Philippines women's national volleyball team

The Philippine national team was formerly organized and sanctioned by the Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF), originally known as the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAVA) from 1961 to 2003. The team was a regional powerhouse in Southeast Asia, having won gold medals at the 1977, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1987 and 1993 editions of the Southeast Asian Games. The Philippines also had its first and only FIVB Volleyball World Championship participation in 1974. The national team had its last gold medal finish at the Southeast Asian Games under Russian-Latvian head coach Staņislavs Lugailo, who was part of the Soviet Union men's national team that won gold at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and was hired to lead the team in 1990. He further guided the team to a bronze medal finish at the 1991 Southeast Asian Games. The team later had a training camp in Japan in 1992, where it played games against Japanese volleyball clubs. Lyugailo led the national team to win another gold medal finish at the Southeast Asian Games in 1993 after defeating defending champions Thailand in the final. Thailand would later defeat the Philippines in the next gold medal match in the Games' 1995 edition. The Philippines failed to duplicate its gold medal games for the next editions of the Southeast Asian Games, with Thailand establishing dominance in women's volleyball in the region. The Philippine national team did not see international play after the 2005 edition of the Southeast Asian Games and the Asian Championships. They won a bronze medal at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. They would make a comeback at the Asian Championships in 2013 and at the Southeast Asian Games in 2015 respectively. In 2014, the PVF lost recognition by the Philippine Olympic Committee after a leadership crisis. The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) recognized the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (LVPI) as its provisional member in 2015, effectively taking over the PVF's mandate. The LVPI was allowed to send and organize national volleyball teams, including the women's team, to FIVB tournaments in the next few years. After failing to get a podium finish at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games, it was decided that the national team coached by Roger Gorayeb would be disbanded. However, it was later decided that Gorayeb would remain as coach of the national team's participation in another tournament, the 2015 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup. The team was without many of its players that played in the Southeast Asian Games and finished last out of six teams. In 2021, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) was formed and was given full FIVB membership, replacing the LVPI as the volleyball federation for volleyball in the Philippines. The Philippines secured their first ever podium finish in an AVC tournament when they finished as third placers in the 2024 AVC Women's Challenge Cup, which was hosted by Manila. They progressed further at the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup losing to host Vietnam in the final. However this feat is the first-ever finals appearance in an AVC-sanctioned tournament for a Philippine volleyball team (men's or women's) with their finals appearance in a tournament was back at the 1997 SEA Games. ==Team image==

Names In 2013, the national team was called "Bomberinas" or "V-Belles". Bomberinas derives from some selections came from Cagayan Valley Bomberinas, and "V-Belles" came from a Shakey's V-League selection represented the country in the 2014 FIVB Women's World Championship qualifier. The most well-known preceding moniker for the women's team, Amihan, was short-lived. It has a literal meaning of a northeast monsoon, a common season in the Philippines. It could also mean the famous Filipino methodological figure with the same name, considered to be the genderless God of the Wind. It was adopted in 2015 when the national team was still under the Philippine Volleyball Federation and team sponsor PLDT Inc. Due to the Philippine Volleyball Federation leadership issue and the formation of its successor, Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, the monicker and the initial pool the PVF built for the 2015 SEA Games was later disbanded. The Philippine women's national 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. Colors Like most Philippine national teams, the national colors of blue, white, and red have been used in national team uniforms throughout history. Aside from the usual colors that don the Philippine jersey, the team has also bannered black-colored jerseys, notably during the 2005 SEA Games, and the 2022 national team season (2022 AVC Cup for Women, 2022 ASEAN Grand Prix). Depending on the opponent, the red or blue-colored uniforms can be their light or dark uniforms, while their white-colored jerseys are their default light-colored shirts when worn. ==Results==

FIVB-sanctioned tournaments Other regional tournaments ==FIVB Senior World Ranking==

The new calculation method of the FIVB Senior World Rankings started on January 1, 2019, granted all nations automatic world ranking (WR) 100 points, in addition to the score from the previous FIVB World Ranking. The new calculation provides that any inactive nation every January 1 will lose 50 WR points for the next year. An inactive team reaching a WR score of less than 20 WR points will be removed from the ranking list. Due to inactivity or non-participation in annual FIVB-sanctioned events since 2019, the Philippines lost 100 WR points and was removed from the world rankings. The Philippine women's national volleyball team became active again in an FIVB-sanctioned event during the 2023 AVC Women's Challenge Cup, hence their reinstatement in the world rankings with 50 WR points. Annual rankings Summary of competitions The following table shows the summary of competitions of the Philippines women's national volleyball team in every FIVB-sanctioned event, where it shows the team's standings, results, and the changes in their world ranking score before and after the competition. ;Note: : ==Fixtures and results==

;2025 results ==Competition record==

World Championship Challenger Cup Asian Championship Asian Cup Asian Nations Cup Asian Games Asian Games: Nine-a-side SEA Games SEA V.League Other Tournaments ==Head-to-head record==

This page shows the Philippines women's national volleyball team's head-to-head record from 2000 to present. ==Team==

Current squad The following is the team's final roster for the 2025 SEA Games. The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. Former squads 2014 FIVB Women's World Championship qualification (AVC-Southeastern Zonal) • Đà Lạt 2013 • :(1) Rubie De Leon C, (2) Alyja Daphne Santiago, (3) Suzanne Roces, (4) Iari Yongco, (5) Maria Paulina Soriano, (7) Maika Angela Ortiz, (10) Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan, (11) Myla Pablo, (12) Jennylyn Reyes L, (14) Angelique Beatrice Dionela L, (16) Aleona Denise Santiago • Head coach: Roger Gorayeb 2006 FIVB Women's World Championship AVC Qualification • Thailand 2006 • :(1) Rubie De Leon, (3) Ruby May Rovira, (4) Marietta Carolino, (6) Johanna Carpio, (7) Cristina Salak, C (8) Roxanne Pimentel, (9) Michelle Carolino, (10) Maureen Penetrante, (11) Cherry Rose Macatangay, (12) Patricia Siatan, (14) Monica Aleta, L (16) Shermain Miles Penano. • Head coach: Ramil De Jesus 2024 FIVB Women's Volleyball Challenger Cup The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2018 Asian Games Coaching staff • Head Coach: Cesael delos Santos • Assistant Coach(s): Emilio Reyes Jr. Brian Esquibel Team staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist/Trainer: 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship Coaching staff • Head Coach:Francis Vicente • Assistant Coach(s):Brian EsquibelZenaida Chavez Team staff • Team Manager:Danilo E. Ignacio • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician:Raul Alcantara • Physical Therapist/Trainer:Ronald DulayEmilio Reyes 2015 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship Coaching staff • Head Coach: Sinfronio "Sammy" Acaylar (CIG) • Assistant Coach(s): Francis Vicente (PHG) Rosemarie Prochina (MNT) Benson Bocboc (SHP) Team Staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical Staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist: Marie Ong 2013 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship Coaching staff • Head Coach: Ernesto Pamilar • Assistant Coach: Norman Miguel Team staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist: 2022 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2018 Asian Women's Volleyball Cup Coaching staff • Head Coach: Cesael delos Santos • Assistant Coach(s): Erickson Ramos Team staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist/Trainer: 2025 AVC Volleyball Nations Cup The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2024 AVC Challenge Cup The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2023 AVC Challenge Cup The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2025 Southeast Asian Games The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2023 Southeast Asian Games The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2021 Southeast Asian Games The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2019 Southeast Asian Games Coaching staff • Head Coach: Cesael delos Santos • Assistant Coach(s): Erickson Ramos Team staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist/Trainer: 2017 Southeast Asian Games Coaching staff • Head Coach:Francis Vicente • Assistant Coach(s):Brian EsquibelZenaida Chavez Team staff • Team Manager:Danilo E. Ignacio • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician:Raul Alcantara • Physical Therapist/Trainer:Ronald DulayEmilio Reyes (source ) 2015 Southeast Asian Games Coaching staff • Head Coach: Roger Gorayeb • Assistant Coach(s): Anusorn Bundit Aiza Maizo-Pontillas Team staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist: 2005 Southeast Asian Games • Manila 2005 — Bronze medal • :Cristina Salak, Mary Jean Balse, Rubie De Leon, Maureen Penetrante, Cherry Rose Macatangay, Michelle Carolino, Mayeth Carolino, Joanna Botor, Amy Guanco, Roxanne Pimentel, Monica Aleta • Head coach: Ramil De Jesus 2003 Southeast Asian Games • Hanoi 2003 — Bronze medal • :Cristina Salak, Mary Jean Balse, Inoferio Bridget Tolentino, Fulo Annaelixa Venus, Cherry Rose Macatangay,, Tabuena Cecille Naig, Roxanne Pimentel, Rubie De Leon, Laborte Michelle Padrillan, Pintolo Glenda Echarri, Mayeth Carolino, Michelle Carolino 1993 Southeast Asian Games • Singapore 1993 — Gold medal • :Thelma Barina-Rojas, Natalie Cruz, Nene Ybañez-Chavez, Rosemarie Molit-Prochina, Arlene Apostol, Bernadette Burcelis, Leonora Escollante, Josie Vasquez, Cynthia Villarias, Liza Paglinawan, Joanne Tavera, and Elvira Garovillas • Head coach: Stanislav Lugailo 1983 Southeast Asian Games • Singapore 1983 — Silver medal • :Lita Dela Cruz, Grace R. Antigua, Julie Dela Cruz, Thelma Barina, Josefina Paulita, Josefin Maranga, Ma. Lourdes Jao, Violeta Rastullo, Noraida Lorosa, Arlene Apostol, Ofelia Tamonan, Lynette Amancio 2025 SEA Women's V.League First Leg The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. Second Leg The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2024 SEA Women's V.League First Leg The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. Second Leg The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2023 SEA Women's V.League First Leg The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. Second Leg The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2022 ASEAN Grand Prix The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix First leg Coaching staff • Head Coach: Cesael delos Santos • Assistant Coach(s): Erickson Ramos Team staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist/Trainer: Second leg Coaching staff • Head Coach: Cesael delos Santos • Assistant Coach(s): Erickson Ramos Emilio Reyes Jr Brian Esquildel Team staff • Team Manager: • Team Utility: Medical staff • Team Physician: • Physical Therapist/Trainer: Clarence Estban 2015 VTV Cup Coaching staff • Head Coach: Roger Gorayeb • Assistant Coach(s): Nes Pamilar Parley Tupas 2025 VTV Cup The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. ==Youth teams==

The following players served as team captains of the senior national team: • Cristina Salak – 2005–2006 • Angeli Tabaquero – 2013 • Rubie De Leon – 2014 • Michele Gumabao – 2015 (2015 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship) • Jovelyn Gonzaga – 2015 (2015 SEA Games) • Mika Reyes – 2017 • Aby Maraño – 2018–2021 • Alyssa Valdez – 2023 (2023 SEA Games) • Aiza Maizo-Pontillas – 2023 (2023 AVC Women's Challenge Cup) • Camilla Lamina – 2023 (2023 SEA Women's V.League; 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship) • Jia de Guzman – 2022; 2024–present == Coaches ==

The following were head coaches of the senior national team: == Former notable players ==

• Aby Maraño • Aiza Maizo-Pontillas • Alyssa Valdez • Angeli Tabaquero • Angelique Dionela • Arlene Apostol-Ladimo • Bernadette Burcelis • Cha Cruz-Behag • Chie Saet • Cherry Rose Macatangay • Cristina Salak • Cynthia Arceo • Denden Lazaro-Revilla • Dindin Santiago-Manabat • Elvira Garovillas • Frances Molina • Ging Balse • Grace Antigua • Grethcel Soltones • Jan Buquid • Joanna Botor • Josie Vasquez • Kalei Mau • Kath Arado • Kim Fajardo • Kim Kianna Dy • Kyla Atienza • Leonora Escolante • Liza Paglinawan • Maika Ortiz • Majoy Baron • Maureen Penetrante • Mayeth Carolino • Michele Gumabao • Michelle Carolino • Mika Reyes • Monica Aleta • Myla Pablo • Mylene Paat • Natalie Cruz • Nory Laroza • Jaja Santiago • Jeanette Panaga • Joanne Tavera-Tomacruz • Jovelyn Gonzaga • Pau Soriano • Rachel Daquis • Rhea Dimaculangan • Ria Meneses • Rosemarie Molit-Prochina • Roxanne Pimentel • Rubie De Leon • Sue Roces • Tatan Gata-Pantone • Teresita Abundo • Thelma Barina-Rojas • Vangie de Jesus • Zenaida Ybañez-Chavez ==See also==