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Akari Chargers

The Akari Chargers is a professional women's volleyball team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). The team is owned by Akari Lighting & Technology Corporation.

Akari Chargers
Short nameAkari
NicknamePower Chargers
Founded2022
OwnerAkari Lightning & Technology Corporation
Head coachRaffy Mosuela
CaptainMichele Cobb (DLSU)
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2024 All-Filipino7th place
Websiteakarisports.com.ph
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History edit

The Akari Chargers was organized by Akari Lighting & Technology Corporation, announcing its official entry into the Premier Volleyball League as the 10th professional club team.[1] Akari's has been a longtime sponsor of the Adamson Lady Falcons collegiate volleyball team which clinched the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference.[2]

Before the start of the 2022 reinforced conference, Akari announced that it tapped Brazilian head coach of the Philippines women's national volleyball team, Jorge Edson to be its head coach.[3] The team debuted in the 2022 Reinforced Conference.

Current roster edit

Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Akari Chargers
No. Player Position Height Birth date Alma mater
1   Shiela Marie Pineda Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1991-01-21) January 21, 1991 (age 33) AdU
2   Trisha Genesis Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24) AdU
3   Alexandra Maxine Juangco Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 22) FEU
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 28) SSC-R
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25) DLSU
7   Roselle Baliton Middle blocker 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 (age 27) UE
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (2000-07-18) July 18, 2000 (age 23) ADMU
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32) San Beda
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24) FEU
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
13   Celine Elaiza Domingo Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) April 20, 1999 (age 24) FEU
14   Mereophe Aevangeline Sharma Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23) DLSU
15     Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24) DLSU
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30) NU
17   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU

Previous roster edit

2023
2nd All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Birth date Alma mater
1   Shiela Marie Pineda Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 32) AdU
2   Trisha Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24) AdU
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25) DLSU
7   Roselle Baliton Middle blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 (age 27) UE
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-07-18) July 18, 2000 (age 23) ADMU
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32) San Beda
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24) FEU
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
14   Mereophe Aevangeline Sharma Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23) DLSU
15   Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24) DLSU
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30) NU
17   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU
Invitational
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1   Bang Pineda Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Adamson (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 32)
2   Trisha Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24)
3   Lycha Ebon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) FEU (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 24)
5   Camille Victoria Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) UST (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 24)
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) DLSU (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25)
7   Krich Aeshelouz Macaslang Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Adamson
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) San Beda (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32)
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker FEU (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24)
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo
12   Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) FAITH (1993-06-16) June 16, 1993 (age 30)
13   Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 (age 28)
14   Mereophe Aevangeline Sharma Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) DLSU
15   Chiara May Permentilla Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Adamson
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) NU (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30)
17   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) ADMU (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24)
18    Rachel Victoria Jorvina Libero MacEwan
21   Danielle Theris Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
1st All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League First All-Filipino Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1   Shiela Marie Pineda Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Adamson (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 32)
2   Trisha Mae Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1999-03-20) March 20, 1999 (age 25)
3   Lycha Ebon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) FEU (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 24)
5   Camille Victoria Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) UST (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 24)
6   Michelle Marie Monique Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) DLSU (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25)
7   Krich Aeshelouz Macaslang Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Adamson
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) San Beda (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32)
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker FEU (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24)
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo
13   Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 (age 28)
15   Chiara May Permentilla Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Adamson
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) NU (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30)
18   Rachel Victoria Jorvina Libero MacEwan
21   Danielle Theris Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
2022
Reinforced
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
0   Chiara May Permentilla Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Adamson
1   Danielle Theris Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
2   Trisha Mae Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1999-03-20) March 20, 1999 (age 25)
3   Lycha Ebon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) FEU (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 24)
5   Krich Aeshelouz Macaslang Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Adamson
6   Michelle Marie Monique Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) DLSU (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25)
7   Mary Antonette Landicho Libero NU
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) San Beda (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32)
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker FEU (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24)
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo
12   Geneveve Casugod Middle blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) FEU (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
13   Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 (age 28)
14   Prisilla Rivera (I) Outside hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1984-12-29) December 29, 1984 (age 39)
16   Jamie Isabelle Lavitoria Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Ateneo (1994-10-25) October 25, 1994 (age 29)
18   Rachel Victoria Jorvina Libero MacEwan
19   Gyra Ezra Barroga Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU (1998-08-30) August 30, 1998 (age 25)
20   Andrea Marzan Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Arellano (1995-01-20) January 20, 1995 (age 29)

Honors edit

Team edit

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2022 Reinforced 8th place
2023 First All-Filipino 8th place
Invitational 10th place
Second All-Filipino 7th place
2024 All-Filipino 7th place [4]

Team captains edit

  •   Michelle Cobb (2022 - present)

Imports edit

Season Number Player Country
2022 14 Prisilla Rivera   Dominican Republic

Former players edit

Coaches edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Akari commits to PVL as 10th team". PVL. May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Isaga, JR (June 2, 2022). "Akari set on forming 'best team possible' ahead of PVL debut". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Akari signs Jorge Edson Souza de Brito as head coach". PVL. June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Akari cruises past Strong Group, finishes 7th". Premier Volleyball League. April 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Akari accepts De Brito resignation". PVL. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  6. ^ Dannug, Jonash (January 23, 2024). "Raffy Mosuela to handle Akari on interim basis". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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