The Philippines women's national under-19 volleyball team represents the Philippines in women's under-18/19 volleyball events. It is controlled and managed by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), which is a member of the Asian volleyball body Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and the international volleyball body government the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).
Team image Names Nickname In use Alas Pilipinas Girls 2024–present
The Philippine women's national under-19 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.
Rankings This is the current ranking of the under-19 volleyball team of the Philippines in FIVB World Rankings.
+FIVB Girls' U19 Ranking as of 24 August 2023RankTeamPointsConfederation34 342 22
Current roster Philippine National U18 Volleyball Team for SAVA Princess Cup Volleyball Girls U18 Southeast Asian ChampionshipPositionNameDate of birthHeightCurrent team Ellaine Gonzalvo Adamson University High School Slash Nicole Obera NU - Nazareth School Xyz Ellen Rayco NU - Nazareth School Venus Anne De Guia NU - Nazareth School Maria Ysabelle Tuballas NU - Nazareth School Princess Khaira Manzano NU - Nazareth School Ysabelle Patricia Cruz NU - Nazareth School Adeleine Terese Agustin NU - Nazareth School Jhaynna Love Bulandres NU - Nazareth School Sharina Rhyza Lleses King's Montessori School Micaella Gould NU - Nazareth School Irish May Mahinay NU - Nazareth School Ghenievib Belen NU - Nazareth School Frances Dianne Ramos NU - Nazareth School
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Ray Karl Dimaculangan Assistant coach 1 Keenan QuitcoAssistant coach 2 Marco Ely MaclanTeam manager Carmela GamboaPhysical therapist Hannah De Luna
Starting Rotation The following is the rotation of the starting roster of the women's national u18 team. Philippines Women's National U18 Team
Previous squads
2024 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship
Philippine National U-18 Volleyball Team for 2024 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball ChampionshipPositionNameDate of birthHeightCurrent team Denesse Daylisan NUNS Lady Bullpups Akeyla Bartolabac NUNS Lady Bullpups Samarah Gillian Marzan DLSZ Junior Lady Archers Harlyn Serneche (c) NUNS Lady Bullpups Jaila Adrao UST Junior Tigresses Lianne Penuliar UST Junior Tigresses Avril Bron UST Junior Tigresses Ashley Macalinao Kings' Montessori School Lady Vikings Maile Paz Salang UST Junior Tigresses Aneeza Santos UST Junior Tigresses Ghenievib Belen NUNS Lady Bullpups Chasliey Naomi Pepito UST Junior Tigresses
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Takayuki MinowaAssistant coach 1 Ray Karl Dimaculangan Assistant coach 2 Villet Ponce De LeonTherapist Juan Miguel DizonTeam manager Mozzy Ravena
2022 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship
Philippine National U-18 Volleyball Team for 2022 Asian Girls' U18 Volleyball ChampionshipNo.PositionNameDate of birthHeightCurrent team 1 MB Rhose Vlane Almendralejo Bacolod Tay Tung High School 2 S Jan Rose Bulak Bacolod Tay Tung High School 3 OH Zachea Venize Maganto Bacolod Tay Tung High School 4 S Katherine Shaine Cortez Bacolod Tay Tung High School 6 MB Lana Chloe Madrigal Bacolod Tay Tung High School 7 OP Jothea Mae Ramos Bacolod Tay Tung High School 9 OH Camila Amor Bartolome Bacolod Tay Tung High School 10 OH Ana Frasessa Hermosura (c) Bacolod Tay Tung High School 12 MB Dona Mae De Leon Bacolod Tay Tung High School 14 L Mary Karylle Suplico Bacolod Tay Tung High School 15 OH Kimberly Chelmei Rubin Bacolod Tay Tung High School 16 OP Joenil Ann Ramos Bacolod Tay Tung High School
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff. Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Jerry L. YeeAssistant coach 1 Ian M. MacariolaAssistant coach 2 Roberto M. Calamba Jr. Trainer Miguel Alexander D. GuevarraTeam Manager Jose G. Montalbo
2014 Asian Youth Girls Volleyball Championship
Roster: No.PositionNameDate of birthSchool Opposite HitterEzra Gyra BarrogaUniversity of Santo Tomas SetterRica Diolan (c)NU Nazareth School Outside HitterJustine DorogHope Christian High School Middle BlockerChristine Dianne FranciscoUniversity of Santo Tomas Outside HitterEjiya LaureUniversity of Santo Tomas Middle BlockerMaristela Genn LayugKings' Montessori School LiberoKristine MagallanesNU Nazareth School Middle BlockerNicole Anne MagsarileNU Nazareth School Outside HitterMaria Lina Isabel MoldeHope Christian High School Opposite HitterJasmine NaborNU Nazareth School Middle BlockerFaith Janine Shirley NisperosNU Nazareth School Outside HitterRoselyn RosierBrent International School Middle BlockerAlyssa Marie TeopeUniversity of Santo Tomas LiberoCaitlin VirayUniversity of Santo Tomas
Head coach: Jerry Yee
Assistant coaches: Emilio Reyes Jr. Francis Vicente
Team Manager: Mariano See T. Diet
2026 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship
Philippine National U18 Volleyball Team for SAVA Princess Cup Volleyball Girls U18 Southeast Asian ChampionshipPositionNameDate of birthHeightCurrent team Ellaine Gonzalvo Adamson University High School Slash Nicole Obera NU - Nazareth School Xyz Ellen Rayco NU - Nazareth School Venus Anne De Guia NU - Nazareth School Maria Ysabelle Tuballas NU - Nazareth School Princess Khaira Manzano NU - Nazareth School Ysabelle Patricia Cruz NU - Nazareth School Adeleine Terese Agustin NU - Nazareth School Jhaynna Love Bulandres NU - Nazareth School Sharina Rhyza Lleses King's Montessori School Micaella Gould NU - Nazareth School Irish May Mahinay NU - Nazareth School Ghenievib Belen NUNS Lady Bullpups Frances Dianne Ramos NU - Nazareth School
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Ray Karl Dimaculangan Assistant coach 1 Keenan QuitcoAssistant coach 2 Marco Ely MaclanTeam manager Carmela GamboaPhysical therapist Hannah De Luna
2024 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship
Philippine National U-18 Volleyball Team for 2024 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball ChampionshipPositionNameDate of birthHeightCurrent team Denesse Daylisan NUNS Lady Bullpups Kimberly Rubin UST Junior Tigresses Akeyla Bartolabac NUNS Lady Bullpups Harlyn Serneche (c) NUNS Lady Bullpups Jaila Adrao UST Junior Tigresses Lianne Penuliar UST Junior Tigresses Avril Bron UST Junior Tigresses Ashley Macalinao Kings' Montessori School Lady Vikings Maile Paz Salang UST Junior Tigresses Aneeza Santos UST Junior Tigresses Ghenievib Belen NUNS Lady Bullpups Chasliey Naomi Pepito UST Junior Tigresses
The following persons were assigned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation as part of the coaching staff.
Coaching StaffPositionNameHead coach Takayuki MinowaAssistant coach 1 Ray Karl Dimaculangan Assistant coach 2 Villet Ponce De LeonTherapist Juan Miguel DizonTeam manager Mozzy Ravena
2016 Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship
No.NameDate of birthHeightWeightSpikeBlock2016 club Isabelle Camama University of the East Jeanette Virginia Villareal Far Eastern University Mary Anne Mendrez University of the East Kath Arado (L) University of the East Seth Marione Rodriguez University of the East Dianne Latayan Mapua Institute of Technology Rica Diolan (C) De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde Jasmine Nabor National University Mariella Gabarda University of the East Ria Beatriz Glenell Duremdes Far Eastern University Trisha Mae Genesis Holy Rosary College Zilfa Olarve Holy Rosary College
Coaching staff Head coach: Francis Vicente Assistant coach(s): Lerma Giron Naela Orozco
Team staff Team Manager:Marissa Andres
Medical staff Physical Therapist/Trainer: Christian Santos
Competition record
Girls' Asian U18 Volleyball Championship Year Round Position Squad 1997 Round Robin 8th place 7 0 7 1 21 1999 Classification Round 8th place 5 0 5 0 15 2001 did not participate 2003 Round Robin 8th place 7 0 7 0 21 2005 Classification Round 8th place 6 0 6 0 18 2007 did not participate 2008 Classification Round 8th place 6 1 5 3 15 2010 did not participate 2012 2014 Classification Round 7th place 8 4 4 14 16 2017 did not participate 2018 2022 Classification Round 9th place 7 2 5 7 15 2024 Classification Round 10th place 4 1 3 3 13 2026 Qualified Total 0 Title(s) —
Asian Youth Games Year Round Position Squad 2025 Semifinals 4th place 7 4 3 13 12 Total 0 Title(s) 7 4 3 13 12 —
Women's U18 South East Asian Volleyball Championship (Princess Cup) Year Round Position Squad 2016 Semifinal Round 4th place 5 2 3 6 10 2018 did not participate 2024 Semifinal Round 3rd place 6 4 2 12 8 2026 Semifinal Round 3rd place 5 3 2 9 8 Total 0 Title(s) —
Coaches Jerry Yee (2014; 2022) Francis Vicente (2016) Takayuki Minowa (2024–2026) Ray Karl Dimaculangan (2026-)
Notable players Kath Arado – Best Libero (2016 South East Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championships); senior national team member (2019–2021). Jasmine Nabor – senior national team member (2019). Eya Laure – senior national team member (2019–present). Faith Nisperos – senior national team member (2021–2024). Lianne Penuliar – Best Middle Blocker (2024 Women's U18 Southeast Asian Volleyball Championship) Ellaine Gonzalvo – Best Outside Hitter (2026 Women's U18 Southeast Asian Volleyball Championship)
See also Women's Philippines women's national volleyball team Philippines women's national under-23 volleyball team Philippines women's national under-21 volleyball team Philippines women's national under-17 volleyball team Philippines women's national beach volleyball team Men's Philippines men's national volleyball team Philippines men's national under-23 volleyball team Philippines men's national under-19 volleyball team Philippines men's national beach volleyball team Volleyball in the Philippines
References
External links Official fanpage