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PASIG — Sweep for win #1. Akari turned in a total team effort in banishing UAI-Army in straight sets to register their first victory in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena here. Rivera and the Chargers bucked a shaky start before turning back a spirited effort by the Lady Troopers to collect the 25-20, 25-22, 25-22 triumph. THAT FIRST AKARI WIN! This one’s for the books. Thank...Read More

SANTA ROSA — Erika Raagas sure knows how to set an explosion. The fiery rookie immediately made her presence felt right in her professional debut after firing 16 points in Akari’s four-set loss to Cignal in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex here.   Fresh off a UAAP stint with Ateneo, Raagas showed she belongs in the big league by delivering 14 kills and two...Read More

SANTA ROSA — It was a hot start until everything blew over. Akari was unable to sustain a fiery opening frame as the Chargers ran out of gas in a four-set loss to Cignal to open their 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference campaign Saturday at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex here. Behind the hot hands of Erika Raagas and Prisilla Rivera, Akari controlled the tempo of the first set, but could...Read More

He has been through a lot of battles throughout his storied career, but for coach Jorge De Brito, one thing is important for his players as Akari makes its debut in the Premier Volleyball League — that is to enjoy the chance to be in the professional ranks. “I’m sure we will enjoy this opportunity to play in a pro league,” De Brito said ahead of the Chargers’ first game...Read More

Akari faces a tough challenge right in its first game as the Chargers face off with Cignal in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference Saturday at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna. Fresh off a more than three-month buildup for its professional debut, Akari looks to score an upset against the HD Spikers, who have been to the podium in the first two conferences of the PVL season. The Chargers...Read More

University of Santo Tomas banked on fresher legs down the stretch to outlast Adamson in a gruelling five-set match that spanned two calendar days to open the 2022 Shakey’s Super League at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. In a battle that started almost four hours late and ended at around 1:15am, the Golden Tigresses growled behind the hot hands of Pierre Abellana and the power of Eya Laure to edge the...Read More

Adamson and Akari moved to the next phase of its partnership with the appointment of Jerry Yee as the new head coach of the Lady Falcons. After missing the Final Four yet again in UAAP Season 84, the University decided to take a different direction and part ways with erstwhile mentor Lerma Giron. And with the backing of Akari, Adamson zeroed in on Yee, who most recently won the NCAA...Read More

Boosting their firepower ahead of their professional debut, the Akari Power Chargers has tapped the services of veteran internationalist Prisilla Rivera to backstop the team in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference this October. A three-time Olympian and long-time team captain of world power Dominican Republic, Rivera brings not just her power, but also her wealth of experience playing overseas. We’ll follow your lead, Pris. ⚡️? #AkariRising pic.twitter.com/ZVNCHfwvg9 — Akari Chargers...Read More

Showing both promise and problems, the Akari Power Chargers split their exhibition game series with the Ateneo Blue Eagles last August in Iloilo City and Bacolod City. After almost two months of training under coach Jorge Edson Souza de Brito, the Chargers made their first public appearance in the out-of-town matches. It was a mixed bag for Akari, as their relative lack of chemistry showed that there are still issues...Read More

To help prepare its players for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League wars, Akari has enlisted a group of experienced mentors to guide the Power Chargers in their professional debut as a team. Led by Philippine national women’s volleyball team head coach Jorge Edson Souza de Brito, the Chargers’ coaching staff was carefully assembled to provide the Akari squad with the necessary support on and off the taraflex. A multi-awarded 6-foot-4...Read More

The Philippine national women’s volleyball team supported by Akari registered the best finish by the country in the Asian Women’s Volleyball Cup after nabbing sixth place in the nine-team tourney in Pasig last August. Parading a core of multiple-time PVL champs Creamline, the Nationals dropped their first two matches before outworking Iran in a thrilling four-set affair and then shutting the door on South Korea to enter the quarterfinals. The...Read More

Akari threw its support behind the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, committing to help bankroll the national women’s team program. In a press conference last July, PNVF president Tats Suzara and Akari Sports director Russell Balbacal formalized the partnership, with both sounding optimistic about the partnership. Suzara extended his thanks to Akari Lighting and Technology Corp. for believing in the federation’s programs. On the other hand, Balbacal assured Suzara that the...Read More

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.Read More

Ahead of their maiden season in the Philippine Volleyball League (PVL), the Akari Power Chargers has tapped no less than national team coach and Olympic gold medalist Jorge Edson Souza De Brito as its head coach.Read More

Ateneo de Manila stalwarts Jho and Jaja Maraguinot will once again get the chance to play under one team as the Akari Power Chargers confirmed their signing in separate announcements this month.Read More

As it looks to build a formidable squad just in time for October, the Akari Power Chargers held an invitations-only tryouts last July 1 and 3 at the PACE Academy in Quezon City.Read More