La Salle standout Alleiah Malaluan admits she ‘manifested’ her move to ‘dream team’ PLDT

The second Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft was held on Sunday, June 8, at the Novotel Manila hotel in Quezon City, amid great fanfare and high expectations for the 60 draft applicants.

University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) standout Bella Belen was selected as the first overall pick by the Capital1 Solar Spikers in an expected move, while the PLDT High Speed Hitters selected De La Salle University standout Alleiah Malaluan as the ninth overall pick.

Malaluan, who was chosen as the “Star of the Night,” admitted to the media that she had “manifested” a move to her “dream club,” PLDT.

Ninth overall pick Alleiah Malaluan of La Salle says she’s “out of words” as she joins her “dream team” PLDT. #PVLDraft2025 @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/tzgDPt3kaZ

— Kennedy Caacbay (@kennedyzcaacbay) June 8, 2025

“Actually, to be honest, I’m really grateful and I really manifested going to PLDT because, I’ll admit, that’s my dream team. I’m just really happy and I’m out of words right now,” Malaluan stated.

The 22-year-old added that she was eager to play alongside fellow DLSU Lady Spikers alumnae Kianny Dy, Majoy Baron, and Kim Fajardo at PLDT and is grateful for the opportunity to play with her idol, Savannah Davison.

“Actually, it’s a huge help. Our sisterhood is there—I’ll be with my La Salle ates, so I’ll be more comfortable, and I know that I’ll be okay with the team. Back when I was still at La Salle, we used to have tune-up games with them. I already saw her [Davison] then, and I was really looking forward to playing with her. She’s one of the players I look up to in the PVL,” she added.

In addition to Malaluan, the High Speed Hitters also drafted Zenneth Perolino in the second round.

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