BaliPure Purest Water Defenders

The BaliPure Purest Water Defenders are a professional volleyball club sponsored by Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. playing in the Premier Volleyball League (formerly, Shakey's V-League). The team debuted in the league's 13th Season Open Conference.[1][2]

BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Full nameBaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Short nameBaliPure
NicknameWater Defenders
Founded2016
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
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Championships
Premier Volleyball League: 1
(2017)

Rosters

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2022
Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1 Carlota Hernandez Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) FEU (1999-04-02)April 2, 1999 (aged 22)
2 Satriani Espiritu Middle Blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) San Beda (1997-09-01)September 1, 1997 (aged 24)
3 Bernadette Flora Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Adu (1998-08-16)August 16, 1998 (aged 23)
4 Geneveve Casugod Middle Blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) FEU (1991-01-12)January 12, 1991 (aged 31)
5 Marian Alisa Buitre Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) UP (1996-12-05)December 5, 1996 (aged 25)
7 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) San Sebastian (1996-09-06)September 6, 1996 (aged 25)
8 Janine Marciano Opposite Hitter 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) San Beda (1992-01-09)January 9, 1992 (aged 30)
9 Gyra Ezra Barroga Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU (1998-08-30)August 30, 1998 (aged 23)
10 Jamie Isabelle Lavitoria Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Ateneo (1994-10-25)October 25, 1994 (aged 27)
11 Alina Joyce Bicar (c) Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UST (1998-11-17)November 17, 1998 (aged 23)
13 Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25)January 25, 1996 (aged 26)
14 Patty Jane Orendain Opposite Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) USLS (1994-07-13)July 13, 1994 (aged 27)
15 Rapril Aguilar Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) SWU (1990-04-26)April 26, 1990 (aged 31)
16 Norielle Ipac Middle Blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU (1997-07-06)July 6, 1997 (aged 24)
2021
Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1 Bien Elaine Juanillo Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Lyceum
2 Satriani Espiritu Middle Blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) San Beda
5 Bernadette Flora Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Adu (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)
6 Julia Angeles Libero 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) Letran
7 Geneveve Casugod Middle Blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) FEU (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
9 Gyra Ezra Barroga Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU (1998-08-30) August 30, 1998 (age 26)
10 Alexandra Mari Rafael Outside Hitter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Lyceum
11 Alina Joyce Bicar (c) Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UST (1998-11-17) November 17, 1998 (age 26)
12 Roselle Baliton Opposite Hitter 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) UE (1997-05-27) May 27, 1997 (age 27)
14 Laizah Ann Bendong Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) UE (1997-08-11) August 11, 1997 (age 27)
16 Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Arellano (1995-02-05) February 5, 1995 (age 29)
18 Carlota Hernandez Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) FEU (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 (age 25)
21 Judith Abil Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UE
23 Grazielle Bombita Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) UNC (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
2019
Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number Player Position Height Birth date
1 Miracle Mhae Mendoza Middle Blocker
2 Satriani Espiritu Middle Blocker
3 Jewelle Bermillo Libero
5 Glyka Medina Libero
6 Patria Jela Peña Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
7 Carrie Ann Pronuevo Outside Hitter
8 Menchie Tubiera Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
9 Vira Mae Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
10 Sandra Delos Santos Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
11 Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
12 Necelle Mae Gual Setter
14 Katrina Racelis Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 29)
16 Grazielle Bombita (c) Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1   Miracle Mhae Mendoza Middle blocker
2   Satrriani Espiritu Middle blocker
3   Jewelle Bermillo Libero
4   Vira Mae Guillema Setter
5   Alexandra Vajdovä Outside hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1989-12-15) December 15, 1989 (age 34)
7   Carrie Ann Pronuevo
8   Menchie Tubiera Outside hitter
9   Patria Jela Peña Outside hitter
10   Sandy Delos Santos Outside hitter
11   Danijela Dzakovic Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1994-04-05) April 5, 1994 (age 30)
12   Necelle Mae Gual Setter
13   Gayle Rose Valdez Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 29)
14   Katrina Racelis Middle blocker
16   Grazielle Bombita (c) Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
2018
Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1   Rica Diolan Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1998-08-15) August 15, 1998 (age 26)
3   Roma Joy Doromal Opposite hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 (age 26)
4   Mhicaela Belen Outside hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-06-29) June 29, 2002 (age 22)
5   Roselyn Doria Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-09-10) September 10, 1996 (age 28)
6   Joyme Cagande (c) Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-02-18) February 18, 1999 (age 25)
7   Alexis Mathews Middle blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1991-01-23) January 23, 1991 (age 33)
9   Jennifer Nierva Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 25)
10   Janisa Johnson Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1991-09-22) September 22, 1991 (age 33)
11   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24)
12   Alyssa Jae Solomon Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (2001-12-14) December 14, 2001 (age 22)
13   Gayle Rose Valdez Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 29)
15   Audrey Kathryn Paran Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 (age 26)
16   Ivy Lacsina Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 25)
20   Princess Anne Robles Outside hitter 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-06-07) June 7, 1999 (age 25)
2017
Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
2   Abigail Noval Outside hitter
4   Jasmine Nabor (c) Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 51 kg (112 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
8   Maria Angelica Cayuna Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 54.5 kg (120 lb)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
10   Macy Mendiola Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 66 kg (146 lb)
11   Risa Sato Middle Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 30)
12   Iris Oliveros Outside hitter
14   Jorelle Singh Outside hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
15    Jerrili Malabanan Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 40 kg (88 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
4   Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5   Grethcel Soltones (c) Outside Spiker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 51 kg (112 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7   Jaroensri Bualee Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1983-10-04) October 4, 1983 (age 41)
8   Jennifer Keddy Outside hitter 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 0 kg (0 lb) (1991-10-28) October 28, 1991 (age 33)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
10   Macy Mendiola Middle Spiker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 66 kg (146 lb)
11   Risa Sato Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 30)
12   Iriis Oliveros Outside hitter
14   Jorelle Singh Outside hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
15    Jerrili Malabanan Opposite 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 0 kg (0 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)

Coaching staff

2016
Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Pos Name Date of birth Height Weight
1 OS Sasa Devanadera (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 34) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb)
3 U Sue Roces (1984-01-17) January 17, 1984 (age 40) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
5 MB Mae Tajima (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 29) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
6 S Kaylee Manns (c) (1988-01-27) January 27, 1988 (age 36) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg (150 lb)
7 OS Kate Morrell (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 77 kg (170 lb)
8 OS Ella De Jesus (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 31) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 55 kg (121 lb)
9 U Dzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
12 S Jem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 33) 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
13 L Denden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb)
14 MH Charo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 39) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
16 MH Amy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb)
17 L Bea Tan (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 35) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb)

Coaching staff

  • Head coach:
      Anusorn "Tai" Bundit
  • Asst Coach:
      Leo Toyco
Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Pos Name Date of birth Height Weight
1 OH Grethcel Soltones (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
2 OH Alyssa Valdez (c) (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 31) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
5 MB Mae Tajima (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 29) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
6 U Dzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
7 L Bea Tan (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 35) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
8 MH Charo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 39) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
9 OH Janine Marciano (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 31) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
10 L Alyssa Eroa (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28) 0 m (0 in) 0 kg (0 lb)
11 L Ivanah Agbayani
12 S Jem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 33) 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
13 L Denden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb)
14 OS Ella De Jesus (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 31) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 55 kg (121 lb)
15 OS Karla Bello
16 MH Amy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb)

Coaching staff

Honors

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Team:

Season Conference Title
2016 Open 3rd Place
Reinforced 3rd Place
2017 Reinforced Runner-up
Open Champions
2018 Reinforced 6th place
Open did not compete
2019 Reinforced 6th place
Open 8th place
2021 Open 8th place
2022 Open 9th place
Invitational did not compete

Individual:

Season Conference Award Name
2016 Open Most Valuable Player (Conference)   Grethcel Soltones
1st Best Outside Spiker   Alyssa Valdez
Reinforced Best Libero   Dennise Michelle Lazaro
2017 Reinforced Best Setter   Jasmine Nabor
2nd Best Outside Spiker   Grethcel Soltones
1st Best Middle Blocker   Risa Sato
Best Import (Conference)   Jennifer Brooke Keddy
Open Most Valuable Player (Finals)   Grethcel Soltones
2nd Best Outside Spiker
2nd Best Middle Blocker   Risa Sato

Imports

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Season Number Player Country
2016 6 Kaylee Manns   United States
7 Kate Morrell
2017 7 Jaroensri "Jeng" Bualee   Thailand
8 Jennifer Brooke Keddy   United States
2018 7 Alexis Mathews
10 Janisa Johnson
2019 5 Alexandra Vajdovä   Slovakia
11 Danijela Dzakovic   Montenegro

Team captains

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Head coaches

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Former players

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References

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  1. ^ a b Villar, Joey (May 20, 2016). "Bali Pure enlists Valdez, other Ateneo aces". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  2. ^ Escarlote, Mark (May 26, 2016). "V-League: a sneak peek at the participating teams". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  3. ^ Villar, Joey (January 3, 2018). "PLDT returns to PVL". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 4, 2018.