Jaja Santiago makes winning PVL return as Creamline blanks Galeries Tower
Volleyball star Jaja Santiago made a successful return to the Philippine Volleyball League, helping her new team, Creamline, defeat Galeries Tower. Santiago, who has played internationally in Japan, is preparing for a future stint in the U.S. League One Volleyball.
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The return of a high-profile athlete to a domestic league significantly impacts local sports engagement and professional league growth.
<p>Jaja Santiago returned to familiar ground on Saturday, making her much-awaited PVL return by helping Creamline sweep Galeries, 25-21, 25-16, 25-21, to close out the 2026 PVL On Tour at the Victorias City Coliseum in Negros Occidental.</p><p>Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa, is playing in the league for the first time in five years, now suiting up for the very team she once faced when she helped Chery Tiggo rule the 2021 Open Conference.</p><p>During that historic run, Santiago powered the now-defunct Chery Tiggo to a 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-8 victory over Creamline in Game 3 of the finals, making the Crossovers the first-ever champions of the country's professional league and claiming the MVP honors in the process.</p><p>This time, though, Santiago is donning the colors of the very team she once beat for a title.</p><p>Santiago, who has since played for multiple teams in Japan and is set to reinforce San…
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