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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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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.

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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Motolite Power Builders
Number Player Position Height Birthdate School
1 PhilippinesUnited States Iris Janelle Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33) San Francisco State University
2 Philippines Grazielle Bombita Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
3 Philippines 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 Philippines Jellie Tempiatura Defensive Specialist 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27) Adamson University
8 Philippines Myla Pablo (C) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30) National University
9 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines Bernadette Flora Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26) Adamson University
17 Philippines Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30) Adamson University
18 Philippines 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 Philippines 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
Motolite Power Builders
Number Player Position Height Birthdate School
1 PhilippinesUnited States Iris Janelle Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33) San Francisco State University
3 Philippines Maristella Genn Layug Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
7 Philippines Jellie Tempiatura (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27) Adamson University
8 Philippines Myla Pablo (C) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30) National University
9 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines Tonnie Rose Ponce (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-10-31) October 31, 1998 (age 26) Adamson University
16 Philippines Bernadette Flora Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26) Adamson University
17 Philippines Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30) Adamson University
18 Philippines 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 Philippines 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
Motolite Power Builders
Number Player Position Height Birthdate School
3 Philippines Maristella Genn Layug Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 26) University of the Philippines - Diliman
4 Trinidad and Tobago Krystle Esdelle (I) Opposite hitter 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1984-08-01) August 1, 1984 (age 40)
5 Trinidad and Tobago Channon Thompson (I) Outside hitter 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1994-03-29) March 29, 1994 (age 30)
7 Philippines Jellie Tempiatura (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27) Adamson University
8 Philippines Myla Pablo (c) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30) National University
9 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) Adamson University
14 Philippines Tonnie Rose Ponce (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) Adamson University
16 Philippines Bernadette Flora Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26) Adamson University
17 Philippines Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30) Adamson University
18 Philippines 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 Philippines 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
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
Philippines Maria Carmela Tunay Philippines Petron Blaze Spikers Philippines Motolite
Philippines Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez Philippines Petron Blaze Spikers Philippines Motolite
Philippines Melissa Gohing Philippines Creamline Cool Smashers Philippines Motolite
Philippines Grazielle Bombita Philippines BaliPure Purest Water Defenders Philippines Motolite
Philippines Satriani Espiritu Philippines BaliPure Purest Water Defenders Philippines Motolite
Philippines Aieshalaine Gannaban Philippines Motolite Philippines Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
Philippines Maristella Gene Layug Philippines Motolite Philippines Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
Philippines Tonnie Rose Ponce Philippines Motolite Philippines Creamline Cool Smashers
2019 PVL Season

2019 Reinforced Conference:

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


2019 Open Conference:

Player Moving from Moving to
PhilippinesUnited States Iris Janelle Tolenada Philippines Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors Philippines Motolite
Bosnia and Herzegovina Edina Selimovic (replaced during Reinforced Conference) Philippines Motolite Romania FC Argeș Pitești
Trinidad and Tobago Krystle Esdelle Philippines Motolite Italy P2P Smilers Baronissi
Trinidad and Tobago Channon Thompson Philippines Motolite Germany Allianz MTV Stuttgart
Philippines Christine Joy Soyud Philippines Motolite Philippines 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 Krystle Esdelle Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
5 Channon Thompson Trinidad and Tobago 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.