Defending champion Ateneo de Manila University secured its fifth straight finals appearance after defeating University of the Philippines, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21, at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 78 women’s volleyball semifinals on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

“I am for the fifth time that I am entering into the finals with different teammates and different coaches. I am just really lucky to be there again for the last time,” said two-time Most Valuable Player Alyssa Valdez during the postmatch news conference.

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