The Akari Chargers looked to strengthen their playmaking with the addition of UAAP champion and former Best Setter awardee Mars Alba. After the transition of captain-turned-assistant team manager Michelle Cobb, the Chargers are drawing on Alba’s championship pedigree and high-level experience as they work to regain rhythm and consistency midway through the PVL On Tour...Read More
Photo: Premier Volleyball League The Akari Chargers finally broke through with a hard-earned win against the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles but crashed back to earth the next day with a tough loss to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers during their PVL On Tour weekend stint at the Ynares Center in Montalban. On Saturday, Akari avoided a third...Read More
The Akari Chargers went winless against the Cignal HD Spikers and the Creamline Cool Smashers in the opening leg of the Premier Volleyball League on Tour held at the Chavit Coliseum in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur last weekend. In their first outing, Akari fell to Cignal in straight sets, 23-25, 14-25, 23-25. The new-look Chargers—now...Read More
Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers and Nxled Chameleons bolstered their rosters in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Draft held last Sunday, June 8, at the Novotel Manila. Akari entered the draft under new leadership, with veteran setter-turned-coach Tina Salak taking over from Taka Minowa, who led the team to a bronze finish in the...Read More
Photo: PVL Nxled Chameleons’ Italian head coach Ettore Guidetti expressed his satisfaction following the team’s success in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, which saw the Chameleons address key areas with two promising additions. The team strengthened its outside spiker position by selecting former Ateneo standout Lyann De Guzman with the fourth overall pick, a move...Read More
Angeline Marie “Dzi” Gervacio is no stranger to Philippine volleyball. From her days as a star player in Ateneo’s iconic “Fab Five” to her leadership roles across collegiate and professional teams, she has consistently brought passion, insight, and excellence to the sport. Now, she embraces a new challenge — this time, not as a player...Read More
Volleyball is not the only Nxled Chameleons rookie Lucille Almonte’s passion. Early last year, Almonte received an unexpected gift from her former assistant coach, Leo Miranda, and her teammate, Juris Manuel in Adamson. “Galing kay Coach Leo tsaka kay Juris, sila yung nag-gift nun tapos sabi ko ‘gusto ko ng something na, alam mo yun,...Read More
After nine years with the Foton and Chery Tiggo franchise, EJ Laure felt it was time to explore new opportunities. The Nxled Chameleons announced the signing of Ennajie Laure earlier today, adding a power spiker to their roster. “Gusto ko lumabas ng comfort zone ko, meron pa rin naman akong [naging] teammates dito [before], pero...Read More
Photo: PVL The Nxled Chameleons could not sustain their strong start, losing to the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in four sets, 25-19, 23-25, 22-25, 15-25, in the PVL 2024-2025 All-Filipino Conference preliminary round at the Ynares Center in Antipolo last Tuesday. Nxled dropped to a 0-2 record, while ZUS Coffee made history by winning its first...Read More
The Nxled Chameleons fought hard but fell short against the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 15-25, 17-25, 25-22, 22-25, to begin their PVL 2024-2025 All-Filipino Conference campaign at the PhilSports Arena yesterday. Newly-appointed Nxled team captain Chiara Permentilla put on a show with an all-around performance of 21 points, 15 excellent receptions, and 10 excellent digs....Read More
