The Philippine National Volleyball Federation sent representative teams in the 2021 Asian Men's and Women's Club Volleyball Championships under the name of Rebisco and Choco Mucho, brands of its sponsor Republic Biscuit Corporation. The teams don't belong to a domestic league with its players derived from the pool of the Philippine men's and women's national teams.
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| Full name | Rebisco Philippines / Choco Mucho |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Owner | Philippine National Volleyball Federation |
| Head coach | Men's Dante Alinsunurin Women's Jorge Edson (Rebisco) Arthur Mamon (Choco Mucho) |
| Captain | Men's John Vic De Guzman Women's Aby Maraño (Rebisco) Iris Tolenada (Choco Mucho) |
| League | None |
History
editPSL All Stars
editThe Philippines under the previous national federation, Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas (LVP) has been represented by non-club teams in official FIVB and AVC tournaments. Republic Biscuit Corporation which owns the Rebisco brand has been supporting Philippine volleyball since 2017.[2]
The PSL All-Stars, a selection team from players of the Philippine Super Liga, was the country's representative at the 2016 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship in Metro Manila rather than a regular club side. That team played as "PSL-F2 Logistics Manila" which finished last among 8th teams in that tournament.[3][4] The team featured again in the 2017 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship as "Rebisco-PSL Manila" due to a sponsorship deal with Republic Biscuit. The team likewise finished last at 8th place.[5] The selection team has also participated in other tournaments in Thailand and the PSL Super Cup.
Rebisco and PNVF
editThe Philippine National Volleyball Federation succeeded the LVP in early 2021. In June 2021, the PNVF secured a three-year sponsorship deal with Republic Biscuit Corporation. The company pledged to support the federation's national team programs.[6][7]
The PNVF entered the men's and women's national teams for the 2021 Asian Men's and Women's Club Volleyball Championships under the Rebisco name.[8][9] For the women's competition, the federation will field two teams composing of national team players.[8] The first team will composed of more established players and the second team will be a developmental side composed of younger players.[10]
Originally, the PNVF planned to send two teams in that competition; the national team under the Rebisco brand and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Crossovers winners of the 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference.[11][12] However Chery Tiggo and all the other teams in the league declined to participate.[8] The PNVF will instead field a second team composing of national team players instead.[8] The second team was named Team Choco Mucho, after another brand of Republic Biscuit Corporation and shares the name with a PVL club, Choco Mucho Flying Titans.[13]
Choco Mucho placed sixth in the 2021 Women's Club Championship, besting the Rebisco team which settled for seventh place.[14] The men's Rebisco team on their part finished 9th out of 10 teams in their tournament.[15]
Rosters
editThe following were the Philippine national team rosters for the 2021 Asian Men's and Women's Club Volleyball Championships.
Men's
edit| Team Rebisco | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Position | Name | Date of birth | Height | Other current club |
| 2 | MB | John Paul Bugaoan | January 8, 1999 (aged 22) | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |  Cignal HD Spikers
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| 4 | S | Joshua Retamar | March 7, 2000 (aged 21) | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | Sta. Elena Ball Hammers
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| 5 | L | Manuel Sumanguid III | January 5, 1998 (aged 23) | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Cignal HD Spikers
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| 6 | MB | Kim Malabunga | May 8, 1996 (aged 25) | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | Go for Gold-Air Force
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| 7 | MB | Rex Intal | September 7, 1994 (aged 27) | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Cignal HD Spikers
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| 8 | OP | Mark Alfafara | January 28, 1994 (aged 27) | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | PLDT
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| 9 | OH | Angelo Almendras | July 27, 1999 (aged 22) | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Sta. Elena Ball Hammers
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| 10 | OH | John Vic De Guzman (c) | September 23, 1993 (aged 28) | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | PLDT
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| 11 | OH | Joshua Umandal | March 8, 1999 (aged 22) | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | PLDT
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| 12 | MB | Francis Philip Saura | May 2, 1996 (aged 25) | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | Go for Gold-Air Force
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| 14 | S | Esmilzo Polvorosa | March 22, 1997 (aged 24) | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Cignal HD Spikers
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| 16 | L | Ricky Marcos | August 1, 1996 (aged 25) | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | Sta. Elena Ball Hammers
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| 17 | S | Jessie Lopez | March 29, 1986 (aged 35) | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Go for Gold-Air Force
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| 19 | OP | Ysrael Marasigan | September 24, 1994 (aged 27) | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Cignal HD Spikers
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Source: PNVF and match #21 P–2
Women's
edit
Rebisco
edit| Team Rebisco | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Position | Name | Date of birth | Height | Other current club |
| 2 | MB | Abigail Maraño | December 22, 1992 (aged 28) | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
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| 4 | OH | Mhicaela Belen | June 29, 2002 (aged 19) | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | National University
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| 5 | MB | Imee Hernandez | November 6, 2000 (aged 20) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | University of Santo Tomas
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| 6 | L | Bernadette Pepito | October 27, 2002 (aged 18) | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | University of Santo Tomas High School
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| 7 | S | Rhea Dimaculangan | March 21, 1991 (aged 30) | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters
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| 8 | OH | Ejiya Laure | March 20, 1999 (aged 22) | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | University of Santo Tomas
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| 9 | L | Jennifer Nierva | November 8, 1999 (aged 21) | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | National University
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| 10 | MB | Mary Joy Baron (c) | December 10, 1995 (aged 25) | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
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| 11 | OP | Faith Nisperos | January 2, 2000 (aged 21) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Ateneo de Manila University
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| 15 | OH | Jessica Galanza | November 28, 1996 (aged 24) | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Creamline Cool Smashers
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| 16 | OP | Aleona Denise Manabat | September 26, 1993 (aged 28) | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Crossovers
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| 17 | S | Kamille Cal | April 25, 2001 (aged 20) | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | National University
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| 21 | MB | Ivy Lacsina | October 21, 1999 (aged 21) | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | National University
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| 26 | OP | Kim Kianna Dy | July 16, 1995 (aged 26) | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
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Sources: AVC and match #15 P–2
Choco Mucho
edit| Team Choco Mucho | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Position | Name | Date of birth | Height | Other current club |
| 1 | OH | Kalei Mau | October 5, 1995 (aged 25) | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |  Changos de Naranjito
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| 3 | S | Deanna Wong | July 18, 1998 (aged 23) | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Choco Mucho Flying Titans
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| 7 | OH | Mylene Paat | April 5, 1994 (aged 27) | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Chery Tiggo Crossovers
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| 8 | S | Angelica Cayuna | August 17, 1998 (aged 23) | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Perlas Spikers
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| 11 | OP | Mar-Jana Phillips | June 15, 1995 (aged 26) | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
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| 13 | MB | Dell Palomata | November 1, 1995 (aged 25) | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
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| 18 | MB | Marivic Meneses | October 18, 1995 (aged 25) | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | Petro Gazz Angels
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| 23 | L | Dawn Macandili | June 1, 1996 (aged 25) | 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
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| 32 | S | Iris Tolenada (c) | August 21, 1991 (aged 30) | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | free agent |
| 56 | OH | Ernestine Tiamzon | May 4, 1997 (aged 24) | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
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- Katrina Tolentino was replaced by Cayuna with the former withdrawing from the team due to health reasons.[16]
- Kim Kianna Dy and Mary Joy Baron were moved to Rebisco, due to the latter needing a minimum of ten players. Four of Rebisco's players were rendered unavailable after they were asked to comply with additional local health and safety protocols.[16]
Sources: AVC and match #15 P–2
Competitive record
editMen's
editAsian Club Championship
edit
2021 – (Rebisco) – 9th place
Women's
editAsian Club Championship
edit- 2021
- First team (Rebisco) – 7th place
- Second team (Choco Mucho) – 6th place
Coaches
edit| Team | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
| Rebisco | Men's | Dante Alinsunurin
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| Women's |  Jorge Edson
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| Choco Mucho | Women's | Arthur Mamon
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See also
edit- PLDT HOME TVolution team – non-league men's and women's team formed specifically for the 2014 Asian Men's and Women's Club Championships
- Philippines men's national basketball team in FIBA club tournaments – another national team which was entered in tournaments meant for clubs
- Philippines men's national volleyball team – national volleyball team representing Philippines
- Philippines women's national volleyball team – national volleyball team representing Philippines
Notes
edit- ^ For the national team's participation in international club tournaments, they have used the logos of Rebisco and Choco Mucho brands of sponsor Republic Biscuit Corporation as "club logos".[1]
References
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- ^ "PHL volleyball gets avid support". BusinessMirror. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "F2 Logistics to serve as official sponsor for PSL-Pilipinas". Tiebreaker Times. October 1, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (October 23, 2016). "Bangkok Glass sweeps winless PSL-F2". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ "Rebisco PSL Manila settles for 8th place after winless campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 31, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "PNVF, Rebisco inks 3-year sponsorship deal". BusinessWorld. June 15, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Rebisco to support all of PNVF national teams". Tiebreaker Times. June 15, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Volleyball: 2 national teams to join Asian club tourney". ABS-CBN News. August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (August 28, 2021). "PNVF sending three teams to two Asian club tourneys". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Dannug, Jonash (September 3, 2021). "PNVF to split AVC Women's Club teams to vets, young guns". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Suing, Ivan (August 18, 2021). "Chery Tiggo marches in full force". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ Dannug, Jonash (August 18, 2021). "Chery Tiggo, Rebisco invited to join Asian Women's Club Championship". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Marano, Deguzman captain Rebisco PH as Tolenada skippers Choco Mucho in AVC Club". Tiebreaker Times. September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Choco Mucho settles for 6th in Asian club tournament". BusinessMirror. October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (October 13, 2021). "Rebisco ends AVC stint with win over Sri Lanka's CEB Sports Club". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Agcaoli, Lance (September 29, 2021). "Kat Tolentino begs off from PH team to Asian Club Championship". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 29, 2021.