MANILA—The COMELEC Suffragettes delivered the first major shock of UVL Season 4, toppling the powerhouse AFP Lady Gunners in a grueling four-set battle, 3-1 (25-19, 25-20, 23-25, 25-18), at the Paco Arena last March 1, 2026. 

Shaking off a tough opening-day loss to the BFP Lady Firefighters, the Suffragettes displayed remarkable resilience to claim their first win of the triple-header. 

Despite the AFP’s disciplined defense, COMELEC’s relentless floor coverage and tactical adjustments allowed them to dominate the closing rallies, proving they are serious contenders in this year’s charity-driven circuit.

At the heart of the upset was team captain and setter Jane Yumang, who was named Best Player of the Game for her brilliant court generalship. 

While she orchestrated a balanced offensive attack, Yumang also made her mark at the service line, contributing 2 points off crucial aces that deflated the Lady Gunners’ momentum. 

Jane Yumang credited their first win to their coaching staff for providing a clear game plan for their team.

“Ang sinabi lang sa amin ni Coach, basta maka-receive kami ng maganda, maganda yung depensa namin, saka yung first ball talaga, makaka-atake kami ng maayos.”—Jane Yumang said in her post-interview with Ms. Rheena Villamor-Camara.

"Coach just told us that as long as we receive well, have good defense, and focus on that first ball, we’ll be able to attack properly."—Jane Yumang said in her post-interview with Ms. Rheena Villamor-Camara.

Her composure under pressure ensured the Suffragettes stayed ahead in the final set, securing a vital victory that reshapes the early standings of the preliminary round.

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