# Motolite Volleyball Team

The Motolite Volleyball Team is the professional women's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League. The team is owned by Philippine Batteries Inc. and named after its subsidiary, Motolite Batteries.

## History

The team debuted in the Premier Volleyball League in 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference with the Ateneo Lady Eagles Volleyball Team core mentored by Coach Oliver Almadro. In 2019, the team had a new set of players headed by Myla Pablo.
Motolite decided to take a leave of absence from the PVL for the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Name changes

* Ateneo – Motolite Lady Eagles (2018)
* Motolite Volleyball (2019)

## Current roster

Motolite Power Builders :
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Birthdate | School |
| 1 | Iris Janelle Tolenada | Setter | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33) | San Francisco State University |
| 2 | Grazielle Bombita | Outside hitter | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33) | |
| 3 | Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez | Middle blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | (1995-07-16) July 16, 1995 (age 29) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 7 | Jellie Tempiatura | Defensive Specialist | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27) | Adamson University |
| 8 | Myla Pablo (C) | Outside hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29) | National University |
| 9 | Jessma Clarice Ramos | Middle blocker | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 26) | University of the Philippines - Diliman |
| 10 | Maria Lina Isabel Molde | Outside hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 25) | University of the Philippines - Diliman |
| 12 | Maria Arielle Estrañero | Service Specialist | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28) | University of the Philippines - Diliman |
| 16 | Bernadette Flora | Outside hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26) | Adamson University |
| 17 | Fenela Risha Emnas | Setter | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30) | Adamson University |
| 18 | Maria Carmela Tunay | Opposite hitter | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 29) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 22 | Melissa Gohing-Nacino (L) | Libero | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 32) | De La Salle University |

### Technical Staff
## Previous roster

2019 PVL Season :
2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Motolite Power Builders
Number
Player
Position
Height
Birthdate
School
1 Iris Janelle TolenadaSetter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33)San Francisco State University
3 Maristella Genn LayugMiddle blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25)University of the Philippines - Diliman
7 Jellie Tempiatura (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27)Adamson University
8 Myla Pablo (C)Outside hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29)National University
9 Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 26)University of the Philippines - Diliman
10 Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 25)University of the Philippines - Diliman
12 Maria Arielle EstrañeroService Specialist / Defensive Specialist1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28)University of the Philippines - Diliman
14 Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-10-31) October 31, 1998 (age 25)Adamson University
16 Bernadette FloraOutside hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)Adamson University
17 Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30)Adamson University
18 Diana Mae CarlosOpposite hitter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 26)University of the Philippines - Diliman
19 Aieshalaine GannabanMiddle blocker1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 25)University of the Philippines - Diliman
Technical Staff
Country
Name
Position
Airess Star Padda
Head coach
Maria Angeli Tabaquero
Assistant coach
Mandy Reyes
Team manager
Nicole Navarro
Physical Therapist
Kerr Ucang
Trainer
 C  Team Captain
 I  Import
 DP  Draft Pick
 R  Rookie
 IN  Inactive
 S  Suspended
 FA  Free Agent
Injured
2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Motolite Power Builders
Number
Player
Position
Height
Birthdate
School
3 Maristella Genn LayugMiddle blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25)University of the Philippines - Diliman
4 Krystle Esdelle (I)Opposite hitter1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1984-08-01) August 1, 1984 (age 40)
5 Channon Thompson (I)Outside hitter1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (1994-03-29) March 29, 1994 (age 30)
7 Jellie Tempiatura (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27)Adamson University
8 Myla Pablo (c)Outside hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29)National University
9 Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 26)University of the Philippines - Diliman
10 Maria Lina Isabel MoldeOutside hitter1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 25)University of the Philippines - Diliman
12 Maria Arielle EstrañeroSetter1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28)University of the Philippines - Diliman
13 Christine Joy SoyudOpposite hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)Adamson University
14 Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)Libero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)Adamson University
16 Bernadette FloraOpposite hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)Adamson University
17 Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30)Adamson University
18 Diana Mae CarlosOpposite hitter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 26)University of the Philippines - Diliman
19 Aieshalaine GannabanMiddle blocker1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 25)University of the Philippines - Diliman
Technical Staff
Country
Name
Position
Airess Star Padda
Head coach
Maria Angeli Tabaquero
Assistant coach
Mandy Reyes
Team manager
Nicole Navarro
Physical Therapist
Kerr Ucang
Trainer
 C  Team Captain
 I  Import
 DP  Draft Pick
 R  Rookie
 IN  Inactive
 S  Suspended
 FA  Free Agent
Injured :
2018 PVL Season :
2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Main article: 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Ateneo - Motolite Lady Eagles
No.
Name
Position
Height
Weight
1Danielle Theris C. RavenaLibero1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)52 kg (115 lb)
3Ma. Deanna Izabella A. WongSetter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)54.5 kg (120 lb)
4Julianne Marie B. SamonteOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)56.5 kg (125 lb)
5Vanessa GandlerOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)60 kg (130 lb)
6Janel A. MaraguinotSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)54.5 kg (120 lb)
7Madeleine Yrenea A. MadayagMiddle Hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)61 kg (134 lb)
8Isabela Margarita Lara PeraltaLibero1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)52 kg (115 lb)
9Pauline Marie Monique M. GastonOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)65.7 kg (145 lb)
10Katrina Mae D. TolentinoOpposite Hitter1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)63.5 kg (140 lb)
11Erika Beatriz G. RaagasOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)56.5 kg (125 lb)
14Isabel Beatriz P. De Leon (c)Middle Hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)60 kg (130 lb)
18Kassandra Miren C. GequillanaOutside Hitter1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)60 kg (130 lb)
19Samantha Ellen FangerOutside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)60 kg (130 lb)
21Jaycel Ann Delos ReyesMiddle Blocker1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)60 kg (130 lb)
Coaching Staff
Head coach:
Oliver Allan Almadro
Assistant coaches:
Jarod Hubalde
Vincent Raphael Mangulabnan
Karlo Martin Santos
Strength & Conditioning Coach:
Angelino Martini de Leon
Team staff
Team manager:
Renchi Vera Cruz
Asst. team manager:
Ramona Jessica Bagatsing
Student managers:
Team Utility:
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Team Physical Therapist:
Bethel Solano :

## Honors
### Team

| Season | Conference | Title |
| 2018 | Reinforced | did not compete |
| 2018 | Open | Runner-up |
| 2019 | Reinforced | 5th place |
| 2019 | Open | 4th place |

### Individual

| Season | Conference | Award | Name |
| 2018 | Open Conference | 1st Best Middle Blocker | Maddie Madayag |
| 2018 | Open Conference | Best Opposite Spiker | Kat Tolentino |
| 2019 | Open Conference | Best Opposite Spiker | Diana Mae Carlos |

## Transactions

2020 PVL Season :
| Player | Moving from | Moving to |
| Maria Carmela Tunay | Petron Blaze Spikers | Motolite |
| Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez | Petron Blaze Spikers | Motolite |
| Melissa Gohing | Creamline Cool Smashers | Motolite |
| Grazielle Bombita | BaliPure Purest Water Defenders | Motolite |
| Satriani Espiritu | BaliPure Purest Water Defenders | Motolite |
| Aieshalaine Gannaban | Motolite | Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors |
| Maristella Gene Layug | Motolite | Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors |
| Tonnie Rose Ponce | Motolite | Creamline Cool Smashers |
2019 PVL Season :
| Player | Moving from | Moving to |
| Maristella Layug | University of the Philippines | Motolite |
| Edina Selimovic (replaced due to injury) | CSU Belor Galati | Motolite |
| Krystle Esdelle | Pursaklar Belediyesi | Motolite |
| Channon Thompson | Rote Raben Vilsbiburg | Motolite |
| Jellie Tempiatura | Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers | Motolite |
| Myla Pablo | Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors | Motolite |
| Jessma Clarice Ramos | University of the Philippines | Motolite |
| Maria Lina Isabel Molde | Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy | Motolite |
| Maria Arielle Estrañero | University of the Philippines | Motolite |
| Christine Joy Soyud | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers | Motolite |
| Tonnie Rose Ponce | Adamson University | Motolite |
| Bernadette Flora | Adamson University | Motolite |
| Fenela Risha Emnas | BanKo Perlas Spikers | Motolite |
| Diana Mae Carlos | Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy | Motolite |
| Aeishalaine Gannaban | University of the Philippines | Motolite |
| Player | Moving from | Moving to |
| Iris Janelle Tolenada | Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors | Motolite |
| Edina Selimovic (replaced during Reinforced Conference) | Motolite | FC Argeș Pitești |
| Krystle Esdelle | Motolite | P2P Smilers Baronissi |
| Channon Thompson | Motolite | Allianz MTV Stuttgart |
| Christine Joy Soyud | Motolite | Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors |

## Team captains

* Isabel Beatriz De Leon (2018)
* Myla Pablo (2019)
* Iris Tolenada (2019)

## Imports

| Season | Number | Player | Country |
| 2019 | 2 | Edina Selimovic (replaced) | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2019 | 4 | Krystle Esdelle | Trinidad and Tobago |
| 2019 | 5 | Channon Thompson | Trinidad and Tobago |

## Coaches

* Oliver Almadro (2018 Open)
* Airess Padda (2019 Reinforced)
* Godfrey Okumu (2019 Open)