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This article is about the women's volleyball team. For the men's volleyball team, see PLDT Volleyball Club. For the women's volleyball team established in 2013 and merged to this team in 2018, see PayMaya High Flyers. For the PLDT sponsored teams that played in the 2014 AVC Club Championships, see PLDT HOME TVolution team.

The PLDT High Speed Hitters (formerly the Smart Giga Hitters and the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters) is a professional women's volleyball team owned by PLDT.

PLDT High Speed Hitters
Short namePLDT
NicknameHigh Speed Hitters
Founded2018
Head coachRald Ricafort
CaptainKath Arado
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
Philippine Super Liga (2018–2020)
2024 Reinforced4th place
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History

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The team debuted in 2018 as the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters.[1] The team was owned by Smart Communications.[1]

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup, the team partnered with the Philippine Army Lady Troopers and competed as the Smart–Army Giga Hitters.[2]

In September 2018, the PayMaya High Flyers, their affiliate team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), was merged with the team.[3] In February 2019, the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters changed its name to the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters.[4]

The team transferred to the PVL in February 2021, following the league's professionalization.[5] The team changed their name to the High Speed Hitters in January 2022, in a lead up to the upcoming PVL season.[6]

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Current roster

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Main article: 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
2   Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 24) FEU
3   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6     Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8   Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9   Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 31) DLSU
10   Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
11   Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) DLSU
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) USLS
14   Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 21) FEU
16   Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 (age 23) AdU
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19   Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
21   Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 (age 31) Arellano
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB

Previous roster

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PLDT High Speed Hitters

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2024 Premier Volleyball League season
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
2   Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 24) FEU
3   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4   Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6     Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
7   Elena Savkina-Samoilenko (I) Outside Hitter 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995 (age 29)
8   Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9   Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 31) DLSU
10   Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
11   Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) DLSU
13   Dell Palomata (NT) Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) USLS
14   Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 21) FEU
16   Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 (age 23) AdU
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19   Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
2   Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 (age 24) FEU
4   Jules Samonte Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6     Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8   Kathleen Faith Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9   Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 (age 31) DLSU
10   Mary Joy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
11   Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) DLSU
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
14   Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 (age 21) FEU
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
2023 Premier Volleyball League season
2nd All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
2   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) UE
3   Mika Aereen Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4   Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 (age 26) DLSU
6    Savannah Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 (age 25) OU
8   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
14   Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
15   Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-01-12) January 12, 1993 (age 31) UPHSD
16   Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1993-01-16) January 16, 1993 (age 31) FAITH
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
21   Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 (age 31) AU
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Venice Puzon Setter LPU
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) November 14, 1998 (age 24) UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) October 22, 1998 (age 24) ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) February 12, 1999 (age 24) SBU
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) March 21, 1991 (age 32) UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) November 1, 1995 (age 27) UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) November 4, 1994 (age 28) DLSU
15 Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) January 12, 1993 (age 30) UPHSD
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) December 18, 1994 (age 28) UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB
1st All–Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League First All-Filipino Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
11 Ysabel Jamie Jimenez Outside Hitter UST
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 (age 29) ADMU
15 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) FEU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
2022 Premier Volleyball League season
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
1   Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26) FEU
2   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25) UE
3   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) DLSU
4   Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26) ADMU
5   Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
7   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28) AdU
8   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26) UE
9   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25) SBU
10   Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28) FEU
11   Elena Savkina-Samoilenko (I) Outside Hitter 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995 (age 29)
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (C) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33) UST
13   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) UV
15   Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38) FEU
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30) CPU
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29) UST
19   Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28) AU
25   Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 27) CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1   Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
2   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25)
3   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
4   Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26)
6   Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 25)
7   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
8   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26)
9   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
10   Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28)
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
13   Depl Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29)
15   Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
18   Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29)
19   Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)
Open Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
2   Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 25)
3   Jessy Jane De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 29)
4   Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 (age 25)
4   Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 (age 26)
5   Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
6   Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 26)
7   Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
8   Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
9   Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 26)
10   Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28)
11   Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
12   Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
15   Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29)
17   Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 (age 30)
19   Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)

PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters

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2021 Premier Volleyball League season
Open Conference
Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26)
2 Mariella Gabarda Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-06-13) June 13, 1998 (age 26)
3 Maristella Genn Layug Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 25)
5 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 (age 25)
7 Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29)
8 Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 28)
9 Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10 Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 (age 28)
11 Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 27)
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 (age 33)
14 Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17 Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
21 Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)

PLDT Home Fibr

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2020 PSL season
2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
Main article: 2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Ryssabel Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 34)
2   Necelle Mae Gual Setter 54 kg (119 lb)
3   Jam Moreno Middle Blocker 54 kg (119 lb)
4   Sheeka Gin Espinosa Outside Hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7   Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29)
8   Menchie Tubiera Outside hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10   Maeva Orle (I) Outside hitter 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991 (age 33)
11   Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 27)
12   Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17   Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
21   Jana Sta. Maria Middle Blocker
2019 PSL season
2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

For the 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Sasa Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 34)
4   Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7   Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
10   Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 27)
11   Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986 (age 38)
12   Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17   Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
18   Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)
24   Kendra Dahlke (I) Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1996-12-29) December 29, 1996 (age 27)
25   Grace Lazard (I) Middle blocker 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Smart Giga Hitters

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2018 PSL season
2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference Line-up

For the 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
4   Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5   Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6   Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7   Czarina Grace Carandang Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1997-11-26) November 26, 1997 (age 26)
8   Marie Angelica Cayuna Setter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1998-08-17) August 17, 1998 (age 26)
9   Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996 (age 28)
11   Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986 (age 38)
12   Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29)
13   Celine Domingo Middle Blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 (age 25)
14   Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28)
15   Jerrilli Malabanan Outside Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 76 kg (168 lb) (1995-06-17) June 17, 1995 (age 29)
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)
17   Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998 (age 26)
18   Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 (age 28)
2018 PSL Invitational Cup Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 31)
2   Christine Diane Francisco Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 256 cm (101 in)
3   Joanne Bunag Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 258 cm (102 in)
4   Caitlin Viray Opposite Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
5   Mary Jean Balse–Pabayo (c) Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 78 kg (172 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
6   Jem Nicole Gutierrez Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 263 cm (104 in)
7   Alina Joyce Bicar Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 261 cm (103 in) 250 cm (98 in)
8   Sarah Jane Gonzales Outside Hitter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 241 cm (95 in)
10   Angela Nunag (L) Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 247 cm (97 in) 241 cm (95 in)
11   Mary Dominique Pacres Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 108 kg (238 lb) 260 cm (100 in) 249 cm (98 in)
12   Genie Sabas Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 263 cm (104 in) 254 cm (100 in)
14   Nerissa Bautista Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
16   Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
19   Mildred Thea Dizon Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 259 cm (102 in)
2018 PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1   Cherilyn Jhane Sindayen Open Spiker 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 242 cm (95 in) (1996-08-11) August 11, 1996 (age 28)
2   Patricia Siatan-Torres (L) Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1980-02-06) February 6, 1980 (age 44)
3   Entezar Bangcola Setter 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 53 kg (117 lb) 244 cm (96 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1996-06-27) June 27, 1996 (age 28)
5   Janet Serafica Setter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 258 cm (102 in) 252 cm (99 in) (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987 (age 37)
15   Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 31)
--   Yvette Tongco Middle blocker
--   Arianna Angustia Middle blocker
--   Roselle Urriza Middle blocker
--   Hezzymie Acuna Middle blocker
--   Jonah Corpuz Middle blocker
16   Jeannie Delos Reyes Open Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 265 cm (104 in)
--   Bien Juanilo Open Spiker
11   Florence Madulid Open Spiker
--   Angelica Macabalitao Opposite
12   Genie Sabas Opposite 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb)
17   Gyselle Silva (I) Opposite 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 317 cm (125 in) 309 cm (122 in) (1991-10-29) October 29, 1991 (age 33)
--   Marija Jelic (I)

Honors

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Team

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Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2021 Open 7th place [7]
2022 Open 5th place [8]
Invitational 4th place [9]
Reinforced 6th place [10]
2023 1st All-Filipino 4th place [11]
Invitational 5th place [12]
2nd All-Filipino 5th place [13]
2024 All-Filipino 5th place [14]
Reinforced 4th place [15]
2024-25 All-Filipino TBD
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Title Source
2018 Grand Prix 8th place
Beach Challenge Cup Women's:
Men's: 3rd Place
Invitational 4th place
All-Filipino 6th place
2019 Grand Prix 3rd Place
Beach Challenge Cup PLDT Home Fibr (Team A):
Smart GigaX (Team B):
All-Filipino 6th place
Invitational 5th place
2020 Grand Prix Cancelled

Individual

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Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2022 Invitational 1st Best Middle Blocker   Mika Reyes [16]
2nd Best Middle Blocker   Dell Palomata
2023 1st All-Filipino Best Libero   Kathleen Faith Arado [17]
Invitational Best Libero   Kathleen Faith Arado [18]
2024 Reinforced 1st Best Middle Blocker   Mary Joy Baron [19][20]
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Award Name Source
2019 Grand Prix Best Middle Blocker (foreign)   Grace Lazard
Best Opposite Spiker (local)   Aiko Urdas

Team captains

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Coaches

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Imports

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Manicad, Julis (February 9, 2018). "Smart parades rookies, veterans". Volleyverse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  2. ^ Mendoza, Voltaire (June 7, 2018). "Lady Troopers out to regain PSL supremacy". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "PLDT rejoins Super Liga as eight teams battle for title in All-Filipino Conference". SPIN.PH. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Zarate, Noel (February 12, 2019). "PSL Grand Prix Preview: The retooled PLDT Home FIBR". ESPN 5. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Lozada, Bong (February 5, 2021). "Cignal, PLDT joining PVL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  6. ^ "PLDT Home to be known as High Speed Hitters in coming PVL season". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  7. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 6, 2021). "PLDT rips Cignal to end PVL Open on three-game win streak". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  8. ^ "PLDT outduels F2 Logistics for 5th". Premier Volleyball League. April 5, 2022. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 14, 2022). "PVL: Cignal bags bronze after comeback win over PLDT". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  10. ^ Velasco, Jillian (November 17, 2022). "Chery Tiggo enters PVL playoffs on a high as PLDT kisses semis bid goodbye". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  11. ^ "PVL: F2 Logistics completes series sweep of PLDT for bronze". sports.inquirer.net. March 28, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  12. ^ "Kurashiki turns back PLDT, seals PVL title showdown vs Creamline". Spin.ph. July 27, 2023. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Morales, Luisa (December 5, 2023). "PLDT outlasts Petro Gazz in five sets, ends PVL campaign on a high". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  14. ^ "PLDT exits with a bang, drubs Creamline". Premier Volleyball League. April 25, 2024. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "Cignal fight back to repel PLDT, bags bronze". Premier Volleyball League. September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  16. ^ "Tots Carlos takes Invitational MVP crown". pvl.ph. Premier Volleyball League. August 14, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  17. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (March 30, 2023). "Creamline's Tots Carlos wins third PVL MVP award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  18. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (July 30, 2023). "Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ https://pvl.ph/news/bernadeth-pons-named-pvl-reinforced-conference-mvp
  21. ^ a b "New-look Cignal, debuting Smart Prepaid eye solid PSL campaigns". ABS-CBN Sports. February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  22. ^ Garcia, John Mark (June 8, 2024). "Lena Samoilenko back for PLDT in 2024 Reinforced Conference". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
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