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The Philippines bounced back after two losses in the group stage.  The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team shrugged off a gutsy stand from India in four sets, 26-24, 15-25, 25-19, 25-22, to start its classification phase in the 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship at the Ratchaburi Gymnasium in Ratchaburi, Thailand last Thursday. With a 2-1 lead in the match, the Philippines kept India at bay in the fourth set...Read More

The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team yielded to reigning champions Japan in three sets, 5-25, 16-25, 14-25, in Pool B of the 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship at the Ratchaburi Gymnasium in Ratchaburi, Thailand, Tuesday night. The Philippines slid down to 0-2 and is headed to the classification round after failing to secure a win in the group stage. In the first set, the Philippines could not find holes...Read More

The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team fell to Iran in three sets, 20-25, 19-25, 25-20, to begin its 15th Asian Women’s U18 Volleyball Championship in Ratchaburi, Thailand, last Saturday. After losing the first two sets, the Philippines looked to extend the match as they led Iran midway through, 11-9. However, the Iranians unleashed a 13-3 run to leave the Philippines in the dust with the score of 16-22. Akari-Philippines did...Read More

Photo from: SMM Volleyball NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND — The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team wasted no time getting back on the winning track, fending off Australia in four sets, 25-16, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19, in the 22nd Princess Cup Women’s U18 SEA Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Municipal Gymnasium, Tuesday. Team captain Herlyn Serneche powered the Philippines with 18 points made from 13 attacks, three aces, and two aces. Outside...Read More

Photo from: SMM Volleyball NAKHONPHATOM, THAILAND — After a hot start to their 22nd Princess Cup Women’s U18 SEA Championship campaign, Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team suffered its first loss in the tournament at the hands of home team Thailand, 15-25, 12-25, 11-25, at the Nhakonphatom Gym, Monday. Kim Rubin was the lone Filipina player to score in double digits with 11 points built from 11 attacks, while Deneese Daylisan...Read More

Photo from: SMM Volleyball The Philippines are off to a strong 2-0 start.  NAKHONPATHOM, THAILAND — The Akari-Philippines U18 Women’s Volleyball Team overcame a tough four-set challenge from Malaysia, 25-20, 27-29, 25-22, 25-18, to capture their second straight win in the 22nd Princess Cup Women’s U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship at the Nakhonpathom Gym, Sunday. After taking the first set, the Philippines saw itself staring at a 22-24 deficit...Read More

Akari is not taking its foot off the gas pedal in helping Philippine Volleyball grow from the grassroots to the international level. After showing support for the Alas Pilipinas Women’s Volleyball Team at the 2024 AVC Challenger’s Cup last month, the Lighting and Technology Company remained committed to its goal. Akari lent its hands to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) by managing and sponsoring the U18 Women’s Volleyball Team...Read More

Photo from: PVL | Joaqui Flores Akari Chargers’ middle blocker Fifi Sharma had an electrifying debut for Alas Pilipinas in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup For Women at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Thursday night. Sharma, who chipped in seven points in her first game for the national team, did not shy away from the spotlight while also giving credit to her setter, Jia De Guzman.  “All I did was...Read More

The Akari Chargers entered the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference with high hopes of reaching the semifinals. However, their goal remains elusive as the team is still in the process of integrating new players like Grethcel Soltones, Ced Domingo, and rookie Max Juangco, who were added during the offseason. Let’s take a look back at how Akari performed in the recently concluded All-Filipino tournament. Akari collided with contenders right from the...Read More

Photo: Premier Volleyball League The Nxled Chameleons had another impressive campaign in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). After turning heads in their debut conference last year, the Chameleons entered the new season retooled with the addition of star player Ivy Lacsina — and once again, they showed promise. Let’s look back at Nxled’s performance in the recently concluded All-Filipino tournament. Nxled’s start to the conference wasn’t ideal. They began their...Read More

Photo: PVL Nxled Chameleons’ head coach, Takayuki Minowa, had high praise for Ivy Lacsina after her first conference with the team. Despite a slow start caused by a knee injury, Lacsina found her rhythm as the games progressed and ended the conference on a high note by scoring a career-high 28 points against Petro Gazz. The 6’1 outside hitter garnered a total of 152 points, ranking sixth in scoring, eighth...Read More

Coach Tina Salak was one of the exciting additions to the Akari Chargers in the previous offseason. Fans were both thrilled and surprised by Salak’s return to the Philippines after abruptly stepping down as the head coach of the FEU Women’s Volleyball Team post-UAAP Season 85, where she transformed the Lady Tams into dark-horse contenders. Things might have turned out unexpectedly, but Salak revealed that she was supposed to join...Read More

Photo: Premier Volleyball League Last Saturday, Ivy Lacsina wrapped up her first conference as a Nxled Chameleon with a new career high of 28 points against the Petro Gazz Angels. Although falling short of her goal to help Nxled reach the semifinals, Lacsina credited her coaches for her stellar performance and growth in the All-Filipino tournament. “Siyempre happy ako na kahit papaano nakikita ko ‘yung sarili ko na part ako...Read More

The Akari Chargers finished their PVL 2024 All-Filipino conference with a sweep of the cellar-dwelling Strong Group Athletics last Saturday. Akari, led by team captain Michelle Cobb, ended their campaign on a great note after a roller-coaster ride in this conference. “I think, samin, it’s just really ending the [conference] well and we’ve been through a lot of tough losses so siguro okay na rin na ganito yung ending namin...Read More

The Nxled Chameleons shrugged off the pesky Capital1 Solar Spikers in three sets, 25-13, 25-23, 25-22, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Nxled bounced back from a loss against the Creamline Cool Smashers to improve their record to 4-6. More importantly, the win gave the Chameleons momentum heading into their last game of this conference against the Petro Gazz Angels. The Chameleons needed to...Read More

The Adamson University Lady Falcons were dealt a straight-sets beating by the red-hot National University Lady Bulldogs, 16-25, 14-25, 18-25, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the PhilSports Arena last Saturday. No Lady Falcon scored in double digits. Ayesha Juegos only posted eight points from six attacks and two aces, while Red Bascon and Ishie Lalongisip had six markers apiece. Barbie Jamili and...Read More

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers suffered a three-set defeat at the hands of the streaking Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 17-25, 20-25, 17-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna last Saturday. Akari slipped out of semifinal contention after losing six games in ten outings. Ezra Madrigal led Akari in scoring with 10 points in seven attacks and three blocks, while Erika Raagas and Fifi...Read More

During the previous offseason, the Akari Chargers not only bolstered their roster by adding stars Grethcel Soltones and Ced Domingo but also strengthened their coaching staff after the resignation of former head coach Jorge Souza de Brito. The Akari management decided to elevate Raffy Mosuela from assistant coach to interim head coach, and also hired two new assistant coaches to toughen up the sidelines. One of the new additions to...Read More

Photo: The UAAP The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons lost to the defending champions De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers in four sets, 25-17, 19-25, 11-25, 22-25, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Wednesday. Despite the loss, Adamson performed better in its second encounter with La Salle, stealing one set away from the reigning champs. Jen Villegas...Read More

It has been approximately seven months since Japanese coach Takayuki Minowa arrived in the Philippines to take on the head coaching duties of the Nxled Chameleons. In his short time mentoring his young squad, he has helped the players develop, enabling them to exceed expectations in two conferences of the Premier Volleyball League. In seven months, Minowa has shown dedication and passion in helping not only Nxled, but also the...Read More