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...Read More
After opening the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at 0-2, the Akari Chargers barged into the win column with a sweeping victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies. Team captain Michelle Cobb heaved a sigh of relief as her team finally clinched its first win following a rough start. “Siyempre lahat naman po kami masaya and kailangan...Read More
The Akari Chargers stunned the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in five thrilling set, 21-25, 25-20, 27-25, 19-25, 15-8, in their debut game in the season-ending Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Tuesday. It was a total team effort for Akari as five Chargers barged into double digits in scoring. Dindin...Read More
It might not show in the rankings, but the still-gelling Akari squad showed flashes of their potential throughout this conference. Following their opening loss to PLDT, the Chargers forced an elite Chery Tiggo crew to a deciding fifth set, held their own against the defending Invitational Conference champions Creamline, survived a tough challenge from Gerflor,...Read More
The Akari Chargers held their ground against the defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers before ultimately losing in four sets, 19-25, 26-24, 24-26, 19-25, in the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena, July 15. Dindin Santiago-Manabat came off the bench and answered the call for the Chargers together with rookie Faith Nisperos. The duo...Read More
Middle blocker Krich Macaslang was one of the bright spots in Akari’s loss to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers last night. Macaslang might not have ramped up explosive numbers for the Chargers, but her energy from the bench served as a boost to Akari’s morale especially when they were down after sets one and three. “Well...Read More
The Akari Chargers fell to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in five nerve-wracking sets, 18-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-17, 7-15, in the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Eli Soyud topscored for the Chargers with 18 points with 15 coming off spikes, while three from attacks. On the other hand, Trisha Genesis...Read More
Since coming to the Philippines a year ago, Filipino-Canadian Rachel Jorvina has fitted just right in with Akari. After graduating from MacEwan University in Alberta, Canda, Jorvina wanted to pursue playing volleyball professionally. With the help and added push from her mom, she found her way to the Akari Chargers. “The biggest help to me...Read More
‘MORE DETERMINED, PASSIONATE’ FAITH NISPEROS THRILLED TO FLY HIGH WITH AKARI It came as a huge surprise for the Philippine volleyball community when Faith Nisperos, one of the top spikers in the collegiate level, announced Tuesday morning that she will be foregoing her remaining eligibility in the UAAP and join Akari in the Premier...Read More
AKARI LIBERO BANG PINEDA TAPPED TO PLAY FOR NATIONAL TEAM In a surprising turn of events, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation has announced that Akari starting libero Bang Pineda will be replacing Kath Arado in the women’s volleyball roster that is preparing for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games. Arado, who bagged the best libero...Read More