BaliPure Purest Water Defenders

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BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
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Full nameBaliPure Purest Water Defenders
Short nameBaliPure
NicknameWater Defenders
Founded2016
ChairmanCristino L. Panlilio
ManagerVirgilio A. Cortez
Paolo S. Turno
CaptainAlina Joyce Bicar (UST)
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2021 Open8th place
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Premier Volleyball League: 1

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.[1][2]

Current roster[]

For the 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference:[3][4]

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 23)
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 31)
9 Gyra Ezra Barroga Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) DLSU (1998-08-30) August 30, 1998 (age 23)
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 23)
12 Roselle Baliton Opposite Hitter 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) UE (1997-05-27) May 27, 1997 (age 24)
14 Laizah Ann Bendong Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) UE (1997-08-11) August 11, 1997 (age 24)
16 Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Arellano (1995-02-05) February 5, 1995 (age 26)
18 Carlota Hernandez Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) FEU
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 30)

Previous roster[]

2019 Line-up
Open Conference

For the 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 26)
16 Grazielle Bombita (c) Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 30)
Reinforced Conference
Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Date of birth
1 Philippines Middle Blocker
2 Philippines Middle Blocker
3 Philippines Libero
4 Philippines Setter
5 Slovakia Outside Hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1989-12-15) December 15, 1989 (age 32)
7 Philippines
8 Philippines Outside Hitter
9 Philippines Outside Hitter
10 Philippines Outside Hitter
11 Montenegro Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1994-04-05) April 5, 1994 (age 27)
12 Philippines Setter
13 Philippines Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 26)
14 Philippines Middle Blocker
16 Philippines (c) Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 30)
2018 Line-up
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 23)
3 Philippines Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 (age 24)
4 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2002-06-29) June 29, 2002 (age 19)
5 Philippines Roselyn Doria Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-09-10) September 10, 1996 (age 25)
6 Philippines (c) Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-02-18) February 18, 1999 (age 22)
7 United States Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1991-01-23) January 23, 1991 (age 31)
9 Philippines Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 22)
10 United States Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1991-09-22) September 22, 1991 (age 30)
11 Philippines Faith Janine Shirley Nisperos Outside Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 22)
12 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (2001-12-14) December 14, 2001 (age 20)
13 Philippines Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) (1995-11-05) November 5, 1995 (age 26)
15 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 (age 24)
16 Philippines Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 22)
20 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-06-07) June 7, 1999 (age 22)
2017 Line-up
Open Conference

For the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Open Conference:

BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Date of birth
2 Philippines 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 23)
5 Philippines Grethcel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 26)
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 33)
8 Philippines Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 54.5 kg (120 lb)
9 Philippines Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
10 Philippines 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 27)
12 Philippines Outside Hitter
14 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 26)
15 PhilippinesUnited States Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
16 Philippines Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 40 kg (88 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 25)
Reinforced Conference

For the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Reinforced Open 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 23)
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 26)
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 33)
7 Thailand Outside Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1983-10-04) October 4, 1983 (age 38)
8 United States Outside Hitter 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 0 kg (0 lb) (1991-10-28) October 28, 1991 (age 30)
9 Philippines Opposite 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
10 Philippines 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 27)
12 Philippines Outside Hitter
14 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 26)
15 PhilippinesUnited States Opposite 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
16 Philippines Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 0 kg (0 lb) (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 25)

Coaching staff

2016 Line-Up
Reinforced Conference

For the Shakey's V-League 13th Season Reinforced Open Conference

BaliPure Purest Water Defenders
No. Pos Name Date of birth Height Weight
1 OS (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 31) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb)
3 U Sue Roces (1984-01-17) January 17, 1984 (age 38) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
5 MB (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 27) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
6 S (c) (1988-01-27) January 27, 1988 (age 34) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 70 kg (150 lb)
7 OS (1991-02-28) February 28, 1991 (age 30) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 77 kg (170 lb)
8 OS (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 28) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 55 kg (121 lb)
9 U Dzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 30) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
12 S Jem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 31) 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
13 L Denden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 30) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb)
14 MH Charo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 36) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
16 MH Amy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 29) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb)
17 L (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 32) 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

For the 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 26) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
2 OH Alyssa Valdez (c) (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 28) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
5 MB (1994-12-26) December 26, 1994 (age 27) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 68 kg (150 lb)
6 U Dzi Gervacio (1991-12-30) December 30, 1991 (age 30) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
7 L (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989 (age 32) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
8 MH Charo Soriano (1985-10-14) October 14, 1985 (age 36) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
9 OH Janine Marciano (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 (age 28) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
10 L (1996-06-09) June 9, 1996 (age 25) 0 m (0 in) 0 kg (0 lb)
11 L
12 S Jem Ferrer (1990-12-12) December 12, 1990 (age 31) 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 64 kg (141 lb)
13 L Denden Lazaro (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 (age 30) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 54 kg (119 lb)
14 OS (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 (age 28) 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 55 kg (121 lb)
15 OS
16 MH Amy Ahomiro (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 29) 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 Champion
2018 Reinforced 6th place
Open did not compete
2019 Reinforced 6th place
Open 8th place
2021 Open 8th place

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[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ https://www.spin.ph/volleyball/retooled-balipure-ready-to-take-on-all-comers-in-strong-pvl-field-a2522-20210322
  4. ^ https://dashboard.pvl.ph/assets/match_results/pdf/PVLs04c1-W10-BMAvBLP-P2.pdf
  5. ^ Villar, Joey (January 3, 2018). "PLDT returns to PVL". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
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