Akari is showing no signs of slowing down in its efforts to help further Philippine sports and its brand with different sports leagues in the country. This year, the lighting and technology company takes another step as it inked a partnership deal with the eight schools of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP)...Read More
The Adamson University Lady Falcons trounced the Lyceum of the Philippines Lady Pirates in a sweep, 25-16, 25-16, 25-13, to remain undefeated in the Shakey’s Super League Pre-season Championship at the FilOil EcoOil Centre earlier today. Adamson newcomer Barbie Jamili was hailed as the MVP of the Match with seven points, all from attacks. Along...Read More
The Nxled Chameleons completed its evolution with the signing of Japanese Coach Takayuki Minowa. Minowa, a Japan Sport Association Volleyball Coach Level 4, is tasked to call the shots for the latest expansion team in the PVL. The husband of former Philippine Women’s Volleyball Team star Jaja Santiago is the final piece to the Nxled...Read More
The Akari Chargers JUST got tougher. Former Lady Spiker libero Justine Jazareno is officially set to join the Akari Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League. More than a month back, rumors about Jazareno’s sudden move to the pros shocked the Philippine volleyball community. Fans thought that the La Salle standout would complete her UAAP playing...Read More
The Adamson University Lady Falcons had a rousing start in the Shakey’s Super League Pre-season Championship with a straight-sets victory over the Arellano University Chiefs yesterday, September 18. However, there was one Lady Falcon noticeably missing from the lineup in Adamson’s first game: main setter Angge Alcantara. “Angge had a toothache na the night before...Read More
Besides team captain Lucille Almonte, senior middle blocker Lorene Toring proved to be another anchor for the rookie-laden Adamson University. Toring displayed leadership and support to the rest of the Lady Falcons, giving boost to the team on their way to a second-place finish in the recently-concluded Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals. Albeit not getting...Read More
Long a respected name in international volleyball, Prisilla Rivera endeared herself to Filipino volleyball fans after several awe-inspiring performances for Akari in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference. Leading a young team, Rivera made use of her power and skill to carry the Chargers on her back en route to a respectable 3-5 record, with a...Read More
SAN JUAN — The Queen was on a mission. Her heart in the right place and her body ready to deliver in a crucial stretch for her team, Akari import Prisilla Rivera made sure the Chargers won’t be going home empty-handed anew Thursday night. The 6-foot-1 outside hitter made it rain and scored a Philippine...Read More
SAN JUAN — She might have broken a record, but the win was more important for Prisilla Rivera. As Akari was teetering on the brink of elimination from the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference, Rivera summoned all her might to help the Chargers beat Choco Mucho and keep their hopes alive Thursday night at the FilOil...Read More
SAN JUAN — It was sweeter the second time around. After a stretch of gloom, Akari finally broke through, scoring its second win in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference with a mammoth-sized upset of Choco Mucho before a wild crowd Thursday night at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Losers of three straight, the Chargers were...Read More
