rondina, Vanessa Gandler, and Erika Santos are shaping up as the leading projected award winners, blending individual brilliance with the impact of being key players on the conference’s top-performing squads.

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#PVL2026 UNOFFICIAL MOST VALUABLE PLAYER (MVP) RACE

TOP 5
1 BELEN (CAP) – 128.86
2 DAVISON (HSH) – 103.33
3 GANDLER (CSS) – 103.03
4 VAN SICKLE (NXL) – 100.28
5 TUBU (FFF) – 98.42

Historically, MVP comes from semis players. Capital1 and NXLED have some work to do if that is so. pic.twitter.com/P5wZlxg8yU

— Jiro (@yuj1s_jiro) March 22, 2026

Projected PVL Individual Awards Leaderboard – 2026 All-Filipino Conference

Most Valuable Player (MVP) – best overall player of the conference

• Savannah Davison (PLDT High Speed Hitters) – 185 points, 34.23% spiking efficiency, No.1 team
• Vanessa Gandler (Cignal Super Spikers) – 166 points, 31.60% spiking efficiency, 2nd-best team
• Mhicaela Belen (Capital1 Solar Spikers) – 218 points (league leader), team eliminated early

Best Outside Spikers – the top wing scorers / all-around OHs

• Mhicaela Belen (Capital1 Solar Spikers) – 218 points, high-volume attacker
• Cherry Ann Rondina (Choco Mucho Flying Titans) – 178 points, strong serve & reception
• Savannah Davison (PLDT High Speed Hitters) – 185 points, spiking efficiency 34.23%
• Vanessa Gandler (Cignal Super Spikers) – 166 points, 31.60% spiking efficiency
• Erika Santos (Cignal Super Spikers) – 139 points, 35.53% spiking efficiency

Best Middle Blockers – best net defenders / quick attackers

• Mary Joy Baron (PLDT High Speed Hitters) – 26 blocks, 0.79 avg per set
• Jeannette Panaga (Creamline Cool Smashers) – 26 blocks, versatile front-row stats

Best Opposite Spiker – top opposite / right-side hitter

• Trisha Tubu (Farm Fresh Foxies) – 189 points, 40.99% spiking efficiency, 0.71 blocks per set

Best Setter – top playmaker

• Julia Melissa De Guzman (Creamline Cool Smashers) – 5.44 excellent sets per set
• Kim Fajardo (PLDT High Speed Hitters) – 4.88 excellent sets per set

Best Libero – best defensive specialist

• Tonnie Rose Ponce (Choco Mucho Flying Titans) – 179 digs, 4.71 digs per set
• Alyssa Eroa (ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles) – 97 receptions, 43.37% reception efficiency

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