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Akari Chargers

The Akari Power Chargers are a women's volleyball team competing in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) in the Philippines. The team is owned by Akari Lighting & Technology Corporation.

Akari Chargers
Short nameAkari
NicknamePower Netters
Founded2022
OwnerAkari Lightning & Technology Corporation
Head coachTakayuki Minowa
CaptainMichele Cobb
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2024 ReinforcedRunners-up
Websiteakarisports.com.ph
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History

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The Akari Chargers was organized by Akari Lighting & Technology Corporation, announcing its official entry into the Premier Volleyball League as the 10th professional club team.[1] Akari's has been a longtime sponsor of the Adamson Lady Falcons collegiate volleyball team which clinched the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference.[2]

Before the start of the 2022 reinforced conference, Akari announced that it tapped the Brazilian head coach of the Philippines women's national volleyball team, Jorge Edson to be its head coach.[3] The team debuted in the 2022 Reinforced Conference.

The team made its first finals appearance in the PVL during the 2024 Reinforced Conference,[4] where they settled for silver after losing 3–0 to the Creamline Cool Smashers.[5]

Current roster

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Main article: 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Akari Chargers
No. Player Position Height Birth date Alma mater
1   Dani Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-12-06) December 6, 1999 (age 24) ADMU
2   Fifi Sharma Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23) DLSU
3   Max Juangco Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 23) FEU
4   Stephanie Bustrillo Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-01-07) January 7, 2001 (age 23) UP
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29) SSC-R
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25) DLSU
7   Kamille Cal Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-04-25) April 25, 2001 (age 23) NU
8   Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24) FEU
9   Janine Marciano Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32) San Beda
10   Camille Victoria Middle Blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 24) UST
11   Erika Raagas Opposite hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
12   Ysabela Bakabak Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU
13   Celine Domingo Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) April 20, 1999 (age 25) FEU
14   Cathrine Almazan Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) EAC
15   Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24) DLSU
16   Ivy Lacsina Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 25) NU
17   Faith Nisperos Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
24   Eli Soyud Opposite hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU

Previous roster

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2024
Reinforced
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Akari Chargers
No. Player Position Height Birth date Alma mater
1   Danielle Theris Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-12-06) December 6, 1999 (age 24) ADMU
2   Mereophe Aevangeline Sharma (NT) Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23) DLSU
3   Alexandra Maxine Juangco Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 23) FEU
4   Oluoma Okaro (I) Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1996-04-02) April 2, 1996 (age 28) ASU
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29) SSC-R
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25) DLSU
7   Camille Victoria Middle Blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 24) UST
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32) San Beda
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24) FEU
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
12   Ma. Ysabela Bakabak Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU
13   Celine Elaiza Domingo Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) April 20, 1999 (age 25) FEU
14   Cathrine Almazan Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) EAC
15   Stephanie Bustrillo Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-01-07) January 7, 2001 (age 23) UP
16   Ivy Keith Lacsina Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 25) NU
17   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos (NT) Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
18   Kamille Cal Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-04-25) April 25, 2001 (age 23) NU
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU
All-Filipino
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Akari Chargers
No. Player Position Height Birth date Alma mater
1   Shiela Marie Pineda Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1991-01-21) January 21, 1991 (age 33) AdU
2   Trisha Genesis Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24) AdU
3   Alexandra Maxine Juangco Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 23) FEU
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29) SSC-R
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25) DLSU
7   Roselle Baliton Middle blocker 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 (age 27) UE
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (2000-07-18) July 18, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32) San Beda
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24) FEU
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
13   Celine Elaiza Domingo Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) April 20, 1999 (age 24) FEU
14   Mereophe Aevangeline Sharma Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23) DLSU
15     Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24) DLSU
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 31) NU
17   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU
2023
2nd All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Birth date Alma mater
1   Shiela Marie Pineda Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 33) AdU
2   Trisha Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24) AdU
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25) DLSU
7   Roselle Baliton Middle blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 (age 27) UE
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-07-18) July 18, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32) San Beda
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24) FEU
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
14   Mereophe Aevangeline Sharma Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23) DLSU
15   Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24) DLSU
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 31) NU
17   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24) ADMU
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU
Invitational
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1   Bang Pineda Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Adamson (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 33)
2   Trisha Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 (age 24)
3   Lycha Ebon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) FEU (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 25)
5   Camille Victoria Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) UST (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 24)
6   Michelle Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) DLSU (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25)
7   Krich Aeshelouz Macaslang Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Adamson
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) San Beda (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32)
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker FEU (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24)
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo
12   Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) FAITH (1993-06-16) June 16, 1993 (age 31)
13   Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 (age 28)
14   Mereophe Aevangeline Sharma Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) DLSU
15   Chiara May Permentilla Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Adamson
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) NU (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 31)
17   Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) ADMU (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24)
18    Rachel Victoria Jorvina Libero MacEwan
21   Danielle Theris Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
1st All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League First All-Filipino Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1   Shiela Marie Pineda Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Adamson (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 33)
2   Trisha Mae Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1999-03-20) March 20, 1999 (age 25)
3   Lycha Ebon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) FEU (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 25)
5   Camille Victoria Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) UST (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 (age 24)
6   Michelle Marie Monique Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) DLSU (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25)
7   Krich Aeshelouz Macaslang Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Adamson
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) San Beda (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32)
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker FEU (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24)
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo
13   Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 (age 28)
15   Chiara May Permentilla Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Adamson
16   Aleona Denise Santiago-Manabat Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) NU (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 31)
18   Rachel Victoria Jorvina Libero MacEwan
21   Danielle Theris Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
24   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
2022
Reinforced
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Akari Chargers
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
0   Chiara May Permentilla Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Adamson
1   Danielle Theris Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
2   Trisha Mae Genesis Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Adamson (1999-03-20) March 20, 1999 (age 25)
3   Lycha Ebon Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) FEU (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 25)
5   Krich Aeshelouz Macaslang Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Adamson
6   Michelle Marie Monique Cobb (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) DLSU (1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 25)
7   Mary Antonette Landicho Libero NU
8   Janel Maraguinot Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Ateneo
9   Janine Nicole Marciano Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) San Beda (1992-01-09) January 9, 1992 (age 32)
10   Princes Ezra Madrigal Middle blocker FEU (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 (age 24)
11   Erika Beatriz Raagas Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo
12   Geneveve Casugod Middle blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) FEU (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
13   Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Outside hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 (age 28)
14   Prisilla Rivera (I) Outside hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1984-12-29) December 29, 1984 (age 39)
16   Jamie Isabelle Lavitoria Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Ateneo (1994-10-25) October 25, 1994 (age 30)
18   Rachel Victoria Jorvina Libero MacEwan
19   Gyra Ezra Barroga Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU (1998-08-30) August 30, 1998 (age 26)
20   Andrea Marzan Middle blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Arellano (1995-01-20) January 20, 1995 (age 29)

Honors

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Team

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Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2022 Reinforced 8th place [6]
2023 First All-Filipino 8th place [7]
Invitational 10th place [8]
Second All-Filipino 7th place [9]
2024 All-Filipino 7th place [10]
Reinforced Runners-up [11]
2024-25 All-Filipino TBD

Individual

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Season Conference Award Name Ref.
2024 Reinforced 2nd Best Outside Spiker   Grethcel Soltones [12]

Team captains

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  •   Michelle Cobb (2022–present)

Imports

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Season Number Player Country
2022 14 Prisilla Rivera   Dominican Republic
2024[13] 04 Oluoma Okaro   USA

Former players

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Coaches

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References

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  1. ^ "Akari commits to PVL as 10th team". PVL. May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Isaga, JR (June 2, 2022). "Akari set on forming 'best team possible' ahead of PVL debut". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Akari signs Jorge Edson Souza de Brito as head coach". PVL. June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Akari charges into first-ever PVL finals - but not before controversy". Spin.ph. August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Caacbay, Kenneth (September 4, 2024). "Creamline captures ninth PVL crown at Akari's expense". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Velasco, Jillian (November 15, 2022). "Rivera goes out on a high as Akari dents F2 Logistics semis bid". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Dannug, Jonash (March 14, 2023). "PVL: Creamline seals top seed as Akari ends campaign". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "Petro Gazz settles for 9th, stops Akari in 5". Premier Volleyball League. July 20, 2023. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Creamline holds off Akari, nears sweep". Premier Volleyball League. November 30, 2023. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "Akari cruises past Strong Group, finishes 7th". Premier Volleyball League. April 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Creamline claims 9th title, ends Akari's unbeaten streak". Premier Volleyball League. September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  12. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (September 4, 2024). "'MVPons' finally real as Bernadeth Pons takes home PVL Reinforced Conference MVP and Finals MVP honors". One Sports. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  13. ^ "Akari signs American middle blocker Oly Okaro". Premier Volleyball League. July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "Akari accepts De Brito resignation". PVL. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  15. ^ Dannug, Jonash (January 23, 2024). "Raffy Mosuela to handle Akari on interim basis". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  16. ^ Garcia, John Mark (May 20, 2024). "PVL allows swap of players, coaches between sister teams Akari, Nxled". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
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