THE PLDT High-Speed Hitters were safely rescued Monday night after getting stranded during training at a gym along G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City.
Torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) flooded the area, which is known to be flood-prone, with waters reaching chest-deep levels. The team and staff were trapped for hours before members of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Army arrived early evening to facilitate their evacuation.
The High-Speed Hitters expressed their heartfelt thanks to the rescuers who ensured their safety.
“Maraming salamat po to our Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Army and our volley friends who assisted in rescuing our High-Speed Hitters out of the Araneta Avenue area,” the team posted on Facebook.
“Alam po namin na mahaba pa ang gabi niyo at marami pa kayong matutulungan. We can only hope and pray na ligtas din po kayong makakauwi sa inyong mga tahanan.”
Just two days earlier, PLDT cruised to a 25-22, 25-15, 25-16 win over an undermanned Petro Gazz squad during the PVL On Tour stop in Ilagan City, preserving their unbeaten streak.
The team resumed training on Monday following a brief weekend break—only to find themselves trapped as floodwaters rapidly rose in the area.
The same downpour caused widespread flooding across Metro Manila, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and many homes submerged.
