The AEP Cabstars during the media launch of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. PVL Media BureauMANILA — AEP Cabstars and 3B Event Masters will be put to test as the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference unfolds Wednesday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
Both are eager to leave their mark in the men's pioneering league; but for its part, AEP acknowledged that the competition is steep hill to climb on.
“This conference medyo mahirap talaga na manalo. Siguro magiging prepared lang kami every game, magiging motivated and positive,” said Cabstars head coach Kitty Antiporta.
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AEP Cabstars may be a fresh face in the league, but they are well-equipped, having tapped former Super Spikers EJ Casaña, Vince Lorenzo, Jay Rack De La Noche, Nas Gwaza and Vince Abrot.
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With the backing of former NCAA Finals MVP and Arellano standout Carl Berdal, together with seasoned player Bonjomar Castel, 3B is likewise determined to perform.
“We are excited na bumalik sa Spikers’ Turf because mas lumalim ‘yung bench namin, mas marami kaming piyesa so we are very excited,” said Event Masters head coach Arjay Francisco.
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With the winningest Spikers' Turf club Cignal taking a leave of absence, and PGJC-Navy out, the competition guarantees unpredictability — although Criss Cross, the 2025 Invitational champion, is arguably the team with a target on its back this conference.