Akari Chargers
Professional women's volleyball team

Akari Chargers
Short nameAkari
NicknamePower Chargers
Founded2022
OwnerAkari Lighting & Technology Corporation
Head coachTina Salak
CaptainYlizyeth Justine Jazareno
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2025 Reinforced3rd place
Websiteakarisports.com.ph
2026 Akari Chargers season

The Akari Power Chargers, more commonly known as the Akari Chargers, are a women's volleyball team in the Philippines owned by Akari Lighting & Technology Corporation. The team competes in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

Akari's first venture in the PVL was in 2018 when it partnered with the Adamson Lady Falcons during the 2018 Open Conference. In 2022, Akari established their Chargers as its own team, making their debut in that year's Reinforced Conference. The Chargers are the first of two teams owned by Akari. Their sister team, the Nxled Chameleons, joined the league a year later.

History

The Akari Chargers was organized by Akari Lighting & Technology Corporation, announcing its official entry into the Premier Volleyball League as the 10th professional club team.[1] Akari's has been a longtime sponsor of the Adamson Lady Falcons collegiate volleyball team which clinched the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference.[2]

Before the start of the 2022 reinforced conference, Akari announced that it tapped the Brazilian head coach of the Philippines women's national volleyball team, Jorge Souza de Brito to be its head coach.[3] The team debuted in the 2022 Reinforced Conference.

The team made its first finals appearance in the PVL during the 2024 Reinforced Conference,[4] where they settled for silver after losing 3–0 to the Creamline Cool Smashers.[5]

Current roster

Akari Chargers roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1 Philippines Dani Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-12-06) December 6, 1999 (age 26) Ateneo
2 Philippines Fifi Sharma Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 24) De La Salle
3 Philippines Max Juangco Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 24) Far Eastern
4 Philippines Stephanie Bustrillo Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-01-07) January 7, 2001 (age 25) Philippines
5 Philippines Gretchel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 (age 30) San Sebastian
6 Philippines Chenie Tagaod Outside Hitter (2002-01-22) January 22, 2002 (age 23) Far Eastern
7 Philippines Kamille Cal Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-04-25) April 25, 2001 (age 24) National-U
9 Philippines Theo Bea Bonafe Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-12-31) December 31, 2001 (age 24) Philippines
12 Philippines Joan Doguna Outside Hitter (2000-07-05) July 5, 2000 (age 25) Lyceum
13 Philippines Celine Domingo Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 (age 26) Far Eastern
14 Philippines Jamaica Villena Middle Blocker (2001-01-30) January 30, 2001 (age 24) Emilio Aguinaldo
15 Philippines Justine Jazareno (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 (age 25) De La Salle
16 Philippines Ivy Lacsina Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 26) National-U
17 Philippines Faith Nisperos Outside Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 26) Ateneo
19 Philippines Mars Alba Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1999-08-26) August 26, 1999 (age 26) De La Salle
24 Philippines Eli Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 (age 30) Adamson
– Philippines Judith Abil Opposite Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-12-04) December 4, 1997 (age 28) UE
– Philippines Cza Carandang Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-10-11) October 11, 1995 (age 30) Far Eastern
– Philippines Baby Jyne Soreño Outside Hitter (2000-07-09) July 9, 2000 (age 25) De La Salle
Updated as of: January 10, 2026 | Source: PVL.ph
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Season-by-season records

Season Conference Preliminary round Final round Ranking Source
2022 Reinforced 8th (3–5, 9 pts) Did not qualify 8th place [6]
2023 First All-Filipino 8th (2–6, 5 pts) Did not qualify 8th place [7]
Invitational 4th (1–3, 3 pts) (Pool A) Did not qualify
Lost in ninth place match va. Petro Gazz, 2–3 		10th place [8]
Second All-Filipino 7th (5–6, 14 pts) Did not qualify 7th place [9]
2024 All-Filipino 7th (5–6, 15 pts) Did not qualify 7th place [10]
Reinforced 1st (8–0, 21 pts) Won in quarterfinals vs. Farm Fresh, 3–1
Won in semifinals vs. PLDT, 3–2
Lost in championship vs. Creamline, 0–3 		Runner-up [11]
Invitational Did not participate[a]
2024–25 All-Filipino 7th (5–6, 15 pts) Won in quarterfinals vs. Galeries Tower, 2–0[b]
Finished 3rd in semifinals (1–2, 2 pts)[c]
Won in third place series vs. Choco Mucho, 2–1[b] 		3rd place [13]
PVL on Tour 5th (2–3, 6 pts) Lost in quarterfinals vs. Cignal, 0–3 8th place [14]
Invitational Did not qualify
Reinforced 8th (4–4, 12 pts) Won in quarterfinals vs. Farm Fresh, 3–0
Lost in semifinals vs. Petro Gazz, 2–3
Won in third place match vs. PLDT, 3–2 		3rd place [15]
Notes
  1. ^ Although Akari qualified for the 2024 Invitational Conference, the team declined the invitation to participate in the conference due to injuries.[12]
  2. ^ a b Best-of-three series.
  3. ^ Round-robin tournament.

Individual awards

Season Conference Award Name Ref.
2024 Reinforced 2nd Best Outside Spiker Philippines Grethcel Soltones [16]

Team captains

Imports

Season Number Player Country
2022 14 Prisilla Rivera  Dominican Republic
2024 04 Oluoma Okaro [17]  USA
2025 22 Annie Michem [18][19]  USA

Former players

Coaches

References

  1. ^ "Akari commits to PVL as 10th team". PVL. May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Isaga, JR (June 2, 2022). "Akari set on forming 'best team possible' ahead of PVL debut". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Akari signs Jorge Edson Souza de Brito as head coach". PVL. June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Akari charges into first-ever PVL finals - but not before controversy". Spin.ph. August 31, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Caacbay, Kenneth (September 4, 2024). "Creamline captures ninth PVL crown at Akari's expense". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Velasco, Jillian (November 15, 2022). "Rivera goes out on a high as Akari dents F2 Logistics semis bid". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Dannug, Jonash (March 14, 2023). "PVL: Creamline seals top seed as Akari ends campaign". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "Petro Gazz settles for 9th, stops Akari in 5". Premier Volleyball League. July 20, 2023. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Creamline holds off Akari, nears sweep". Premier Volleyball League. November 30, 2023. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "Akari cruises past Strong Group, finishes 7th". Premier Volleyball League. April 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Creamline claims 9th title, ends Akari's unbeaten streak". Premier Volleyball League. September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  12. ^ Isaga, JR (September 3, 2024). "Unrelated to controversy: Top-seeded PVL team Akari pulls out of Invitationals due to injuries". Rappler. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Soyud sparkles as Akari claims historic AFC bronze". Premier Volleyball League. April 12, 2025. Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  14. ^ "Santos sizzles again as Cignal rolls into semis, ousts Akari". Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  15. ^ "Akari shocks PLDT in wild bronze medal thriller". Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  16. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (September 4, 2024). "'MVPons' finally real as Bernadeth Pons takes home PVL Reinforced Conference MVP and Finals MVP honors". One Sports. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  17. ^ "Akari signs American middle blocker Oly Okaro". Premier Volleyball League. July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "Akari bolsters wing rotation with Annie Michem". Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  19. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (October 1, 2025). "Àkari lands American spiker Annie Michem for PVL Reinforced Conference campaign". onesports.ph. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  20. ^ "Akari accepts De Brito resignation". PVL. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  21. ^ Dannug, Jonash (January 23, 2024). "Raffy Mosuela to handle Akari on interim basis". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  22. ^ Garcia, John Mark (May 20, 2024). "PVL allows swap of players, coaches between sister teams Akari, Nxled". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Dukha III, Angel B. (May 12, 2025). "Salak now has reins as Akari chases maiden PVL crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 12, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
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