Motolite Volleyball Team

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

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

Current roster
Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Motolite Power Builders
Number Player Position Height Birthdate School
1PhilippinesUnited States Iris Janelle TolenadaSetter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991San Francisco State University
2Philippines Grazielle BombitaOutside hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991
3Philippines Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella CortezMiddle blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-07-16) July 16, 1995University of Santo Tomas
7Philippines Jellie TempiaturaDefensive Specialist1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997Adamson University
8Philippines Myla Pablo (C)Outside hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994National University
9Philippines Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
10Philippines Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
12Philippines Maria Arielle EstrañeroService Specialist1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996University of the Philippines - Diliman
16Philippines Bernadette FloraOutside hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998Adamson University
17Philippines Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994Adamson University
18Philippines Maria Carmela TunayOpposite hitter1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995University of Santo Tomas
22Philippines Melissa Gohing-Nacino (L)Libero1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991De La Salle University
Technical Staff

Previous roster
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
1PhilippinesUnited States Iris Janelle TolenadaSetter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991San Francisco State University
3Philippines Maristella Genn LayugMiddle blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
7Philippines Jellie Tempiatura (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997Adamson University
8Philippines Myla Pablo (C)Outside hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994National University
9Philippines Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
10Philippines Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
12Philippines Maria Arielle EstrañeroService Specialist / Defensive Specialist1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996University of the Philippines - Diliman
14Philippines Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-10-31) October 31, 1998Adamson University
16Philippines Bernadette FloraOutside hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998Adamson University
17Philippines Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994Adamson University
18Philippines Diana Mae CarlosOpposite hitter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
19Philippines Aieshalaine GannabanMiddle blocker1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999University 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
3Philippines Maristella Genn LayugMiddle blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
4Trinidad and Tobago Krystle Esdelle (I)Opposite hitter1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1984-08-01) August 1, 1984
5Trinidad and Tobago Channon Thompson (I)Outside hitter1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1994-03-29) March 29, 1994
7Philippines Jellie Tempiatura (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997Adamson University
8Philippines Myla Pablo (c)Outside hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994National University
9Philippines Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
10Philippines Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside hitter1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
12Philippines Maria Arielle EstrañeroSetter1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996University of the Philippines - Diliman
13Philippines Christine Joy SoyudOpposite hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995Adamson University
14Philippines Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)Adamson University
16Philippines Bernadette FloraOpposite hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998Adamson University
17Philippines Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994Adamson University
18Philippines Diana Mae CarlosOpposite hitter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
19Philippines Aieshalaine GannabanMiddle blocker1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999University 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
1Danielle Theris C. RavenaLibero1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)52 kg (115 lb)
3Ma. Deanna Izabella A. WongSetter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)54.5 kg (120 lb)
4Julianne Marie B. SamonteOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)56.5 kg (125 lb)
5Vanessa GandlerOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)60 kg (130 lb)
6Janel A. MaraguinotSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)54.5 kg (120 lb)
7Madeleine Yrenea A. MadayagMiddle Hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)61 kg (134 lb)
8Isabela Margarita Lara PeraltaLibero1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)52 kg (115 lb)
9Pauline Marie Monique M. GastonOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)65.7 kg (145 lb)
10Katrina Mae D. TolentinoOpposite Hitter1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)63.5 kg (140 lb)
11Erika Beatriz G. RaagasOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)56.5 kg (125 lb)
14Isabel Beatriz P. De Leon (c)Middle Hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)60 kg (130 lb)
18Kassandra Miren C. GequillanaOutside Hitter1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)60 kg (130 lb)
19Samantha Ellen FangerOutside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)60 kg (130 lb)
21Jaycel Ann Delos ReyesMiddle Blocker1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)60 kg (130 lb)

Honors

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

Individual
Season Conference Award Name
2018 Open Conference 1st Best Middle Blocker Madeleine Yrenea Madayag
Best Opposite Spiker Katrina Mae Tolentino
2019 Open Conference Best Opposite Spiker Diana Mae Carlos

Transactions
2020 PVL Season

2021 Open Conference:

Player Moving from Moving to
Philippines Maria Carmela TunayPhilippines Petron Blaze SpikersPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella CortezPhilippines Petron Blaze SpikersPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Melissa GohingPhilippines Creamline Cool SmashersPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Grazielle BombitaPhilippines BaliPure Purest Water DefendersPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Satriani EspirituPhilippines BaliPure Purest Water DefendersPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Aieshalaine GannabanPhilippines MotolitePhilippines Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
Philippines Maristella Gene LayugPhilippines MotolitePhilippines Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
Philippines Tonnie Rose PoncePhilippines MotolitePhilippines Creamline Cool Smashers
2019 PVL Season

2019 Reinforced Conference:

Player Moving from Moving to
Philippines Maristella LayugPhilippines University of the PhilippinesPhilippines Motolite
Bosnia and Herzegovina Edina Selimovic (replaced due to injury)Romania CSU Belor GalatiPhilippines Motolite
Trinidad and Tobago Krystle EsdelleTurkey Pursaklar BelediyesiPhilippines Motolite
Trinidad and Tobago Channon ThompsonGermany Rote Raben VilsbiburgPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Jellie TempiaturaPhilippines Philippine Air Force Lady Jet SpikersPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Myla PabloPhilippines Pocari Sweat Lady WarriorsPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Jessma Clarice RamosPhilippines University of the PhilippinesPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Maria Lina Isabel MoldePhilippines Foton Tornadoes Blue EnergyPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Maria Arielle EstrañeroPhilippines University of the PhilippinesPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Christine Joy SoyudPhilippines F2 Logistics Cargo MoversPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Tonnie Rose PoncePhilippines Adamson UniversityPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Bernadette FloraPhilippines Adamson UniversityPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Fenela Risha EmnasPhilippines BanKo Perlas SpikersPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Diana Mae CarlosPhilippines Foton Tornadoes Blue EnergyPhilippines Motolite
Philippines Aeishalaine GannabanPhilippines University of the PhilippinesPhilippines Motolite


2019 Open Conference:

Player Moving from Moving to
PhilippinesUnited States Iris Janelle TolenadaPhilippines Pocari Sweat Lady WarriorsPhilippines Motolite
Bosnia and Herzegovina Edina Selimovic (replaced during Reinforced Conference)Philippines MotoliteRomania FC Argeș Pitești
Trinidad and Tobago Krystle EsdellePhilippines MotoliteItaly P2P Smilers Baronissi
Trinidad and Tobago Channon ThompsonPhilippines MotoliteGermany Allianz MTV Stuttgart
Philippines Christine Joy SoyudPhilippines MotolitePhilippines Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors

Team captains

Imports
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

Former players

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

References
  1. 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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