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Motolite Volleyball Team

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The Motolite Volleyball Team is the professional women's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League.[1] The team is owned by Philippine Batteries Inc. and named after its subsidiary, Motolite Batteries.

Motolite Volleyball Team
Full nameMotolite Volleyball Team
Short nameMotolite
NicknamePower Builders
Founded2019
ManagerMandy Reyes
CaptainIris Janelle Tolenada
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2019 Open4th place
Uniforms
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History

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The team debuted in the Premier Volleyball League in 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference with the Ateneo Lady Eagles Volleyball Team core mentored by Coach Oliver Almadro.[2] In 2019, the team had a new set of players headed by Myla Pablo.[1]

Motolite decided to take a leave of absence from the PVL for the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Name changes

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  • Ateneo – Motolite Lady Eagles (2018)
  • Motolite Volleyball (2019)

Current roster

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Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Motolite Power Builders
Number Player Position Height Birthdate School
1    Iris Janelle Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33) San Francisco State University
2   Grazielle Bombita Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
3   Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-07-16) July 16, 1995 (age 29) University of Santo Tomas
7   Jellie Tempiatura Defensive Specialist 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27) Adamson University
8   Myla Pablo (C) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29) National University
9   Jessma Clarice Ramos Middle blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
10   Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
12   Maria Arielle Estrañero Service Specialist 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28) University of the Philippines - Diliman
16   Bernadette Flora Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26) Adamson University
17   Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30) Adamson University
18   Maria Carmela Tunay Opposite hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 29) University of Santo Tomas
22   Melissa Gohing-Nacino (L) Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 33) De La Salle University
Technical Staff

Previous roster

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2019 PVL Season
2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Motolite Power Builders
Number Player Position Height Birthdate School
1    Iris Janelle Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33) San Francisco State University
3   Maristella Genn Layug Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25) University of the Philippines - Diliman
7   Jellie Tempiatura (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27) Adamson University
8   Myla Pablo (C) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29) National University
9   Jessma Clarice Ramos Middle blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
10   Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
12   Maria Arielle Estrañero Service Specialist / Defensive Specialist 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28) University of the Philippines - Diliman
14   Tonnie Rose Ponce (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-10-31) October 31, 1998 (age 25) Adamson University
16   Bernadette Flora Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26) Adamson University
17   Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30) Adamson University
18   Diana Mae Carlos Opposite hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
19   Aieshalaine Gannaban Middle blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 25) University of the Philippines - Diliman
Technical Staff
2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Motolite Power Builders
Number Player Position Height Birthdate School
3   Maristella Genn Layug Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25) University of the Philippines - Diliman
4   Krystle Esdelle (I) Opposite hitter 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1984-08-01) August 1, 1984 (age 40)
5   Channon Thompson (I) Outside hitter 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1994-03-29) March 29, 1994 (age 30)
7   Jellie Tempiatura (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27) Adamson University
8   Myla Pablo (c) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29) National University
9   Jessma Clarice Ramos Middle blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
10   Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
12   Maria Arielle Estrañero Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28) University of the Philippines - Diliman
13   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) Adamson University
14   Tonnie Rose Ponce (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) Adamson University
16   Bernadette Flora Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26) Adamson University
17   Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30) Adamson University
18   Diana Mae Carlos Opposite hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
19   Aieshalaine Gannaban Middle blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 25) University of the Philippines - Diliman
Technical Staff
2018 PVL Season
2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Main article: 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Ateneo - Motolite Lady Eagles
No. Name Position Height Weight
1 Danielle Theris C. Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 52 kg (115 lb)
3 Ma. Deanna Izabella A. Wong Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 54.5 kg (120 lb)
4 Julianne Marie B. Samonte Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 56.5 kg (125 lb)
5 Vanessa Gandler Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
6 Janel A. Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54.5 kg (120 lb)
7 Madeleine Yrenea A. Madayag Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
8 Isabela Margarita Lara Peralta Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 52 kg (115 lb)
9 Pauline Marie Monique M. Gaston Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 65.7 kg (145 lb)
10 Katrina Mae D. Tolentino Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 63.5 kg (140 lb)
11 Erika Beatriz G. Raagas Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 56.5 kg (125 lb)
14 Isabel Beatriz P. De Leon (c) Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
18 Kassandra Miren C. Gequillana Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
19 Samantha Ellen Fanger Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
21 Jaycel Ann Delos Reyes Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)

Honors

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Team

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Season Conference Title Source
2018 Reinforced did not compete
Open Runner-up
2019 Reinforced 5th place
Open 4th place

Individual

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Season Conference Award Name
2018 Open Conference 1st Best Middle Blocker Maddie Madayag
Best Opposite Spiker Kat Tolentino
2019 Open Conference Best Opposite Spiker Diana Mae Carlos

Transactions

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2020 PVL Season

2021 Open Conference:

Player Moving from Moving to
  Maria Carmela Tunay   Petron Blaze Spikers   Motolite
  Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez   Petron Blaze Spikers   Motolite
  Melissa Gohing   Creamline Cool Smashers   Motolite
  Grazielle Bombita   BaliPure Purest Water Defenders   Motolite
  Satriani Espiritu   BaliPure Purest Water Defenders   Motolite
  Aieshalaine Gannaban   Motolite   Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
  Maristella Gene Layug   Motolite   Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
  Tonnie Rose Ponce   Motolite   Creamline Cool Smashers
2019 PVL Season

2019 Reinforced Conference:

Player Moving from Moving to
  Maristella Layug   University of the Philippines   Motolite
  Edina Selimovic (replaced due to injury)   CSU Belor Galati   Motolite
  Krystle Esdelle   Pursaklar Belediyesi   Motolite
  Channon Thompson   Rote Raben Vilsbiburg   Motolite
  Jellie Tempiatura   Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers   Motolite
  Myla Pablo   Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors   Motolite
  Jessma Clarice Ramos   University of the Philippines   Motolite
  Maria Lina Isabel Molde   Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy   Motolite
  Maria Arielle Estrañero   University of the Philippines   Motolite
  Christine Joy Soyud   F2 Logistics Cargo Movers   Motolite
  Tonnie Rose Ponce   Adamson University   Motolite
  Bernadette Flora   Adamson University   Motolite
  Fenela Risha Emnas   BanKo Perlas Spikers   Motolite
  Diana Mae Carlos   Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy   Motolite
  Aeishalaine Gannaban   University of the Philippines   Motolite


2019 Open Conference:

Player Moving from Moving to
   Iris Janelle Tolenada   Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors   Motolite
  Edina Selimovic (replaced during Reinforced Conference)   Motolite   FC Argeș Pitești
  Krystle Esdelle   Motolite   P2P Smilers Baronissi
  Channon Thompson   Motolite   Allianz MTV Stuttgart
  Christine Joy Soyud   Motolite   Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors

Team captains

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Imports

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Season Number Player Country
2019 2 Edina Selimovic (replaced)a   Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 Krystle Esdelle   Trinidad and Tobago
5 Channon Thompson   Trinidad and Tobago

Coaches

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Former players

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Notes

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  • ^a - Bosnian import Edina Selimovic was replaced by Krystle Esdelle due to an injury.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Escarlote, Mark (April 25, 2019). "PVL: New team, new journey for Motolite's Myla Pablo". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Naredo, Camille (December 2, 2018). "PVL: Ateneo-Motolite outlasts BanKo-Perlas in 5-set thriller for finals berth". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Li, Matthew (January 8, 2021). "Motolite to take 'leave of absence' from PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Escarlote, Mark (September 14, 2018). "PVL Open Conference: Lady Eagles on acid test". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  5. ^ Escarlote, Mark (June 5, 2019). "PVL: Motolite taps new reinforcement to replace injured Selimovic". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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