Galeries’ Roselle Baliton named PVL Player of the Week for February 17 to 21

The Galeries Tower Highrisers have opened their campaign in the Premier Volleyball League 2026 All-Filipino Conference with mixed results, splitting their first four matches to sit sixth in the team standings.

After alternating wins and losses to begin the tournament, the Highrisers showed signs of cohesion and growth in their latest outing, securing a four-set victory over the Nxled Chameleons, 25-19, 17-25, 25-20, 25-21, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Thursday, February 19. The win not only evened their record at 2-2 but also offered a glimpse of the identity the revamped squad is trying to build this season.

At the heart of the triumph was veteran middle blocker Roselle Baliton, who delivered a commanding two-way performance. Baliton tallied 16 points built on seven attacks, seven blocks, and two service aces — anchoring the Highrisers both offensively and defensively. Her presence at the net disrupted Nxled’s rhythm, while her timely hits provided stability whenever momentum threatened to shift.

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Baliton has emerged as a cornerstone for Galeries, especially after management opted for a sweeping roster overhaul in the offseason. One of the few holdovers from the previous campaign, the 29-year-old has embraced a leadership role, helping integrate new pieces while setting the standard with her work ethic and consistency.

Roselle Baliton earns the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week presented by Pilipinas Live after leading Galeries’ major upset. #PVL2026 | 📷: PVL Press Corps via @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/1mBLgiw1qO

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Her standout performance earned league-wide recognition. Baliton was named PVL Press Corps Player of the Week for the period of February 17 to 21, besting a competitive field that included Jia De Guzman of the Creamline Cool Smashers, Bella Belen of the Capital1 Solar Spikers, Majoy Baron of the PLDT High Speed Hitters, and Trisha Tubu of the Farm Fresh Foxies for the weekly citation awarded by reporters covering the country’s premier professional volleyball league.

“Sobrang nakakataba ng puso. Kumbaga, ang dami ng pinagdaanan ng team, and kumbaga, start din ‘to ng magkaroon ng winning culture ‘yung team kasi nga for the longest time, maraming napagdaanan ‘yung team. Napatunayan din namin na kung ano ‘yung pinapakita namin sa training, lumalabas din,” Baliton said in a media interaction.

For Baliton, the victory was more than just a tally in the win column. It represented validation of the team’s preparation and a potential turning point in cultivating a stronger competitive mindset.

“Team effort talaga siya. So, doon namin tinitingnan kung ano talaga yung kayang ibigay ng team na kapag nagtulong-tulong, nagsasabay-sabay na trabaho, lumalabas talaga na kaya naman talaga. Ika nga, bilog ang bola, so ayun, laban lang,” she added.

The Highrisers’ recent performance suggests a squad gradually finding its rhythm. With improved floor defense, sharper rotations, and more consistent execution in crunch time, Galeries appears intent on transforming early-season inconsistency into sustained momentum.

Baliton will look to sustain her impressive form when Galeries faces another stern test against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans on Thursday, February 26, once again at the FilOil EcoOil Centre. The matchup presents an opportunity for the Highrisers not only to climb the standings but also to further solidify the winning culture they are striving to build in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

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