# Philippines women's national under-23 volleyball team

The Philippines women's national under-23 volleyball team was the national volleyball team of the Philippines that represented the country in under-23 volleyball events. They were ranked 28 as of January 2017. Its highest achievement was in 2015 where it placed 7th. It was governed by Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas (LVPI) from 2015 until 2019.

## History

The Philippines was the host country of the first ever Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship held in Pasig in 2015. The tournament served as the Asian qualifiers for the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Women's U23 World Championship held in Ankara, Turkey which the top two ranked teams qualified for the world championship.
The tournament was organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation, in association with Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (LVPI), the newly formed national federation for volleyball in the Philippines. The first U-23 team of the Philippines was headed by Alyssa Valdez of Ateneo De Manila University. The team ended in 7th place out of 12 nations.
In May 2019, the FIVB announced that as per the decision of the FIVB Board of Administration, the U23 World Championships had been abolished. Hence, the abolishment of all U23 teams worldwide, while retaining the remaining U18-19 and U20-21 youth teams."

## Rankings

This is the last archived ranking of the under-23 volleyball team of the Philippines in FIVB World Rankings.
Philippines Women's national under-23 volleyball team rank as of January 2019 :
| Rank | Team | Points | Confederation |
| 29 | Philippines | 5 | AVC |
| 29 | Iran | 5 | AVC |
| 31 | Kazakhstan | 3 | AVC |

## Final squad

This is the Philippines' official line up for the 2019 Women's Volleyball Kor Royal Cup held in Thailand.
Philippines Under 23 - Official Line Up for 2019 Thailand Sealect Tuna Volleyball Championship :
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Date of birth | School |
| 1 | Jewel Hannah Encarnacion | Outside hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 52 kg (115 lb) | (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000 (age 23) | De La Salle Zobel |
| 3 | Ysabel Jamie Jimenez | Opposite hitter | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 24) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 5 | Imee Kim Gabriella Hernandez | Middle blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 63 kg (139 lb) | (2000-11-06) November 6, 2000 (age 23) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 6 | Ivanna Marie Agudo | Opposite hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 57 kg (126 lb) | (1998-02-23) February 23, 1998 (age 26) | Far Eastern University |
| 7 | Ma. Regina Agatha Mangulabnan | Setter | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | (1999-03-24) March 24, 1999 (age 25) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 8 | Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno | Libero | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 52 kg (115 lb) | (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24) | De La Salle Zobel |
| 9 | Roselyn Rosier | Outside hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 63 kg (139 lb) | (1998-09-10) September 10, 1998 (age 26) | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| 10 | Kecelyn Galdones | Middle blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | 70 kg (150 lb) | (1999-06-29) June 29, 1999 (age 25) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 11 | Maria Fe Galanza | Setter | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | 53 kg (117 lb) | (2000-05-11) May 11, 2000 (age 24) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 12 | Angel Anne Canino | Outside hitter | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 57 kg (126 lb) | (2003-06-23) June 23, 2003 (age 21) | De La Salle Zobel |
| 13 | Celine Elaiza Domingo (c) | Middle blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 (age 25) | Far Eastern University |
| 15 | Rachelle Roldan | Libero | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | (1999-06-15) June 15, 1999 (age 25) | University of Santo Tomas |
| 16 | Lyann Marie Loise De Guzman | Outside hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | 67 kg (148 lb) | (2002-02-14) February 14, 2002 (age 22) | Far Eastern University |
| 18 | Janna Elizabeth Torres | Middle blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | 64 kg (141 lb) | (2000-09-14) September 14, 2000 (age 24) | University of Santo Tomas |

## Pool of players

Philippines Under 23 - Pool of Players :
| Pos. | Name | Date of birth | Height | School | Current/Last Club |
| OH | Judith Abil | (1997-12-04) December 4, 1997 (age 26) | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | University of the East | Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers |
| OPP | Ivanna Marie Agudo | (1998-02-23) February 23, 1998 (age 26) | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Far Eastern University | Petron Blaze Spikers |
| OH/L | Justine Dorog | (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998 (age 26) | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | University of the Philippines Diliman | Chery Tiggo Crossovers |
| L | Ria Beatriz Glenell Duremdes | (1998-06-07) June 7, 1998 (age 26) | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | Far Eastern University | Chery Tiggo Crossovers |
| OH | Roselyn Rosier | (1998-09-10) September 10, 1998 (age 26) | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | University of the Philippines Diliman | |
| OH | Maria Lina Isabel Molde (c) | (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 25) | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | University of the Philippines Diliman | Choco Mucho Flying Titans |
| MB | Maristella Gene Layug | (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | University of the Philippines Diliman | Motolite |
| OH | Mary Anne Mendrez | (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | University of the East | Generika-Ayala Lifesavers |
| S | Alina Joyce Bicar | (1998-11-17) November 17, 1998 (age 25) | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | University of Santo Tomas | BaliPure Purest Water Defenders |
| MB | Kecelyn Galdones | (1999-07-29) July 29, 1999 (age 25) | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | University of Santo Tomas | |
| OPP | Ysabel Jamie Jimenez | (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 24) | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | University of Santo Tomas | |
| S | Maria Fe Galanza | (2000-05-11) May 11, 2000 (age 24) | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | University of Santo Tomas | |
| MB | Imee Kim Gabriela Hernandez | (2000-11-06) November 6, 2000 (age 23) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | University of Santo Tomas | |
| MB | Jeanette Villareal | (1998-10-25) October 25, 1998 (age 25) | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Far Eastern University | Cocolife Asset Managers |
| OPP | Lycha Ebon | (1999-10-23) October 23, 1999 (age 24) | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Far Eastern University | |
| OH | Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos | (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Ateneo De Manila University | BaliPure Purest Water Defenders |
| MB | Alexis Ciarra Miner | (2001-01-31) January 31, 2001 (age 23) | | Far Eastern University - Diliman | |
| OH | Alleiah Jan Malaluan | (2004-05-04) May 4, 2004 (age 20) | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | De La Salle Santiago Zobel School | |
| L | Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno | (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 24) | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | De La Salle University | |
| OH | Angel Anne Canino | (2003-06-23) June 23, 2003 (age 21) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | De La Salle Santiago Zobel School | |
| OH | Lyann Marie Loise De Guzman | (2002-02-24) February 24, 2002 (age 22) | | Far Eastern University - Diliman | |

## Previous squads

2019 squad :
2019 Women's Volleyball Kor Royal Cup
Further information: 2019 Women's Volleyball Kor Royal Cup
Philippines (2019 Women's Volleyball Kor Royal Cup)
Philippines Under 23 – Official Line Up for 2019 Thailand Sealect Tuna Volleyball Championship
No.
Name
Position
Height
Weight
Date of birth
1
Jewel Hannah Encarnacion
Outside hitter
1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
52 kg (115 lb)
(2000-12-22)December 22, 2000 (aged 18)
3
Ysabel Jamie Jimenez
Opposite hitter
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
59 kg (130 lb)
(1999-11-08)November 8, 1999 (aged 19)
5
Imee Kim Gabriella Hernandez
Middle blocker
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
63 kg (139 lb)
(2000-11-06)November 6, 2000 (aged 18)
6
Ivanna Marie Agudo
Opposite hitter
1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
57 kg (126 lb)
(1998-02-23)February 23, 1998 (aged 21)
7
Ma. Regina Agatha Mangulabnan
Setter
1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
50 kg (110 lb)
(1999-03-24)March 24, 1999 (aged 20)
8
Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno
Libero
1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
52 kg (115 lb)
(2000-03-25)March 25, 2000 (aged 19)
9
Roselyn Rosier
Outside hitter
1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
63 kg (139 lb)
(1998-09-10)September 10, 1998 (aged 20)
10
Kecelyn Galdones
Middle blocker
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
70 kg (150 lb)
(1999-06-29)June 29, 1999 (aged 20)
11
Mafe Galanza
Setter
1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
53 kg (117 lb)
(2000-05-11)May 11, 2000 (aged 19)
12
Angel Canino
Outside hitter
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
57 kg (126 lb)
(2003-06-23)June 23, 2003 (aged 16)
13
Celine Domingo (c)
Middle blocker
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
60 kg (130 lb)
(1999-04-20)April 20, 1999 (aged 20)
15
Rachelle Roldan
Libero
1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
60 kg (130 lb)
(1999-06-15)June 15, 1999 (aged 20)
16
Lyann Marie Loise De Guzman
Outside hitter
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
67 kg (148 lb)
(2002-02-14)February 14, 2002 (aged 17)
18
Janna Elizabeth Torres
Middle blocker
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
64 kg (141 lb)
(2000-09-14)September 14, 2000 (aged 18)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Emilio Reyes Jr.
Assistant coach(s): Cristina Salak
Team staff
Team Manager:
Marissa Andres
Team Utility:
Medical staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist/Trainer:
Clarence Esteban :
2015 squad :
2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship
Further information: 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship
Philippines (2015 Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship)
No.
Player
Ht.
College
Club
Position
1Christine Agno1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)FEUPhilippine Army Lady TroopersLibero
2Alyssa Valdez (c)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)ADMUPLDT Home Ultera Ultra Fast HittersOutside Hitter
3Alyja Daphne Santiago1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)NUPLDT Home Ultera Ultra Fast HittersMiddle Blocker
5Grethcel Soltones1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)SSC-RPLDT Home Ultera Ultra Fast HittersOutside Hitter
6Risa Sato1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)ADMU–Middle Blocker
8Jorella Marie de Jesus1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)ADMU–Defensive Specialist/Outside Hitter
9Ennajie Laure1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)UST–Outside Hitter
12Julia Melissa Morado1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)ADMU–Setter
14Isabel Beatriz de Leon1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)ADMU–Middle Blocker
15Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)ADMU–Opposite Hitter
17Myla Pablo1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)NUPhilips Gold Lady SlammersOpposite Hitter
18Marivic Meneses1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)USTCagayan Valley Lady Rising SunsMiddle Blocker
Coaching staff
Head coach: Roger Gorayeb
Assistant coach(s): Anusorn Bundit Edjet Mabbayad Parley Tupaz
Team Staff
Team Manager: Ramon Cojuangco Jr.
Team Utility:
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist: Raymond Pili :

## Results and fixtures

| Date | Competition | Location | Opponent | Result |
| 2015 |||||
| 1 May 2015 | 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship | Pasig, Philippines | Iran | 1–3 L |
| 2 May 2015 | 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship | Pasig, Philippines | Kazakhstan | 3–0 W |
| 4 May 2015 | 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship | Pasig, Philippines | Japan | 0–3 L |
| 5 May 2015 | 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship | Pasig, Philippines | Chinese Taipei | 1–3 L |
| 7 May 2015 | 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship | Pasig, Philippines | China | 1–3 L |
| 8 May 2015 | 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship | Pasig, Philippines | Chinese Taipei | 0–3 L |
| 9 May 2015 | 2015 Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship | Pasig, Philippines | Iran | 3–0 W |
| 2019 |||||
| 5 July 2019 | 2019 Women's Volleyball Kor Royal Cup | Sisaket, Thailand | Okayama Seagulls | 0–3 L |
| 6 July 2019 | 2019 Women's Volleyball Kor Royal Cup | Sisaket, Thailand | 3BB Nakornnont | 0–3 L |

## Competition record
### Asian Women's U23 Volleyball Championship

Asian U23 Championship record :
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | L | SW | SL | Squad |
| 2015 | Classification Round | 7th place | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | Squad |
| 2017 | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate |
| 2019 | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate | Did not Participate |
| Total | 0 Title(s) | 0 Title(s) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | — |