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30
Jul
2022

Akari is newest PVL team

Three years after backing Adamson University in the Philippine Volleyball League (PVL), Akari Lighting and Technology Corporation has officially joined the league as its tenth team.
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04
Nov
2024

Guidetti’s ‘brave and humble’ approach sets tone for Nxled Chameleons’ PVL 2025 Season

Photo: PVL In September, the Nxled Chameleons brought in Italian head coach Ettore Guidetti to steer the ship starting this upcoming PVL 2024-2025 All-Filipino Conference.  Since then, the Italian mentor has received a warm and positive response from his players, who have shown a high level of commitment to his system.  “The commitment is super high. They started from the very beginning to be open-minded to my system,” he marveled. ...
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17
Oct
2024

Adamson falls to St. Benilde in straight sets, bows out of Shakey’s Super League

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons suffered a stunning three-set defeat at the hands of the reigning NCAA women’s volleyball champions, College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers, 25-13, 25-22, 25-19, in their last match in Pool D of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Pre-season Championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Wednesday night. With this loss, the Lady Falcons are virtually eliminated from contention. In contrast, the Lady Blazers only...
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02
Oct
2024

Adamson suffers second loss at the hands of NUNS in five-set thriller

Photo: The UAAP The Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons fell short against the National University Nazareth School Lady Bullpups in five nail-biting sets, 25-16, 23-25, 20-25, 25-23, 13-15, in the first round of the UAAP Season 87 High School Volleyball Tournament Girls’ Division at the Paco Arena in Manila earlier today. The defending champions from San Marcelino suffered their second loss, dropping to a 2-2 record. Trailing by three in...
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26
Sep
2024

Defending Champions Adamson Lady Baby Falcons enter win column with sweep over DLSZ

Photo: The UAAP The reigning champions Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons against the De La Salle Santiago Zobel Junior Spikers in straight sets, 25-13, 25-15, 25-19, to clinch their first victory in the UAAP Season 87 High School Tournament Girls’ Division at the Paco Arena yesterday. Adamson vented its ire on DLSZ, bouncing back after its opening-game loss against the University of Santo Tomas Junior Tigresses last week. Samantha Cantada...
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07
Sep
2024

Nxled appoints Italian Ettore Guidetti as head coach

The Nxled Chameleons have announced Italian coach Ettore Guidetti as their new head coach for the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference, succeeding Chen Gang after one conference. Guidetti steps into the role after Chen Gang’s tenure, during which Nxled finished 10th in the Reinforced Conference with a 1-7 record. Guidetti, who brings 20 years of coaching experience in Italy, Poland, and Sweden, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the...
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27
Aug
2024

Akari fends off Farm Fresh, charges to first semifinal in franchise history

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers finally got over the hump. The Akari Chargers made history by reaching the franchise’s first semifinal after defeating the Farm Fresh Foxies in four sets, 17-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23, in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference Quarterfinals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan last Saturday. Since joining the PVL in 2022, Akari has not yet reached the Final Four of the league, with their...
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21
Aug
2024

Akari drubs Farm Fresh, sweeps preliminaries heading into QF

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers wallops the Farm Fresh Foxies in three sets, 25-19, 25-22, 25-19, to stay unblemished in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Tuesday night. Akari secured its eighth victory in as many outings, sweeping the preliminary rounds to head into the quarterfinals as the top seed. Oly Okaro propelled the Chargers with 18 points and nine excellent digs, while...
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21
Aug
2024

Nxled ends PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference campaign with three-set loss to Cignal

Photo: PVL The Nxled Chameleons succumbed to the Cignal HD Spikers in three sets, 25-27, 20-25, 20-25, to close out their PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference campaign at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, Tuesday. Nxled concluded the conference with a 1-7 record, winning their debut match but subsequently enduring seven consecutive losses in the preliminaries. Nxled’s American import, Meegan Hart, led the Chameleons with 16 points, including 14 attacks and two blocks....
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20
Aug
2024

Akari partners with UAAP to develop Home of the UAAP

Akari continues to show its support to the growth of Philippine sports. Akari Lighting and Technology Corporation and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) have officially sealed their groundbreaking partnership with a successful contract signing held at the Atencio-Libunao Hall in UP Diliman, Tuesday. This significant event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for collegiate sports in the Philippines. The partnership between Akari and the UAAP...
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16
Aug
2024

Akari overcomes Nxled in four sets for seventh straight win

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers outshined the Nxled Chameleons in four sets, 21-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-18, to remain unbeaten in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Thursday night. Akari clinched their seventh consecutive victory in two hours and four minutes of play. Team captain Michelle Cobb stepped up in Kamille Cal’s absence as she earned Player of the Game honors with 18 excellent sets and nine points...
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12
Aug
2024

Nxled suffers fifth straight loss at the hands of Capital1 in five sets

The Nxled Chameleons suffered their fifth consecutive defeat at the hands of the rising Capital1 Solar Spikers, with a score of 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 19-25, 6-15, in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference last Saturday. Nxled saw its 2-0 lead in the match vanish as the Capital Solar Spikers relied on Marina Tushova’s record-breaking 49 points in the 2-hour and 10-minute match. Jhoana Maraguinot played her best game this conference, scoring...
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12
Aug
2024

Undefeated Akari survives Galeries Tower’s gallant stand in five-set thriller

The Akari Chargers fended off the gutsy Galeries Tower Highrisers in five nail-biting sets, 23-25, 25-15, 25-16, 22-25, 18-16, to remain unbeaten in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena last Saturday. Akari had to dig deep to clinch its sixth consecutive victory in as many outings, engaging in a 2-hour and 26-minute battle with Galeries Tower. Oly Okaro once again fueled Akari with 32 points, comprising 28...
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09
Aug
2024

Nxled puts up a fight in straight-sets loss to Creamline

Photo: PVL The Nxled Chameleons held their ground in a three-set loss to the powerhouse Creamline Cool Smashers, 18-25, 18-25, 20-25, in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference. Jhoana Maraguinot started the game for the first time this conference and led the Chameleons’ way with nine points, six excellent digs, and 13 excellent receptions, while Meegan Hart and Chiara Permentilla contributed seven and six points, respectively. On the other hand, Creamline’s...
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07
Aug
2024

Akari disconnects Cignal in four sets, sweeps Pool B

The Akari Chargers bounced back from an opening-set loss to pummel the erstwhile Cignal HD Spikers in four sets, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Tuesday. Akari went undefeated in five games to secure the top spot in Pool B. Oly Okaro led the Chargers with 24 points, consisting of 22 attacks, one block, and one ace. Ivy Lacsina added 14...
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05
Aug
2024

Nxled yields to Farm Fresh in three sets

The Nxled Chameleons suffered their third defeat at the hands of the Farm Fresh Foxies in three sets, 16-25, 15-25, 17-25, in Pool A of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena last Saturday. Chiara Permentilla was the only Chameleon who barged double digits, with 12 points and 12 excellent receptions, during the 1-hour and 19-minute match. Falling behind by two sets, Nxled got its act together midway...
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02
Aug
2024

Akari routs ZUS Coffee for fourth straight win

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers remained undefeated in Pool B of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference, sweeping the winless ZUS Coffee Thuderbelles, 25-18, 25-15, 25-23,  at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Thursday night. The Chargers claimed their fourth victory in as many outings in the 1-hour and 23-minute match. Oly Okaro paced Akari with 14 points built on 13 attacks and one block. Ivy Lacsina and Grethcel Soltones added...
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31
Jul
2024

Nxled falls to spotless PLDT in straight sets

The Nxled Chameleons came short against the undefeated PLDT High Speed Hitters in three sets, 30-32, 18-25, 17-25, in Pool A of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Tuesday night. Chiara Permentilla scored 15 points in 13 attacks and two blocks along with 11 excellent receptions, while Trisha Genesis contributed 12 points, seven excellent digs, and nine excellent receptions for the Chameleons who dropped...
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27
Jul
2024

Akari pulls off another reverse sweep at Petro Gazz’s expense

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers stunned the defending champions Petro Gazz Angels with another reverse sweep, winning 23-25, 25-21, 25-23, 29-27, 16-17 in Pool B of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday. Akari pulls off another reverse sweep at Petro Gazz’s expense After scoring an epic come-from-behind win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans last Tuesday, the Chargers dug deep once more...
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27
Jul
2024

Raagas, Marciano on track for Reinforced Conference debut

With a blazing 2-0 start to the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference, the retooled Akari Chargers can still get better with the imminent return of outside hitters Erika Raagas and Janine Marciano. Fans have yet to see Raagas and Marciano on the court for the Chargers in the team’s first two games, but recent developments will surely be a welcome sight for the team’s supporters. According to Akari Management, Raagas spent...
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24
Jul
2024

Okaro’s 38 propels Akari to five-set shocker over Choco Mucho

Photo: PVL Akari import Oly Okaro erupted for 38 points to fuel the Chargers’ reverse sweep over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 18-25, 16-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-13, in Pool B of the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Pasig City on Tuesday. Okaro scattered her scoring in 33 attacks, two blocks, and three aces in Akari’s second straight victory, while Grethcel Soltones flirted with another triple-double performance with...
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