The United VC, mostly known as the Cocolife Asset Managers from 2017 to 2018 due to sponsorship reasons, was a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippine Super Liga (PSL).

United VC
Club crest
Full nameUnited Volleyball Club
(Cocolife Asset Managers)
Short nameUnited VC
Founded2017
Dissolved2019
LeaguePhilippine Super Liga
2018 All-Filipino7th place Increase 3

History

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The United Volleyball Club joined the Philippine Super Liga in January 2017. It was named "United" due to having former players of rival University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) schools in Ateneo and La Salle in its roster.[1]

However the team adopted the name Cocolife Asset Managers instead after securing sponsorship with the United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation (COCOLIFE) in February 2017. The club adopted the company's colors blue and green which are also coincidentally the same as the two schools.[2][3]

They played under the Cocolife name from the 2017 to 2018 seasons. Starting from the 2019 Grand Prix Conference they competed as United Volleyball Club, now without a naming sponsor.[4] The team experienced financial issues with team manager Josh Ylaya serving as interim head coach due to Moro Branislav's departure to lessen operational expenses.[5]

The club disbanded in June 2019 due to its inability to find a new sponsor.[5]

Name changes

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  • UVC - Cocolife Asset Managers (20172018)
  • United Volleyball Club (2019)

Historical rosters

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2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference Line-up

For the 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

No. Name Pos. Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1    Tyler-Marie Kalei Mau (C) OH 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 298 cm (117 in) 290 cm (110 in) (1995-10-05) October 5, 1995 (age 29)
2   Shar Latai Manu-Olevao (I)  W  OH 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 295 cm (116 in) 285 cm (112 in) (1994-01-12) January 12, 1994 (age 30)
3    Taira Ke'Alohilani Robins-Hardy S 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 300 cm (120 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1995-11-30) November 30, 1995 (age 28)
5   Yaasmeen Bedart-Ghani (I) OPP 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 92 kg (203 lb) 310 cm (120 in) 303 cm (119 in) (1996-11-08) November 8, 1996 (age 28)
6   Shiela Marie Pineda (L) L 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 266 cm (105 in) 256 cm (101 in) (1991-01-21) January 21, 1991 (age 33)
8   Princess Justine Tiu OH 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 270 cm (110 in) (1996-01-27) January 27, 1996 (age 28)
9   Gyra Ezra Barroga OPP 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1998-08-30) August 30, 1998 (age 26)
10   Margarita Anna Marie Tejada OPP 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 267 cm (105 in) 257 cm (101 in) (1995-08-20) August 20, 1995 (age 29)
11   Ronggomaipapa Amy Ahomiro MB 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 276 cm (109 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1992-01-05) January 5, 1992 (age 32)
12   Dancel Dusaran (L) L 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 250 cm (98 in) 245 cm (96 in) (1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 32)
15   Shannen Palec MB 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996 (age 28)
16   Ma. Cecilia Bangad S 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1998-04-30) April 30, 1998 (age 26)
17   Erika Gel Alkuino MB 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1992-01-12) January 12, 1992 (age 32)
18   Arianna May Angustia MB 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1992-04-28) April 28, 1992 (age 32)
20   Sutadta Chuewulim OH 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1992-12-19) December 19, 1992 (age 31)
2018 PSL All-Filipino Cup Line-up

For the 2018 All-Filipino Cup

No. Name Pos. Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1    Tyler-Marie Kalei Mau Outside Hitter 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 298 cm (117 in) 290 cm (110 in) (1995-10-03) October 3, 1995 (age 29)
2   Mary Grace Berte Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 276 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1994-08-08) August 8, 1994 (age 30)
5   Iona Yongco Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 260 cm (100 in)
6   Patria Jela Peña Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 263 cm (104 in)
7   Alexandra Denice Tan Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1993-10-25) October 25, 1993 (age 31)
8   Danika Gendrauli Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 270 cm (110 in) (1992-03-16) March 16, 1992 (age 32)
9   Gyra Ezra Barroga Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in)
10   Margarita Anna Marie Tejada Opposite hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 267 cm (105 in) 257 cm (101 in) (1995-08-20) August 20, 1995 (age 29)
11   Aerieal Patnongon (c) Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 261 cm (103 in) (1992-05-17) May 17, 1992 (age 32)
12   Dancel Dusaran (L) Libero 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 250 cm (98 in) 245 cm (96 in) (1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 32)
13   Dennise Michelle Lazaro (L) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 251 cm (99 in) 247 cm (97 in) (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32)
14   Princess Justine Tiu Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 270 cm (110 in)
15   Shannen Palec Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in)
16   Ma. Cecilia Bangad Setter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 265 cm (104 in)
17   Erika Gel Alkuino Middle Blocker 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 264 cm (104 in)
18   Arianna May Angustia Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1992-04-28) April 28, 1992 (age 32)
2018 PSL Invitational Cup Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup

No. Name Pos. Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Mika Esperanza Setter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 268 cm (106 in) 263 cm (104 in)
3   Yvette Tongco 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 263 cm (104 in)
4   Aerieal Patnongon (c) Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 261 cm (103 in) (1992-05-17) May 17, 1992 (age 32)
5   Iona Yongco Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 260 cm (100 in)
6   Patria Jela Peña 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 263 cm (104 in)
7   Alexandra Denice Tan Opposite Hitter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in)
9   Gyra Barroga 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in)
10   Marge Tejada Opposite hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 267 cm (105 in) 257 cm (101 in) (1995-08-20) August 20, 1995 (age 29)
11   La Rainne Fabay 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 273 cm (107 in) 270 cm (110 in)
12   Dancel Dusaran (L) Libero 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 250 cm (98 in) 245 cm (96 in) (1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 32)
13   Dennise Michelle Lazaro (L) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 251 cm (99 in) 247 cm (97 in) (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32)
14   Justine Tiu Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 270 cm (110 in)
16   Ma. Cecilia Bangad 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 265 cm (104 in)
17   Erika Gel Alkuino Middle Blocker 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 264 cm (104 in)
2018 PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Sara Klisura (I) (c) Outside hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 310 cm (120 in) 300 cm (120 in) (1992-07-15) July 15, 1992 (age 32)
2   Taylor Milton (I) Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 302 cm (119 in) 292 cm (115 in)
3   Joanne Bunag Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 260 cm (100 in)
4   Aerieal Patnongon Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 261 cm (103 in) (1992-05-17) May 17, 1992 (age 32)
5   Mary Jean Balse Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 78 kg (172 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 31)
6   Sarah Jane Gonzales Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 260 cm (100 in)
7   Cristina Salak Setter 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 268 cm (106 in) (1976-08-10) August 10, 1976 (age 48)
9   Alexandra Denice Tan Opposite 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-10-25) October 25, 1993 (age 31)
10   Marge Tejada Opposite 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 267 cm (105 in) 257 cm (101 in) (1995-08-20) August 20, 1995 (age 29)
12   Dancel Dusaran (L) Libero 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 250 cm (98 in) 245 cm (96 in) (1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 32)
13   Dennise Michelle Lazaro (L) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 251 cm (99 in) 247 cm (97 in) (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32)
14   Nerissa Bautista Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 75 kg (165 lb)
15   Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 278 cm (109 in) 258 cm (102 in) (1993-01-12) January 12, 1993 (age 31)
18   Marta Drpa (I) Opposite hitter 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 304 cm (120 in) 292 cm (115 in) (1989-04-20) April 20, 1989 (age 35)
2017 PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Cristina Salak Setter 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 268 cm (106 in) (1976-08-10) August 10, 1976 (age 48)
2 Taylor Milton (I) Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 302 cm (119 in) 292 cm (115 in)
3 Joanne Bunag Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 260 cm (100 in)
4 Dancel Dusaran (L) Libero 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 250 cm (98 in) 245 cm (96 in) (1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 32)
5 Mary Jean Balse Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 78 kg (172 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 31)
6 Sarah Jane Gonzales Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 260 cm (100 in)
7 Michele Gumabao (c) Opposite 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 263 cm (104 in) (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992 (age 32)
10 Marge Tejada Opposite 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 267 cm (105 in) 257 cm (101 in) (1995-08-20) August 20, 1995 (age 29)
12 Erika Alkuino Middle blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1992-01-12) January 12, 1992 (age 32)
13 Denden Lazaro (L) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 251 cm (99 in) 247 cm (97 in) (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32)
14 Christine Francisco Middle blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) (1998-07-24) July 24, 1998 (age 26)
16 Lutgarda Malaluan Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 268 cm (106 in)
17 Jeushl Wensh Tiu Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 259 cm (102 in) (1991-04-10) April 10, 1991 (age 33)
18 Tai Manu-Olevao (I) Outside hitter 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 295 cm (116 in) 285 cm (112 in)
2017 PSL Invitational Cup Line-up

For the 2017 PSL Invitational Cup:

No. Pos Name Date of birth Height Weight Spike Block
1 S Rhea Marist Ramirez (1997-11-25) November 25, 1997 (age 26) 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 255 cm (100 in) 250 cm (98 in)
2 S Kaye Martinez-Daly (1988-06-06) June 6, 1988 (age 36) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 253 cm (100 in) 248 cm (98 in)
4 OH Mary Anne Esguerra (1997-04-22) April 22, 1997 (age 27) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in)
5 OH Rose Marie Vargas (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 31) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 268 cm (106 in) 263 cm (104 in)
6 OH Iris Ortega-Patrona (1979-12-07) December 7, 1979 (age 44) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 256 cm (101 in) 249 cm (98 in)
7 OP Michele Gumabao (c) (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992 (age 32) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 263 cm (104 in)
8 OH Regine Arocha (1997-02-21) February 21, 1997 (age 27) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 266 cm (105 in) 259 cm (102 in)
9 L Jan Eunice Shayne Galang (1995-11-04) November 4, 1995 (age 29) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 251 cm (99 in) 248 cm (98 in)
11 OP Therese Marie Monique Gaston (1996-05-07) May 7, 1996 (age 28) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 266 cm (105 in) 261 cm (103 in)
12 MB Erika Alkuino (1992-01-12) January 12, 1992 (age 32) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 264 cm (104 in)
13 L Denden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 251 cm (99 in) 247 cm (97 in)
14 MB Andrea Marzan (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 (age 29) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 282 cm (111 in) 275 cm (108 in)
17 OH Jeushl Wensh Tiu (1991-04-10) April 10, 1991 (age 33) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 259 cm (102 in)
18 OH Jovielyn Prado (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 249 cm (98 in)
Coaching Staff Strength and Conditioning Position Legend Other Legends

Head coach

  • Roberto Javier

Assistant Coach(es)

Team manager

  • Joshua Ylaya

Assistant team manager

  • Win Endozo

Assistant team manager

  • Win Endozo

Physical Therapist

  • Mike Santos
  •  S  Setter
  •  MB  Middle Blocker
  •  OP  Opposite Hitter
  •  OH  Outside Hitter
  •  L  Libero
  •  C  Team Captain
  •  I  Import
  •  DP  Draft Pick
  •  R  Rookie
  •  IN  Inactive
  •  S  Suspended
  •  FA  Free Agent
  •   Injured
2017 PSL All-Filipino Cup Line-up

For the 2017 PSL All-Filipino Conference:

No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Mikaella Esperanza Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) (1993-11-08) November 8, 1993 (age 31)
4 Dancel Dusaran (L) Libero 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 250 cm (98 in) 245 cm (96 in) (1992-08-20) August 20, 1992 (age 32)
5 Rose Marie Vargas Outside hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 268 cm (106 in) 263 cm (104 in) (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 31)
6 Carla Sandoval Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 54.5 kg (120 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
7 Michele Gumabao (c) Opposite 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 263 cm (104 in) (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992 (age 32)
8 Cherlain Dizon Outside hitter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) (1993-08-24) August 24, 1993 (age 31)
10 Marge Tejada Middle blocker 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) (1995-08-20) August 20, 1995 (age 29)
11 Angelica Cayuna Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 54.5 kg (120 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
12 Erika Alkuino Middle blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1992-01-12) January 12, 1992 (age 32)
13 Denden Lazaro Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 251 cm (99 in) 247 cm (97 in) (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32)
14 Christine Francisco Middle blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) (1998-07-24) July 24, 1998 (age 26)
15 Shannen Palec Middle blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 56.8 kg (125 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
17 Jeushl Wensh Tiu Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 259 cm (102 in) (1991-04-10) April 10, 1991 (age 33)
18 Jeanette Villareal Middle blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 56.8 kg (125 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)

Honors

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Team

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Philippine Superliga:

Season Conference Title Source
2017 Invitational 5th place
Beach Challenge Cup 8th place
All-Filipino 5th place
Grand Prix 4th place
2018 Grand Prix 4th place
Beach Challenge Cup Team A: 6th place
Team B:
Men's:
Invitational 10th place
All-Filipino 7th place
2019 Grand Prix 5th place
Beach Challenge Cup Team A:
Team B:
All-Filipino
Invitational

Others:

Season Tournament Title Source
2017 Vinh Long Open (Vietnam) [6]

Individual

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Season Conference Award Name Source
2018 Grand Prix 1st Best Outside Spiker Sara Klisura

Team captains

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Coaches

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Imports

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Season Number Player Country
2017 2 Taylor Milton   United States
18 Tai Manu-Olevao   United States
2018 2 Taylor Milton   United States
1 Sara Klisura   Serbia
18 Marta Drpa   Serbia
2019 5 Yaasmeen Bedart-Ghani   United States
2 Tai Manu-Olevao (withdrew)   United States
20 Sutadta Chuewulim   Thailand

Transactions

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2018 Season

References

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  1. ^ Lozada, Mei-Lin (17 January 2017). "College rivals Michele Gumabao, Denden Lazaro team up for new PSL club United VC". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  2. ^ Flores, Migs (9 February 2017). "PSL welcomes Cocolife, announces start date for Invitationals". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Cocolife taps Padda to handle squad". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 12 February 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  4. ^ Lopez, Mark Edward (February 10, 2019). "Rising from ashes: United VC aims better finish in PSL Grand Prix". For Sports PH. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Zarate, Noel. "UVC disbands: Kalei Mau to F2 Logistics, Sta. Lucia 'mulling' Ahomiro acquisition". ESPN 5. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  6. ^ "International volleyball event: Vinh Long lose to Cambodia". VietNamNet News (in Vietnamese). 12 September 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2024.