The Philippines women's national volleyball team represents the Philippines in international

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competitions and friendly matches, governed by

Philippine National Volleyball Federation The Philippine National Volleyball Federation Inc. (PNVF), also known as Volleyball Philippines, is the national sport association for volleyball in the Philippines. It is recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the Asian Volleyba ...

since 2021. Philippines' highest achievement was they qualified and competed in the

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in 1974 edition, where they finished at 18th place.

History

The Philippine national team was formerly organized and sanctioned by the Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF), originally known as the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAVA) from 1961 to 2003. The team was a regional powerhouse in

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having won gold medals at the

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editions of the Southeast Asian Games. The Philippines also participated at its first and only FIVB Volleyball World Championship in

1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; f ...

. The national team had its last gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games finish under Russian-Latvian head coach

Staņislavs Lugailo Stanislav Lugailo ( ua, Станіслав Антонович Люгайло; 1 January 1938 – 11 April 2021) was a Ukrainian volleyball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1964 Summer Olympics. In 1964, he was a squad member of th ...

, who was part of the

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men's national team that won gold at the

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, was hired to lead the team in 1990. He guided the team to its bronze medal finish at the

1991 Southeast Asian Games The 1991 Southeast Asian Games, officially known as the 16th Southeast Asian Games, was a multi-sport event held in Manila, the Philippines from 24 November to 3 December 1991, with 28 sports featured in the games. This was the second time that ...

. The national team had a training camp in Japan in 1992 where it played games against Japanese volleyball clubs. Lyugailo later led the national team to win a gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games in

defeating defending champions

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in the final. Thailand would later defeat the Philippines in the next edition in

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in the gold medal match. The Philippines fail to duplicate its gold medal games for the next editions of the Southeast Asian Games with Thailand establishing dominance in women's volleyball in the region. The Philippine national team did not see international play after the 2005 edition of the

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and the

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. The Philippines won a bronze medal at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. They would make a comeback at the Asian Championships in 2013 and at the Southeast Asian Games in 2015 respectively. In 2014, the PVF lost recognition of the

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after a leadership crisis. The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) recognized the

Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (lit. Volleyball Sport in the Philippines) was the national sport association for volleyball in the Philippines between 2015 and January 2021. It was recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), th ...

(LVPI) as its provisional member in 2015 effectively taking over the PVF's mandate. The LVPI was allowed to send and organize national volleyball teams, including the women's team to FIVB tournaments for the next few years. After failing to get a podium finish at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games, it was decided that the national team coached by

Roger Gorayeb Roger Gorayeb is a Filipino volleyball coach and former college player. He is noted for being a multi-titled and longtime coach of the San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila women's team of the NCAA. Career Gorayeb has served as head co ...

will be disbanded. However it is later decided that Gorayeb will remain coach of the national team which participated in another tournament, the 2015 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup. The team finish last out of six teams and was without many of its players that played in the Southeast Asian Games. In 2021, the

(PNVF) was formed and was given full FIVB membership replacing the LVPI as the volleyball federation for volleyball in the Philippines.

Fixtures and results

Competitive record

FIVB Volleyball World Championship

Asian Women's Championship

Asian Women's Volleyball Cup

Asian Games

Asian Games: Nine-a-side

Southeast Asian Games

ASEAN Grand Prix

Other Tournaments

Team

Current squad

The following persons were assigned by the

as part of the coaching staff.

Starting Rotation

Former squads

2014 FIVB Women's World Championship qualification (AVC-Southeastern Zonal)

* Khe Sanh 2006 *:(1) Rubie De Leon C, (2)

Alyja Daphne Santiago Alyja Daphne "Jaja" Antonio Santiago (born January 20, 1996) is a Filipino volleyball player who currently plays for Saitama Ageo Medics of the Japan's V.League. Personal life Santiago was born on January 20, 1996, the fourth of five sibling ...

, (3) Suzanne Roces, (4) Iari Yongco, (5)

Maria Paulina Soriano Maria Paulina "Pau" Soriano is a Filipino volleyball athlete player of the Creamline Cool Smashers that plays in the Premier Volleyball League (formerly known as the Shakey's V-League). Personal life Soriano went to Tandang Sora Elementary Sch ...

, (7)

Maika Angela Ortiz Maika Angela Ortiz (born August 30, 1991) is a Filipino volleyball athlete player of the Foton Tornadoes volleyball team in the PSL. She is currently a member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. Career Ortiz played for the UST ...

, (10) Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan, (11)

Myla Pablo Myla Pablo (born 12 September 1993 in Tarlac) is a Filipino volleyball player. She was part of the Philippines women's national volleyball team in 2015. Personal life Pablo was born on 12 September 1993 in Tarlac. She is tall and studied in the ...

, (12)

Jennylyn Reyes Jennylyn Reyes (born January 12, 1991) is a Filipino volleyball athlete who competed with PSL Manila in the 2016 FIVB Club World Championship. Career Reyes played for Meralco Power Spikers from 2013 to 2015. She was awarded Best Libero in the ...

L, (14) Angelique Beatrice Dionela L, (16)

Aleona Denise Santiago Aleona Denise "Dindin" Antonio Santiago-Manabat (born September 26, 1993) is a Filipino volleyball player. She played in the UAAP during her collegiate years for the NU Lady Bulldogs and started her professional career in the Philippine Super ...

*Head coach:

2006 FIVB Women's World Championship AVC Qualification

* Thailand 2006 *:(1) Rubie De Leon, (3) Ruby May Rovira, (4) Marietta Carolino, (6) Johanna Carpio, (7)

Cristina Salak Cristina Salak (born August 10, 1976) is a Filipino volleyball coach and former volleyball player. Career She was part of the national team that won bronze medal in the 2005 SEA Games in the women's indoor volleyball. She also competed under th ...

, C (8) Roxanne Pimentel, (9) Michelle Carolino, (10) Maureen Penetrante, (11) Cherry Rose Macatangay, (12) Patricia Siatan, (14) Monica Aleta, L (16) Shermain Miles Penano. *Head coach:

Ramil De Jesus Ramil de Jesus is a Filipino volleyball coach who is the head coach of the De La Salle University women's volleyball team. De Jesus has won 11 championship titles and 7 runner-up finishes in the UAAP as head coach of the De La Salle University ...

2018 Asian Games

Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Cesael delos Santos * Assistant Coach(s):
Emilio Reyes Jr.
Brian Esquibel Team staff * Team Manager: * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist/Trainer:

2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship

Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Francis Vicente * Assistant Coach(s):
Brian Esquibel
Zenaida Chavez Team staff * Team Manager:
Danilo E. Ignacio * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician:
Raul Alcantara * Physical Therapist/Trainer:
Ronald Dulay
Emilio Reyes

2015 Asian Women's Championship

Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Sinfronio "Sammy" Acaylar ( CIG) * Assistant Coach(s):
Francis Vicente ( PHG)
Rosemarie Prochina ( MNT)
Benson Bocboc ( SHP) Team Staff * Team Manager: * Team Utility: Medical Staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist:
Marie Ong

2013 Asian Women's Championship

* Thailand 2013 — 12th place *:

Aiza Maizo-Pontillas Aiza Maizo-Pontillas (born February 29, 1988) is a Filipina professional volleyball player. She was a former member and team captain of the UST Golden Tigresses, and a member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. She led the Es ...

Maria Angeli Tabaquero Maria Angeli Tabaquero is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She was a member of the UAAP champion teams of the UST Golden Tigresses (2008-2010). Career Tabaquero was named team captain for the Philippine national team in 2013 in the Asian Champi ...

( C),

Angelique Dionela Angelique Beatrice Dionela (born January 26, 1991) is a Filipino volleyball athlete. Dionela played for the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta collegiate women's University team. She is currently plays for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Prem ...

, Jennifer May Macatuno, Wenneth Eulalio,

, Analyn Joy Benito,

Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Lizlee Ann "Tatan" Gata-Pantone (born 17 August 1988) is a retired Filipino volleyball player who last played for PLDT Home Fibr of the 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference. She was a member of the collegiate varsity volleyball team of Adamson Un ...

Honey Royse Tubino Honey Royse Tubino (born January 12, 1993) is a Filipina volleyball player. She is currently playing for the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the Premier Volleyball League. Volleyball career Tubino was a member of Perpetual Help Lady Altas women's ...

, Danika Yolanda Gendrauli,

Relea Ferina Saet Relea Ferina "Chie" Saet (born November 24, 1984) is a Filipino volleyball player. She currently plays for the Petro Gazz Angels in the Premier Volleyball League. Career UAAP Saet was a member of DLSU Lady Spikers collegiate women's Universi ...

, Michelle Pauline Datuin *Head coach: Ernesto Pamilar *Assistant coach: Norman Miguel

2022 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup

The following persons were assigned by the

as part of the coaching staff.

2018 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup

Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Cesael delos Santos * Assistant Coach(s):
Erickson Ramos Team staff * Team Manager: * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist/Trainer:

2021 Southeast Asian Games

The following persons were assigned by the

as part of the coaching staff.

2019 Southeast Asian Games

Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Cesael delos Santos * Assistant Coach(s):
Erickson Ramos Team staff * Team Manager: * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist/Trainer:

2017 Southeast Asian Games

2015 Southeast Asian Games

Coaching staff * Head Coach:

* Assistant Coach(s):
Anusorn Bundit

Team staff * Team Manager: * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist:

2005 Southeast Asian Games

* Manila 2005 — Bronze_medal_icon_(B_initial)

Bronze medal *:

, Mary Jean Balse, Rubie De Leon,

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, Cherry Rose Macatangay,

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, Mayeth Carolino, Joanna Botor, Amy Guanco,

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, *Head coach:

1983 Southeast Asian Games

* Singapore 1983 — Silver medal *:Lita Dela Cruz, Grace R. Antigua, Julie Dela Cruz, Thelma Barina, Josefina Paulita, Josefin Maranga, Ma. Lourdes Jao, Violeta Rastullo, Noraida Lorosa, Arlene Apostal, Ofelia Tamonan, Lynette Amancio

2019 ASEAN Grand Prix

=First Leg

= Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Cesael delos Santos * Assistant Coach(s):
Erickson Ramos Team staff * Team Manager: * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist/Trainer:

=Second Leg

= Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Cesael delos Santos * Assistant Coach(s):
Erickson Ramos
Emilio Reyes Jr
Brian Esquildel Team staff * Team Manager: * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist/Trainer: Clarence Estban

2015 VTV Cup

Coaching staff * Head Coach:

* Assistant Coach(s):
Nes Pamilar
Parley Tupas

Youth teams

Previous squads

Coaching staff * Head Coach:
Emilio Reyes Jr. * Assistant Coach(s):

Team staff * Team Manager: Marissa Andres * Team Utility: Medical staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist/Trainer: Clarence Esteban Coaching staff * Head Coach:

* Assistant Coach(s):

Anusorn Bundit Anusorn "Tai" Bundit ( th, อนุสร บัณฑิตย์) is a Thai volleyball coach Career Bundit who became known affectionally as Coach Tai in the Philippines, has coached in his home country of Thailand. He was coach of the country ...

Edjet Mabbayad
Parley Tupaz Team Staff * Team Manager:
Ramon Cojuangco Jr. * Team Utility: Medical Staff * Team Physician: * Physical Therapist:
Raymond Pili In 2016, the Under-19 team finished 10th among 15 teams in the 2016 Asian Women's U19 Volleyball Championship. It defeated Australia while losing to Chinese Taipei and South Korea in straight sets in the Group D stage. In the 9th–12th place playoffs, it won against Macau in straight sets but it lost to Iran in 5 thrilling sets. Roster * Isabelle Camama, Jeanette Villareal, Mary Anne Mendrez,

Kathleen Faith Arado Kathleen Faith Pepito Arado (born May 22, 1998) is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She was a member of the UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP. She was named the UAAP Season 77 Rookie of the Year alongside Ennajie Laure. She also bagged the Best Liber ...

, Seth Rodriguez, Dianne Latayan,

Rica Diolan Rica Diolan is a Filipino volleyball player. She played for the NU Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team in the UAAP in UAAP Season 78. She will play for the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders in the 2018 PVL season. Career Diolan played for the U-17 t ...

Jasmine Nabor Jasmine Nabor (born July 11, 1998) is a Filipina volleyball player. She currently plays for Chery Tiggo Crossovers volleyball team in the Philippine Super Liga. She is also a member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. Clubs * ...

, Mariella Gabarda, Ria Beatriz Duremdez, Trishia Mae Genesis and Zilfa Olarve * Head Coach: Francis Vicente The following persons were assigned by the

as part of the coaching staff. In 2014, the Under-17 team finished 7th among 13 teams in the 2014 Asian Youth Girls Volleyball Championship. It defeated Australia and India while losing to China in straight sets in the Group C stage. In the Qualifying Round, it lost to Thailand while winning against New Zealand in 4 sets. In the Quarterfinals, it lost to South Korea. In the 5th–8th place playoffs, it lost to Kazakhstan in 5 sets. In the 7th place game, it won against New Zealand again. Roster: * Ezra Gyra Barroga,

Justine Dorog Justine Dorog (born March 13, 1998) is a Filipina professional volleyball player. She currently plays for the Quezon City Gerflor Defenders volleyball team in the Premier Volleyball League. Personal life Dorog was born and raised in Cebu Provinc ...

, Christine Dianne Francisco, Ejiya Laure, Maristela Genn Layug, Kristine Magallanes, Nicole Anne Magsarile,

Maria Lina Isabel Molde Maria Lina Isabel "Isa" Molde is a Philippines, Filipino volleyball player playing for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans Volleyball Team in the Premiere Volleyball League (PVL). Career Molde was a member of the U17 Philippines national women's volle ...

, Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos,

Roselyn Rosier Roselyn Rosier (born September 10, 1998) is a Filipino volleyball player of the Lady Fighting Maroons volleyball team of the University of the Philippines in the UAAP. Career Rosier was a member of the U17 Philippines national women's volle ...

, Alyssa Marie Teope and Caitlin Viray * Head Coach: Jerry Yee * Team Manager: Mariano See T. Diet

Results

Asian Youth Volleyball Championship

Asian Girls' U20 Volleyball Championship

Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship

Coaches

The following were head coaches of the senior national team:

References

{{Women's AVC teams Volleyball in the Philippines Women's national sports teams of the Philippines National women's volleyball teams Women's volleyball teams in the Philippines

History

Fixtures and results

Competitive record

FIVB Volleyball World Championship

Asian Women's Championship

Asian Women's Volleyball Cup

Asian Games

Asian Games: Nine-a-side

Southeast Asian Games

ASEAN Grand Prix

Other Tournaments

Team

Current squad

Starting Rotation

Former squads

2014 FIVB Women's World Championship qualification (AVC-Southeastern Zonal)

2006 FIVB Women's World Championship AVC Qualification

2018 Asian Games

2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship

2015 Asian Women's Championship

2013 Asian Women's Championship

2022 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup

2018 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup

2021 Southeast Asian Games

2019 Southeast Asian Games

2017 Southeast Asian Games

2015 Southeast Asian Games

2005 Southeast Asian Games

1983 Southeast Asian Games

2019 ASEAN Grand Prix

=First Leg

=Second Leg

2015 VTV Cup

Youth teams

Previous squads

Results

Asian Youth Volleyball Championship

Asian Girls' U20 Volleyball Championship

Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship

Coaches

See also

References