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Foton Tornadoes

The Foton Tornadoes were a professional women's volleyball team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). The team was owned by United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI).[1]

Foton Tornadoes
Short nameFoton
NicknameTornadoes
Founded2014
Dissolved2023[a]
LeaguePhilippine Super Liga (2014–2019)
Premier Volleyball League (2023)
2023 Invitational11th place
Championships
Philippine Super Liga: 2
(2015, 2016)

History edit

The team debuted in the Philippine Superliga (PSL) during the 2014 Grand Prix as Foton Tornadoes.[2]

The original Foton team would be renamed as the Chery Tiggo Crossovers heading the 2020 season.[3][4] Chery joined the professional PVL in 2021.[5]

In June 2023, the revival of the Foton Tornadoes team was announced. They played with Chery at the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference[6] At least seven Chery players moved to Foton.[7] They have pledged to participate in the PVL for at least the next three years.[8]

The team however withdraw for the succeeding second All-Filipino Conference after several of its players did not have their contracts renewed. The team was revealed to have been temporarily revived to accommodate surplus players from Chery.[9]

International tournaments edit

 
Members of Foton Pilipinas on a courtesy call with President Rodrigo Duterte before participating at the 2016 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship.

As the champion of the 2015 PSL Grand Prix, Foton represented the Philippines, playing as Foton Pilipinas, in the 2016 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship held in Biñan, Laguna.[10] The team was reinforced by three selected players from other PSL teams as well as imports Lindsay Stalzer and Ariel Usher.[11] Italian coach and FIVB volleyball instructor Fabio Menta was named as head coach of the squad.[12] The team finished in 7th place overall after the 9-day competition.[13]

Having won the 2016 Grand Prix, the team was entered once more to the 2017 edition of the Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. However, the club begged off because of its depleted lineup due to player movements and injuries.[14] In its place, the Philippines was represented by the PSL all-star selection (playing as "Rebisco-PSL Manila").[15]

Name changes edit

Foton Motors (2014 PSL Grand Prix Conference)
   
Foton Tornadoes (2014–2017)
     
Foton Toplanders (2016 Invitational Cup)
   
Foton Pilipinas (2016 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship)
     
Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy (2018–2019)
   

Final roster edit

Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Foton Tornadoes
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1   Carlota Hernandez Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 (age 25) FEU
2   Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 25) NU
3   Bernadette Flora Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 25) ADU
5   Jaila Atienza Middle blocker UP
7   Seth Marione Rodriguez Middle blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-09-22) September 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
8   May Luna Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 31) DLSU
12   Mary Antonette Landicho Libero NU
14   Nerissa Bautista Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1985-10-12) October 12, 1985 (age 38) CPU
15   France Ronquillo Opposite hitter NU
16   Sydney Mae Niegos Middle Blocker JRU
17   Mary Rhose Dapol Outside Hitter UPHSD
22   Babylove Barbon Libero UST
23   Ma. Shaya Adorador (C) Outside hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-12-29) December 29, 1997 (age 26) UE
24   Maria Regina Agatha Mangulabnan Setter UST

Previous roster edit

2019 Foton Line-ups
2019 Grand Prix Conference

For the 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

No. Name Position Ht. Wt. Sp Bk Birthday
1   Iumi Yongco (L) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1993-05-03) May 3, 1993 (age 30)
2   Gyzelle Sy Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 31)
4   Carmina Aganon Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 30)
5   Carla Sandoval Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 26)
6   Courtney Felinski (I) Outside hitter 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 308 cm (121 in) 287 cm (113 in) (1992-10-04) October 4, 1992 (age 31)
7   Geneveve Casugod Middle blocker 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 285 cm (112 in) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
9   Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 266 cm (105 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10   Maika Angela Ortiz (c) Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 74 kg (163 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11   Ma. Shaya Adorador Opposite hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1997-12-29) December 29, 1997 (age 26)
12   Jennylyn Reyes (L) Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 243 cm (96 in) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
13   Selime İlyasoğlu   (I) (W) Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 308 cm (121 in) 287 cm (113 in) (1988-11-18) November 18, 1988 (age 35)
14   Kathleen Barrinuevo Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 61 kg (134 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1997-12-13) December 13, 1997 (age 26)
15   Elaine Kasilag Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 26)
17   Christine Joy Rosario Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 76 kg (168 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 285 cm (112 in) (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
20   Milagros Collar (I) Opposite hitter 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 300 cm (120 in) 285 cm (112 in) (1988-04-15) April 15, 1988 (age 36)
2018 Foton Line-ups
2018 All-Filipino Conference

For the 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference:

No. Name Position Ht. Wt. Sp Bk Birthday
1   Iumi Yongco Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1993-05-30) May 30, 1993 (age 30)
2   Gyzelle Sy Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 31)
4   Carmina Aganon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 30)
5   Carla Sandoval Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 26)
6   Arriane Mae Layug Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1996-10-14) October 14, 1996 (age 27)
7   Geneveve Casugod Middle blocker 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 285 cm (112 in) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
8   La Rainne Fabay Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1993-07-01) July 1, 1993 (age 30)
9   Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10   Maika Angela Ortiz (c) Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11   Ma. Shaya Adorador Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1997-12-29) December 29, 1997 (age 26)
12   Jennylyn Reyes (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 243 cm (96 in) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
13   Kathleen Barrinuevo (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1997-12-13) December 13, 1997 (age 26)
14   Isabel Beatriz De Leon Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 285 cm (112 in) (1996-08-02) August 2, 1996 (age 27)
17   Christine Joy Rosario Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
2018 PSL Invitational Cup

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup:

No. Name Position Ht. Wt. Sp Bk Birthday
1   Iumi Yongco Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1993-05-30) May 30, 1993 (age 30)
2   Gyzelle Sy Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 31)
3   Alyja Daphne Santiago Middle blocker 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 277 cm (109 in) (1996-01-20) January 20, 1996 (age 28)
4   Carmina Aganon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 276 cm (109 in) 260 cm (100 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 30)
5   Maria Jeziela Viray (L) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
6   Maria Nieza Viray Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
9   Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10   Maika Angela Ortiz (c) Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11   Ma. Shaya Adorador Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1997-12-29) December 29, 1997 (age 26)
12   Jennylyn Reyes (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 243 cm (96 in) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
14   Isabel Beatriz De Leon Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 285 cm (112 in) (1996-08-02) August 2, 1996 (age 27)
16   Aleona Denise Manabat Outside hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 284 cm (112 in) 281 cm (111 in) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30)
17   Christine Joy Rosario Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
2018 Foton PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

No. Name Position Ht. Wt. Sp Bk Birthday
1   Iumi Yongco Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1993-05-30) May 30, 1993 (age 30)
2   Gyzelle Sy Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 31)
3   Alyja Daphne Santiago Middle blocker 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 277 cm (109 in) (1996-01-20) January 20, 1996 (age 28)
4   Carmina Aganon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 276 cm (109 in) 260 cm (100 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 30)
5   Diana Mae Carlos Opposite hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 25)
6   Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 25)
7   Katarina Vukomanović (L/I) Libero 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 257 cm (101 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1990-10-29) October 29, 1990 (age 33)
8   Channon Thompson (I) Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 315 cm (124 in) 303 cm (119 in) (1994-03-29) March 29, 1994 (age 30)
9   Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10   Maika Angela Ortiz Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
12   Jennylyn Reyes (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 243 cm (96 in) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
14   Elizabeth Ann Wendel (I) Opposite hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 284 cm (112 in) 281 cm (111 in) (1993-12-15) December 15, 1993 (age 30)
16   Aleona Denise Manabat (c) Outside hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 284 cm (112 in) 281 cm (111 in) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30)
17   Christine Joy Rosario Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
2017 Foton Line-ups
2017 Foton PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

No. Name Position Ht. Wt. Sp Bk Birthday
1 Sara Klisura (I) 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 31)
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 29)
3 Alyja Daphne Santiago (c) Opposite hitter 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 277 cm (109 in) (1996-01-20) January 20, 1996 (age 28)
4 Iumi Yongco Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1993-05-30) May 30, 1993 (age 30)
6 Jem Nicole Gutierrez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 266 cm (105 in) (1996-03-21) March 21, 1996 (age 28)
7 Dragana Peruničić (I) Middle blocker 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 310 cm (120 in) 300 cm (120 in) (1992-11-19) November 19, 1992 (age 31)
8 Rubie De Leon Setter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 257 cm (101 in) (1982-07-26) July 26, 1982 (age 41)
9 Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10 Maika Angela Ortiz Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11 Ennajie Laure Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 (age 26)
12 Jennylyn Reyes (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 243 cm (96 in) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
13 Katarina Vukomanović (L) (I) Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 257 cm (101 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1990-10-26) October 26, 1990 (age 33)
16 Aleona Denise Manabat Outside hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 284 cm (112 in) 281 cm (111 in) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30)
17 Christine Joy Rosario Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
2017 Foton Invitational Line-Up
No. Position Name Birthday Ht. Wt. Sp Bk College
1 OH Iumi Yongco (1993-05-30) May 30, 1993 (age 30) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in)   DLSU–Dasma
2 OP Mary Grace Berte (1994-08-08) August 8, 1994 (age 29) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 276 cm (109 in) 267 cm (105 in)   HCDC
4 OH Cherilyn Jhane Sindayen (1996-08-11) August 11, 1996 (age 27) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 274 cm (108 in)   Lyceum
5 OH Grethcel Soltones (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 28) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in)   San Sebastian
7 MB Katherine Villegas (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 28) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in)   San Sebastian
8 L Jennylyn Reyes (L) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33) 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 51 kg (112 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)   National-U
9 S Ivy Jisel Perez (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in)   National-U
10 MH Maika Angela Ortiz (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in)   UST
12 S Rubie De Leon (1982-07-26) July 26, 1982 (age 41) 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 257 cm (101 in)   UST
13 Glayssa Faith Torres (1996-08-31) August 31, 1996 (age 27) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in)   Far Eastern
16 MH Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat (c) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 284 cm (112 in) 281 cm (111 in)   National-U
17 Kathleen Barrinuevo (1997-12-13) December 13, 1997 (age 26) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 267 cm (105 in)   Letran
2017 Foton All-Filipino Line-Up

For the 2017 PSL All-Filipino Conference:

No. Name Position Ht. Wt. Sp Bk Birthday
1 Iumi Yongco Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 272 cm (107 in) 264 cm (104 in) (1993-05-30) May 30, 1993 (age 30)
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 29)
3 Alyja Daphne Santiago (c) Middle Hitter 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 277 cm (109 in) (1996-01-20) January 20, 1996 (age 28)
6 Roselyn Doria Outside hitter (1996-09-02) September 2, 1996 (age 27)
7 Heather Guino-o Opposite hitter (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
8 Rubie De Leon Setter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 264 cm (104 in) 257 cm (101 in) (1982-07-26) July 26, 1982 (age 41)
9 Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10 Maika Angela Ortiz Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 290 cm (110 in) 295 cm (116 in) (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11 Ennajie Laure Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 (age 26)
12 Jennylyn Reyes (L) Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 51 kg (112 lb) (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
13 Nica Guliman Outside hitter (1996-11-13) November 13, 1996 (age 27)
15 Kyle Negrito Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1996-12-15) December 15, 1996 (age 27)
17 Christine Joy Rosario Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 280 cm (110 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 31)
2016 Foton Line-Ups
2016 Foton Grand Prix Line-Up

For the 2016 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference:

Foton Tornadoes
No. Nationality Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1   Dimaculangan Rhea Katrina Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg UST (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
2   Rondina Cherry Ann Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg UST (1996-09-04) September 4, 1996 (age 27)
3   Santiago Alyja Daphne Middle Hitter/open hitter 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 68 kg NU (1996-01-20) January 20, 1996 (age 28)
4   Orendain Patty Jane Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg USLS (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 31)
5   Acevedo Maria Carmina Denise Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 61 kg ADMU (1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 34)
6   Usher Ariel Outside Hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 73 kg Portland (1991-01-06) January 6, 1991 (age 33)
8   Araneta Angeli Pauline Open Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg UPD (1993-09-19) September 19, 1993 (age 30)
9   Perez Ivy Jisel Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg NU (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10   Ortiz Maika Angela Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg UST (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11   General Bia Fatima Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 56 kg NU (1995-08-27) August 27, 1995 (age 28)
12   Cerveza Carol Ann Open Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg NU (1994-06-12) June 12, 1994 (age 29)
15   Stalzer (c) Lindsay Outside Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 70 kg Bradley (1984-07-15) July 15, 1984 (age 39)
16   Santiago-Manabat Aleona Denise Middle Hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 68 kg NU (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 30)
18   Laure Ennajie Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg UST (1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 (age 26)
2016 Foton All-Filipino Line-Up

For the 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference:

Foton Tornadoes
No. Nationality Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1   Dimaculangan Rhea Katrina Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg UST (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
3   Santiago Alyja Daphne Middle Hitter/open hitter 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 68 kg NU (1996-01-20) January 20, 1996 (age 28)
4   Orendain Patty Jane Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg USLS (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 31)
5   Acevedo Maria Carmina Denise Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 64 kg ADMU (1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 34)
6   Henson Dana Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg AU (1994-06-14) June 14, 1994 (age 29)
7   Laure Ennajie Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg UST (1997-07-31) July 31, 1997 (age 26)
8   Araneta (c) Angeli Pauline Open Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg UPD (1993-09-19) September 19, 1993 (age 30)
9   Perez Ivy Jisel Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg NU (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10   Ortiz Maika Angela Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg UST (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11   General Bia Fatima Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 56 kg NU (1995-08-27) August 27, 1995 (age 28)
12   Cerveza Carol Ann Open Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg NU (1994-06-12) June 12, 1994 (age 29)
14   Macatuno May Jennifer Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 52 kg ADU (1991-05-23) May 23, 1991 (age 32)
16   Rondina Cherry Ann Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg UST (1996-09-04) September 4, 1996 (age 27)
18   Salamagos Shirley Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 61 kg AU (1995-02-04) February 4, 1995 (age 29)


For the 2016 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup

Foton Toplanders
No. Nationality Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1   Rondina Cherry Ann 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg UST (1996-09-04) September 4, 1996 (age 27)
2   Orendain Patty Jane 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg USLS (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 31)


2016 Foton Invitational Line-Up

For the 2016 PSL Invitational Cup:

Foton Toplander
No. Nationality Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1   Dimaculangan Rhea Katrina Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg UST (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
2   Tabaquero Ma. Angeline Libero 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg UST (1989-06-21) June 21, 1989 (age 34)
4   Orendain Patty Jane Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg USLS (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 31)
5   Acevedo Maria Carmina Denise Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 61 kg ADMU (1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 34)
6   Henson Dana Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 46 kg AU (1994-06-14) June 14, 1994 (age 29)
7   Remulla Ivy Elayne Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 67 kg DLSU (1979-11-14) November 14, 1979 (age 44)
8   Araneta (c) Angeli Pauline Open Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg UPD (1993-09-19) September 19, 1993 (age 30)
9   Dawson Samantha Chloe Open Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg FEU (1994-10-08) October 8, 1994 (age 29)
10   Ortiz Maika Angela Middle Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg UST (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 32)
11   Quijano-Estampa Royce Middle Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg USLS (1992-07-07) July 7, 1992 (age 31)
14   Macatuno May Jennifer Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 52 kg ADU (1991-05-23) May 23, 1991 (age 32)
15   Tiangco Monique Middle Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 63 kg FEU (1991-11-11) November 11, 1991 (age 32)
16   Salamagos Shirley Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 61 kg AU (1995-02-04) February 4, 1995 (age 29)
18   Bulan Sarina Fairh Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg UE (1992-01-10) January 10, 1992 (age 32)
2015 Foton Line-Ups
2015 Foton Grand Prix Line-Up

For the 2015 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

Foton Tornadoes
No. Nationality Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1   Araneta Angeli Pauline Middle Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg UPD (1993-09-19) September 19, 1993 (age 30)
2   Messing Kathleen Anne Outside Hitter 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)  kg Pepperdine (1992-10-31) October 31, 1992 (age 31)
3   Santiago Alyja Daphne Opposite Hitter 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 68 kg NU (1996-01-20) January 20, 1996 (age 28)
4   Orendain Patty Jane Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg USLS (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 31)
5   Acevedo Maria Carmina Denise Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 61 kg ADMU (1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 34)
6   Stalzer Lindsay Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 70 kg Bradley (1984-07-25) July 25, 1984 (age 39)
7   Remulla (c) Ivy Elayne Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg DLSU (1979-11-14) November 14, 1979 (age 44)
8   Macatuno May Jennifer Bench Heater 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 52 kg ADU (1991-05-23) May 23, 1991 (age 32)
9   Perez Ivy Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg NU (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)
10   Tiangco-Williams Mel Outside Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 72 kg GSU (1988-08-28) August 28, 1988 (age 35)
11   General Fatima Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg NU (1995-08-27) August 27, 1995 (age 28)
16   Quijano-Estampa Royce Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg USLS (1992-07-07) July 7, 1992 (age 31)
17   Ceballos Fiola Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 56 kg CPU (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 29)
18   Delos Reyes Jeannie Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 62 kg CPU (1994-04-10) April 10, 1994 (age 30)

For the 2015 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup:

Foton Hurricanes (Foton - Team A)
No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College
1 Tan Bea 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg Ateneo
2 Soriano Ma. Paulina 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 61 kg Adamson
Foton Tornadoes (Foton - Team B)
No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College
1 Ceballos Fiola 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 56 kg CPU
2 Orendain Patty Jane 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg USLS
2015 Foton All-Filipino Line-Up

For the 2015 PSL All-Filipino Conference:

Foton Motors
No. Nationality Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1   Araneta Angeli Pauline Middle Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg UP (1993-09-19) September 19, 1993 (age 30)
3   Mendez Kimberly Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 56 kg USLS (1991-06-23) June 23, 1991 (age 32)
4   Orendain Patty Jane Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg USLS (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 31)
5   Acevedo Maria Carmina Denise Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 61 kg Ateneo (1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 34)
6   Gervacio Angeline Marie Opposite Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg Ateneo (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32)
7   Remulla (c) Ivy Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg DLSU (1979-11-14) November 14, 1979 (age 44)
8   Macatuno May Jennifer Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 52 kg Adamson (1991-05-23) May 23, 1991 (age 32)
9   Factor Dona Mae Outside/Middle Hitter 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 54 kg EAC (1990-02-12) February 12, 1990 (age 34)
10   Tiamzon Nicole Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 51 kg UP (1995-11-03) November 3, 1995 (age 28)
12   Lastimosa Pamela Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 66 kg UST (1993-09-23) September 23, 1993 (age 30)
14   Velasquez Cindy Middle Hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 71 kg DLS-CSB (1985-07-16) July 16, 1985 (age 38)
15   Pantaleon Bangladesh Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 60 kg Letran (1987-10-09) October 9, 1987 (age 36)
16   Estampa Royce Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg USLS (1992-07-07) July 7, 1992 (age 31)
17   Tan Maria Beatrice 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg Ateneo (1993-04-13) April 13, 1993 (age 31)
18   Delos Reyes Jeannie 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)  kg CPU (1994-04-10) April 10, 1994 (age 30)
2014 Foton Grand Prix Line-Up

For 2014 PSL Grand Prix Conference:

Foton Motors
No. Nationality Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1   De Leon Rubie Setter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 73 kg UST (1982-07-26) July 26, 1982 (age 41)
2   Mendez Kimberly Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 56 kg USLS (1991-06-23) June 23, 1991 (age 32)
4   Orendain Patty Jane Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg USLS (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 31)
5   Acevedo Maria Carmina Denise Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 61 kg Ateneo (1989-04-28) April 28, 1989 (age 34)
6   Gustillo (c) Jill Open Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg ADU (1988-02-20) February 20, 1988 (age 36)
7   Remulla Ivy Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg DLSU (1979-11-14) November 14, 1979 (age 44)
8   Velasquez Cindy Middle Hitter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 52 kg Adamson (1991-05-23) May 23, 1991 (age 32)
9   Factor Dona Mae Outside hitter/Middle Hitter 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 54 kg EAC (1990-02-12) February 12, 1990 (age 34)
10   Tarasova Elena Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 51 kg UP (1995-11-03) November 3, 1995 (age 28)
12   Tan Maria Beatrice Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 66 kg UST (1993-09-23) September 23, 1993 (age 30)
13   Bello Karla Setter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 71 kg Primorochka (1985-07-16) July 16, 1985 (age 38)
15   Pantaleon Bangladesh Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 60 kg Letran (1987-10-09) October 9, 1987 (age 36)
16   Gervacio Angeline Marie Opposite Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg ADMU (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32)
17   Tarasova Irina Opposite hitter 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) 55 kg Sparta Nizhny Novgorod (1993-04-13) April 13, 1993 (age 31)

Honors edit

Team edit

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2023 Invitational 11th place

Philippine Superliga:

Season Conference Title Source
2014 Grand Prix 5th place [17]
2015 All-Filipino 4th place
Beach Challenge Cup Team A: 4th place
Team B: Runner-up
Grand Prix Champions [18]
2016 Invitational 5th place
Beach Challenge Cup Runner-up
All-Filipino Runner-up
Grand Prix Champions
2017 Invitational 3rd place
Beach Challenge Cup 11th place
All-Filipino 4th place
Grand Prix 3rd place
2018 Grand Prix 3rd place
Beach Challenge Cup Women's: 5th place
Men's: Champions
Invitational 7th place
All-Filipino 5th place
2019 Grand Prix 7th place
Beach Challenge Cup Men's: Runner-up
All-Filipino 4th place
Invitational 4th place

International:

Season Tournament Title Source
2016 2016 Sealect Tuna Women's Volleyball Championship 6th place [19][20]
AVC Club Volleyball Championship 7th place

Individual edit

Philippine Superliga:

Season Conference Award Name
2015 All-Filipino 2nd Best Outside Spiker   Patty Jane Orendain
Grand Prix 2nd Best Middle Blocker   Alyja Daphne Santiago
1st Best Setter   Ivy Jizel Perez
Most Valuable Player   Lindsay Stalzer
2016 All-Filipino 2nd Best Middle Blocker   Alyja Daphne Santiago
Grand Prix
2nd Best Outside Spiker   Ariel Usher
2nd Best Middle Blocker   Maika Ortiz
Most Valuable Player   Alyja Daphne Santiago
2017 Invitational Best Opposite Spiker   Mary Grace Berte
All-Filipino 1st Best Outside Spiker   Ennajie Laure
Best Opposite Spiker   Alyja Daphne Santiago
Grand Prix 1st Best Opposite Spiker   Alyja Daphne Santiago
2018 Grand Prix
1st Best Opposite Spiker   Elizabeth Ann Wendel
2nd Best Libero   Katarina Vukomanović
2019 All-Filipino 1st Best Middle Blocker   Alyja Daphne Santiago
Best Opposite Spiker   Dindin Santiago-Manabat
Invitational 2nd Best Outside Spiker   Shaya Adorador
Best Libero   Jennylyn Reyes

Team captains edit

Imports edit

Season Country Player
2014   Russia Irina Tarasova
2015   United States Kathleen Anne Messing
  United States Lindsay Stalzer
2016   United States Ariel Usher
  United States Lindsay Stalzer
2017   Serbia Sara Klisura
  Montenegro Dragana Perunicic
  Serbia Katarina Vukomanović
2018   Trinidad and Tobago Channon Thompson
  Canada Elizabeth Ann Wendell
  Serbia Katarina Vukomanović
2019   Turkey Selime İlyasoğlu
  United States Courtney Felinski
  Spain Milagros Collar

Coaches edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Shares history with the Chery Tiggo Crossovers. The original Foton team was renamed as Chery in 2020. Foton would be briefly revived as a separate team apart from Chery for the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference. That Foton team was dissolved after playing in that tournament.

References edit

  1. ^ "Volleyball: Foton tempers expectations in PVL return". ABS-CBN News. June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Three new teams vie for honors in import-laced Superliga Grand Prix". website. spin.ph. Spin.ph. October 14, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  3. ^ Bautista, Ohmer (January 8, 2020). "Foton rebrands to Chery Tiggo, assembles competitive ensemble for 2020 PSL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Go, Beatrice (January 8, 2020). "New-look Foton Tornadoes rebrand to Chery Tiggo Crossovers". Rappler. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Volleyball: Chery Tiggo is latest team to join PVL". March 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Velasco, Jillian (June 2, 2023). "Foton makes comeback, joins sister team Chery Tiggo in PVL". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  7. ^ Velasco, Jillian (June 16, 2023). "Seven former Chery Tiggo players cross over to PVL sister team Foton". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  8. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (June 19, 2023). "PVL gets commitment from 3 new teams". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  9. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (September 3, 2023). "Foton pulls out of PVL, some players return to Chery Tiggo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  10. ^ "Tornadoes set goals high in 2016". Business Mirror. December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  11. ^ "Lindsay Stalzer, Ariel Usher set to join Foton training for Asian club tilt right after PSL All Filipino". Spin.ph. August 3, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  12. ^ "Forza Foton! International coach Fabio Menta joins Team Foton Pilipinas". The Philippine Star. August 24, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  13. ^ Lozada, Mei-Lin (September 11, 2016). "Foton Pilipinas ends Asian stint with three-set win over Taipei in battle for seventh place". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  14. ^ "Is Foton still going to Kazakhstan?". Volleyverse. May 8, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  15. ^ "PSL stars set to take Asia by storm". Volleyverse. May 9, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  16. ^ a b Flores, Migs (December 28, 2017). "Coaching carousel lands Moro Branislav in Cocolife, Rommel Abella in Foton". tiebreakertimes.com.ph. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  17. ^ JP, Abcede (December 1, 2014). "Foton Cops Fifth After Out Playing Mane 'n Tail". website. Philippine Super Liga. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  18. ^ "Stalzer, Messing lead from front as Foton beats Petron for maiden Super Liga title". by Mei-Lin Lozada (spin.ph) December 5, 2015, 03:16 pm
  19. ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony. "Coach positive after Foton's 6th place finish in Thailand". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  20. ^ "Foton sixth in tough Thai volley tourney". philstar.com. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  21. ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony (September 26, 2016). "Serbian replaces Fabio Menta as Foton PH coach". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
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