Galeries Tower Highrisers

Galeries Tower Highrisers
Short nameGaleries
NicknameHighrisers
Founded2023
OwnerGrand Taipan Land Development Inc.
Head coachLerma Giron
CaptainRoselle Baliton
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2025 PVL on Tour12th place
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The Galeries Tower Highrisers is a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippines playing in the Premier Volleyball League.

History

The Galeries Tower Highrisers joined the Premier Volleyball League in 2023.[1][2] The team debut in the 2023 Second All-Filipino Conference.[3] The team is owned by real estate developer Grand Taipan Land Development Inc. and was named after the Galeries Tower Manila residential condominium.[1]

Current roster

Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League on Tour
Galeries Tower Highrisers roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1 Philippines Carlota Hernandez Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 Far Eastern
2 Philippines Jewel Encarnacion Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000 Philippines
3 Philippines Ysabel Jimenez Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 UST
4 Philippines Winnie Bedaña Opposite Hitter (2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 UPHSD
5 Philippines Lia Pelaga Middle Blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) (2002-06-05) June 5, 2002 UE
6 Philippines Juliet Catindig Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-07-22) July 22, 1999 UE
9 Philippines Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 National-U
11 Philippines Dodee Batindaan Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-04-11) April 11, 2001 Arellano
12 Philippines Roselle Baliton (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 UE
13 Philippines France Ronquillo Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1999-09-15) September 15, 1999 National-U
14 Philippines Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 Arellano
15 Philippines Audry Paran Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 National-U
17 Philippines Fenela Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 Adamson
18 Philippines Julia Coronel Setter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-10-05) October 5, 2001 De La Salle
19 Philippines Jean Asis Middle Blocker (2002-08-08) August 8, 2002 Far Eastern
21 Philippines Marian Tracy Andal Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) (2001-03-13) March 13, 2001 UPHSD
23 Philippines Dimdim Pacres Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-09-23) September 23, 1997 UST
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Lerma Giron
Assistant Coach 1 Philippines Franz Damian
Assistant Coach 2 Philippines John David Subere
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Kim Robert Bejo
Trainer Philippines Shannen Palec
Trainer Philippines Manuel Medina
Physical Therapist Philippines Glen Marc Toledo
Team Manager Philippines Jolina Paz Nicolas

Previous roster

2024-25
PVL on Tour
Main article: 2025 Premier Volleyball League on Tour
Galeries Tower Highrisers roster
No. Nat. Player Pos. Height DOB From
1 Philippines Carlota Hernandez Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 Far Eastern
2 Philippines Jewel Encarnacion Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000 Philippines
3 Philippines Ysabel Jimenez Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 UST
4 Philippines Winnie Bedaña Opposite Hitter (2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 UPHSD
5 Philippines Lia Pelaga Middle Blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) (2002-06-05) June 5, 2002 UE
6 Philippines Juliet Catindig Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-07-22) July 22, 1999 UE
9 Philippines Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 National-U
11 Philippines Dodee Batindaan Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-04-11) April 11, 2001 Arellano
12 Philippines Roselle Baliton (C) Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 UE
13 Philippines France Ronquillo Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1999-09-15) September 15, 1999 National-U
14 Philippines Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 Arellano
15 Philippines Audry Paran Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 National-U
17 Philippines Fenela Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 Adamson
18 Philippines Julia Coronel Setter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-10-05) October 5, 2001 De La Salle
19 Philippines Jean Asis Middle Blocker (2002-08-08) August 8, 2002 Far Eastern
21 Philippines Marian Tracy Andal Libero 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) (2001-03-13) March 13, 2001 UPHSD
23 Philippines Dimdim Pacres Opposite Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-09-23) September 23, 1997 UST
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Lerma Giron
Assistant Coach 1 Philippines Franz Damian
Assistant Coach 2 Philippines John David Subere
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Kim Robert Bejo
Trainer Philippines Shannen Palec
Trainer Philippines Manuel Medina
Physical Therapist Philippines Glen Marc Toledo
Team Manager Philippines Jolina Paz Nicolas
All-Filipino
Main article: 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Galeries Tower Highrisers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Alyssa Eroa (C) Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-09-06) September 6, 1996 SSC–R
2 Philippines Jewel Encarnacion Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000 UP
3 Philippines Ysabel Jimenez Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 UST
5 Philippines Grazielle Bombita Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-02-08) February 8, 1991 UNC
6 Philippines Juliet Catindig Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-07-22) July 22, 1999 UE
7 Philippines Dimdim Pacres Opposite Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-09-23) September 23, 1997 UST
8 Philippines Renee Mabilangan Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-12-29) December 29, 2000 NU
9 Philippines Audry Paran Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 NU
10 Philippines Shannen Palec Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996 UST
11 Philippines Dodee Batindaan Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2001-04-11) April 11, 2001 AU
12 Philippines Roselle Baliton Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 UE
13 Philippines France Ronquillo Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1999-09-15) September 15, 1999 NU
14 Philippines Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 AU
16 Philippines Carlota Hernandez Universal 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 FEU
17 Philippines Fenela Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 AdU
18 Philippines Julia Coronel Setter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-10-05) October 5, 2001 DLSU
23 Philippines Roma Joy Doromal Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 NU
25 Philippines Jhoana Maraguinot Outside Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-01-25) January 25, 1996 ADMU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Lerma Giron
Assistant Coach 1 Kenya Godfrey Okumu
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Kim Robert Bejo
Trainer Philippines John David Subere
Trainer Philippines Manuel Medina
Physical Therapist Philippines Katherine Ann Tenorio
Team Manager Philippines Jolina Paz Nicolas
2024
Reinfordced
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
Galeries Tower Highrisers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Carlota Hernandez Universal 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-04-02) April 2, 1999 FEU
2 Philippines Jewel Encarnacion Outside Hitter UP
3 Philippines Ysabel Jamie Jimenez Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 UST
5 Philippines Grazielle Ann Bombita Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-02-08) February 8, 1991 UNC
6 Philippines Juliet Catindig Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-07-22) July 22, 1999 UE
7 Philippines Dimdim Pacres Opposite Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-09-23) September 23, 1997 UST
8 Philippines Renee Mabilangan Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-12-29) December 29, 2000 NU
9 Philippines Audry Kathryn Paran Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-12-02) December 2, 1997 NU
10 Philippines Shannen Palec Middle Blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996 UST
12 Philippines Roselle Baliton Middle Blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) (1997-03-27) March 27, 1997 UE
13 Philippines France Elize Ronquillo Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1999-09-15) September 15, 1999 NU
14 Philippines Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 AU
15 Philippines Rapril Aguilar Outside Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1990-04-26) April 26, 1990 SWU
16 Philippines Alyssa Eroa (C) Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-09-06) September 6, 1996 SSC–R
17 Philippines Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28) August 28, 1994 AdU
19 Thailand Sutadta Chuewulim (I) Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1992-12-19) December 19, 1992
23 Philippines Roma Joy Doromal Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 NU
Philippines Julia Coronel (NT) Setter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (2001-10-05) October 5, 2001 DLSU
Philippines Dodee Risa Joy Batindaan Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) AU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Lerma Giron
Assistant Coach 1 Kenya Godfrey Okumu
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Kim Robert Bejo
Trainer Philippines John David Subere
Trainer Philippines Manuel Medina
Physical Therapist Philippines Katherine Ann Tenorio
Team Manager Philippines Jolina Paz Nicolas
All-Filipino
Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference
Galeries Tower Highrisers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Carlota Hernandez Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-04-02)April 2, 1999 (aged 24) FEU
2 Philippines Mary Anne Esguerra Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1993-10-15)October 15, 1993 (aged 30) AU
3 Philippines Ysabel Jamie Jimenez Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-11-08)November 8, 1999 (aged 24) UST
4 Philippines Maria Shola May Luna Alvarez Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-07-11)July 11, 1997 (aged 26) JRU
5 Philippines Grazielle Ann Bombita Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-02-08)February 8, 1991 (aged 33) UNC
6 Philippines Juliet Catindig Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-07-22)July 22, 1999 (aged 24) UE
7 Philippines Dimdim Pacres (C) Opposite Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-09-23)September 23, 1997 (aged 26) UST
8 Philippines Renee Mabilangan Setter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-12-29)December 29, 2000 (aged 23) NU
9 Philippines Audry Kathryn Paran Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-12-02)December 2, 1997 (aged 26) NU
10 Philippines Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-09-06)September 6, 1996 (aged 27) SSC–R
11 Philippines Christine Diane Francisco Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-07-24)July 24, 1997 (aged 26) UST
12 Philippines Mary Grace Masangkay Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1991-01-12)January 12, 1991 (aged 33) UE
13 Philippines France Elize Ronquillo Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1999-09-15)September 15, 1999 (aged 24) NU
14 Philippines Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10)January 10, 1995 (aged 29) AU
15 Philippines Rapril Aguilar Outside Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1990-04-26)April 26, 1990 (aged 33) SWU
16 Philippines Norielle Julia Ipac Middle Blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-07-06)July 6, 1997 (aged 26) DLSU
17 Philippines Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28)August 28, 1994 (aged 29) AdU
23 Philippines Roma Joy Doromal Opposite Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23)November 23, 1997 (aged 26) NU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Lerma Giron
Assistant Coach 1 Kenya Godfrey Okumu
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Kim Robert Bejo
Trainer Philippines John David Subere
Trainer Philippines Manuel Medina
Physical Therapist Philippines Katherine Ann Tenorio
Team Manager Philippines Jolina Paz Nicolas
2023
2nd All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
Galeries Tower Highrisers
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Carlota Hernandez Outside Hitter 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-04-02)April 2, 1999 (aged 24) FEU
2 Philippines Mary Anne Esguerra Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1993-10-15)October 15, 1993 (aged 30) AU
3 Philippines Ysabel Jamie Jimenez Outside Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-11-08)November 8, 1999 (aged 23) UST
4 Philippines Cherilyn Jhane Sindayen Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1996-08-11)August 11, 1996 (aged 27) LPU
5 Philippines Grazielle Ann Bombita Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-02-08)February 8, 1991 (aged 32) UNC
6 Philippines Juliet Catindig Libero 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (1999-07-22)July 22, 1999 (aged 24) UE
7 Philippines Dimdim Pacres Opposite Spiker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1997-09-23)September 23, 1997 (aged 26) UST
9 Philippines Audry Kathryn Paran Outside Hitter 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) (1997-12-02)December 2, 1997 (aged 25) NU
10 Philippines Renesa Melgar Opposite Spiker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-09-23)September 23, 1998 (aged 25) JRU
11 Philippines Christine Diane Francisco Middle Blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-07-24)July 24, 1997 (aged 26) UST
12 Philippines Mary Grace Masangkay Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1991-01-12)January 12, 1991 (aged 32) UE
13 Philippines Julia Angeles Libero 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1998-09-01)September 1, 1998 (aged 25) CSJL
14 Philippines Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10)January 10, 1995 (aged 28) AU
15 Philippines Rapril Aguilar Outside Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1990-04-26)April 26, 1990 (aged 33) SWU
16 Philippines Norielle Julia Ipac Middle Blocker 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1997-07-06)July 6, 1997 (aged 26) DLSU
17 Philippines Fenela Risha Emnas (C) Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1994-08-28)August 28, 1994 (aged 29) AdU
23 Philippines Roma Joy Doromal Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1997-11-23)November 23, 1997 (aged 25) NU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Lerma Giron
Assistant Coach 1 Kenya Godfrey Okumu
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Kim Robert Bejo
Trainer Philippines Jonathan Bulaon
Trainer Philippines Manuel Medina
Physical Therapist PhilippinesBenjamin Baron

Season-by-season records

Galeries Tower Highrisers
Year Season Preliminary round Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals Ranking Ref.
GP W L Pts Opp. Result Opp. Result Opp. Result
2023 Second All-Filipino 11 1 10 2 – Did not qualify 11th [4]
2024 All-Filipino 11 3 8 9 – Did not qualify 10th [5]
Reinforced 8 0 8 4 Did not qualify 11th [6]
Invitational Did not qualify
2024–25 All-Filipino 11 1 10 5 AKA L Did not qualify 8th [7]
PVL on Tour 6 0 6 0 Did not qualify 12th [8]
Invitational Did not qualify
Champion Runner-up Third place

Individual awards

Team captains

Coaches

  • Philippines Lerma Giron (2023–present)

Imports

References

  1. ^ a b Agcaoili, Lance (September 25, 2023). "PVL up to 12 teams with addition of Galeries Highrisers". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Garcia, John Mark (October 3, 2023). "New PVL team Galeries Highrisers feature Emnas, IpacNew PVL team Galeries Highrisers feature Emnas, Ipac, Hernandez, Jimenez, Hernandez, Jimenez". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Berry, Russel (September 25, 2023). "Expanding PVL Teams To 12 Including Galeries Highrisers". vervetimes.com. Verve times. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Morales, Luisa (December 5, 2023). "Creamline completes 11-0 run through PVL prelims". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "Chery Tiggo defies scare, secures last semis". Premier Volleyball League. April 25, 2024. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "Capital1 primes up for quarters, frustrates Galeries". Premier Volleyball League. August 20, 2024. Archived from the original on August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Akari's grit shines as Chargers edge out raw but fiery Galeries Highrisers to gain semis". Premier Volleyball League. March 20, 2025. Archived from the original on March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  8. ^ "Chery Tiggo outlasts gallant Galeries Tower, secures QF berth". Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  9. ^ Dannug, Jonash (June 27, 2024). "Galeries Tower taps young Brazilian Monique Helena for PVL Reinforced Conference". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Demigillo, Kiko (July 16, 2024). "PVL: Nxled, Galeries Tower change imports ahead of Reinforced Conference opener". One Sports. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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