Philippine Army Troopers

Philippine Army Troopers

Short name	Army
Nickname	Troopers
Head coach	Sgt. Rico de Guzman
Captain	Benjaylo Labide (FEU)
League	Spikers' Turf
2023 Invitational	11th place
Uniforms
Home Away

The Philippine Army Troopers is the official men's volleyball team of the Philippine Army. ^[1] The team is composed of enlisted personnel and reinforced with civilian players from time to time.

Team colors

Philippine Army Troopers
   

Current roster

Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference

Philippine Army Troopers
Number	Player	Position
1	Karlle Nico Ramirez	Setter
2	Ferdinand Ulibas Jr.	Outside Hitter
3	Joshua Barrica	Outside Hitter
5	Benjaylo Labide (c)	Outside Hitter
6	Jayson Uy	Libero
8	Ariel Kenneth Baloaloa	Middle Blocker
9	Kevin Liberato	Middle Blocker
10	John Kenneth Bayking	Libero
11	Edward Oxciano	Outside Hitter
14	Manuel Andrie Medina	Outside Hitter
14	Jaidal Abdulmajid	Opposite Spiker
15	Nikki Depamaylo	Setter
16	Joel Villonson	Middle Blocker
18	Mark Christian Enciso	Outside Hitter

• Head coach: Melvin Carolino
• Assistant coach: Randy Fallorina

Previous roster

2023

Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference Philippine Army Troopers Number Player Position 1 Joel Villonson Middle Blocker 3 Joshua Barrica Outside Hitter 4 Antonio Torres Middle Blocker 5 Benjaylo Labide (c) Outside Hitter 6 Jayson Uy Libero 7 Karlie Nico Ramirez Setter 8 Ariel Kenneth Baloaloa Middle Blocker 10 John Kenneth Bayking Libero 12 Patrick John Rojas Outside Hitter 14 Jaidal Abdulmajid Opposite Spiker 15 Nikki Depamaylo Setter 18 Mark Christian Enciso Outside Hitter 19 Kevin Liberato Middle Blocker Head coach: Melvin Carolino Assistant coach: Randy Fallorina

2022

Main article: 2022 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference Army-Katinko Troopers Number Player Position 2 Awie Abdulla Middle Blocker 3 Joshua Barrica Open Hitter 4 Madzlan Gampong Opposite Spiker 5 Benjaylo Labide (c) Open Hitter 6 Jayson Uy Libero 8 Randy Fallorina Open Hitter 9 Antonio Torres Middle Blocker 10 John Kenneth Bayking Libero 12 Patrick John Rojas Open Hitter 13 Kris Cian Silang Setter 14 Jaidal Abdulmajid Opposite Spiker 15 Nikki Depamaylo Setter 17 John Daniel Diwa Middle Blocker 21 Rey Taneo Setter Coaching staff Head coach: Melvin Carolino Assistant coach: Randy Fallorina Team Staff Team manager: Brigader Gen. Elmer Pabale Team utility: Melody Gutierrez Medical Staff Team physician: Physical therapist: Alyssa Paula Tomas

2019

Main article: 2019 Spikers’ Turf Reinforced Conference Philippine Army Troopers Number Player Position Height 1 Joel Villonson Open Spiker 2 Michael Reyes 3 Joshua Barrica Open Spiker 4 Karylle Nico Ramirez Setter 5 Benjaylo Labide Opposite Spiker 6 Jayson Uy Libero 7 Reuben Baysac 8 Ariel Kenneth Baloaloa Open Spiker 10 Kenneth Bayking Libero 11 Kenneth Laxamana 12 Patrick John Rojas (c) 13 Kim Adriano 14 Jaidal Abdulmajid 15 Nikki Depamaylo 17 Kevin Liberato Middle Blocker Coaching staff Head coach: Rico de Guzman Assistant coach: Randy Fallorina Team Staff Team manager: Brigader Gen. Elmer Pabale Team utility: Melody Gutierrez Medical Staff Team physician: Physical therapist: Alyssa Paula Tomas

2018

Open Conference Main article: 2018 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference Philippine Army Troopers Number Player Position Height 1 Joel Villonson Open Spiker 2 Michael Reyes 3 Joshua Barrica Open Spiker 4 Karylle Nico Ramirez Setter 5 Benjaylo Labide (c) Opposite Spiker 6 Jayson Uy Libero 7 Reuben Baysac 8 Ariel Kenneth Baloaloa Open Spiker 10 Kenneth Bayking Libero 12 Patrick John Rojas 14 Jaidal Abdulmajid 15 Nikki Depamaylo 17 John Ian Depamaylo 18 Antonio Torres Coaching staff Head Coach: Digoy de Guzman Assistant Coach: Randy Fallorina Team Staff Team Manager: Brigader Gen. Elmer Pabale Team Utility: Melody Gutierrez Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Alyssa Paula Tomas Reinforced Conference Main article: 2018 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference Philippine Army Troopers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. 1 Villonson Joel Open Spiker 2 Ramirez Nico Setter 5 Labide (c) Benjaylo Opposite Spiker 6 Uy Jayson Libero 7 Barrica Joshua Open Spiker 8 Baloaloa Ariel Kenneth Open Spiker 9 Reyes Emilio Libero 10 Bayking Kenneth 12 Rojas Patrick John 14 Abdulmajid Jaidal 15 Depamaylo Nikki 16 Reyes Michael 17 Depamaylo John Ian 18 Torres Antonio Coaching staff Head Coach: Sgt. Rico de Guzman Assistant Coach(es): Michelle Carolino Team Staff Team Manager: Brigader Gen. Elmer Pabale Team Utility: Melody Gutierrez Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Alyssa Paula Tomas

2017

Open Conference Main article: Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Open Conference Philippine Army Troopers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College 1 Medina Manuel Open Spiker  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 2 Carodan Tyrone  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 3 Bautista Arnold  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 4 Barrica Joshua Open Spiker  ft  kg Far Eastern University 5 Labide (c) Benjaylo Opposite Spiker  ft  kg Far Eastern University 6 Uy Jayson Libero  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 7 Rico Romnick Open Spiker  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 9 Tajanlangit Timothy Setter  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 10 Bayking Kenneth  ft  kg Rizal Technological University 13 Sumagaysay Jayvee Middle Blocker  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 14 Abdulmajid Jaidal  ft  kg Rizal Technological University 15 Depamaylo Nikki  ft  kg Far Eastern University 16 Reyes Michael  ft  kg University of the East 18 Torres Antonio  ft  kg Rizal Technological University Coaching staff Head Coach: Sgt. Rico de Guzman Assistant Coach(es): Sgt. Emilio "Kung Fu" Reyes Team Staff Team Manager: Brigader Gen. Elmer Pabale Team Utility: Melody Gutierrez Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Alyssa Paula Tomas Reinforced Conference Main article: Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Reinforced Open Conference Philippine Army Troopers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College 4 Arbastro Lemuel Anthony Open Spiker  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 5 Labide (c) Benjaylo Opposite Spiker  ft  kg Far Eastern University 6 Uy Jayson Libero  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 7 Rico Romnick Open Spiker  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 8 Baloaloa Ariel Kenneth  ft  kg National University 9 Tajanlangit Timothy Setter  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 10 Bayking Kenneth  ft  kg Rizal Technological University 13 Sumagaysay Jayvee Middle Blocker  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas 14 Abdulmajid Jaidal  ft  kg Rizal Technological University 15 Depamaylo Nikki  ft  kg Far Eastern University 16 Reyes Michael  ft  kg University of the East 17 Depamaylo John Ian  ft  kg Far Eastern University 18 Torres Antonio  ft  kg Rizal Technological University 19 delos Reyes John David  ft  kg University of Santo Tomas Coaching staff Head Coach: Sgt. Rico de Guzman Assistant Coach(es): Sgt. Emilio "Kung Fu" Reyes Team Staff Team Manager: Brigader Gen. Elmer Pabale Team Utility: Melody Gutierrez Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Alyssa Paula Tomas

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf/Premier Volleyball League:

Season	Conference	Title	Source
2015	Open	5th place
	Reinforced	- did not compete -
2016	Open	- did not compete -
	Reinforced	5th place
2017 [a]	Reinforced	3rd place	[2]
	Open	5th place
2018	Reinforced [a]	5th place	[3]
	Open	8th place	[4]
2019	Reinforced	5th place
	Open	17th place
2022	Open	7th place
2023	Open	8th place
	Invitational	11th place

Philippine Superliga:

Season	Conference	Title	Source
2019	Beach Challenge Cup	3rd place

Individual

Season	Conference	Award	Name	Source
2017 [a]	Reinforced	1st Best Middle Blocker	Jayvee Sumagaysay	[5]

Notes

1. with the Premier Volleyball League ^[6]

Team captains

• John Ian Depamaylo (2015)
• Benjaylo Labide (2016 - 2018)
• Patrick John Rojas (2019)
• Randy Fallorina (2019)
• Benjaylo Labide (2022 - present)

See also

• Philippine Army Lady Troopers

References

1. "Tajanlangit is pulling Army squad together". ABS-CBN Sports . May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on May 9, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
2. Escarlote, Mark (June 13, 2017). "HD Spikers claim PVL Reinforced Conference men's crown". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
3. Escarlote, Mark (June 16, 2018). "PVL: Troopers end campaign on a winning note". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
4. "Spikers' Turf: Power hitters go for crown". Manila Bulletin. December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
5. Escarlote, Mark (June 13, 2017). "Jet Spiker Abdilla earns MVP award in return from injury". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017.