Reigning Premier Volleyball League Best Libero Kath Arado, Jessey De Leon, and Mean Mendrez have signed with the PLDT High Speed Hitters for the 2022 season.
The trio previously played for Petro Gazz.
For Arado, joining PLDT was a no-brainer since she still has unfinished business with Rhea Dimaculangan, Chin Basas, and Eli Soyud.
"Actually, to be honest, ang isang factor na nagdecide na sumali ako sa PLDT is yung magiging teammates ko," said the 23-year-old Arado. "Kami nila Ate Rhea, Chin, at Ate Eli, nagsama-sama nun sa Generika. Kilala ko na po sila e at malaking bagay yun. Hindi ako nagdalawang isip na pumunta dito."
In addition, the 5-foot-5 defensive specialist out of Iligan City is just glad that De Leon and Mendrez will still be on her side.
"Malaking bagay din na makakasama ko sila kasi mayroon din kaming hindi natapos sa Petro Gazz noon," she added.
Honored is Arado as she joins the storied PLDT franchise. But she knows that there is pressure that comes with it.
"Goal ko siyempre is matulungan sila Ate Rhea na makabalik sa top four muna pero hindi magiging madali yun," she admitted. "Kailangan namin pagtrabahuan at laging mag-improve."
