D'Navigators Iloilo

D'Navigators Iloilo

Head coach	Boyet Delmoro [1]
Captain	John Michael Apolinario (UE)
League	Spikers' Turf
2024 Invitational	9th place

D'Navigators Iloilo are a men's professional volleyball team based in Iloilo City. They compete in the Spikers' Turf.

History

Iloilo City-based D' Navigators Iloilo entered the Spikers' Turf, ^[2] debuting at the 2023 Open Conference. ^[3] Prior to their participating they won the 2023 Dinagyang Volleyball League. ^[2]

Current roster

Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference

D'Navigators Iloilo
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Rick Adao	Libero
2	Kyle Angelo Villamor	Outside Hitter
3	Kim Harold Dayandante	Setter	NU
4	John Wayne Araño	Setter
5	Kyle Adrian Ramones	Middle Blocker
6	John Michael Apolinario (C)	Setter	UE
7	Jayvee Sumagaysay	Middle Blocker	UST
8	Van Tracy Prudenciado	Libero
9	Jhonmark Espanso	Libero
10	Steven Sta. Maria	Opposite Hitter
11	Edward Camposano	Outside Hitter	NU
12	Jerome Lopez	Setter
13	Barbie San Andres	Outside Hitter
14	Abdurasad Nursiddik	Middle Blocker
15	Bryan James Jaleco	Outside Hitter
16	Geffrey Alicando	Middle Blocker
18	Madzlan Gampong	Opposite Hitter
20	Kent Sabando	Outside Hitter
25	Vince Virrey Himzon	Middle Blocker

• Head coach: Boyet Delmoro
• Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana

Previous rosters

2024

Invitational Conference Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference D'Navigators Iloilo Number Player Position School 1 Rick Adao Libero 2 Kyle Angelo Villamor Outside Hitter 3 Kim Harold Dayandante Setter NU 4 John Wayne Araño Setter 5 Kyle Adrian Ramones Middle Blocker 6 John Michael Apolinario (C) Setter UE 7 Jayvee Sumagaysay Middle Blocker UST 8 Van Tracy Prudenciado Libero 9 Jhonmark Espanso Libero 10 Steven Sta. Maria Opposite Hitter 11 Edward Camposano Outside Hitter NU 12 Jerome Lopez Setter 13 Barbie San Andres Outside Hitter 14 Abdurasad Nursiddik Middle Blocker 15 Bryan James Jaleco Outside Hitter 16 Geffrey Alicando Middle Blocker 18 Madzlan Gampong Opposite Hitter 20 Kent Sabando Outside Hitter 25 Vince Virrey Himzon Middle Blocker Head coach: Boyet Delmoro Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana Open Conference Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference D'Navigators Iloilo Number Player Position School 1 Rick Adao Libero 3 Renz Angelo Engay Opposite Hitter UPHSD 4 Jhon Maru Takeda Universal 5 Kim Harold Dayandante Setter NU 6 John Michael Apolinario (C) Setter UE 7 Jayvee Sumagaysay Middle Blocker UST 8 Mark Anthony Chumbingco Universal 11 Paolo Gabriel Doronila Outside Hitter 12 Francis Philip Saura Opposite Hitter NU 13 Edward Camposano Outside Hitter NU 14 Abdurasad Nursiddik Middle Blocker 15 Justine Santos Middle Blocker 16 Deanne Neil De Pedro Outside Hitter 18 Kent Sabando Outside Hitter 20 Arvin Christian Estomata Outside Hitter 21 Aldre Mori Ferrer Setter 23 Esmail Kasim Outside Hitter Head coach: Boyet Delmoro Assistant coach: Clint Malazo

2023

Invitational Conference Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference D'Navigators Iloilo Number Player Position School 1 Rick Adao Libero 2 Kyle Angelo Villamor 3 Renz Angelo Engay Opposite Hitter UPHSD 4 Jerome Michael Cordez Outside Hitter 5 Deanne Neil De Pedro Outside Hitter 6 John Michael Apolinario (C) Setter UE 9 Giles Jeffer Torres Middle Blocker UE 12 Kent Sabando Outside Hitter 13 Mfena Gwaza Middle Blocker PCU 14 Abdurasad Nursiddik Middle Blocker 15 Vince Lorenzo Libero FEU 18 Madz Gampong Opposite Hitter NU 21 Aldre Ferrer Outside Hitter SSC-R 22 Johnmark Espanso Libero Head coach: Boyet Delmoro Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana Open Conference Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference D'Navigators Iloilo Number Player Position School 1 Rick Adao Libero 2 Deanne Neil De Pedro Outside Hitter 3 Renz Angelo Engay Opposite Hitter UPHSD 4 Jerome Michael Cordez (C) Outside Hitter 5 Marc Joel De Castillo Setter 6 John Michael Apolinario Setter UE 8 John Wayne Arano Setter Letran 9 Johnmark Espanso Libero 13 Mfena Gwaza Middle Blocker PCU 14 Abdurasad Nursiddik Middle Blocker 15 Chard Bin Jan Pon-an Middle Blocker 16 John Derrick Bautista Outside Hitter Letran 21 Jadealex Disquitado Outside Hitter NU 23 Paul Bryan Malaiba Universal DLSU-Dasma Head coach: Kenneth Panes Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

Season	Conference	Title	Source
2023	Open	4th place	[4]
	Invitational	14th place	[5]
2024	Open	4th place	[6]
	Invitational	9th place	[7]

PNVF:

Year	Tournament	Title	Source
2023	PNVF Challenge Cup	7th place
2024	PNVF Champions League	Runners-up	[8]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

Season	Conference	Award	Name	Source
2023	Open	1st Best Outside Spiker	Jade Alex Disquitado	[9]
		2nd Best Middle Blocker	Mfena Gwaza
		Best Setter	John Michael Apolinario
2024	Open	Best Opposite Spiker	Francis Saura	[10]
		2nd Best Middle Blocker	Abdurasad Nursiddik

PNVF:

Season	Award	Name	Source
2024	2nd Best Outside Spiker	Barbie San Andres	[11]
	1st Best Middle Blocker	Jayvee Sumagaysay

Team captains

• Jerome Cordez (2023)
• John Michael Apolinario (2023–present)

Coaches

• Kenneth Panes (2023)
• Boyet Delmoro (2023–present)

References

1. "D'Navigators head coach looks to inspire next gen of Ilonggo spikers". Spikers' Turf. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
2. Co, Adrian Stewart (19 January 2023). "Iloilo's D'Navigators to play in Spikers' Turf Men's Volley". Panay News. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
3. Agcaoili, Lance (25 January 2023). "Iloilo blanks Air Force in Spikers' Turf debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
4. Mallari, Gab (March 13, 2024). "Imus plays almost-flawless game to stifle Iloilo's hopes for bronze medal". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
5. Valencia, Justin (November 19, 2023). "Spikers Turf: Iloilo takes advantage of undermanned Ateneo, ends campaign on a high". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
6. "Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross". Spikers' Turf. May 10, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
7. "D'Navigators end season on high note, defeat Martelli Meats". Spikers' Turf. December 1, 2024. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
8. Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2023). "Cignal HD Spikers top D'Navigators Iloilo, complete PNVF sweep". One Sports . Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
9. Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cotabato's Jau Umandal claims Spikers' Turf MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
10. Valencia, Justin (May 10, 2024). "Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
11. Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2024). "Cignal's Jau Umandal cops PNVF Champions League MVP award". One Sports . Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.