The Nxled Chameleons fell short against the PLDT High Speed Hitters in three sets, 17-25, 23-25, 22-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Ivy Lacsina doubled her output from last game with 12 points, all from attacks, while Cams Victoria and Krich Macaslang added seven points apiece. Team captain...Read More
After initial reports of Ivy Lacsina sitting out until March due to a knee injury, the 6’1 outside hitter surprised volleyball fans last Tuesday when she checked into the game to start the second set. Nxled’s Japanese head coach, Taka Minowa, inserted Lacsina to provide a spark off the bench after the Chameleons lost the...Read More
Grethcel Soltones finally made her much-anticipated debut for the Akari Chargers last Saturday. Heading to her first match as a Charger, Soltones played with the same approach as she did in the past—laying everything down on the floor. “Same mindset na all out every game, yun talaga, walang bago-bago so kanina nakikita niyo naman ako...Read More
The Akari Chargers fell short against the Cignal HD Spikers in four sets, 25-21, 18-25, 12-25, 18-25, to open their PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night. Both teams went tit-for-tat in the first set, exchanging blows, with Cignal’s Ces Molina tying the first at 19-all. Akari then found its...Read More
The Nxled Chameleons lost to the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in three sets, 12-25, 22-25, 18-25, to start their PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference campaign at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, Thursday night. It was tough night on offense for Nxled as no Chameleon barged into double figures. Krich Macaslang only logged in seven points, while newcomer...Read More
The Akari Chargers have appointed assistant coach Raffy Mosuela as the interim head coach for the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference, which is scheduled to begin in February. Mosuela assumed the role left by Brazilian mentor Jorge Souza de Brito who had four conferences with Akari. “Big challenge para sa’kin and sa coaching staff, pero medyo...Read More
Akari has always been a staunch supporter of Philippine sports, as evidenced by its support for the Adamson program, national volleyball team, and its two PVL squads. The lighting and technology company not only provides assistance to student and professional athletes, but it also extends a helping hand to the teams’ staff. One of the...Read More
Erika Raagas made great strides for the Akari Chargers in the last PVL All-Filipino Conference. After going scoreless in the team’s first two games, Raagas began humming in a win against the Chery Tiggo Crossovers with seven points. In their next game, she upped her scoring with 13 points in another victory over the Farm...Read More
After an impressive coaching debut in the Premier Volleyball League, Nxled Chameleons’ head coach Taka Minowa will now serve as the Director of Volleyball Operations for both his squad and the Akari Chargers. Coach Minowa will take on the role of supervising the volleyball program of the sister teams starting the next PVL season, but...Read More
Dani Ravena has been crowded by criticism throughout her young volleyball career, but the Nxled Chameleons’ team captain couldn’t care less about what other people think. Along the way, Ravena learned how to tune out the noise and brave through the challenges that she faces ahead. Ravena started thinking about turning pro before the start...Read More
