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| Full name | Motolite Volleyball Team | ||
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| Short name | Motolite | ||
| Nickname | Power Builders | ||
| Founded | 2019 | ||
| Manager | Mandy Reyes | ||
| Captain | Iris Janelle Tolenada | ||
| League | Premier Volleyball League | ||
| 2019 Open | 4th place | ||
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The Motolite Volleyball Team is the professional women's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League. 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. In 2019, the team had a new set of players headed by Myla Pablo.
Motolite decided to take a leave of absence from the PVL for the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Name changes
- Ateneo – Motolite Lady Eagles (2018)
- Motolite Volleyball (2019)
Current roster
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| 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 33) | |
| 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 26) | 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 |
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Honors
Team
| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
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| 2018 | Reinforced | did not compete | |
| Open | Runner-up | ||
| 2019 | Reinforced | 5th place | |
| Open | 4th place |
Individual
| Season | Conference | Award | Name |
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| 2018 | Open Conference | 1st Best Middle Blocker | Maddie Madayag |
| Best Opposite Spiker | Kat Tolentino | ||
| 2019 | Open Conference | Best Opposite Spiker | Diana Mae Carlos |
Transactions
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Team captains
- Isabel Beatriz De Leon (2018)
- Myla Pablo (2019)
- Iris Tolenada (2019)
Imports
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| 2019 | 2 | Edina Selimovic (replaced) |  Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| 4 | Krystle Esdelle |  Trinidad and Tobago
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| 5 | Channon Thompson | Trinidad and Tobago
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Coaches
- Oliver Almadro (2018 Open)
- Airess Padda (2019 Reinforced)
Godfrey Okumu (2019 Open)
Former players
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Notes
- ^a - Bosnian import Edina Selimovic was replaced by Krystle Esdelle due to an injury.
References
- ^ 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.