2024–25 Akari Chargers season

The 2024–25 Akari Chargers season is the fourth season of the Akari Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). This season saw the departure of Takayuki Minowa who stepped down from his position as head coach on May 31, 2025.[1] Tina Salak was named as his successor on June 2.[2]

In the All-Filipino Conference, Akari finished 7th in the preliminary round with a 5–6 record and 15 points. In the qualifying round, they won against the Farm Fresh Foxies in a five-set match to advance to the final round.[3] In the quarterfinals, the Chargers swept the Galeries Tower Highrisers despite both matches going the full length to advance to the round-robin semifinals. After a three-set loss to the Petro Gazz Angels in their final semifinal match, Akari was eliminated from championship contention, and were eventually matched against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the third-place series. The team beat Choco Mucho in three matches to finish the conference with a bronze medal and back-to-back podium finishes.[4]

The team was drawn to Pool B for the preseason PVL on Tour. With a 2–3 record and six points, the team finished fifth in Pool B, putting them in the knockout round. Akari won against Petro Gazz in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals, where they were swept by the Cignal HD Spikers.[5]

For the Reinforced Conference, the team acquired Annie Michem to be their foreign reinforcement for the conference.[6][7]

Roster

Akari Chargers roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1 Dani Ravena Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-12-06) December 6, 1999 Ateneo
2 Fifi Sharma Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 De La Salle
3 Max Juangco Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 Far Eastern
4 Stephanie Bustrillo Opposite Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-01-07) January 7, 2001 Philippines
5 Gretchel Soltones Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1995-09-09) September 9, 1995 San Sebastian
6 Chenie Tagaod Outside Hitter (2002-01-22) January 22, 2002 Far Eastern
7 Kamille Cal Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-04-25) April 25, 2001 National-U
8 Ezra Madrigal Middle Blocker 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1999-12-08) December 8, 1999 Far Eastern
9 Theo Bea Bonafe Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-12-31) December 31, 2001 Philippines
10 Camille Victoria Middle Blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1999-12-26) December 26, 1999 UST
11 Erika Raagas Opposite Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-03-30) March 30, 2000 Ateneo
12 Joan Doguna Outside Hitter (2000-07-05) July 5, 2000 Lyceum
13 Celine Domingo Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 Far Eastern
14 Jamaica Villena Middle Blocker (2001-01-30) January 30, 2001 Emilio Aguinaldo
15 Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno (C) Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-03-25) March 25, 2000 De La Salle
16 Ivy Lacsina Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 National-U
17 Faith Nisperos Outside Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 Ateneo
19 Marionne Alba Setter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1999-08-26) August 26, 1999 De La Salle
22 Annie Michem Outside Hitter 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) (1994-04-22) April 22, 1994 Hawaiʻi
24 Eli Soyud Opposite Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 Adamson
Updated as of: October 1, 2025 | Source: PVL.ph


National team players

Players who are part of the Philippines women's national team are excluded from playing with the team due to various commitments. This affected the team's roster for the PVL on Tour.

All-Filipino Conference

Main article: 2024–25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference

Preliminary round

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
5 Choco Mucho Flying Titans 11 8 3 20 27 20 1.350 1064 1031 1.032 Qualifying round
6 Farm Fresh Foxies 11 5 6 15 18 22 0.818 847 915 0.926
7 Akari Chargers 11 5 6 15 16 22 0.727 844 868 0.972
8 Chery Tiggo Crossovers 11 5 6 14 20 24 0.833 957 966 0.991
9 Zus Coffee Thunderbelles 11 4 7 14 20 23 0.870 958 962 0.996
Source: Premier Volleyball League

Match log

2024–25 PVL All-Filipino Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 5–6 (15 points)
November: 2–2 (6 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 November 9, 2024 Galeries Tower 3–1 103–84 PhilSports Arena
3,049		 1–0 3 P2
2 November 14, 2024 Zus Coffee 3–1 94–83 Filoil EcoOil Centre
825		 2–0 6 P2
3 November 23, 2024 Creamline 0–3 57–76 Candon City Arena
6,187		 2–1 6 P2
4 November 30, 2024 Farm Fresh 0–3 58–75 PhilSports Arena
751		 2–2 6 P2
December: 1–1 (3 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
5 December 5, 2024 Petro Gazz 0–3 71–82 Smart Araneta Coliseum
560		 2–3 6 P2
6 December 10, 2024 Chery Tiggo 3–1 98–87 PhilSports Arena
901		 3–3 9 P2
January: 1–1 (3 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
7 January 18, 2025 PLDT 0–3 53–75 PhilSports Arena
2,875		 3–4 9 P2
8 January 23, 2025 Nxled 3–1 97–87 PhilSports Arena
1,002		 4–4 12 P2
February: 1–2 (3 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
9 February 1, 2025 Capital1 3–0 76–50 PhilSports Arena
2,667		 5–4 15 P2
10 February 8, 2025 Choco Mucho 1–3 84–94 PhilSports Arena
3,088		 5–5 15 P2
11 February 18, 2025 Cignal 0–3 53–75 PhilSports Arena
436		 5–6 15 P2

Qualifying round

Match log

2024–25 PVL All-Filipino Conference qualifying round match log
Total: 1–0 (2 points)
Qualifying round: 1–0 (2 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
March 4, 2025 Farm Fresh 3–2 106–91 PhilSports Arena
442 		P2

Final round

Bracket

QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinals
1Creamline2
8Chery Tiggo0
2Petro Gazz2
Creamline6Championship
7Zus Coffee1
Petro Gazz9Creamline1
Choco Mucho1Petro Gazz2
3Galeries Tower0
Akari2
6Akari2
Third-place
4PLDT0Choco Mucho1
5Choco Mucho2Akari2
Semifinals standings
Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Petro Gazz Angels 3 3 0 9 9 2 4.500 272 232 1.172 Championship
2 Creamline Cool Smashers 3 2 1 6 7 3 2.333 236 201 1.174
3 Akari Chargers 3 1 2 2 3 8 0.375 224 256 0.875 3rd place
4 Choco Mucho Flying Titans 3 0 3 1 3 9 0.333 241 284 0.849
Source: Premier Volleyball League

Match log

2024–25 PVL All-Filipino Conference final round match log
Total: 5–3 (11 points)
Quarterfinals: 2–0 (4 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Series Report
1 March 15, 2025 Galeries Tower 3–2 106–96 PhilSports Arena
1,873		 1–0 P2
2 March 20, 2025 Galeries Tower 3–2 100–102 Ynares Center Antipolo
2,842		 2–0 P2
Semifinals: 1–2 (2 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 March 29, 2025 Choco Mucho 3–2 108–106 Ynares Center Antipolo
5,915		 1–0 2 P2
2 April 1, 2025 Creamline 0–3 56–75 PhilSports Arena
6,152		 1–1 2 P2
3 April 3, 2025 Petro Gazz 0–3 60–75 Smart Araneta Coliseum
5,471		 1–2 2 P2
Third-place series: 2–1 (5 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Series Report
1 April 8, 2025 Choco Mucho 3–2 110–95 Smart Araneta Coliseum
5,526		 1–0 P2
2 April 10, 2025 Choco Mucho 1–3 88–102 Smart Araneta Coliseum
6,457		 1–1 P2
3 April 12, 2025 Choco Mucho 3–0 81–98 PhilSports Arena
4,931		 2–1 P2

Draft

Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League draft
Round Pick Player Pos. School
1 10 Chenie Tagaod OH/OP FEU
2 22 Jamaica Villena MB EAC
3 27 Joan Doguna OH Lyceum

PVL on Tour

Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League on Tour

Preliminary round

Pool B standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
2 Creamline Cool Smashers 5 3 2 10 11 8 1.375 441 394 1.119 Final round
3 Chery Tiggo Crossovers 5 3 2 9 12 10 1.200 488 451 1.082 Knockout round
4 Zus Coffee Thunderbelles 5 3 2 7 12 12 1.000 512 503 1.018
5 Akari Chargers 5 2 3 6 9 11 0.818 420 460 0.913
6 Capital1 Solar Spikers 5 0 5 1 3 15 0.200 353 432 0.817
Source: PVL.ph

Match log

2025 PVL on Tour preliminary round match log
Total: 2–3 (6 points)
June: 0–2 (0 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 June 22, 2025 Cignal 0–3 60–75 Chavit Coliseum
5,264		 0–1 0 P2
2 June 23, 2025 Creamline 1–3 87–99 Chavit Coliseum
4,996		 0–2 0 P2
July: 2–1 (6 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
3 July 5, 2025 Zus Coffee 3–2 102–110 Ynares Center Montalban
1,393		 1–2 2 P2
4 July 6, 2025 Chery Tiggo 2–3 96–112 Ynares Center Montalban
1,076		 1–3 3 P2
5 July 15, 2025 Capital1 3–0 75–64 Filoil Centre
953		 2–3 6 P2

Knockout round

Match log

2025 PVL on Tour knockout round match log
Total: 1–0 (3 points)
Knockout round: 1–0 (3 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
August 5, 2025 Petro Gazz 3–0 82–71 PhilSports Arena
706 		P2

Final round

Bracket

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsChampionship
 
          
 
August 7
 
 
1
PLDT		3
 
August 12
 
8
Zus Coffee		0
 
PLDT3
 
August 9
 
Creamline2
 
4
Creamline		3
 
August 17
 
5
Farm Fresh		0
 
PLDT3
 
August 7
 
Chery Tiggo2
 
2
Cignal		3
 
August 12
 
7
Akari		0
 
Cignal1
 
August 9
 
Chery Tiggo3 3rd place match
 
3
Nxled		0
 
August 17
 
6
Chery Tiggo		3
 
Creamline3
 
 
Cignal0
 

Match log

2025 PVL on Tour final round match log
Total: 0–1 (0 points)
Quarterfinals: 0–1 (0 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
August 7, 2025 Cignal 0–3 57–78 PhilSports Arena
564 		P2

Reinforced Conference

Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference

Preliminary round

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
6 Cignal Super Spikers 8 5 3 13 16 14 1.143 672 650 1.034 Quarterfinals
7 Capital1 Solar Spikers 8 4 4 13 16 14 1.143 660 688 0.959
8 Akari Chargers 8 4 4 12 18 16 1.125 749 731 1.025
9 Choco Mucho Flying Titans 8 3 5 9 11 17 0.647 621 660 0.941
10 Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers 8 2 6 6 12 20 0.600 673 724 0.930
Source: Premier Volleyball League

Match log

2025 PVL Reinforced Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 4–4 (12 points)
First round: 3–2 (9 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1[a] October 7, 2025 Zus Coffee 2–3 105–107 Ynares Center Montalban
1,533		 — — P2
2 October 11, 2025 Creamline 3–2 116–113 City of Dasmariñas Arena
4,183		 1–0 2 P2
3 October 14, 2025 Chery Tiggo 3–2 108–95 Smart Araneta Coliseum
1,286		 2–0 4 P2
4 October 23, 2025 Petro Gazz 2–3 110–105 Filoil Centre
1,241		 2–1 5 P2
5 October 28, 2025 Galeries Tower 3–0 75–57 Filoil Centre
580		 3–1 8 P2
6 November 4, 2025 Zus Coffee 2–3 92–110 SM Mall of Asia Arena
1,178		 3–2 9 P2
Second round: 1–2 (3 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
7 November 6, 2025 Cignal 1–3 86–98 Filoil Centre
518		 3–3 9 P2
8 November 13, 2025 Nxled 3–0 75–52 Smart Araneta Coliseum
2,074		 4–3 12 P2
9 November 18, 2025 Choco Mucho 1–3 92–96 Ynares Center Montalban
2,226		 4–4 12 P2

Final round

Bracket

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsChampionship
 
          
 
 November 24
 
 
 Farm Fresh 0
 
 November 27
 
 Akari 3
 
 Akari 2
 
 November 24
 
 Petro Gazz 3
 
 Creamline 1
 
 November 30
 
 Petro Gazz 3
 
 Petro Gazz 3
 
 November 24
 
 Zus Coffee 1
 
 Zus Coffee 3
 
 November 27
 
 Capital1 0
 
 Zus Coffee 3
 
 November 24
 
 PLDT 0 3rd-place match
 
 PLDT 3
 
 November 30
 
 Cignal 1
 
 Akari 3
 
 
 PLDT 2
 

Match log

2024–25 PVL All-Filipino Conference final round match log
Total: 1–0 (3 points)
Quarterfinals: 1–0 (3 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
November 24, 2025 Farm Fresh 3–0 83–75 Smart Araneta Coliseum
Semifinals: 0–0 (0 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
November 27, 2025 Petro Gazz – – Smart Araneta Coliseum

Transactions

Additions

Player Date signed Previous team Ref.
Theo Bea Bonafe June 21, 2025 Creamline Cool Smashers [8][9]
Marionne Alba July 9, 2025 Choco Mucho Flying Titans [10][11]

Notes

  1. ^ The result of Akari's game against Zus Coffee in the PVL Reinforced Conference preliminary round was nullified as the game would be replayed with foreign guest players on November 4.

References

  1. ^ Garcia, John Mark (May 31, 2025). "Taka Minowa leaves Akari after nearly two years with club". SPIN.ph. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  2. ^ Mina, Inna (June 2, 2025). "Tina Salak is new Akari Chargers head coach after Taka Minowa's PVL exit". One Sports. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  3. ^ Isaga, JR (March 4, 2025). "PLDT, Akari rally past ZUS, Farm Fresh to complete outright PVL quarterfinals crew". Rappler. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  4. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (April 12, 2025). "Akari sweeps Choco Mucho in Game 3 to win PVL All-Filipino bronze". One Sports. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  5. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 7, 2025). "PVL on Tour: Cignal headed to semifinals after ousting Akari". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  6. ^ "Akari bolsters wing rotation with Annie Michem". Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  7. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (October 1, 2025). "Àkari lands American spiker Annie Michem for PVL Reinforced Conference campaign". onesports.ph. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  8. ^ "Bea Bonafe finds new home in Akari". Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  9. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (June 21, 2025). "Bea Bonafe finds fresh PVL start in move to Akari: 'It's time for me to pursue my personal goals'". One Sports. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  10. ^ "Mars Alba bolsters Akari setter corps". Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  11. ^ Isaga, JR (July 9, 2025). "Recharged: Akari signs Mars Alba after Choco Mucho exit, Mich Cobb retirement". Rappler. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
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