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
1 Iris Janelle TolenadaSetter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991San Francisco State University
2 Grazielle BombitaOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991
3 Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella CortezMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-07-16) July 16, 1995University of Santo Tomas
7 Jellie TempiaturaDefensive Specialist1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997Adamson University
8 Myla Pablo (C)Outside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994National University
9 Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle Blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
10 Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
12 Maria Arielle EstrañeroService Specialist1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996University of the Philippines - Diliman
16 Bernadette FloraOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998Adamson University
17 Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994Adamson University
18 Maria Carmela TunayOpposite Hitter1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995University of Santo Tomas
22 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
1 Iris Janelle TolenadaSetter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991San Francisco State University
3 Maristella Genn LayugMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
7 Jellie Tempiatura (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997Adamson University
8 Myla Pablo (C)Outside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994National University
9 Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle Blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
10 Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
12 Maria Arielle EstrañeroService Specialist / Defensive Specialist1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996University of the Philippines - Diliman
14 Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-10-31) October 31, 1998Adamson University
16 Bernadette FloraOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998Adamson University
17 Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994Adamson University
18 Diana Mae CarlosOpposite Hitter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
19 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
3 Maristella Genn LayugMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
4 Krystle Esdelle (I)Opposite Hitter1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1984-08-01) August 1, 1984
5 Channon Thompson (I)Outside Hitter1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1994-03-29) March 29, 1994
7 Jellie Tempiatura (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997Adamson University
8 Myla Pablo (c)Outside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994National University
9 Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle Blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
10 Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside Hitter1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
12 Maria Arielle EstrañeroSetter1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996University of the Philippines - Diliman
13 Christine Joy SoyudOpposite Hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995Adamson University
14 Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)Adamson University
16 Bernadette FloraOpposite Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998Adamson University
17 Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994Adamson University
18 Diana Mae CarlosOpposite Hitter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998University of the Philippines - Diliman
19 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
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

Imports
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

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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