Philippines women's national under-19 volleyball team

Philippines Under-19

Nickname(s)	Alas Pilipinas (lit. 'Philippine Aces')
Association	Philippine National Volleyball Federation
Confederation	AVC
Head coach	Takayuki Minowa
Uniforms
Home Away Third
Youth Olympic Games
Appearances	None
FIVB U19 World Championship
Appearances	None
AVC U18 Asian Championship
Appearances	8 (First in 1997 )
Best result	7th (2014)
Honours Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship 2024 Nakhon Pathom Team

The Philippines women's national under-19 volleyball team represents the Philippines in women's under-18/19 volleyball events. It is controlled and managed by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), which is a member of the Asian volleyball body Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the international volleyball body government the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).

Team image

Names

Nicknames
Nickname	In use
Alas Pilipinas Girls	2024–present

The Philippine women's national under-19 team is known by their moniker "Alas Pilipinas", with Alas meaning "Ace" in Filipino. The nickname is an official designation by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation in partnership with sponsor Cignal TV. Adopted on May 15, 2024, the moniker is shared with all national indoor and beach volleyball teams of the Philippines, including the youth teams. ^[1]

Rankings

This is the current ranking of the under-19 volleyball team of the Philippines in FIVB World Rankings.

FIVB Girls' U19 Ranking as of 24 August 2023 ^[2]

Rank	Team	Points	Confederation
34	Philippines	3	AVC
42	Romania	2	CEV
	Slovakia	2	CEV

Current roster

Philippine National U19 Volleyball Team for 2024 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship
Position	Name	Date of birth	Height	Current team
OH	Denesse Daylisan	(2007-09-07) September 7, 2007 (age 18)	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)	NUNS Lady Bullpups
OH	Akeyla Bartolabac	(2007-04-14) April 14, 2007 (age 18)	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	NUNS Lady Bullpups
OH	Samarah Gillian Marzan	(2007-10-23) October 23, 2007 (age 18)	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	DLSZ Junior Lady Archers
OP	Harlyn Serneche (c)	(2007-06-13) June 13, 2007 (age 18)	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	NUNS Lady Bullpups
OP	Jaila Adrao	(2008-06-08) June 8, 2008 (age 17)	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	UST Junior Tigresses
MB	Lianne Penuliar	(2007-03-17) March 17, 2007 (age 18)	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	UST Junior Tigresses
MB	Avril Bron	(2007-05-02) May 2, 2007 (age 18)	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)	UST Junior Tigresses
MB	Ashley Macalinao	(2007-10-03) October 3, 2007 (age 18)	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	Kings' Montessori School Lady Vikings
S	Maile Paz Salang	(2007-02-16) February 16, 2007 (age 18)	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)	UST Junior Tigresses
S	Aneeza Santos	(2008-05-22) May 22, 2008 (age 17)	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)	UST Junior Tigresses
L	Ghenievib Belen	(2009-09-05) September 5, 2009 (age 16)	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)	NUNS Lady Bullpups
L	Chasliey Naomi Pepito	(2009-05-27) May 27, 2009 (age 16)	1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)	UST Junior Tigresses

The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. ^[3]

Coaching Staff
Position	Name
Head coach	Takayuki Minowa
Assistant coach 1	Ray Karl Dimaculangan
Assistant coach 2	Villet Ponce De Leon
Therapist	Juan Miguel Dizon
Team manager	Mozzy Ravena

Starting Rotation

The following is the rotation of the starting roster of the women's national u18 team.

Philippines Women's National U18 Team
Serneche Bron Daylisan Bartolabac Penuliar Salang Pepito (L)

Previous squads

Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship

2024 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship Further information: 2024 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship Philippines (2024 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship) Philippine National U-18 Volleyball Team for 2024 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship Position Name Date of birth Height Current team OH Denesse Daylisan (2007-09-07) September 7, 2007 (age 18) 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups OH Akeyla Bartolabac (2007-04-14) April 14, 2007 (age 18) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups OH Samarah Gillian Marzan (2007-10-23) October 23, 2007 (age 18) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) DLSZ Junior Lady Archers OP Harlyn Serneche (c) (2007-06-13) June 13, 2007 (age 18) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups OP Jaila Adrao (2008-06-08) June 8, 2008 (age 17) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) UST Junior Tigresses MB Lianne Penuliar (2007-03-17) March 17, 2007 (age 18) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) UST Junior Tigresses MB Avril Bron (2007-05-02) May 2, 2007 (age 18) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) UST Junior Tigresses MB Ashley Macalinao (2007-10-03) October 3, 2007 (age 18) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Kings' Montessori School Lady Vikings S Maile Paz Salang (2007-02-16) February 16, 2007 (age 18) 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) UST Junior Tigresses S Aneeza Santos (2008-05-22) May 22, 2008 (age 17) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) UST Junior Tigresses L Ghenievib Belen (2009-09-05) September 5, 2009 (age 16) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups L Chasliey Naomi Pepito (2009-05-27) May 27, 2009 (age 16) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) UST Junior Tigresses The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. [4] Coaching Staff Position Name Head coach Takayuki Minowa Assistant coach 1 Ray Karl Dimaculangan Assistant coach 2 Villet Ponce De Leon Therapist Juan Miguel Dizon Team manager Mozzy Ravena 2022 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship Further information: 2022 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship Philippines (2022 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship) Philippine National U-18 Volleyball Team for 2022 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship No. Position Name Date of birth Height Current team 1 MB Rhose Vlane Almendralejo (2009-01-25) January 25, 2009 (age 16) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 2 S Jan Rose Bulak (2008-01-26) January 26, 2008 (age 17) 1.56 m (5 ft 1 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 3 OH Zachea Venize Maganto (2007-03-11) March 11, 2007 (age 18) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 4 S Katherine Shaine Cortez (2005-06-02) June 2, 2005 (age 20) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 6 MB Lana Chloe Madrigal (2007-08-16) August 16, 2007 (age 18) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 7 OP Jothea Mae Ramos (2006-11-03) November 3, 2006 (age 18) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 9 OH Camila Amor Bartolome (2007-03-29) March 29, 2007 (age 18) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 10 OH Ana Frasessa Hermosura (c) (2006-06-16) June 16, 2006 (age 19) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 12 MB Dona Mae De Leon (2006-12-10) December 10, 2006 (age 18) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 14 L Mary Karylle Suplico (2006-06-04) June 4, 2006 (age 19) 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 15 OH Kimberly Chelmei Rubin (2007-07-20) July 20, 2007 (age 18) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 16 OP Joenil Ann Ramos (2007-09-02) September 2, 2007 (age 18) 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) Bacolod Tay Tung High School The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. Coaching Staff Position Name Head coach Jerry L. Yee Assistant coach 1 Ian M. Macariola Assistant coach 2 Roberto M. Calamba Jr. Trainer Miguel Alexander D. Guevarra Team Manager Jose G. Montalbo 2014 Asian Youth Girls Volleyball Championship Further information: 2014 Asian Youth Girls Volleyball Championship Philippines (2014 Asian Youth Girls Volleyball Championship) Roster: [5] No. Position Name Date of birth School 1 Opposite Hitter Ezra Gyra Barroga 30 August 1998 University of Santo Tomas 3 Setter Rica Diolan (c) 15 August 1998 NU Nazareth School 4 Outside Hitter Justine Dorog 13 March 1998 Hope Christian High School 5 Middle Blocker Christine Dianne Francisco 24 July 1998 University of Santo Tomas 7 Outside Hitter Ejiya Laure 21 March 1999 University of Santo Tomas 8 Middle Blocker Maristela Genn Layug 3 November 1998 Kings' Montessori School 9 Libero Kristine Magallanes 16 May 1998 NU Nazareth School 10 Middle Blocker Nicole Anne Magsarile 8 March 2000 NU Nazareth School 12 Outside Hitter Maria Lina Isabel Molde 18 October 1998 Hope Christian High School 13 Opposite Hitter Jasmine Nabor 11 July 1998 NU Nazareth School 14 Middle Blocker Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos 2 January 2000 NU Nazareth School 15 Outside Hitter Roselyn Rosier 10 September 1998 Brent International School 17 Middle Blocker Alyssa Marie Teope 23 November 1998 University of Santo Tomas 18 Libero Caitlin Viray 12 April 1998 University of Santo Tomas Head coach: Jerry Yee Assistant coaches: Emilio Reyes Jr. Francis Vicente Team Manager: Mariano See T. Diet

Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship (Princess Cup)

2024 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship Further information: 2024 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship Philippines (2024 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship) Philippine National U-18 Volleyball Team for 2024 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship Position Name Date of birth Height Current team OH Denesse Daylisan (2007-09-07) September 7, 2007 (age 18) 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups OH Kimberly Rubin (2007-07-20) July 20, 2007 (age 18) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) UST Junior Tigresses OH Akeyla Bartolabac (2007-04-14) April 14, 2007 (age 18) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups OP Harlyn Serneche (c) (2007-06-13) June 13, 2007 (age 18) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups OP Jaila Adrao (2008-06-08) June 8, 2008 (age 17) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) UST Junior Tigresses MB Lianne Penuliar (2007-03-17) March 17, 2007 (age 18) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) UST Junior Tigresses MB Avril Bron (2007-05-02) May 2, 2007 (age 18) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) UST Junior Tigresses MB Ashley Macalinao (2007-10-03) October 3, 2007 (age 18) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Kings' Montessori School Lady Vikings S Maile Paz Salang (2007-02-16) February 16, 2007 (age 18) 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) UST Junior Tigresses S Aneeza Santos (2008-05-22) May 22, 2008 (age 17) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) UST Junior Tigresses L Ghenievib Belen (2009-09-05) September 5, 2009 (age 16) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) NUNS Lady Bullpups L Chasliey Naomi Pepito (2009-05-27) May 27, 2009 (age 16) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) UST Junior Tigresses The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. [6] Coaching Staff Position Name Head coach Takayuki Minowa Assistant coach 1 Ray Karl Dimaculangan Assistant coach 2 Villet Ponce De Leon Therapist Juan Miguel Dizon Team manager Mozzy Ravena 2016 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship Further information: 2016 South East Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championships Philippines (2016 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship) No. Name Date of birth Height Weight Spike Block 2016 club 1 Isabelle Camama 9 June 1998 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 263 cm (104 in) 264 cm (104 in) University of the East 2 Jeanette Virginia Villareal 21 July 1998 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 260 cm (100 in) 262 cm (103 in) Far Eastern University 3 Mary Anne Mendrez 14 November 1998 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 260 cm (100 in) 261 cm (103 in) University of the East 4 Kathleen Faith Arado (L) 22 May 1998 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 50 kg (110 lb) 240 cm (94 in) 240 cm (94 in) University of the East 6 Seth Marione Rodriguez 22 September 1998 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 261 cm (103 in) 262 cm (103 in) University of the East 7 Dianne Latayan 21 April 1998 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 260 cm (100 in) Mapua Institute of Technology 8 Rica Diolan (C) 15 August 1998 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 254 cm (100 in) 253 cm (100 in) De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde 9 Jasmine Nabor 11 July 1998 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 50 kg (110 lb) 262 cm (103 in) 264 cm (104 in) National University 10 Mariella Gabarda 13 June 1998 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 48 kg (106 lb) 262 cm (103 in) 265 cm (104 in) University of the East 12 Ria Beatriz Glenell Duremdes 7 June 1998 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 47 kg (104 lb) 238 cm (94 in) 237 cm (93 in) Far Eastern University 13 Trisha Mae Genesis 20 March 2000 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 260 cm (100 in) 262 cm (103 in) Holy Rosary College 14 Zilfa Olarve 2 March 1998 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 263 cm (104 in) 264 cm (104 in) Holy Rosary College Coaching staff Head coach: Francis Vicente Assistant coach(s): Lerma Giron Naela Orozco Team staff Team Manager: Marissa Andres Medical staff Physical Therapist/Trainer: Christian Santos

Competition record

Girls' Asian U18 Volleyball Championship

Asian U18 Championship record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L	SW	SL	Squad
1997	Round Robin	8th place	7	0	7	1	21	No info
1999	Classification Round	8th place	5	0	5	0	15	No info
2001	did not participate
2003	Round Robin	8th place	7	0	7	0	21	No info
2005	Classification Round	8th place	6	0	6	0	18	No info
2007	did not participate
2008	Classification Round	8th place	6	1	5	3	15	No info
2010	did not participate
2012
2014	Classification Round	7th place	8	4	4	14	16	Squad
2017	did not participate
2018
2022	Classification Round	9th place	7	2	5	7	15	Squad
2024	Classification Round	10th place	4	1	3	3	13	Squad
Total	0 Title(s)		50	8	42	28	134	—

Asian Youth Games

Asian Youth Games record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L	SW	SL	Squad
2025	Semifinals	4th place	7	4	3	13	12	No info
Total	0 Title(s)		7	4	3	13	12	—

Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship (Princess Cup)

U18 South East Asian Championship record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	L	SW	SL	Squad
2016	Semifinal Round	4th place	5	2	3	6	10	Squad
2018	did not participate
2024	Semifinal Round	3rd place	6	4	2	12	8	Squad
Total	0 Title(s)		11	6	5	18	18	—

Coaches

• Jerry Yee (2014; 2022)
• Francis Vicente (2016)
• Takayuki Minowa (2024–present)

Notable players

• Kath Arado – Best Libero (2016 South East Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championships); senior national team member (2019–2021).
• Jasmine Nabor – senior national team member (2019).
• Eya Laure – senior national team member (2019–present).
• Faith Nisperos – senior national team member (2021–present).
• Lianne Penuliar – Best Middle Blocker (2024 Women's U18 Southeast Asian Volleyball Championship)

See also

• Women's
  • Philippines women's national volleyball team
  • Philippines women's national under-23 volleyball team
  • Philippines women's national under-21 volleyball team
  • Philippines women's national beach volleyball team
• Men's
  • Philippines men's national volleyball team
  • Philippines men's national under-23 volleyball team
  • Philippines men's national under-19 volleyball team
  • Philippines men's national beach volleyball team
• Volleyball in the Philippines

References

1. Bautista, Ohmer (May 15, 2024). "Philippine national volleyball team announces new moniker". One Sports . Retrieved May 15, 2024.
2. "FIVB WORLD RANKING – GIRLS' U19". FIVB.
3. "Alas Pilipinas girls set for two U-18 tournaments". June 5, 2024.
4. "Alas Pilipinas girls set for two U-18 tournaments". June 5, 2024.
5. Isko, Kots (September 11, 2014). "Ph youth volleyball team eyeing modest goal in Asian Youth Girls U-17 Championship". Pinoyheadline.com. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
6. "Alas Pilipinas girls set for two U-18 tournaments". June 5, 2024.

External links

• Official fanpage