Cignal gained the lead in the standings after overcoming Petro Gazz, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-20, in the PNVF Champions League at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Monday, February 5.
Vanie Gandler and Ria Meneses dropped 18 points apiece to lead the HD Spikers, who rose to 2-0 and boosted their semifinal chances.
Rose Basas and Ces Molina, meanwhile, put up seven and six points, respectively.
Cignal tries to stay undefeated when it faces winless Philippine Army (0-2) on Tuesday, February 6.