# Philippine Air Force women's volleyball team

The Philippine Air Force women's volleyball team is the official women's volleyball team of the Philippine Air Force. It competes in various tournaments, including the Premier Volleyball League, where it is known as the Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers and formerly, Philippine Air Force Air Spikers. The team is composed of enlisted personnel and reinforced with civilian players from time to time.
From 2014 to 2015, the team collaborated with the RC Cola Raiders in the Philippine Superliga, sharing its players and coaching staff, competing as the RC Cola-Air Force Raiders.

## Previous roster

2019 Open Conference :
Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers :
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Birth Date |
| 1 | Mae Denisse Crisostomo | Libero | 5'0" | kg | |
| 2 | Gena Keeshia Andaya | Setter | | kg | |
| 4 | Javen Sabas | | | kg | |
| 5 | Mary Ann Balmaceda | Libero | 5'2" | kg | |
| 6 | May Ann Pantino | Outside Hitter | 5'10" | kg | (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) |
| 7 | Wendy Anne Semana (c) | Setter | 5'3" | 57 kg | (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 38) |
| 8 | Jennifer Manzano | Opposite Spiker | 5'9" | kg | |
| 9 | Jozza Mae Cabalsa | Outside Hitter | | kg | |
| 10 | Yna Louise Papa | Setter | | kg | |
| 11 | Judy Ann Caballejo | Opposite Hitter | 5'8" | 75 kg | (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 33) |
| 12 | Joy Gazelle Cases | Outside Hitter | 5'6" | 58 kg | (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 35) |
| 13 | Dell Palomata | Middle Blocker | 6'3" | kg | |
| 15 | Zairyll Sky Chaves | Opposite Hitter | | kg | |
| 16 | Angel Mae Antipuesto | Middle Blocker | 5'10" | kg | (1993-05-02) 2 May 1993 (age 31) |
| 17 | Abegail Nuval | Outside Hitter | 5'8" | 58 kg | (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 32) |
| 20 | Glaiza Jane Maquinto | Outside Hitter | | kg | |
2018 Open Conference :
Pocari Sweat – Air Force Lady Warriors :
| No. | Player | Position | Height | Birth date |
| 1 | Jozza Mae Cabalsa | Outside hitter | | |
| 2 | Mary Ann Balmaceda | Libero | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 31) |
| 3 | Jeanette Panaga | Middle blocker | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 30) |
| 4 | Iari Yongco | Opposite hitter | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | (1990-09-02) September 2, 1990 (age 34) |
| 6 | May Ann Pantino | Outside hitter | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | (1986-05-18) May 18, 1986 (age 38) |
| 7 | Wendy Anne Semana | Setter | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) |
| 8 | Gena Keeshia Andaya | Setter | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | (1991-10-05) October 5, 1991 (age 33) |
| 9 | Elaine Kasilag | Outside hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 30) |
| 11 | Jellie Tempiatura | Libero | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | |
| 12 | Joy Gazelle Cases | Outside hitter | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | (1988-12-29) December 29, 1988 (age 35) |
| 13 | Dell Palomata | Middle blocker | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28) |
| 16 | Angel Mae Antipuesto | Middle blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 31) |
| 18 | Myla Pablo (c) | Outside hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29) |
2018 Reinforced Conference :
Pocari Sweat – Air Force Lady Warriors :
| No. | Name | Position | Height (m) | Birth Date |
| 2 | Maddie Palmer | Outside hitter | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | (1995-10-09) October 9, 1995 (age 28) |
| 3 | Jeanette Panaga | Middle blocker | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 30) |
| 4 | Iari Yongco | Opposite hitter | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | (1990-09-02) September 2, 1990 (age 34) |
| 5 | Aurea Francesca Racraquin | Outside hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1996-05-10) May 10, 1996 (age 28) |
| 6 | May Ann Pantino | Outside hitter | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | (1986-05-18) May 18, 1986 (age 38) |
| 7 | Wendy Anne Semana | Setter | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) |
| 8 | Gena Keeshia Andaya | Setter | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | (1991-10-05) October 5, 1991 (age 33) |
| 9 | Elaine Kasilag | Outside hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 30) |
| 10 | Arnelie Love | Opposite hitter | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 31) |
| 11 | Jellie Tempiatura | Libero | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | |
| 12 | Mary Ann Balmaceda | Libero | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 31) |
| 13 | Dell Palomata | Middle blocker | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28) |
| 16 | Angel Mae Antipuesto | Middle blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 31) |
| 18 | Myla Pablo (c) | Outside hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 29) |
2017 Open Conference :
Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers :
| No. | Last Name | First Name | Position | Ht. | Wt. | Birth Date |
| 1 | Crisostomo | Mae Denisse | Libero | 5'0" | kg | |
| 2 | Andres | Mickaela Danielle | Outside hitter | | kg | |
| 4 | Yongco | Iari | Opposite hitter | 5'10" | 63 kg | (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) |
| 5 | Balmaceda | Mary Ann | Libero | | kg | |
| 6 | Pantino | May Ann | Outside hitter | 5'10" | kg | (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) |
| 7 | Semana | Wendy Anne | Setter | 5'3" | 57 kg | (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 38) |
| 8 | Andaya | Gena Keeshia | Setter | | kg | |
| 9 | Cabalsa | Jozza Mae | Outside hitter | | kg | |
| 10 | Palomata | Dell | Middle blocker | 6'3" | kg | |
| 11 | Caballejo | Judy Ann | Opposite hitter | 5'8" | 75 kg | (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 33) |
| 12 | Cases (c) | Joy Gazelle | Outside hitter | 5'6" | 58 kg | (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 35) |
| 14 | Abanto | Anna Camille | Opposite hitter | | kg | |
| 16 | Antipuesto | Angel Mae | Middle blocker | 5'10" | kg | (1993-05-02) 2 May 1993 (age 31) |
| 17 | Tapic | Jocemer | Middle blocker | 5'9" | 58 kg | (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 32) |
2017 Reinforced Conference :
Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers :
| No. | Last Name | First Name | Position | Ht. | Wt. | Birth Date |
| 2 | Legaspi | Mariel | | | kg | |
| 3 | Sangmuang | Patcharee | Middle Blocker | 5'11" | kg | (1978-03-20) 20 March 1978 (age 46) |
| 4 | Yongco | Iari | Opposite Spiker | 5'10" | 63 kg | (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) |
| 5 | Balmaceda | Mary Ann | Libero | | kg | |
| 6 | Pantino | May Ann | Open Spiker | 5'10" | kg | (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) |
| 7 | Semana | Wendy Anne | Setter/Utility | 5'3" | 57 kg | (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 38) |
| 8 | Andaya | Gena Keeshia | Opposite Spiker | | kg | |
| 12 | Cases (c) | Joy Gazelle | Outside Hitter | 5'6" | 58 kg | (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 35) |
| 14 | Abanto | Anna Camille | Libero | | kg | |
| 16 | Antipuesto | Angel Mae | Middle Blocker | | kg | (1993-05-02) 2 May 1993 (age 31) |
| 17 | Tapic | Jocemer | Middle Blocker | 5'9" | 58 kg | (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 32) |
2016 Open Conference :
Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers :
| No. | Last Name | First Name | Position | Ht. | Wt. | Birth Date |
| 1 | Crisostomo | Mae Denise | Libero | 5'2" | 50 kg | (1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 31) |
| 2 | Legaspi | Mariel | | | kg | |
| 4 | Yongco | Iari | Opposite Spiker | 5'10" | 63 kg | (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) |
| 5 | Balmaceda | Mary Ann | Libero | | kg | |
| 6 | Pantino | May Ann | Open Spiker | 5'10" | kg | (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) |
| 7 | Semana (c) | Wendy Anne | Setter/Utility | 5'3" | 57 kg | (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 38) |
| 8 | Manzano | Jennifer | Opposite Spiker | | kg | |
| 9 | Palomata | Dell | Middle Blocker | 6'5" | kg | |
| 10 | Papa | Yna Louise | Setter | | kg | |
| 11 | Caballejo | Judy Ann | Outside Hitter | 5'8" | 75 kg | (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 33) |
| 12 | Cases | Joy | Outside Hitter | 5'6" | 58 kg | (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 35) |
| 14 | Abanto | Anna Camille | Libero | | kg | |
| 16 | Antipuesto | Angel Mae | Middle Blocker | | kg | |
| 17 | Tapic | Jocemer | Middle Blocker | 5'9" | 58 kg | (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 32) |
| Head coach: Jasper Jimenez Assistant Coach: Jerry Lomingin Team Manager: Anna Mae Calma Team Utility: – Team Physician: – Physical Therapist: – ||||||||
2014 Open Conference :
Philippine Air Force Air Spikers :
| No. | Last Name | First Name | Position | Ht. | Wt. | Birth Date |
| 1 | Dimaculangan | Rhea Katrina | Setter | 5'7" | 66 kg | (1991-03-21) 21 March 1991 (age 33) |
| 2 | Andaya | Gena | | | kg | |
| 3 | Gustilo | Jill | Libero | 5'7" | 60 kg | (1988-02-20) 20 February 1988 (age 36) |
| 4 | Yongco | Iari | Opposite | 5'10" | 63 kg | (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) |
| 5 | Balmaceda | Mary Ann | Libero | | kg | |
| 6 | Pantino | May Ann | Open Spiker | 5'10" | kg | (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) |
| 7 | Semana (c) | Wendy Anne | Setter/Utility | 5'3" | 57 kg | (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 38) |
| 8 | Manzano | Jennifer | Middle Blocker/ Outside Hitter/ opposite | 5'9" | 65 kg | (1988-06-14) 14 June 1988 (age 36) |
| 9 | Caballejo | Judy Ann | Outside Hitter | 5'8" | 75 kg | (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 33) |
| 10 | Ortiz | Maika Angela | Middle Blocker | 5'10" | 74 kg | (1991-08-30) 30 August 1991 (age 33) |
| 11 | De Ramos | Liza | Middle Blocker | 5'8" | 72 kg | (1980-11-24) 24 November 1980 (age 43) |
| 12 | Cases | Joy | Outside Hitter | 5'6" | 58 kg | (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 35) |
| 13 | Tapic | Jocemer | Middle Blocker | 5'9" | 58 kg | (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 32) |
| 15 | delos Santos | Sandra | Middle Hitter | 5'10" | 52 kg | (1991-05-17) 17 May 1991 (age 33) |
| Head coach: Clarence Esteban Assistant Coach: Anna Mae Calma Team Manager: – Team Utility: – Team Physician: – Physical Therapist: – ||||||||

## Honors
### Team
#### Premier Volleyball League

| Season | Conference | Title |
| 2011 (SVL Season 8) | Open | 5th place |
| 2012 SVL Season 9 | Open | - did not compete - |
| 2013 SVL Season 10 | Open | 4th place |
| 2014 SVL Season 11 | Open | 4th place |
| 2014 SVL Season 11 | Reinforced | - did not compete - |
| 2015 SVL Season 12 | Open | - did not compete - |
| 2015 SVL Season 12 | Reinforced | - did not compete - |
| 2016 SVL Season 13 | Open | Runner-up |
| 2016 SVL Season 13 | Reinforced | 7th place |
| 2017 | Reinforced | 6th place |
| 2017 | Open | 4th place |
| 2018 | Reinforced | 4th place |
| 2018 | Open | 5th place |
| 2019 | Reinforced | - did not compete - |
| 2019 | Open | 5th place |

#### POC-PSC Philippine National Games

| Season | Conference | Title |
| 2013 | POC-PSC PNG | Champion |
| 2014 | POC-PSC PNG | Champion |

### Individual
#### Premier Volleyball League

| Season | Conference | Award | Name |
| 2014 | Open | Best Blocker | Maika Angela Ortiz |
| 2014 | Open | Best Setter | Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan |
| 2016 | Open | Best Setter | Wendy Semana |
| 2017 | Open | Best Opposite Spiker | Iari Yongco |
| 2018 | Reinforced | Most Valuable Player (Conference) | Myla Pablo |
| 2018 | Reinforced | 2nd Best Outside Spiker | Myla Pablo |
| 2018 | Reinforced | 1st Best Middle Blocker | Jeanette Panaga |

#### Others

| Season | Conference | Award | Name |
| 2014 | POC-PSC PNG |
| 2014 | POC-PSC PNG | Best Setter | Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan |
| 2014 | POC-PSC PNG | Best Digger | Mary Ann Balmaceda |
| 2014 | POC-PSC PNG | Most Valuable Player | Iari Yongco |

## Team captains

* Wendy Anne Semana (2011 - 2016), (2019)
* Joy Gazelle Cases (2017)
* Myla Pablo (2018)