Motolite Volleyball Team

Motolite Volleyball Team
Full name	Motolite Volleyball Team
Short name	Motolite
Nickname	Power Builders
Founded	2019
Manager	Mandy Reyes
Captain	Iris Janelle Tolenada
League	Premier Volleyball League
2019 Open	4th place
Uniforms
Home	Away

Last updated May 21, 2025

The Motolite Volleyball Team are a professional women's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League.^[1] The team is owned by Philippine Batteries Inc. and named after its subsidiary, Motolite Batteries.

History

The team debuted in the Premier Volleyball League in 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference with the Ateneo Lady Eagles Volleyball Team core mentored by Coach Oliver Almadro.^[2] In 2019, the team had a new set of players headed by Myla Pablo.^[1]

Motolite decided to take a leave of absence from the PVL for the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[3]

Name changes

Ateneo – Motolite Lady Eagles (2018)
Motolite Volleyball (2019)

Current roster

Motolite Power Builders
Number	Player	Position	Height	Birthdate	School
1	Iris Janelle Tolenada	Setter	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	(1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33)	San Francisco State University
2	Grazielle Bombita	Outside hitter	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	(1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 34)
3	Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez	Middle blocker	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	(1995-07-16) July 16, 1995 (age 29)	University of Santo Tomas
7	Jellie Tempiatura	Defensive Specialist	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)	(1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27)	Adamson University
8	Myla Pablo (C)	Outside hitter	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	(1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30)	National University
9	Jessma Clarice Ramos	Middle blocker	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)	(1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 27)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
10	Maria Lina Isabel Molde	Outside hitter	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	(1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
12	Maria Arielle Estrañero	Service Specialist	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)	(1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
16	Bernadette Flora	Outside hitter	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	(1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)	Adamson University
17	Fenela Risha Emnas	Setter	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)	(1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30)	Adamson University
18	Maria Carmela Tunay	Opposite hitter	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)	(1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 29)	University of Santo Tomas
22	Melissa Gohing-Nacino (L)	Libero	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)	(1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 33)	De La Salle University

Technical Staff

Country	Name	Position
	Airess Star Padda	Head coach
	Godfrey Okumu	Head coach
	Maria Angeli Tabaquero	Assistant coach
	Mandy Reyes	Team manager
	Nicole Navarro	Physical Therapist
	Kerr Ucang	Trainer

C Team Captain
I Import
DP Draft Pick
R Rookie
IN Inactive
S Suspended
FA Free Agent
Injured

Previous roster

2019 PVL Season

2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference

Motolite Power Builders
Number	Player	Position	Height	Birthdate	School
1	Iris Janelle Tolenada	Setter	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	(1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 33)	San Francisco State University
3	Maristella Genn Layug	Middle blocker	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	(1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
7	Jellie Tempiatura (L)	Libero	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)	(1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27)	Adamson University
8	Myla Pablo (C)	Outside hitter	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	(1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30)	National University
9	Jessma Clarice Ramos	Middle blocker	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)	(1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 27)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
10	Maria Lina Isabel Molde	Outside hitter	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	(1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
12	Maria Arielle Estrañero	Service Specialist / Defensive Specialist	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)	(1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
14	Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)	Libero	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)	(1998-10-31) October 31, 1998 (age 26)	Adamson University
16	Bernadette Flora	Outside hitter	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	(1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)	Adamson University
17	Fenela Risha Emnas	Setter	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)	(1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30)	Adamson University
18	Diana Mae Carlos	Opposite hitter	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	(1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
19	Aieshalaine Gannaban	Middle blocker	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	(1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman

Technical Staff

Country	Name	Position
	Airess Star Padda	Head coach
	Maria Angeli Tabaquero	Assistant coach
	Mandy Reyes	Team manager
	Nicole Navarro	Physical Therapist
	Kerr Ucang	Trainer

C Team Captain
I Import
DP Draft Pick
R Rookie
IN Inactive
S Suspended
FA Free Agent
Injured

2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference

Motolite Power Builders
Number	Player	Position	Height	Birthdate	School
3	Maristella Genn Layug	Middle blocker	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	(1998-11-13) November 13, 1998 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
4	Krystle Esdelle (I)	Opposite hitter	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	(1984-08-01) August 1, 1984 (age 40)
5	Channon Thompson (I)	Outside hitter	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	(1994-03-29) March 29, 1994 (age 31)
7	Jellie Tempiatura (L)	Libero	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)	(1997-07-24) July 24, 1997 (age 27)	Adamson University
8	Myla Pablo (c)	Outside hitter	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	(1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30)	National University
9	Jessma Clarice Ramos	Middle blocker	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)	(1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 27)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
10	Maria Lina Isabel Molde	Outside hitter	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)	(1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
12	Maria Arielle Estrañero	Setter	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)	(1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
13	Christine Joy Soyud	Opposite hitter	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)	(1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 29)	Adamson University
14	Tonnie Rose Ponce (L)	Libero	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)		Adamson University
16	Bernadette Flora	Opposite hitter	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	(1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)	Adamson University
17	Fenela Risha Emnas	Setter	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)	(1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 (age 30)	Adamson University
18	Diana Mae Carlos	Opposite hitter	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	(1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman
19	Aieshalaine Gannaban	Middle blocker	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	(1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 26)	University of the Philippines - Diliman

Technical Staff

Country	Name	Position
	Airess Star Padda	Head coach
	Maria Angeli Tabaquero	Assistant coach
	Mandy Reyes	Team manager
	Nicole Navarro	Physical Therapist
	Kerr Ucang	Trainer

C Team Captain
I Import
DP Draft Pick
R Rookie
IN Inactive
S Suspended
FA Free Agent
Injured

2018 PVL Season

2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference

Ateneo - Motolite Lady Eagles
No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight
1	Danielle Theris C. Ravena	Libero	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)	52 kg (115 lb)
3	Ma. Deanna Izabella A. Wong	Setter	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	54.5 kg (120 lb)
4	Julianne Marie B. Samonte	Outside Hitter	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	56.5 kg (125 lb)
5	Vanessa Gandler	Outside Hitter	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	60 kg (130 lb)
6	Janel A. Maraguinot	Setter	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)	54.5 kg (120 lb)
7	Madeleine Yrenea A. Madayag	Middle Hitter	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	61 kg (134 lb)
8	Isabela Margarita Lara Peralta	Libero	1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)	52 kg (115 lb)
9	Pauline Marie Monique M. Gaston	Outside Hitter	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	65.7 kg (145 lb)
10	Katrina Mae D. Tolentino	Opposite Hitter	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)	63.5 kg (140 lb)
11	Erika Beatriz G. Raagas	Outside Hitter	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	56.5 kg (125 lb)
14	Isabel Beatriz P. De Leon (c)	Middle Hitter	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	60 kg (130 lb)
18	Kassandra Miren C. Gequillana	Outside Hitter	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)	60 kg (130 lb)
19	Samantha Ellen Fanger	Outside Hitter	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	60 kg (130 lb)
21	Jaycel Ann Delos Reyes	Middle Blocker	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	60 kg (130 lb)

Coaching Staff^[4]

Head coach:
- Oliver Allan Almadro
Assistant coaches:
- Jarod Hubalde
- Vincent Raphael Mangulabnan
- Karlo Martin Santos
Strength & Conditioning Coach:
- Angelino Martini de Leon

Team staff

Team manager:
- Renchi Vera Cruz
Asst. team manager:
- Ramona Jessica Bagatsing
Student managers:
- Team Utility:

Medical Staff

Team Physician:
Team Physical Therapist:
- Bethel Solano

Honors

Team

Season	Conference	Title
2018	Reinforced	did not compete
2018	Open	Runner-up
2019	Reinforced	5th place
2019	Open	4th place

Individual

Season	Conference	Award	Name
2018	Open Conference	1st Best Middle Blocker	Maddie Madayag
2018	Open Conference	Best Opposite Spiker	Kat Tolentino
2019	Open Conference	Best Opposite Spiker	Diana Mae Carlos

Transactions

2020 PVL Season

2021 Open Conference:

Player	Moving from	Moving to
Maria Carmela Tunay	Petron Blaze Spikers	Motolite
Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez	Petron Blaze Spikers	Motolite
Melissa Gohing	Creamline Cool Smashers	Motolite
Grazielle Bombita	BaliPure Purest Water Defenders	Motolite
Satriani Espiritu	BaliPure Purest Water Defenders	Motolite
Aieshalaine Gannaban	Motolite	Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
Maristella Gene Layug	Motolite	Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
Tonnie Rose Ponce	Motolite	Creamline Cool Smashers

2019 PVL Season

2019 Reinforced Conference:

Player	Moving from	Moving to
Maristella Layug	University of the Philippines	Motolite
Edina Selimovic (replaced due to injury)	CSU Belor Galati	Motolite
Krystle Esdelle	Pursaklar Belediyesi	Motolite
Channon Thompson	Rote Raben Vilsbiburg	Motolite
Jellie Tempiatura	Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers	Motolite
Myla Pablo	Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors	Motolite
Jessma Clarice Ramos	University of the Philippines	Motolite
Maria Lina Isabel Molde	Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy	Motolite
Maria Arielle Estrañero	University of the Philippines	Motolite
Christine Joy Soyud	F2 Logistics Cargo Movers	Motolite
Tonnie Rose Ponce	Adamson University	Motolite
Bernadette Flora	Adamson University	Motolite
Fenela Risha Emnas	BanKo Perlas Spikers	Motolite
Diana Mae Carlos	Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy	Motolite
Aeishalaine Gannaban	University of the Philippines	Motolite

2019 Open Conference:

Player	Moving from	Moving to
Iris Janelle Tolenada	Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors	Motolite
Edina Selimovic (replaced during Reinforced Conference)	Motolite	FC Argeș Pitești
Krystle Esdelle	Motolite	P2P Smilers Baronissi
Channon Thompson	Motolite	Allianz MTV Stuttgart
Christine Joy Soyud	Motolite	Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors

Team captains

Imports

Season	Number	Player	Country
2019	2	Edina Selimovic (replaced)^a	Bosnia and Herzegovina
	4	Krystle Esdelle	Trinidad and Tobago
	5	Channon Thompson	Trinidad and Tobago

Coaches

Former players

Local players

Philippines

Danielle Theris Ravena
Ma. Deanna Izabella Wong
Julianne Marie Samonte
Vanessa Gandler
Janel Maraguinot
Madeleine Yrenea Madayag
Isabela Margarita Peralta
Pauline Marie Monique Gaston
Katrina Mae Tolentino
Erika Beatriz Raagas
Isabel Beatriz De Leon
Kassandra Miren Gequillana
Samantha Ellen Fanger
Jaycel Ann Delos Reyes
Aieshalaine Gannaban
Maristella Gene Layug

Foreign players

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Edina Selimovic

Trinidad and Tobago

Notes

^a - Bosnian import Edina Selimovic was replaced by Krystle Esdelle due to an injury.^[5]

References

1 2 Escarlote, Mark (April 25, 2019). "PVL: New team, new journey for Motolite's Myla Pablo". ABS-CBN Sports . Retrieved June 19, 2019.
↑ Naredo, Camille (December 2, 2018). "PVL: Ateneo-Motolite outlasts BanKo-Perlas in 5-set thriller for finals berth". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved June 19, 2019.
↑ Li, Matthew (January 8, 2021). "Motolite to take 'leave of absence' from PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
↑ Escarlote, Mark (September 14, 2018). "PVL Open Conference: Lady Eagles on acid test". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
↑ Escarlote, Mark (June 5, 2019). "PVL: Motolite taps new reinforcement to replace injured Selimovic". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved June 19, 2019.

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[Motolite-1] 1 2 Escarlote, Mark (April 25, 2019). "PVL: New team, new journey for Motolite's Myla Pablo". ABS-CBN Sports . Retrieved June 19, 2019.

[2] Naredo, Camille (December 2, 2018). "PVL: Ateneo-Motolite outlasts BanKo-Perlas in 5-set thriller for finals berth". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved June 19, 2019.

[3] Li, Matthew (January 8, 2021). "Motolite to take 'leave of absence' from PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 9, 2021.

[4] Escarlote, Mark (September 14, 2018). "PVL Open Conference: Lady Eagles on acid test". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved September 16, 2018.

[5] Escarlote, Mark (June 5, 2019). "PVL: Motolite taps new reinforcement to replace injured Selimovic". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved June 19, 2019.

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