Manila: PLDT pulled off a 25-21, 20-25, 29-27, 25-18 victory over Choco Mucho to kick off its title-retention bid in the PVL On Tour at the Chavit Coliseum in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Kim Kianna Dy paced the High Speed Hitters with 17 points, followed by Savannah Dawn Davison with 13 points, including three blocks. According to Philippines News Agency, Mika Reyes contributed 12 points on 10 attacks and two blocks, while Mary Joy Baron added 10 points. With the victory, PLDT joined Galeries Tower and Creamline at 1-0, trailing pacesetting ZUS Coffee, which swept its first two matches in the pre-season tournament. Caitlyn Viray and Isa Molde finished with 16 and 14 points, respectively, for Choco Mucho, which slipped to 0-2 following an earlier straight-set loss to ZUS Coffee. The Flying Titans are missing national team standouts Sisi Rondina and Eya Laure, as well as veteran scorer Kat Tolentino, who continues to recover after surgery for a ruptured appendix. Meanwhile, Myla Pablo scored 17 points, highlighted by four blocks, as Nxled beat Capital1, 25-15, 25-23, 25-18. Jonah Escamillan contributed 13 points, including two blocks, while MJ Phillips added seven points for the Chameleons, who secured their first win after losing to the Creamline Cool Smashers in Ilagan City, Isabela last July 8. Shaya Adorador had six points, while Trisha Genesis, Sydney Niegos, and Jimenez finished with five points each for Capital1, which took its first defeat.