Philippine Air Force women's volleyball team

The Philippine Air Force women's volleyball team is the official women's volleyball team of the Philippine Air Force. It competes in various tournaments, including the Premier Volleyball League, where it is known as the Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers and formerly, Philippine Air Force Air Spikers.^[1] The team is composed of enlisted personnel and reinforced with civilian players from time to time.

Philippine Air Force

Full name	Philippine Air Force lady Jet Spikers
Short name	Air Force
Nickname	Air Spikers
Ground	Villamor Air Base, Pasay, Metro Manila
Captain	Wendy Anne Semana
League	Premier Volleyball League
2019 Open	5th Place
Uniforms
Home Away
Championships
Philippine National Games: 2

From 2014 to 2015, the team collaborated with the RC Cola Raiders in the Philippine Superliga, sharing its players and coaching staff, competing as the RC Cola-Air Force Raiders.

Previous roster

2019 Open Conference

Main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers No. Name Position Height Weight Birth Date 1 Mae Denisse Crisostomo Libero 5'0"  kg 2 Gena Keeshia Andaya Setter  kg 4 Javen Sabas  kg 5 Mary Ann Balmaceda Libero 5'2"  kg 6 May Ann Pantino Outside Hitter 5'10"  kg (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 36) 7 Wendy Anne Semana (c) Setter 5'3" 57 kg (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 39) 8 Jennifer Manzano Opposite Spiker 5'9"  kg 9 Jozza Mae Cabalsa Outside Hitter  kg 10 Yna Louise Papa Setter  kg 11 Judy Ann Caballejo Opposite Hitter 5'8" 75 kg (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 34) 12 Joy Gazelle Cases Outside Hitter 5'6" 58 kg (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 36) 13 Dell Palomata Middle Blocker 6'3"  kg 15 Zairyll Sky Chaves Opposite Hitter  kg 16 Angel Mae Antipuesto Middle Blocker 5'10"  kg (1993-05-02) 2 May 1993 (age 32) 17 Abegail Nuval Outside Hitter 5'8" 58 kg (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 33) 20 Glaiza Jane Maquinto Outside Hitter  kg Coaching staff Head coach: MSgt. Jasper Jimenez Assistant coach: Jerry Lomingin Team staff Team manager: Randy Tibayan Team trainer: Ray Acojedo Medical staff Team physician: Physical therapist: Cris Rey Estrada

2018 Open Conference

For the 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference:[2] Pocari Sweat – Air Force Lady Warriors No. Player Position Height Birth date 1 Jozza Mae Cabalsa Outside hitter 2 Mary Ann Balmaceda Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 32) 3 Jeanette Panaga Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 31) 4 Iari Yongco Opposite hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1990-09-02) September 2, 1990 (age 34) 6 May Ann Pantino Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-05-18) May 18, 1986 (age 39) 7 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 39) 8 Gena Keeshia Andaya Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1991-10-05) October 5, 1991 (age 33) 9 Elaine Kasilag Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 30) 11 Jellie Tempiatura Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 12 Joy Gazelle Cases Outside hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1988-12-29) December 29, 1988 (age 36) 13 Dell Palomata Middle blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) 16 Angel Mae Antipuesto Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 32) 18 Myla Pablo (c) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30) Coaching staff Head Coach: MSgt. Jasper Jimenez Assistant Coach: SSgt.Ray Acojedo Team Staff Team Manager: Atty. Ken Mirasol Team Utility: Medical Staff Team Physician: Maricel Ty Physical Therapist: Gorby Sanco

2018 Reinforced Conference

Main article: 2018 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference [3] Pocari Sweat – Air Force Lady Warriors No. Name Position Height (m) Birth Date 2 Maddie Palmer Outside hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1995-10-09) October 9, 1995 (age 29) 3 Jeanette Panaga Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 31) 4 Iari Yongco Opposite hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1990-09-02) September 2, 1990 (age 34) 5 Aurea Francesca Racraquin Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1996-05-10) May 10, 1996 (age 29) 6 May Ann Pantino Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-05-18) May 18, 1986 (age 39) 7 Wendy Anne Semana Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 39) 8 Gena Keeshia Andaya Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1991-10-05) October 5, 1991 (age 33) 9 Elaine Kasilag Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 30) 10 Arnelie Love Opposite hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 32) 11 Jellie Tempiatura Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 12 Mary Ann Balmaceda Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 32) 13 Dell Palomata Middle blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 29) 16 Angel Mae Antipuesto Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 32) 18 Myla Pablo (c) Outside hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 30) Coaching staff Head Coach: TSgt. Jasper Jimenez Assistant Coach: Ray Acojedo Team Staff Team Manager: Atty. Ken Mirasol Team Utility: Medical Staff Team Physician: Maricel Ty Physical Therapist: Gorby Sanco

2017 Open Conference

Main article: 2017 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. Birth Date 1 Crisostomo Mae Denisse Libero 5'0"  kg 2 Andres Mickaela Danielle Outside hitter  kg 4 Yongco Iari Opposite hitter 5'10" 63 kg (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) 5 Balmaceda Mary Ann Libero  kg 6 Pantino May Ann Outside hitter 5'10"  kg (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 36) 7 Semana Wendy Anne Setter 5'3" 57 kg (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 39) 8 Andaya Gena Keeshia Setter  kg 9 Cabalsa Jozza Mae Outside hitter  kg 10 Palomata Dell Middle blocker 6'3"  kg 11 Caballejo Judy Ann Opposite hitter 5'8" 75 kg (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 34) 12 Cases (c) Joy Gazelle Outside hitter 5'6" 58 kg (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 36) 14 Abanto Anna Camille Opposite hitter  kg 16 Antipuesto Angel Mae Middle blocker 5'10"  kg (1993-05-02) 2 May 1993 (age 32) 17 Tapic Jocemer Middle blocker 5'9" 58 kg (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 33) Coaching staff Head coach: TSgt. Jasper Jimenez Assistant coach(s): Jerry Lomingin Team Staff Team Manager: Randy Tibayan Team Trainer: Ray Acojedo Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Cris Rey Estrada

2017 Reinforced Conference

Main article: 2017 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. Birth Date 2 Legaspi Mariel  kg 3 Sangmuang Patcharee Middle Blocker 5'11"  kg (1978-03-20) 20 March 1978 (age 47) 4 Yongco Iari Opposite Spiker 5'10" 63 kg (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) 5 Balmaceda Mary Ann Libero  kg 6 Pantino May Ann Open Spiker 5'10"  kg (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 36) 7 Semana Wendy Anne Setter/Utility 5'3" 57 kg (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 39) 8 Andaya Gena Keeshia Opposite Spiker  kg 12 Cases (c) Joy Gazelle Outside Hitter 5'6" 58 kg (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 36) 14 Abanto Anna Camille Libero  kg 16 Antipuesto Angel Mae Middle Blocker  kg (1993-05-02) 2 May 1993 (age 32) 17 Tapic Jocemer Middle Blocker 5'9" 58 kg (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 33) Coaching staff Head coach: TSgt. Jasper Jimenez Assistant coach(s): Jerry Lomingin Team Staff Team Manager: Anna Mae Calma Team Utility: Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

2016 Open Conference

Main article: Shakey's V-League 13th Season Open Conference Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. Birth Date 1 Crisostomo Mae Denise Libero 5'2" 50 kg (1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 32) 2 Legaspi Mariel  kg 4 Yongco Iari Opposite Spiker 5'10" 63 kg (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) 5 Balmaceda Mary Ann Libero  kg 6 Pantino May Ann Open Spiker 5'10"  kg (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 36) 7 Semana (c) Wendy Anne Setter/Utility 5'3" 57 kg (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 39) 8 Manzano Jennifer Opposite Spiker  kg 9 Palomata Dell Middle Blocker 6'5"  kg 10 Papa Yna Louise Setter  kg 11 Caballejo Judy Ann Outside Hitter 5'8" 75 kg (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 34) 12 Cases Joy Outside Hitter 5'6" 58 kg (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 36) 14 Abanto Anna Camille Libero  kg 16 Antipuesto Angel Mae Middle Blocker  kg 17 Tapic Jocemer Middle Blocker 5'9" 58 kg (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 33) Head coach: Jasper Jimenez Assistant Coach: Jerry Lomingin Team Manager: Anna Mae Calma Team Utility: – Team Physician: – Physical Therapist: –

2014 Open Conference

Main article: Shakey's V-League 11th Season Open Conference Philippine Air Force Air Spikers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. Birth Date 1 Dimaculangan Rhea Katrina Setter 5'7" 66 kg (1991-03-21) 21 March 1991 (age 34) 2 Andaya Gena  kg 3 Gustilo Jill Libero 5'7" 60 kg (1988-02-20) 20 February 1988 (age 37) 4 Yongco Iari Opposite 5'10" 63 kg (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 34) 5 Balmaceda Mary Ann Libero  kg 6 Pantino May Ann Open Spiker 5'10"  kg (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 36) 7 Semana (c) Wendy Anne Setter/Utility 5'3" 57 kg (1986-02-15) 15 February 1986 (age 39) 8 Manzano Jennifer Middle Blocker/ Outside Hitter/ opposite 5'9" 65 kg (1988-06-14) 14 June 1988 (age 37) 9 Caballejo Judy Ann Outside Hitter 5'8" 75 kg (1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 34) 10 Ortiz Maika Angela Middle Blocker 5'10" 74 kg (1991-08-30) 30 August 1991 (age 33) 11 De Ramos Liza Middle Blocker 5'8" 72 kg (1980-11-24) 24 November 1980 (age 44) 12 Cases Joy Outside Hitter 5'6" 58 kg (1988-12-16) 16 December 1988 (age 36) 13 Tapic Jocemer Middle Blocker 5'9" 58 kg (1992-06-28) 28 June 1992 (age 33) 15 delos Santos Sandra Middle Hitter 5'10" 52 kg (1991-05-17) 17 May 1991 (age 34) Head coach: Clarence Esteban Assistant Coach: Anna Mae Calma Team Manager: – Team Utility: – Team Physician: – Physical Therapist: –

Honors

Team

Premier Volleyball League

Season	Conference	Title
2011 (SVL Season 8)	Open	5th place
2012 SVL Season 9	Open	- did not compete -
2013 SVL Season 10	Open	4th place
2014 SVL Season 11	Open	4th place
	Reinforced	- did not compete -
2015 SVL Season 12	Open
	Reinforced
2016 SVL Season 13	Open	Runner-up[4]
	Reinforced	7th place
2017	Reinforced	6th place
	Open	4th place
2018	Reinforced	4th place
	Open	5th place
2019	Reinforced	- did not compete -
	Open	5th place

POC-PSC Philippine National Games

Season	Conference	Title
2013	POC-PSC PNG	Champion
2014	POC-PSC PNG	Champion

Individual

Premier Volleyball League

Season	Conference	Award	Name
2014	Open	Best Blocker	Maika Angela Ortiz
		Best Setter	Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan
2016	Open	Best Setter	Wendy Semana
2017	Open	Best Opposite Spiker	Iari Yongco
2018	Reinforced	Most Valuable Player (Conference)	Myla Pablo
		2nd Best Outside Spiker	Myla Pablo
		1st Best Middle Blocker	Jeanette Panaga

Others

Season	Conference	Award	Name
2014	POC-PSC PNG
		Best Setter	Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan
		Best Digger	Mary Ann Balmaceda
		Most Valuable Player	Iari Yongco

Team captains

• Wendy Anne Semana (2011 - 2016), (2019)
• Joy Gazelle Cases (2017)
• Myla Pablo (2018)

See also

• RC Cola Raiders
• Philippine Air Force Air Spikers