MANILA, Philippines — Becoming the first-ever libero to win the PVL Finals MVP was a culmination of Kath Arado’s journey from heartbreaks to a two-time champion. What has been elusive for Arado with the University of the East in the UAAP and early years in the PVL was doubled as PLDT outlasted Japan’s 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18, in the Invitational Final on Sunday evening at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PVL: PLDT rules Invitational for back-to-back titles Kath Arado is Finals MVP!#PVLInvitational #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/hgMG0UjEfK — Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) August 31, 2025 With Arado anchoring the floor defense with 22 digs […]... Keep on reading: PVL Finals MVP Kath Arado pulls off rare feat