# BaliPure Purest Water Defenders

The BaliPure Purest Water Defenders are a professional volleyball club sponsored by Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. playing in the Premier Volleyball League (formerly, Shakey's V-League). The team debuted in the league's 13th Season Open Conference.

## Rosters

2022 :
Open Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number
Player
Position
Height
Alma mater
Birth date
1Carlota HernandezLibero1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)FEU (1999-04-02)April 2, 1999 (aged 22)
2Satriani EspirituMiddle Blocker1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)San Beda (1997-09-01)September 1, 1997 (aged 24)
3Bernadette FloraOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Adu (1998-08-16)August 16, 1998 (aged 23)
4Geneveve CasugodMiddle Blocker1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)FEU (1991-01-12)January 12, 1991 (aged 31)
5Marian Alisa BuitreMiddle Blocker1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)UP (1996-12-05)December 5, 1996 (aged 25)
7Alyssa EroaLibero1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)San Sebastian (1996-09-06)September 6, 1996 (aged 25)
8Janine MarcianoOpposite Hitter1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)San Beda (1992-01-09)January 9, 1992 (aged 30)
9Gyra Ezra BarrogaOpposite Hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)DLSU (1998-08-30)August 30, 1998 (aged 23)
10Jamie Isabelle LavitoriaSetter1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)Ateneo (1994-10-25)October 25, 1994 (aged 27)
11Alina Joyce Bicar (c)Setter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)UST (1998-11-17)November 17, 1998 (aged 23)
13Jhoana Louisse MaraguinotOpposite Hitter1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)Ateneo (1996-01-25)January 25, 1996 (aged 26)
14Patty Jane OrendainOpposite Hitter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)USLS (1994-07-13)July 13, 1994 (aged 27)
15Rapril AguilarOpposite Hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)SWU (1990-04-26)April 26, 1990 (aged 31)
16Norielle IpacMiddle Blocker1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)DLSU (1997-07-06)July 6, 1997 (aged 24)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Rommel Abella
Assistant coach: Clarence Esteban
Team Staff
Team Manager:
Team Trainer:
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist: :
2021 :
Open Conference
Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number
Player
Position
Height
Alma mater
Birth date
1Bien Elaine JuanilloMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Lyceum
2Satriani EspirituMiddle Blocker1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)San Beda
5Bernadette FloraOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Adu (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)
6Julia AngelesLibero1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)Letran
7Geneveve CasugodMiddle Blocker1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)FEU (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
9Gyra Ezra BarrogaOpposite Hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)DLSU (1998-08-30) August 30, 1998 (age 26)
10Alexandra Mari RafaelOutside Hitter1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)Lyceum
11Alina Joyce Bicar (c)Setter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)UST (1998-11-17) November 17, 1998 (age 25)
12Roselle BalitonOpposite Hitter1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)UE (1997-05-27) May 27, 1997 (age 27)
14Laizah Ann BendongSetter1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)UE (1997-08-11) August 11, 1997 (age 27)
16Shirley SalamagosMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Arellano (1995-02-05) February 5, 1995 (age 29)
18Carlota HernandezLibero1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)FEU (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 (age 25)
21Judith AbilOutside Hitter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)UE
23Grazielle BombitaOutside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)UNC (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Rommel Abella
Assistant coach: Clarence Esteban
Team Staff
Team Manager:
Team Trainer:
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist: :
2019 :
Open Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number
Player
Position
Height
Birth date
1Miracle Mhae MendozaMiddle Blocker
2Satriani EspirituMiddle Blocker
3Jewelle BermilloLibero
5Glyka MedinaLibero
6Patria Jela PeñaOutside Hitter1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
7Carrie Ann PronuevoOutside Hitter
8Menchie TubieraOutside Hitter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
9Vira Mae GuillemaSetter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
10Sandra Delos SantosMiddle Blocker1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
11Shirley SalamagosMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
12Necelle Mae GualSetter
14Katrina RacelisMiddle Blocker1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 29)
16Grazielle Bombita (c)Outside Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Rommel Abella
Assistant coach: Clarence Esteban
Team Staff
Team Manager:
Team Trainer:
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist:
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No.
Name
Position
Height
Date of birth
1 Miracle Mhae MendozaMiddle blocker
2 Satrriani EspirituMiddle blocker
3 Jewelle BermilloLibero
4 Vira Mae GuillemaSetter
5 Alexandra VajdoväOutside hitter1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1989-12-15) December 15, 1989 (age 34)
7 Carrie Ann Pronuevo
8 Menchie TubieraOutside hitter
9 Patria Jela PeñaOutside hitter
10 Sandy Delos SantosOutside hitter
11 Danijela DzakovicOutside hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1994-04-05) April 5, 1994 (age 30)
12 Necelle Mae GualSetter
13 Gayle Rose ValdezLibero1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 28)
14 Katrina RacelisMiddle blocker
16 Grazielle Bombita (c)Outside hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Rommel Abella
Asst Coach: Clarence Esteban
Team Staff
Team Manager:
Team Trainer:
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist: :
2018 :
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2018 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No.
Name
Position
Height
Date of birth
1 Rica DiolanSetter1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1998-08-15) August 15, 1998 (age 26)
3 Roma Joy DoromalOpposite hitter1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 (age 26)
4 Mhicaela BelenOutside hitter1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-06-29) June 29, 2002 (age 22)
5 Roselyn DoriaMiddle blocker1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-09-10) September 10, 1996 (age 28)
6 Joyme Cagande (c)Setter1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-02-18) February 18, 1999 (age 25)
7 Alexis MathewsMiddle blocker1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1991-01-23) January 23, 1991 (age 33)
9 Jennifer NiervaLibero1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 24)
10 Janisa JohnsonOutside hitter1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1991-09-22) September 22, 1991 (age 33)
11 Faith Janine Shirley NisperosOutside hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24)
12 Alyssa Jae SolomonOutside hitter1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (2001-12-14) December 14, 2001 (age 22)
13 Gayle Rose ValdezLibero1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 28)
15 Audrey Kathryn ParanOutside hitter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 (age 26)
16 Ivy LacsinaMiddle blocker1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 24)
20 Princess Anne RoblesOutside hitter1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-06-07) June 7, 1999 (age 25)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Raymund "Babes" Castillo
Asst Coach: Regine Diego
Team Staff
Team Manager: Paolo Turno
Team Trainer: Franz Damian
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist: Rafael Magno :
2017 :
Open Conference
Main article: 2017 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No.
Name
Position
Height
Weight
Spike
Block
Date of birth
2 Abigail NovalOutside hitter
4 Jasmine Nabor (c)Setter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5 Grethcel SoltonesOutside hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)68 kg (150 lb) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6 Lizlee Ann Gata-PantoneLibero1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)51 kg (112 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
8 Maria Angelica CayunaSetter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)54.5 kg (120 lb)
9 Aiko Sweet UrdasOpposite hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)61 kg (134 lb)
10 Macy MendiolaMiddle blocker1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)66 kg (146 lb)
11Risa SatoMiddle Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)61 kg (134 lb) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 30)
12 Iris OliverosOutside hitter
14 Jorelle SinghOutside hitter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
15 Jerrili MalabananOpposite hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)60 kg (130 lb)
16 Alyssa EroaLibero1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)40 kg (88 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Roger Gorayeb
Asst Coach: Nonoy Are
Team Staff
Team Manager: Paolo Turno
Team Trainer:
Medical Staff
Team Physician:
Physical Therapist: Raymond Pili
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2017 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No.
Name
Pos
Height
Weight
Spike
Block
Date of birth
4 Jasmine NaborSetter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)54 kg (119 lb)
(1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5 Grethcel Soltones (c)Outside Spiker1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)68 kg (150 lb) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6 Lizlee Ann Gata-PantoneLibero1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)51 kg (112 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7 Jaroensri BualeeOutside hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)63 kg (139 lb) (1983-10-04) October 4, 1983 (age 41)
8 Jennifer KeddyOutside hitter1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)0 kg (0 lb) (1991-10-28) October 28, 1991 (age 32)
9 Aiko Sweet UrdasOpposite1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)61 kg (134 lb)
10 Macy MendiolaMiddle Spiker1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)66 kg (146 lb)
11Risa SatoMiddle blocker1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)61 kg (134 lb) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 30)
12 Iriis OliverosOutside hitter
14 Jorelle SinghOutside hitter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
15 Jerrili MalabananOpposite1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)60 kg (130 lb)
16 Alyssa EroaLibero1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)0 kg (0 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Roger Gorayeb
Asst Coach: Nonoy Are :
2016 :
Reinforced Conference
Main article: Shakey's V-League 13th Season Reinforced Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No.
Pos
Name
Date of birth
Height
Weight
1OSSasa Devanadera (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 34)1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)58 kg (128 lb)
3USue Roces (1984-01-17) January 17, 1984 (age 40)1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)60 kg (130 lb)
5MBMae Tajima (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 29)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)68 kg (150 lb)
6SKaylee Manns (c) (1988-01-27) January 27, 1988 (age 36)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)70 kg (150 lb)
7OSKate Morrell (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)77 kg (170 lb)
8OSElla De Jesus (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 31)1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)55 kg (121 lb)
9UDzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32)1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)64 kg (141 lb)
12SJem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 33)1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)64 kg (141 lb)
13LDenden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32)1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)54 kg (119 lb)
14MHCharo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 38)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)61 kg (134 lb)
16MHAmy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)66 kg (146 lb)
17LBea Tan (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 35)1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)64 kg (141 lb)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Anusorn "Tai" Bundit
Asst Coach: Leo Toyco
Open Conference
Main article: Shakey's V-League 13th Season Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No.
Pos
Name
Date of birth
Height
Weight
1OHGrethcel Soltones (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)68 kg (150 lb)
2OHAlyssa Valdez (c) (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 31)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)60 kg (130 lb)
5MBMae Tajima (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 29)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)68 kg (150 lb)
6UDzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32)1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)64 kg (141 lb)
7LBea Tan (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 35)1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)64 kg (141 lb)
8MHCharo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 38)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)61 kg (134 lb)
9OHJanine Marciano (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 31)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)60 kg (130 lb)
10LAlyssa Eroa (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)0 m (0 in)0 kg (0 lb)
11LIvanah Agbayani
12SJem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 33)1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)64 kg (141 lb)
13LDenden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32)1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)54 kg (119 lb)
14OSElla De Jesus (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 31)1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)55 kg (121 lb)
15OSKarla Bello
16MHAmy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)66 kg (146 lb)
Coaching staff
Head coach: Charo Soriano
Asst Coach: Alexa Micek :

## Honors

Team:
| Season | Conference | Title |
| 2016 | Open | 3rd Place |
| 2016 | Reinforced | 3rd Place |
| 2017 | Reinforced | Runner-up |
| 2017 | Open | Champions |
| 2018 | Reinforced | 6th place |
| 2018 | Open | did not compete |
| 2019 | Reinforced | 6th place |
| 2019 | Open | 8th place |
| 2021 | Open | 8th place |
| 2022 | Open | 9th place |
| 2022 | Invitational | did not compete |
Individual:
| Season | Conference | Award | Name |
| 2016 | Open | Most Valuable Player (Conference) | Grethcel Soltones |
| 2016 | Open | 1st Best Outside Spiker | Alyssa Valdez |
| 2016 | Reinforced | Best Libero | Dennise Michelle Lazaro |
| 2017 | Reinforced | Best Setter | Jasmine Nabor |
| 2017 | Reinforced | 2nd Best Outside Spiker | Grethcel Soltones |
| 2017 | Reinforced | 1st Best Middle Blocker | Risa Sato |
| 2017 | Reinforced | Best Import (Conference) | Jennifer Brooke Keddy |
| 2017 | Open | Most Valuable Player (Finals) | Grethcel Soltones |
| 2017 | Open | 2nd Best Outside Spiker | Grethcel Soltones |
| 2017 | Open | 2nd Best Middle Blocker | Risa Sato |

## Imports

| Season | Number | Player | Country |
| 2016 | 6 | Kaylee Manns | United States |
| 2016 | 7 | Kate Morrell | United States |
| 2017 | 7 | Jaroensri "Jeng" Bualee | Thailand |
| 2017 | 8 | Jennifer Brooke Keddy | United States |
| 2018 | 7 | Alexis Mathews | United States |
| 2018 | 10 | Janisa Johnson | United States |
| 2019 | 5 | Alexandra Vajdovä | Slovakia |
| 2019 | 11 | Danijela Dzakovic | Montenegro |

## Team captains

* Alyssa Valdez (2016)
* Kaylee Manns (2016)
* Grethcel Soltones (2017)
* Jasmine Nabor (2017)
* Joyme Cagande (2018)
* Grazielle Bombita (2019)
* Alina Bicar (2021–2022)

## Head coaches

* Charo Soriano (2016, playing head coach)
* Anusorn "Tai" Bundit (2016)
* Roger Gorayeb (2017)
* Raymund Castillo (2018)
* Rommel Abella (2019–2022)