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BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Full nameBaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Short nameBaliPure
NicknameWater Defenders
Founded2016
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
Uniforms
Home Away
Championships
Premier Volleyball League: 1
(2017)

The BaliPure Purest Water Defenders are a professional volleyball club sponsored by Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. playing in the Premier Volleyball League (formerly, Shakey's V-League). The team debuted in the league's 13th Season Open Conference.

Rosters

2022
Open Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1 Carlota Hernandez Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) FEU (1999-04-02)April 2, 1999 (aged 22)
2 Satriani Espiritu Middle Blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) San Beda (1997-09-01)September 1, 1997 (aged 24)
3 Bernadette Flora Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Adu (1998-08-16)August 16, 1998 (aged 23)
4 Geneveve Casugod Middle Blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) FEU (1991-01-12)January 12, 1991 (aged 31)
5 Marian Alisa Buitre Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) UP (1996-12-05)December 5, 1996 (aged 25)
7 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) San Sebastian (1996-09-06)September 6, 1996 (aged 25)
8 Janine Marciano Opposite Hitter 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) San Beda (1992-01-09)January 9, 1992 (aged 30)
9 Gyra Ezra Barroga Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU (1998-08-30)August 30, 1998 (aged 23)
10 Jamie Isabelle Lavitoria Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Ateneo (1994-10-25)October 25, 1994 (aged 27)
11 Alina Joyce Bicar (c) Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UST (1998-11-17)November 17, 1998 (aged 23)
13 Jhoana Louisse Maraguinot Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Ateneo (1996-01-25)January 25, 1996 (aged 26)
14 Patty Jane Orendain Opposite Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) USLS (1994-07-13)July 13, 1994 (aged 27)
15 Rapril Aguilar Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) SWU (1990-04-26)April 26, 1990 (aged 31)
16 Norielle Ipac Middle Blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU (1997-07-06)July 6, 1997 (aged 24)

Coaching staff

  • Head coach:
    Rommel Abella
  • Assistant coach:
    Clarence Esteban

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
  • Team Trainer:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
  • Physical Therapist:

2021
Open Conference
Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number Player Position Height Alma mater Birth date
1 Bien Elaine Juanillo Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Lyceum
2 Satriani Espiritu Middle Blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) San Beda
5 Bernadette Flora Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Adu (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)
6 Julia Angeles Libero 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) Letran
7 Geneveve Casugod Middle Blocker 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) FEU (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
9 Gyra Ezra Barroga Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU (1998-08-30) August 30, 1998 (age 26)
10 Alexandra Mari Rafael Outside Hitter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Lyceum
11 Alina Joyce Bicar (c) Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UST (1998-11-17) November 17, 1998 (age 26)
12 Roselle Baliton Opposite Hitter 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) UE (1997-05-27) May 27, 1997 (age 27)
14 Laizah Ann Bendong Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) UE (1997-08-11) August 11, 1997 (age 27)
16 Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Arellano (1995-02-05) February 5, 1995 (age 29)
18 Carlota Hernandez Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) FEU (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 (age 25)
21 Judith Abil Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UE
23 Grazielle Bombita Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) UNC (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)

Coaching staff

  • Head coach:
    Rommel Abella
  • Assistant coach:
    Clarence Esteban

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
  • Team Trainer:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
  • Physical Therapist:

2019
Open Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Number Player Position Height Birth date
1 Miracle Mhae Mendoza Middle Blocker
2 Satriani Espiritu Middle Blocker
3 Jewelle Bermillo Libero
5 Glyka Medina Libero
6 Patria Jela Peña Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
7 Carrie Ann Pronuevo Outside Hitter
8 Menchie Tubiera Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
9 Vira Mae Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
10 Sandra Delos Santos Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
11 Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
12 Necelle Mae Gual Setter
14 Katrina Racelis Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 29)
16 Grazielle Bombita (c) Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)

Coaching staff

  • Head coach:
    Rommel Abella
  • Assistant coach:
    Clarence Esteban

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
  • Team Trainer:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
  • Physical Therapist:

Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Philippines Miracle Mhae Mendoza Middle blocker
2 Philippines Satrriani Espiritu Middle blocker
3 Philippines Jewelle Bermillo Libero
4 Philippines Vira Mae Guillema Setter
5 Slovakia Alexandra Vajdovä Outside hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1989-12-15) December 15, 1989 (age 35)
7 Philippines Carrie Ann Pronuevo
8 Philippines Menchie Tubiera Outside hitter
9 Philippines Patria Jela Peña Outside hitter
10 Philippines Sandy Delos Santos Outside hitter
11 Montenegro Danijela Dzakovic Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1994-04-05) April 5, 1994 (age 30)
12 Philippines Necelle Mae Gual Setter
13 Philippines Gayle Rose Valdez Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 29)
14 Philippines Katrina Racelis Middle blocker
16 Philippines Grazielle Bombita (c) Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33)

Coaching staff

  • Head coach:
    Philippines Rommel Abella
  • Asst Coach:
    Philippines Clarence Esteban

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
  • Team Trainer:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
  • Physical Therapist:

2018
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2018 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Philippines Rica Diolan Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1998-08-15) August 15, 1998 (age 26)
3 Philippines Roma Joy Doromal Opposite hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 (age 27)
4 Philippines Mhicaela Belen Outside hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-06-29) June 29, 2002 (age 22)
5 Philippines Roselyn Doria Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-09-10) September 10, 1996 (age 28)
6 Philippines Joyme Cagande (c) Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-02-18) February 18, 1999 (age 25)
7 United States Alexis Mathews Middle blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1991-01-23) January 23, 1991 (age 33)
9 Philippines Jennifer Nierva Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 25)
10 United States Janisa Johnson Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1991-09-22) September 22, 1991 (age 33)
11 Philippines Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24)
12 Philippines Alyssa Jae Solomon Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (2001-12-14) December 14, 2001 (age 23)
13 Philippines Gayle Rose Valdez Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 29)
15 Philippines Audrey Kathryn Paran Outside hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 (age 27)
16 Philippines Ivy Lacsina Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 25)
20 Philippines Princess Anne Robles Outside hitter 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-06-07) June 7, 1999 (age 25)

Coaching staff

  • Head coach:
    Philippines Raymund "Babes" Castillo
  • Asst Coach:
    Philippines Regine Diego

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
    Philippines Paolo Turno
  • Team Trainer:
    Philippines Franz Damian

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
  • Physical Therapist:
    Philippines Rafael Magno

2017
Open Conference
Main article: 2017 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
2 Philippines Abigail Noval Outside hitter
4 Philippines Jasmine Nabor (c) Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5 Philippines Grethcel Soltones Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6 Philippines Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 51 kg (112 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
8 Philippines Maria Angelica Cayuna Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 54.5 kg (120 lb)
9 Philippines Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
10 Philippines Macy Mendiola Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 66 kg (146 lb)
11 PhilippinesJapanRisa Sato Middle Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 30)
12 Philippines Iris Oliveros Outside hitter
14 Philippines Jorelle Singh Outside hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 29)
15 PhilippinesUnited States Jerrili Malabanan Opposite hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
16 Philippines Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 40 kg (88 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)

Coaching staff

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
    Philippines Paolo Turno
  • Team Trainer:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
  • Physical Therapist:
    Philippines Raymond Pili

Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2017 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
4 Philippines Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998 (age 26)
5 Philippines Grethcel Soltones (c) Outside Spiker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29)
6 Philippines Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 51 kg (112 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988 (age 36)
7 Thailand Jaroensri Bualee Outside hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1983-10-04) October 4, 1983 (age 41)
8 United States Jennifer Keddy Outside hitter 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 0 kg (0 lb) (1991-10-28) October 28, 1991 (age 33)
9 Philippines Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
10 Philippines Macy Mendiola Middle Spiker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 66 kg (146 lb)
11 PhilippinesJapanRisa Sato Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 30)
12 Philippines Iriis Oliveros Outside hitter
14 Philippines Jorelle Singh Outside hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 29)
15 PhilippinesUnited States Jerrili Malabanan Opposite 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
16 Philippines Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 0 kg (0 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28)

Coaching staff

2016
Reinforced Conference
Main article: Shakey's V-League 13th Season Reinforced Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Pos Name Date of birth Height Weight
1 OS Sasa Devanadera (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 34) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb)
3 U Sue Roces (1984-01-17) January 17, 1984 (age 40) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
5 MB Mae Tajima (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 29) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
6 S Kaylee Manns (c) (1988-01-27) January 27, 1988 (age 36) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg (150 lb)
7 OS Kate Morrell (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 33) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 77 kg (170 lb)
8 OS Ella De Jesus (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 31) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 55 kg (121 lb)
9 U Dzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
12 S Jem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 34) 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
13 L Denden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb)
14 MH Charo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 39) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
16 MH Amy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb)
17 L Bea Tan (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 35) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb)

Coaching staff

  • Head coach:
    Thailand Anusorn "Tai" Bundit
  • Asst Coach:
    Philippines Leo Toyco
Open Conference
Main article: Shakey's V-League 13th Season Open Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Pos Name Date of birth Height Weight
1 OH Grethcel Soltones (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 29) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
2 OH Alyssa Valdez (c) (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 31) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
5 MB Mae Tajima (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 29) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
6 U Dzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 32) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
7 L Bea Tan (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 35) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
8 MH Charo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 39) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
9 OH Janine Marciano (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 31) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
10 L Alyssa Eroa (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 28) 0 m (0 in) 0 kg (0 lb)
11 L Ivanah Agbayani
12 S Jem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 34) 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
13 L Denden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 32) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb)
14 OS Ella De Jesus (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 31) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 55 kg (121 lb)
15 OS Karla Bello
16 MH Amy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb)

Coaching staff

Honors

Team:

Season Conference Title
2016 Open 3rd Place
Reinforced 3rd Place
2017 Reinforced Runner-up
Open Champions
2018 Reinforced 6th place
Open did not compete
2019 Reinforced 6th place
Open 8th place
2021 Open 8th place
2022 Open 9th place
Invitational did not compete

Individual:

Season Conference Award Name
2016 Open Most Valuable Player (Conference) Philippines Grethcel Soltones
1st Best Outside Spiker Philippines Alyssa Valdez
Reinforced Best Libero Philippines Dennise Michelle Lazaro
2017 Reinforced Best Setter Philippines Jasmine Nabor
2nd Best Outside Spiker Philippines Grethcel Soltones
1st Best Middle Blocker Japan Risa Sato
Best Import (Conference) United States Jennifer Brooke Keddy
Open Most Valuable Player (Finals) Philippines Grethcel Soltones
2nd Best Outside Spiker
2nd Best Middle Blocker Japan Risa Sato

Imports

Season Number Player Country
2016 6 Kaylee Manns United States United States
7 Kate Morrell
2017 7 Jaroensri "Jeng" Bualee Thailand Thailand
8 Jennifer Brooke Keddy United States United States
2018 7 Alexis Mathews
10 Janisa Johnson
2019 5 Alexandra Vajdovä  Slovakia
11 Danijela Dzakovic  Montenegro

Team captains

Head coaches

Former players

Local players

 Philippines

Foreign players

 Montenegro
  • Danijela Dzakovic
 New Zealand
 Slovakia
  • Alexandra Vajdovä
 Thailand
  • Jaroensri Bualee
 United States
  • Kaylee Manns
  • Kate Morell
  • Jennifer Keddy
  • Janisa Johnson
  • Alexis Matthews

References

  1. ^ Villar, Joey (May 20, 2016). "Bali Pure enlists Valdez, other Ateneo aces". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  2. Escarlote, Mark (May 26, 2016). "V-League: a sneak peek at the participating teams". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  3. Villar, Joey (January 3, 2018). "PLDT returns to PVL". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
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