Arellano Chiefs, Lady Chiefs and Braves

Arellano Chiefs and Lady Chiefs
School	Arellano University
League	NCAA
Joined	NAASCU: 2001-02 NCRAA: 2005-09 NCAA: 2009-present
Location	Manila, Philippines
Team colors	Blue, Red and Gray
Juniors' team	Braves
Seniors' general championships
NCAA: none
Juniors' general championships
NCAA: none

The Arellano University Chiefs and Lady Chiefs are the athletic teams of Arellano University's varsity program. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA). Its program includes several intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men.

History

Originally known as the Arellano Flaming Arrows, the team won the National Student's Championship (NSC) in the 1970s. Years later, the Chiefs entered the best-of-three finals in the men's basketball division of the NCRAA in 2006 when they were defeated by the Saint Francis of Assisi College Doves. In a repeat finals appearance in 2007, head coach Leo Isaac finally led the Chiefs to the championship with a 67–64 game three win against the EAC Generals. The Chiefs relied on their defense to stop EAC's Ronjay Buenafe, while supporters of the rival teams had to be restrained inside the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The then Baby Chiefs also defeated the Olivarez College juniors team in their own title series to ensure both NCRAA basketball titles would go to their Juan Sumulong Campus. ^[1]

In 2008, the Chiefs reigned anew against 2006 tormentor St. Francis in two games., ^[2] while the Baby Chiefs also swept the Dovelets in juniors' competition to keep both basketball trophies. ^[3] The Chiefs' NCRAA championship caused their qualification to the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship for basketball. In the PCC, they defeated UCN Golden Dragons in the first round, but they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by three-peat NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions.

The Chiefs were able to qualify anew for the 2009 NCRAA finals, but they were defeated by upstarts Universal College Golden Dragons in overtime to deny the Chiefs of a third consecutive championship, while the Baby Chiefs were luckier as they defeated the Rizal Technological University Baby Thunders to clinch their third consecutive championship. ^[4]

The Chiefs are also the reigning three-time Fr. Martin Cup champions, their last championship coming in 2009 against Philippine Merchant Marine School. ^[5]

With the departure of Philippine Christian University (PCU) Dolphins after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and Arellano was one of the schools that lodged their application. ^[6] Arellano was named as one of the frontrunners, ^[7] but the NCAA Policy Board fail to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 2009–10 season. ^[8]

However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and Arellano, along with the AUF Great Danes and fellow NCRAA member EAC Generals were accepted as guest teams for the 2009–10 season, where they are also eligible to win championships. ^[9]

The Chiefs finished their 2009 campaigned fifth, the best among the guest teams, with an 8–10 record. ^[10] At the end of the tournament, Giorgio Ciriacruz was named as part of the Mythical Five (all-NCAA team), the only player from a guest team to be named in the five-member roster. ^[11]

On the NCAA Season 86, Arellano has upgraded from its guest to probationary status. While on the Season 87 of NCAA, Isiah Ciriacruz won't play for the season due to a sustained injury and Adrian Celada was named as team captain. ^[12] The school became a regular member of the league during the 89th Season, on April 2, 2013. ^[13]

Basketball

Main article: Arellano Chiefs basketball

Arellano Chief roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School Abañes, Richard – – – Alcoriza, Rence Luis L. – – – Cañete, Michael M. – – – Concepcion, Archie D. – – – F 15 de Guzman, Adrian Charles B. 6'4" (1.93m) – Arellano 16 dela Cruz, Levi II O. 5'7" (1.7m) – – F 13 Enriquez, Allen S. 6'4" (1.93m) – Saint Catherine's Academy Filart, Nielson John A. – – – G 5 Meca, Brylle Ivan M. 6'0" (1.83m) – USPF C 9 Ongolo Ongolo, Elie 6'8" (2.03m) – – Padilla, Carl Angelo M. – – – Rivera, Renzil D. – – – PG 16 Salado, Michael Kent A. 5'9" (1.75m) – – Taywan, Marwin C. – – – Teng, Mico Angelo L. – – – Villoria, Kraniel S. – – –	Head coach Cholo Martin Assistant coach(es) Estong Ballesteros TBA TBA TBA Legend (C) Team captain Injured

Notable players

• James Forrester (skipped final three years of eligibility to play professionally)
• John Pinto
• Jio Jalalon (skipped final two years of eligibility to play professionally)
• Keith Agovida
• Gio Ciriacruz
• Isiah Ciriacruz
• Leonard "Bimbot" Anquilo
• Orlando Daroya
• Lee Boliver
• Allen Virtudazo
• Alfie Martinez
• Tylon Darjuan
• Jordan Melaño
• Gerald Espinosa

Volleyball

Main article: Arellano Lady Chiefs volleyball

The volleyball team of the team are already a powerhouse once it joined it 2009. Currently, the women's volleyball has 2 straight finals appearances (Season 89, and 90) which, in the 90th season, they became the champion. And 1 finals appearance in the men's tournament (Season 86). They are now listed as one of the greatest teams in Philippine Collegiate Volleyball.

Women's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 95 ^[14]

Arellano Lady Chiefs
No.	Name	Position
1	Adante, Kristine Claire	S
2	Diño, Charmina
3	Bello, Princess
4	Manuntag, Janice
5	Cuenca, Cherry Mae	L
7	Daisog, Alliah Grace	L
8	San Gregorio, Alyana Marie
9	Sasuman, Nicole Victoria
10	Paralejas, Donnalyn Mae	S
11	Batindaan, Dodee Risa Joy
13	Abay, Trina Marice
14	De Guzman, Pauline
15	Donato, Carla Amaina (c)	MB
19	Matawaran, Robbie Mae
	Padillon, Marianne Lei Angelique (r)
	Pecaña, Lorraine (r)
	Roberto Javier	HC

Arellano Lady Chiefs roster
No.	Name	Position
2	DINO, Charmina	Outside Spiker
3	ORTIZ, Joyce Marie	Outside Spiker
4	JUANICH, Mikaela O.	Middle Blocker
6	VERUTIAO, Sarah Princess (c)	Setter
7	FLORES, Faye Anne Marie	Libero
8	SAN GREGORIO, Allyna Marie	Outside Spiker
9	BUEMIA, Cherry Anne	Libero
10	PARALEJAS, Donnalyn Mae	Outside Spiker
11	ABAY, Tricia Marice	Middle Blocker
12	EBUEN, Necole	Opposite Spiker
13	AROCHA, Regine Anne	Outside Spiker
14	SASUMAN, Nicole Victoria	Outside Spiker
15	DONATO, Carla Amiana	Middle Blocker
17	DAISOG, Alliah Grace	Setter

• Head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier
• Assistant coach: Richard Estacio ^[15]

NCAA Season 91 ^[16]

Jersey No.	Name	Position
2	Rialen Sante	Outside Spiker
4	Angelica Macabalitao	Middle blocker
5	Rhea Marist Ramirez	Setter
6	Andrea Marzan	Outside Spiker
7	Maria Erica Calixto	Opposite Spiker
8	Jenicalynne Tan	Setter
9	Jan Eunice Shayne Galang	Libero
10	Maria Angela Sanchez	Libero
11	Angelica Sawali	Outside Spiker
13	Regine Anne Arocha	Outside Spiker
14	Danna Henson	Outside Spiker
16	Shirley Salamagos	Middle Blocker
17	Christine Joy Rosario	Middle Blocker
18	Jovielyn Grace Pardo	Outside Spiker

• Head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier

Men's volleyball roster

NCAA Season 93 ^[14]

Arellano Chiefs roster
No.	Name	Position
2	LIBERATO, Kevin C.	Middle Blocker
3	LAPUZ, Demy Freedom M.
4	DOMINGO, Roi C.
5	MENESES, Edmark F.	Setter
7	ARELLANO, Tonnel L.
8	CABILLAN, John Joseph R.
9	SEGOVIA, Christian Joshua A.	Middle Blocker
10	ESGUERRA, Joshua C.	Libero
11	ARELLANO, Keanu L.
12	BLANCO, John Christian T.	Libero
14	CACCAM, Junnel P.
15	DELA PAZ, Christian B.
16	SORIANO, Christopher Vhal (c)
17	LIBERATO, Jesrael C.
18	MANALANSAN, Timoti Jhon E.	Reserve
19	SANTO, Daryl P.	Reserve

• Head coach: Sherwin Meneses
• Assistant coach: Bryan Vitug ^[17]

NCAA Season 91 men's line-up

# Name Position 2.) Kevin Liberato Middle blocker 3.) Benrasid Latip 4.) Rishnan Jed Digal 6.) Tonell Arellano Libero 7.) Sanny Sarino 8.) John Joseph Cabillan 9.) Christian Joshua Segovia 10.) Kenneth Aliyacyac Outside Spiker 11.) Keanu Arellano 12.) Lawrence del Esperito 13.) Daryl Santo 16.) Christopher Vital Soriano 17.) Dan Carlo dela Cruz Libero 18.) Edmark Meneses Head coach: Sherwin Meneses

Juniors' volleyball roster

NCAA Season 91 juniors' line-up
# Name 1.) Jan Michael Efa 2.) Jesus Valdez 3.) Raymund Martinez 5.) Jefferson De Guzman 6.) Barrie Roldan 7.) Piolo Navarez 8.) Kikar Asgali 9.) Ferdinand Jamis 10.) Ben Titong 12.) Ian Carl Catanduanes 13.) Aldimal Waham 14.) Hanz Fragata 17.) Mac Razzel Decena 18.) Lance Reymart Manuel Head coach: Sherwin Meneses

Beach volleyball

NCAA Season 93

Women's

• Princess O. Bello
• Sarah Princess T. Verutiao
• Glydel Anne Liu

Men's

• Christian B. Dela Paz
• Demy Freedom M. Lapuz
• Joshua C. Esguerra

Juniors

• Jesus Valdez
• Adrian Villados
• Zachary Dablo (reserve)

Notable players

Women's Division

• NCAA Season 93 champions

Jovielyn Prado, Mary Anne Esguerra (c), Princess Bello, Meredith Balanova, Rhea Ramirez, Sarah Verutiao, Faye Flores, Glydel Liu, Cherry Buemia, Necole Ebuen, Regine Arocha, Andrea Marzan, Carla Donato, Eunika Torres, head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier

• NCAA Season 92 champions

Jovielyn Prado (c), Mary Anne Esguerra, Princess Bello, Meredith Balanova, Rhea Ramirez, Sarah Verutiao, Faye Flores, Glydel Liu, Cherry Buemia, Regine Arocha, Andrea Marzan, Carla Donato, Eunika Torres, head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier ^[18]

• NCAA Season 90 champions
• Jovielyn Grace Prado

- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker and Finals' MVP ^[19]

- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Outside Spiker

• Rhea Marist Ramirez

- NCAA Season 91 Best Setter

- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference Best Setter ^[20]

• Regine Anne Arocha

- NCAA Season 93 Best Opposite Spiker and Finals' MVP

- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference 2nd Best Outside Spiker ^[20]

• Necole Ebuen

- NCAA Season 93 Rookie of the Year

• Christine Joy Rosario

- NCAA Season 91 Best Spiker

• Diane Ticar
• Angelica Legacion
• Elaine Sagun
• Danna Henson
• Shirley Salamagos
• Menchie Tubiera

Men's Division

• John Joseph Cabillan

- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker

• Kevin Liberato

- NCAA Season 92 1st Best Middle Blocker

- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Middle Blocker

• Christian Dela Paz

- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Outside Spiker

• Carlo Lozada

Juniors' Division

• NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball champions

- Adrian Villados Jesus Valdez Zachary Dablo

• Adrian Villados

- NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball MVP

• Gideon James Guadalupe

- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Middle Blocker

Chess

The chess team of Arellano University has bagged two straight championships, being one of the top contenders in the area of this sport.

SENIORS ROSTER	JUNIORS ROSTER
Joshua Arias	Carl Jaedrianne Ancheta
Carlo Caranyagan	Don Laurence Cerujano
Alcon Paul Datu	James Michael Erese
Don Tyrone Delos Santos	Juwon Mikaelo Grande
Kyz Llantada	Kyle Jazz Ibañez
Jeremy Lorenz Parado	Paula Mae Lim
Miguel Niguel Peñero	Jasmine Zyrelle Navarez
Tucker Howard Viernes	John Roman Mapalad

Head Coach: Rudy Ibañez

Taekwondo

SENIORS
Alvarez, Joey
Asmala, Hatim
Banaag, Edward
Dima, Abu-jandal
Gamay, Marco
Garcia, Louie
Indanan, Mosmer
Makedon, Philip
Manalata, Raimer
Mina, James
Muñoz, Justine
Muñoz, Lester
Ocampo, Ervin
Polentisima, Ezra
Rasad, Wasber
Santos, Ivanne

Head Coach: Carlos Padilla

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