Capital1 Solar Spikers

This article is about the volleyball team. For the football team, see Capital1 Solar Strikers.

Capital1 Solar Spikers
Short nameCapital1
NicknameSolar Spikers
Founded2024
OwnerCapitalOne Energy Corp.
Head coachJorge de Brito
CaptainRoma Mae Doromal
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2025 PVL on Tour11th place

The Capital1 Solar Spikers is a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippines debuting in the Premier Volleyball League.

Capital1 Solar Spikers is affiliated with Capital1 Solar Energy. Capital1 Solar Energy builds, operates, and owns industrial-scale solar power plants across the Philippines.[1]

History

Capital1 Solar Energy joined the Premier Volleyball League in 2024.[2][3] It beat the bid of three other entities to be allowed to take over the franchise of disbanded club, F2 Logistics Cargo Movers.[4] They became the newest team entering the PVL after Strong Group Athletics joined the league before the start of the 2024 PVL First All-Filipino Conference.[5]

The team initially known as the Power Spikers are linked to Capital1 Solar Energy and is co-owned by Mandy and Milka Romero. Mandy Romero is the President of Capital1 Solar Energy.[6][7] The sisters are daughters of Capital1 director, basketball patron, politician Mikee Romero.[8] Roger Gorayeb is the inaugural head coach.[9]

Current roster

Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League on Tour
Capital1 Solar Spikers roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1 Philippines Nikka Sophia Ruth Yandoc Setter 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) (2000-10-01) October 1, 2000 Adamson
2 Philippines Sydney Mae Niegos Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 José Rizal
3 Philippines Mhicaela Belen Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2002-06-29) June 29, 2002 National-U
4 Philippines Shola Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 José Rizal
5 Philippines Ypril Jyrhine Tapia Outside Hitter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (2001-12-17) December 17, 2001 UST
6 Philippines Trisha Genesis Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 Adamson
7 Philippines Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 National-U
8 Philippines Ivy Lynn Aquino Middle Blocker (2000-05-22) May 22, 2000 AIMS
9 Philippines Rovena Instrella Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-11-30) November 30, 1998 De La Salle
10 Philippines United States Iris Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 San Francisco State
12 Philippines Kecelyn Galdones Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-07-29) July 29, 1999 UST
14 Philippines Jennifer Macatuno Setter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-05-23) May 23, 1992 Adamson
15 Philippines Jerrili Malabanan Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-06-17) June 17, 1995 Far Eastern
17 Philippines Athena Sophia Abbu Middle Blocker (2002-08-14) August 14, 2002 UST
18 Philippines Rica Jane Rivera Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 UST
19 Philippines Roma Mae Doromal (C) Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-07-19) July 19, 2000 Ateneo
20 Philippines Gillianna Jenya Torres Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-01-17) January 17, 2001 De La Salle
22 Philippines Leila Cruz Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (2000-02-17) February 17, 2000 De La Salle
25 Philippines Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 St. Benilde

Previous roster

2024-25
PVL on Tour
Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League on Tour
Capital1 Solar Spikers roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1 Philippines Nikka Sophia Ruth Yandoc Setter 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) (2000-10-01) October 1, 2000 Adamson
2 Philippines Sydney Mae Niegos Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 José Rizal
3 Philippines Mhicaela Belen Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2002-06-29) June 29, 2002 National-U
4 Philippines Shola Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 José Rizal
5 Philippines Ypril Jyrhine Tapia Outside Hitter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (2001-12-17) December 17, 2001 UST
6 Philippines Trisha Genesis Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 Adamson
7 Philippines Jorelle Singh Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 National-U
8 Philippines Ivy Lynn Aquino Middle Blocker (2000-05-22) May 22, 2000 AIMS
9 Philippines Rovena Instrella Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-11-30) November 30, 1998 De La Salle
10 Philippines United States Iris Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 San Francisco State
12 Philippines Kecelyn Galdones Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-07-29) July 29, 1999 UST
14 Philippines Jennifer Macatuno Setter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-05-23) May 23, 1992 Adamson
15 Philippines Jerrili Malabanan Opposite Hitter 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-06-17) June 17, 1995 Far Eastern
17 Philippines Athena Sophia Abbu Middle Blocker (2002-08-14) August 14, 2002 UST
18 Philippines Rica Jane Rivera Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 UST
19 Philippines Roma Mae Doromal (C) Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-07-19) July 19, 2000 Ateneo
20 Philippines Gillianna Jenya Torres Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-01-17) January 17, 2001 De La Salle
22 Philippines Leila Cruz Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (2000-02-17) February 17, 2000 De La Salle
25 Philippines Rachel Anne Austero Middle Blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 St. Benilde
All-Filipino
Main article: 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Capital1 Solar Spikers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
2 Philippines Sydney Mae Niegos Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 JRU
4 Philippines Shola Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 JRU
5 Philippines Lourdes Clemente-De Guzman Middle Blocker 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) (1996-05-31) May 31, 1996 DLSU
6 Philippines Trisha Genesis Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-03-20) March 20, 2000 AdU
7 Philippines Mary Antonette Landicho Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-12-07) December 7, 1999 NU
8 Philippines Jorelle Singh (C) Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 NU
9 Philippines Rovena Instrella Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-11-30) November 30, 1998 DLSU
10 Philippines United States Iris Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 SF State
11 Philippines Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 SSC–R
12 Philippines Patty Orendain Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1994-07-13) July 13, 1994 USLS
14 Philippines Jennifer Macatuno Setter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-05-23) May 23, 1992 AdU
15 Philippines Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 FEU
16 Philippines Julia Ipac Middle Blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-07-06) July 6, 1997 DLSU
18 Philippines Rica Jane Rivera Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 UST
19 Philippines Roma Mae Doromal Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-07-19) July 19, 2000 ADMU
20 Philippines Gillianna Jenya Torres Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-01-17) January 17, 2001 DLSU
22 Philippines Leila Cruz Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (2000-02-17) February 17, 2000 DLSU
24 PhilippinesJapan Ayumi Furukawa Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1999-04-18)April 18, 1999 (aged 25) ADMU
2024
Reinforced
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Capital1 Solar Spikers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
2 Philippines Sydney Mae Niegos Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2000-09-26)September 26, 2000 (aged 23) JRU
3 Philippines Jorelle Singh (C) Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14)December 14, 1995 (aged 28) NU
5 Philippines Ma. Lourdes Clemente Middle Blocker 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) (1996-05-31)May 31, 1996 (aged 28) DLSU
6 Philippines Janeca Janine Lana Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-08-14)August 14, 2000 (aged 23) UE
7 Philippines Mary Antonette Landicho Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-12-07)December 7, 1999 (aged 24) NU
9 Philippines Rovena Andrea Instrella Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-11-30)November 30, 1998 (aged 25) DLSU
10 Philippines United States Iris Janelle Tolenada Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1991-08-21)August 21, 1991 (aged 32) SF State
11 Philippines Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30)April 30, 1995 (aged 29) SSC–R
12 Philippines Patty Jane Orendain Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1994-07-13) July 13, 1994 USLS
14 Philippines May Jennifer Macatuno Setter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-05-23)May 23, 1992 (aged 32) AdU
15 Philippines Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11)July 11, 1997 (aged 27) JRU
16 Philippines Norielle Julia Ipac Middle Blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-07-06)July 6, 1997 (aged 27) DLSU
17 Philippines Shyra Mae Umandal Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-01-17)January 17, 1998 (aged 26) UPHSD
18 Philippines Rica Jane Rivera Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-10-04)October 4, 1997 (aged 26) UST
19 Philippines Roma Mae Doromal Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-07-19)July 19, 2000 (aged 23) ADMU
21 Philippines Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-02-04)February 4, 1995 (aged 29) AU
22 Philippines Leila Jane Cruz Opposite Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (2000-02-17)February 17, 2000 (aged 24) DLSU
23 Russia Marina Tushova (I) Outside Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1998-11-21) November 21, 1998
PhilippinesJapan Ayumi Furukawa Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1999-04-18)April 18, 1999 (aged 25) ADMU
All-Filipino
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Capital1 Solar Spikers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Janine Navarro Outside Hitter 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-01-13)January 13, 1995 (aged 29) CSB
2 Philippines Sydney Mae Niegos Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2000-09-26)September 26, 2000 (aged 23) JRU
3 Philippines Renesa Melgar Opposite Spiker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-09-23)September 23, 1998 (aged 25) JRU
4 Philippines Heather Anne Guino-o Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 FEU
5 Philippines Jhudelle Quizon Setter 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) (2000-02-10)February 10, 2000 (aged 24) UE
6 Philippines Janeca Janine Lana Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-08-14)August 14, 2000 (aged 23) UE
7 Philippines Mary Antonette Landicho Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1999-12-07)December 7, 1999 (aged 24) NU
8 Philippines Arriane Mae Layug Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-10-14)October 14, 1996 (aged 27) DLSU
9 Philippines Aiko Sweet Urdas Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-02-23)February 23, 1996 (aged 27) NU
10 Philippines Jorelle Singh (C) Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-12-14)December 14, 1995 (aged 28) NU
11 Philippines Katherine Villegas Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-04-30)April 30, 1995 (aged 28) SSC–R
12 Philippines Patty Jane Orendain Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1994-07-13)July 13, 1994 (aged 29) USLS
14 Philippines May Jennifer Macatuno Setter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1992-05-23)May 23, 1992 (aged 31) AdU
15 Philippines Ma. Lourdes Clemente Middle Blocker 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) (1996-05-31)May 31, 1996 (aged 27) DLSU
16 Philippines Cathrina Dizon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2000-09-02)September 2, 2000 (aged 23) CSB
17 Philippines Shyra Mae Umandal Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1998-01-17)January 17, 1998 (aged 26) UPHSD
18 Philippines Rica Jane Rivera Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-10-04)October 4, 1997 (aged 26) UST
19 Philippines Rovena Andrea Instrella Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1998-11-30)November 30, 1998 (aged 25) DLSU
20 Philippines Dana Del Rosario Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (2002-01-11)January 11, 2002 (aged 22) DLSU
21 Philippines Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-02-04)February 4, 1995 (aged 29) AU

Season-by-season records

Season Conference Preliminary round Final round Ranking Source
2024 All-Filipino 11th (1–10, 4 pts) Did not qualify 11th place [10]
Reinforced 7th (5–3, 13 pts) Lost in quarterfinals vs. Cignal, 1–3* 7th place [11]
Invitational Did not qualify
2024–25 All-Filipino 11th (1–10, 5 pts) Did not qualify 11th place [12]
PVL on Tour 6th (0–5, 1 pt) (Pool B) Did not qualify 11th place [13]
Invitational Did not qualify
An asterisk (*) indicates single match

Individual awards

2nd Best Middle Blocker

Team captains

  • Philippines Jorelle Singh (2024–2025)
  • Philippines Roma Mae Doromal (2025–present)

Head coach

Imports

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Sportsman Mikee Romero awarded PVL franchise". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Micaller, Bea (February 20, 2024). "PVL: Chery Tiggo spoils Capital1 debut in sweep win". GMA News. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Garcia, John Mark (January 26, 2024). "PVL confident Capital1 Power Spikers the 'right entity as 12th team'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Oreto, Lito (January 20, 2024). "Mikee Romero, rarambol na rin sa PVL" [Mikee Romero, gets ready to rumble at the PVL] (in Filipino). Abante Tonite. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Capital1 Solar Energy ready to make 'good' noise in PVL". pvl.ph. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Solar Spikers team owner putting premium on sports development". BusinessMirror. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
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  9. ^ Villar, Joey (January 21, 2024). "Gorayeb named capital1 coach". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  10. ^ "Cignal caps strong finish, turns back Capital1". Premier Volleyball League. April 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Cignal blocks out Tushova, Capital1 in epic semis clincher". Premier Volleyball League. August 24, 2024. Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "ZUS Coffee claims last QF berth, thwarts Capital1 in 4". Premier Volleyball League. March 13, 2025. Archived from the original on March 14, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  13. ^ "Farm Fresh overwhelms Capital1, cruises into quarterfinals". Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ https://pvl.ph/news/bernadeth-pons-named-pvl-reinforced-conference-mvp
  16. ^ "Capital1 names Jorge Souza de Brito as head coach ahead of PVL Draft". Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  17. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (June 24, 2024). "PVL: Set for No. 2 pick, Capital1 also parades Russian spiker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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