Spikers' Turf award recipients

Last updated April 12, 2025

The Spikers' Turf presents awards at every conference to recognize its players' accomplishments. The following is a list of award recipients of the Spikers' Turf, the sole top-level men's semi-professional volleyball league in the Philippines founded in 2015.^[1]

Most Valuable Player

^	Denotes player who is still active in the Spikers' Turf
	Denotes player has both won the Conference and Finals MVP
Player (#)	Denotes the number of times the player has been named MVP
Team (#)	Denotes the number of times a player from this team has won

Season	Conference	Awardees		Ref.
Season	Conference	Conference	Finals	Ref.
2015	Open	Marck Espejo (Cagayan Valley)	Mark Gil Alfafara (PLDT)	^[2]
	Collegiate	Marck Espejo (2) (Ateneo)	Marck Espejo (3) (Ateneo) (2)	^[3]
	Reinforced	Mark Gil Alfafara (2) (PLDT) (2)	Edward Ybañez (Cignal)	^[4]
2016	Open	Gregorio Dolor (IEM)	Fauzi Ismail (Air Force)	^[5]
	Collegiate	Marck Espejo (4) (Ateneo) (3)	Antony Paul Koyfman (Ateneo)	^[6]
	Reinforced	Howard Mojica (Air Force)	Bryan Bagunas (Air Force)	^[7]
2018	Open	Bryan Bagunas (2) (Air Force)	Alnakran Abdilla (Air Force)	^[8]
2019	Reinforced	Alnakran Abdilla (2) (Air Force) (2)	Marck Espejo (5) (Cignal)	^[9]
2019	Open	Ysrael Wilson Marasigan (Cignal) (3)	Marck Espejo (6) (Cignal) (2)	^[10]
2022	Open	Angelo Nicolas Almendras (NU-Sta. Elena)	Michaelo Buddin (NU-Sta. Elena)	^[11]
2023	Open	Joshua Umandal (AMC Cotabato)	Marck Espejo (7) (Cignal) (3)	^[12]^[13]
2023	Invitational	Vince Himzon (Saints and Lattes-Letran)	Jade Alex Disquitado (Sta. Elena-NU)	^[14]
2024	Open	Jude Garcia (Criss Cross)	Bryan Bagunas (3) (Cignal)	^[15]^[16]
2024	Invitational	Jude Garcia (2) (Criss Cross)	Louie Ramirez (Cignal)	^[17]^[18]
2025	Open	Jude Garcia (3) (Criss Cross)	Steven Rotter (Cignal)	^[19]^[20]
2025

Individual awards

	Denotes player who is still active in the Spikers' Turf
Player (#)	Denotes the number of times the player has been awarded
Player (in bold text)	Indicates the player who won the Conference MVP in the same conference
Player (in italic text)	Indicates the player who won the Finals MVP in the same conference

Season	Conference	Awards
Season	Conference	1st Best Outside Hitter	2nd Best Outside Hitter	1st Best Middle Blocker	2nd Best Middle Blocker	Best Opposite Hitter	Best Setter	Best Libero
2015	Open	Marck Espejo (Cagayan Valley)	John Paul Torres (PLDT)	Reyson Fuentes (Cignal)	Peter Torres (Cagayan Valley)	Mark Gil Alfafara (PLDT)	Jessie Lopez (Air Force)	Erickson Ramos (Cagayan Valley)
	Collegiate	Howard Mojica (EAC)	Marck Espejo (2) (Ateneo)	Kim Malabunga (NU)	Reyson Fuentes (2) (NCBA)	Ysrael Marasigan (Ateneo)	April Pagtalunan (EAC)	Ricky Marcos (NU)
	Reinforced	Mark Gil Alfafara (2) (PLDT)	Nur Amid Madsairi (Navy)	Peter Torres (2) (PLDT)	Reyson Fuentes (3) (Air Force)	Reuben Inaudito (Air Force)	Glacy Ralph Diezmo (Cignal)	Sandy Montero (Cignal)
2016	Open	Raymark Woo (Cignal)	Fauzi Ismail (Air Force)	Gregorio Dolor (IEM)	Herschel Ramos (Cignal)	Rodolfo Labrador (Air Force)	Jessie Lopez (2) (Air Force)	Juvie Mangaring (Sta. Elena)
	Collegiate	Marck Espejo (3) (Ateneo)	Raymark Woo (2) (La Salle)	Rafael del Pilar (La Salle)	Kim Malabunga (2) (NU)	Madzlan Gampong (NU)	Esmilzo Polvorosa (Ateneo)	Lester Sawal (UST)
	Reinforced	Howard Mojica (2) (Air Force)	Lorenzo Capate Jr. (Cignal)	Kheeno Franco (IEM)	Peter Torres (3) (Cignal)	Berlin Paglinawan (Champion)	Jessie Lopez (3) (Air Force)	Sandy Montero (2) (Cignal)
2018	Open	Alnakran Abdilla (Air Force)	Bryan Bagunas (Sta. Elena-NU)	Peter Torres (4) (Cignal)	Jayvee Sumagaysay (PLDT)	Ysrael Marasigan (2) (Cignal)	Ronchette Villegas (PLDT)	Ricky Marcos (2) (Sta. Elena-NU)
2019	Reinforced	Alnakran Abdilla (2) (Air Force)	Marck Espejo (4) (Cignal)	Berhashidin Daymil (Sta. Elena)	Kim Malabunga (3) (Air Force)	John Vic De Guzman (PLDT)	Vince Mangulabnan (Cignal)	Manuel Sumanguid III (Cignal)
2019	Open	Alnakran Abdilla (3) (Air Force)	Marck Espejo (5) (Cignal)	Francis Saura (Air Force)	Anjo Pertierra (Cignal)	Ysrael Marasigan (3) (Cignal)	Joshua Retamar (Sta. Elena-NU)	Ricky Marcos (3) (Sta. Elena-NU)
2022	Open	Marck Espejo (6) (Cignal)	Benedict San Andres (VNS)	Obed Mukaba (NU-Sta. Elena)	JP Bugaoan (Cignal)	Ysrael Marasigan (4) (Cignal)	Joshua Retamar (2) (NU-Sta. Elena)	Manuel Sumanguid III (2) (Cignal)
2023	Open	Jade Alex Disquitado (D' Navigators)	Wendell Miguel (Cignal)	JP Bugaoan (2) (Cignal)	Mfena Gwaza (D' Navigators)	Ysrael Marasigan (5) (Cignal)	Michael Apolonario (D' Navigators)	Manuel Sumanguid III (3) (Cignal)
2023	Invitational	Joshua Umandal (Cignal)	John Bautista (Saints and Lattes-Letran)	JP Bugaoan (3) (Cignal)	Vince Himzon (Saints and Lattes-Letran)	Leo Ordiales (Sta. Elena-NU)	Joshua Retamar (3) (NU-Sta. Elena)	Manuel Sumanguid III (4) (Cignal)
2024	Open	Joshua Umandal (2) (Cignal)	Gregorio Dolor (2) (PGJC-Navy)	Peter Quiel (PGJC-Navy)	Abdurasad Nursiddik (D' Navigators)	Francis Saura (2) (D' Navigators)	Kris Cian Silang (Cignal)	Jack Kalingking (PGJC-Navy)
2024	Invitational	Nico Almendras (Criss Cross)	Sherwin Caritativo (Savouge)	Gian Glorioso (Criss Cross)	Giles Torres (Savouge)	Zhydryx Saavedra (DN Steel-FEU)	Ish Polvorosa (2) (Criss Cross)	Vince Lorenzo (Cignal)
2025	Open	Mark Calado (Savouge)	Sherwin Caritativo (2) (Savouge)	JP Bugaoan (4) (Cignal)	Gian Glorioso (2) (Criss Cross)	Steven Rotter (Cignal)	Ish Polvorosa (3) (Criss Cross)	Vince Lorenzo (2) (Cignal)
2025

Most-awarded players

Below is the table for the most awarded players in the league's history (2015–2016; 2018–present):

Rank	Name	Current / Last team	Position	Years playing in Spikers' Turf		MVP award	Positional award	Total
Rank	Name	Current / Last team	Position	From	To	MVP award	Positional award	Total
1	Marck Jesus Espejo	Criss Cross	OH	2015	present	7	6	13
2	Ysrael Wilson Marasigan	Criss Cross	OP	2015	present	1	5	6
3	Alnakran Abdilla	Air Force	OH	2015	2024	2	3	5
4	Mark Alfafara	PLDT	OH	2015	2019	2	2	4
	Bryan Bagunas	Win Streak (Taiwan)	OH	2015	2024	3	1
	Peter Den Mar Torres	Cignal	MB	2015	2023	0	4
	Manuel Sumanguid III	Criss Cross	L	2015	present	0	4
	John Paul Bugaoan	Cignal	MB	2019	present	0	4

References

↑ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 25, 2015). "Spikers' Turf showcases best in men's volleyball". The Philippine Star . Retrieved November 3, 2018.
↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (June 2, 2015). "PLDT Home defeats Cagayan Valley to rule inaugural Spikers' Turf". SPIN Ph. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
↑ Lozada, Bong (September 27, 2015). "Ateneo goes 13-0, sweeps NU for Spikers' Turf title". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved November 3, 2018.
↑ Navarro, June (December 7, 2015). "Cignal turns back Air Force, rules Spikers' Turf". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
↑ Giongco, Mark (July 13, 2016). "Philippine Air Force sweeps Cignal for Spikers' Turf crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
↑ Leongson, Randolph B. (September 12, 2016). "Spikers' Turf: Ateneo repeats perfect season, sweeps NU for title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
↑ Escarlote, Mark (November 12, 2016). "Mojica grabs Reinforced Conference MVP award". ABS-CBN Sports . Retrieved November 3, 2018.
↑ "Agilas snare S Turf crown, edge Power Hitters in 5". The Manila Times . December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
↑ Lozada, Bong (July 21, 2019). "Cignal sweeps Air Force for Spikers' Turf crown; Marck Espejo is Finals MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved July 22, 2019.
↑ Lozada, Bong (October 23, 2019). "Espejo unleashes record 43 points as Cignal bags Spikers' Turf title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
↑ Agcaoili, Lance (October 1, 2022). "Nationals' Nico Almendras wins Spikers' Turf MVP award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
↑ Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cotabato's Jau Umandal claims Spikers' Turf MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
↑ Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Marck Espejo hails teammates after winning Spikers' Turf Finals MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
↑ "Vince Himzon hailed Invitational Conference MVP". spikersturf.ph. Spikers Turf. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
↑ 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.
↑ Bautista, Ohmer (May 10, 2024). "Spikers' Turf: Finals MVP Bryan Bagunas relishes first title with Cignal". One Sports . Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
↑ "Jude Garcia continues reign as ST MVP". Spikers' Turf. December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
↑ "From Promise to Triumph: Louie Ramirez's all-Out effort seals Cignal's No. 8". Spikers' Turf. December 17, 2024. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
↑ "Jude Garcia makes history with third consecutive MVP". Spikers' Turf. April 6, 2025. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
↑ Demigillo, Kiko (April 6, 2025). "Steven Rotter delivers on MVP goal after leading Cignal to Spikers' Turf three-peat". One Sports . Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.

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[1] Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 25, 2015). "Spikers' Turf showcases best in men's volleyball". The Philippine Star . Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[2] Lozada, Mei-Lin (June 2, 2015). "PLDT Home defeats Cagayan Valley to rule inaugural Spikers' Turf". SPIN Ph. Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[3] Lozada, Bong (September 27, 2015). "Ateneo goes 13-0, sweeps NU for Spikers' Turf title". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[4] Navarro, June (December 7, 2015). "Cignal turns back Air Force, rules Spikers' Turf". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[5] Giongco, Mark (July 13, 2016). "Philippine Air Force sweeps Cignal for Spikers' Turf crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[6] Leongson, Randolph B. (September 12, 2016). "Spikers' Turf: Ateneo repeats perfect season, sweeps NU for title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[7] Escarlote, Mark (November 12, 2016). "Mojica grabs Reinforced Conference MVP award". ABS-CBN Sports . Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[8] "Agilas snare S Turf crown, edge Power Hitters in 5". The Manila Times . December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2018.

[9] Lozada, Bong (July 21, 2019). "Cignal sweeps Air Force for Spikers' Turf crown; Marck Espejo is Finals MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved July 22, 2019.

[10] Lozada, Bong (October 23, 2019). "Espejo unleashes record 43 points as Cignal bags Spikers' Turf title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 23, 2019.

[11] Agcaoili, Lance (October 1, 2022). "Nationals' Nico Almendras wins Spikers' Turf MVP award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 1, 2022.

[12] Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cotabato's Jau Umandal claims Spikers' Turf MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

[13] Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Marck Espejo hails teammates after winning Spikers' Turf Finals MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

[14] "Vince Himzon hailed Invitational Conference MVP". spikersturf.ph. Spikers Turf. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.

[15] 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.

[16] Bautista, Ohmer (May 10, 2024). "Spikers' Turf: Finals MVP Bryan Bagunas relishes first title with Cignal". One Sports . Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.

[17] "Jude Garcia continues reign as ST MVP". Spikers' Turf. December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.

[18] "From Promise to Triumph: Louie Ramirez's all-Out effort seals Cignal's No. 8". Spikers' Turf. December 17, 2024. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.

[19] "Jude Garcia makes history with third consecutive MVP". Spikers' Turf. April 6, 2025. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.

[20] Demigillo, Kiko (April 6, 2025). "Steven Rotter delivers on MVP goal after leading Cignal to Spikers' Turf three-peat". One Sports . Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.

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v t e Spikers' Turf
Conferences	2015 (O–C–R) 2016 (O–C–R) 2017 2018 (O) 2019 (R–O) 2022 (O) 2023 (O–I) 2024 (O–I) 2025 (O)
Active club teams	Alpha Insurance Protectors Cignal HD Spikers Criss Cross King Crunchers PGJC-Navy Sea Lions Savouge Spin Doctors VNS–Griffins
Inactive and former club teams	Alpha Omega Elite Spikers AMC Cotabato Spikers Cagayan Valley Rising Suns Chichi DHTSI Titans D'Navigators Iloilo Easy Trip–Raimol Fourbees Imus City–AJAA Spikers IEM Volley Masters Martelli Meats Master Butchers Philippine Air Force Airmen Philippine Army Troopers Philippine Coast Guard Dolphins PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters Santa Rosa City Lions Sta. Elena Nationals Vanguard Volley Hitters
Collegiate teams	Adamson Soaring Falcons Arellano Chiefs Ateneo Blue Eagles Benilde Blazers CEU Scorpions De La Salle Green Archers De La Salle Dasma Patriots EAC Generals FEU Tamaraws Letran Knights Lyceum Pirates Mapúa Cardinals NCBA Wildcats NU Bulldogs PCU Dasmariñas–SASKIN Perpetual Altas Philippine Merchant Marine School RTU Blue Thunder San Beda Red Lions San Sebastian Stags UE Red Warriors UP Fighting Maroons
Related links	Awards Conference results Notable records Players Teams
legend: C - collegiate conference, O - open conference, R - reinforced conference, I - invitational conference

v t e Spikers' Turf Most Valuable Player Award
2015:	Espejo (O) & (C), Alfafara (R)
2016:	Dolor (O), Espejo (C), Mojica (R)
2018:	Bagunas (O)
2019:	Abdilla (R), Marasigan (O)
2022:	Almendras (O)
2023:	Umandal (O), Himzon (I)
2024:	Garcia (O) & (I)
2025:	Garcia (O)
Legend: C - collegiate conference, I - invitational conference, O - open conference, R - reinforced conference

Spikers' Turf award recipients

Contents

Most Valuable Player

Individual awards

Most-awarded players

See also

References