PLDT High Speed Hitters

This article is about the women's volleyball team. For the men's volleyball team, see PLDT Volleyball Club. For the women's volleyball team established in 2013 and merged to this team in 2018, see PayMaya High Flyers. For the PLDT sponsored teams that played in the 2014 AVC Club Championships, see PLDT HOME TVolution team.
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PLDT High Speed Hitters
Short namePLDT
NicknameHigh Speed Hitters
Founded2018
Head coachRald Ricafort
CaptainKath Arado
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
Philippine Super Liga (2018–2020)
2024–25 All-Filipino5th place
Uniforms
Home
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The PLDT High Speed Hitters (formerly the Smart Giga Hitters and the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters) is a professional women's volleyball team owned by PLDT.

History

The team debuted in 2018 as the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters.[1] The team was owned by Smart Communications.[1]

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup, the team partnered with the Philippine Army Lady Troopers and competed as the Smart–Army Giga Hitters.[2]

In September 2018, the PayMaya High Flyers, their affiliate team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), was merged with the team.[3] In February 2019, the Smart Prepaid Giga Hitters changed its name to the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters.[4]

The team transferred to the PVL in February 2021, following the league's professionalization.[5] The team changed their name to the High Speed Hitters in January 2022, in a lead up to the upcoming PVL season.[6]

Names

Current roster

Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League on Tour
PLDT High Speed Hitters roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 San Beda
2 Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 Far Eastern
3 Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 De La Salle
5 Alleiah Jan Lina Malaluan Outside Hitter (2002-06-24) June 24, 2002 De La Salle
6 Savi Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 Oklahoma
7 Zenneth Irene Perolino Middle Blocker (2001-04-08) April 8, 2001 Enderun
8 Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 De La Salle
10 Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 De La Salle
11 Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 De La Salle
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 USLS
14 Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 Far Eastern
15 Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 Arellano
16 Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 Adamson
18 Jessey Laine de Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 UST
19 Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 Arellano

Previous roster

PLDT High Speed Hitters

2024-2025 season
AVC Women's Volleyball Champions League
Main article: 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Champions League
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 SBU
2 Wilma Salas (I) Outside Hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1991-03-09) March 9, 1991
3 Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 DLSU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 DLSU
6 Savi Davison (I) Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 OU
8 Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 DLSU
10 Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 DLSU
11 Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 DLSU
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 USLS
14 Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 FEU
16 Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 AdU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 CPU
19 Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU

[7]

All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 SBU
2 Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 FEU
3 Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 DLSU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 DLSU
6 Savi Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 OU
8 Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 DLSU
10 Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 DLSU
11 Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 DLSU
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 USLS
14 Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 FEU
15 Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 Arellano
16 Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 AdU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 UST
19 Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 CSB
2024 season
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 SBU
2 Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 FEU
3 Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 DLSU
6 Savi Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 OU
7 Elena Savkina-Samoilenko (I) Outside Hitter 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995
8 Kath Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 DLSU
10 Majoy Baron Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 DLSU
11 Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 DLSU
13 Dell Palomata (NT) Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 USLS
14 Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 FEU
16 Angelica Alcantara Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 AdU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 UST
19 Jovie Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 CSB
All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 SBU
2 Shiela Mae Kiseo Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-10-20) October 20, 2000 FEU
4 Jules Samonte Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 DLSU
6 Savi Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 OU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Kim Fajardo Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1993-09-30) September 30, 1993 DLSU
10 Mary Joy Baron Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-10) December 10, 1994 DLSU
11 Kim Kianna Dy Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 DLSU
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 UV
14 Kiesha Dazzie Bedonia Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-12-29) December 29, 2002 FEU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 UST
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 CSB
2023 season
2nd All-Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 UE
3 Mika Aereen Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-05-13) May 13, 1998 DLSU
6 Savi Davison Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-01-04) January 4, 1999 OU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 SBU
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 DLSU
15 Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-01-12) January 12, 1993 UPHSD
16 Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1993-01-16) January 16, 1993 FAITH
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 UST
21 Angelica Legacion Setter 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1993-08-15) August 15, 1993 AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
PLDT High Speed Hitters
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Venice Puzon Setter LPU
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) November 14, 1998 (age 24) UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) October 22, 1998 (age 24) ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) May 22, 1998 (age 25) UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) February 12, 1999 (age 24) SBU
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) March 21, 1991 (age 32) UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) November 1, 1995 (age 27) UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) November 4, 1994 (age 28) DLSU
15 Honey Royse Tubino Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) January 12, 1993 (age 30) UPHSD
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) June 21, 1994 (age 29) CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) December 18, 1994 (age 28) UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) July 30, 1996 (age 27) AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) August 3, 1997 (age 26) CSB
1st All–Filipino Conference
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League First All-Filipino Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 UE
3 Mika Reyes (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Outside hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 SBU
11 Ysabel Jamie Jimenez Outside Hitter UST
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 UV
14 Michelle Kathleen Morente Opposite Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-11-04) November 4, 1994 ADMU
15 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 FEU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 UST
19 Jovielyn Grace Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 CSB
2022 season
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth School
1 Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 FEU
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998 UE
3 Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 DLSU
4 Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 ADMU
5 Erika Mae Santos Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) DLSU
7 Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 AdU
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 UE
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999 SBU
10 Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996 FEU
11 Elena Savkina-Samoilenko (I) Outside Hitter 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1995-06-27) June 27, 1995
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (C) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991 UST
13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 UV
15 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 FEU
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994 CPU
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 UST
19 Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996 AU
25 Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 CSB
Invitational Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997
2 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998
3 Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994
4 Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998
6 Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999
7 Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995
8 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998
9 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999
10 Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991
13 Depl Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995
15 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994
18 Jessey Laine De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994
19 Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter /Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996
Open Conference
Main article: 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
2 Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999
3 Jessy Jane De Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994
4 Mary Anne Mendrez Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-11-14) November 14, 1998
4 Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997
5 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999
6 Kathleen Faith Arado Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998
7 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986
8 Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995
9 Jules Samonte Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998
10 Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996
11 Mika Reyes Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991
15 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995
17 Fiola Ceballos Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1994-06-21) June 21, 1994
19 Jovelyn Prado Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996

PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters

2021 season
Open Conference
Main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
2 Mariella Gabarda Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-06-13) June 13, 1998
3 Maristella Genn Layug Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998
5 Maria Nieza Viray Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-02-12) February 12, 1999
7 Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995
8 Christine Joy Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995
9 Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996
10 Toni Rose Basas Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-09-07) September 7, 1996
11 Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997
12 Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (c) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-03-21) March 21, 1991
14 Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995
16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996
17 Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
21 Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995

PLDT Home Fibr

2020 PSL season
2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
Main article: 2020 PSL Grand Prix Conference
No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Ryssabel Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990
2 Necelle Mae Gual Setter 54 kg (119 lb)
3 Jam Moreno Middle Blocker 54 kg (119 lb)
4 Sheeka Gin Espinosa Outside Hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
6 Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988
7 Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995
8 Menchie Tubiera Outside hitter 54 kg (119 lb)
9 Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996
10 Maeva Orle (I) Outside hitter 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991
11 Maria Shola May Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997
12 Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995
16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996
17 Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
21 Jana Sta. Maria Middle Blocker
2019 PSL season
2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

For the 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Sasa Devanadera Middle blocker 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990
4 Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998
5 Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995
6 Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988
7 Vira May Guillema Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995
9 Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996
10 Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997
11 Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986
12 Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995
16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996
17 Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
18 Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996
24 Kendra Dahlke (I) Outside hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1996-12-29) December 29, 1996
25 Grace Lazard (I) Middle blocker 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Smart Giga Hitters

2018 PSL season
2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference Line-up

For the 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
4 Jasmine Nabor Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1998-07-11) July 11, 1998
5 Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 275 cm (108 in) 276 cm (109 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995
6 Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988
7 Czarina Grace Carandang Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1997-11-26) November 26, 1997
8 Marie Angelica Cayuna Setter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1998-08-17) August 17, 1998
9 Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23) February 23, 1996
11 Laurence Ann Latigay Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-03-21) March 21, 1986
12 Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995
13 Celine Domingo Middle Blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999
14 Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995
15 Jerrilli Malabanan Outside Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 76 kg (168 lb) (1995-06-17) June 17, 1995
16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) 43 kg (95 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996
17 Joyce Sta. Rita Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
18 Angelica Macabalitao Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 265 cm (104 in) (1996-07-30) July 30, 1996
2018 PSL Invitational Cup Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Invitational Cup

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993
2 Christine Diane Francisco Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 256 cm (101 in)
3 Joanne Bunag Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 258 cm (102 in)
4 Caitlin Viray Opposite Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
5 Mary Jean Balse–Pabayo (c) Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 78 kg (172 lb) 259 cm (102 in) 258 cm (102 in)
6 Jem Nicole Gutierrez Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 269 cm (106 in) 263 cm (104 in)
7 Alina Joyce Bicar Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 261 cm (103 in) 250 cm (98 in)
8 Sarah Jane Gonzales Outside Hitter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 241 cm (95 in)
10 Angela Nunag (L) Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 247 cm (97 in) 241 cm (95 in)
11 Mary Dominique Pacres Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 108 kg (238 lb) 260 cm (100 in) 249 cm (98 in)
12 Genie Sabas Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 263 cm (104 in) 254 cm (100 in)
14 Nerissa Bautista Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
16 Lutgarda Malaluan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 258 cm (102 in)
19 Mildred Thea Dizon Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 265 cm (104 in) 259 cm (102 in)
2018 PSL Grand Prix Line-up

For the 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference

No. Name Pos Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
1 Cherilyn Jhane Sindayen Open Spiker 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 248 cm (98 in) 242 cm (95 in) (1996-08-11) August 11, 1996
2 Patricia Siatan-Torres (L) Libero 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1980-02-06) February 6, 1980
3 Entezar Bangcola Setter 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 53 kg (117 lb) 244 cm (96 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1996-06-27) June 27, 1996
5 Janet Serafica Setter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 258 cm (102 in) 252 cm (99 in) (1987-09-26) September 26, 1987
15 Christine Agno (L) Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 242 cm (95 in) 240 cm (94 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993
-- Yvette Tongco Middle blocker
-- Arianna Angustia Middle blocker
-- Roselle Urriza Middle blocker
-- Hezzymie Acuna Middle blocker
-- Jonah Corpuz Middle blocker
16 Jeannie Delos Reyes Open Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 265 cm (104 in)
-- Bien Juanilo Open Spiker
11 Florence Madulid Open Spiker
-- Angelica Macabalitao Opposite
12 Genie Sabas Opposite 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 57 kg (126 lb)
17 Gyselle Silva (I) Opposite 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 317 cm (125 in) 309 cm (122 in) (1991-10-29) October 29, 1991
-- Marija Jelic (I)

Honors

Team

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Title Source
2021 Open 7th place [8]
2022 Open 5th place [9]
Invitational 4th place [10]
Reinforced 6th place [11]
2023 1st All-Filipino 4th place [12]
Invitational 5th place [13]
2nd All-Filipino 5th place [14]
2024 All-Filipino 5th place [15]
Reinforced 4th place [16]
2024-25 All-Filipino 5th place [17]

AVC Women's Volleyball Champions League:

Season Title Source
2025 7th place [18]
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Title Source
2018 Grand Prix 8th place
Beach Challenge Cup Women's:
Men's: 3rd Place
Invitational 4th place
All-Filipino 6th place
2019 Grand Prix 3rd Place
Beach Challenge Cup PLDT Home Fibr (Team A):
Smart GigaX (Team B):
All-Filipino 6th place
Invitational 5th place
2020 Grand Prix Cancelled

Individual

Premier Volleyball League:

Season Conference Award Name Source
2022 Invitational 1st Best Middle Blocker Mika Reyes [19]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Dell Palomata
2023 1st All-Filipino Best Libero Kathleen Faith Arado [20]
Invitational Best Libero Kathleen Faith Arado [21]
2024 Reinforced 1st Best Middle Blocker Mary Joy Baron [22][23]
2024–25 All-Filipino 1st Best Outside Spiker Savi Davison [24]
Philippine Superliga
Season Conference Award Name Source
2019 Grand Prix Best Middle Blocker (foreign) Grace Lazard
Best Opposite Spiker (local) Aiko Urdas

Team captains

Coaches

Imports

See also

References

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