D'Navigators Iloilo

D'Navigators Iloilo
Head coach	Boyet Delmoro
Captain	John Michael Apolinario (UE)
League	Spikers' Turf
2024 Invitational	9th place

D'Navigators Iloilo are a men's professional volleyball team based in Iloilo City. They compete in the Spikers' Turf.

History

Iloilo City-based D' Navigators Iloilo entered the Spikers' Turf,^[2] debuting at the 2023 Open Conference.^[3] Prior to their participating they won the 2023 Dinagyang Volleyball League.^[2]

Current roster

D'Navigators Iloilo
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Rick Adao	Libero
2	Kyle Angelo Villamor	Outside Hitter
3	Kim Harold Dayandante	Setter	NU
4	John Wayne Araño	Setter
5	Kyle Adrian Ramones	Middle Blocker
6	John Michael Apolinario (C)	Setter	UE
7	Jayvee Sumagaysay	Middle Blocker	UST
8	Van Tracy Prudenciado	Libero
9	Jhonmark Espanso	Libero
10	Steven Sta. Maria	Opposite Hitter
11	Edward Camposano	Outside Hitter	NU
12	Jerome Lopez	Setter
13	Barbie San Andres	Outside Hitter
14	Abdurasad Nursiddik	Middle Blocker
15	Bryan James Jaleco	Outside Hitter
16	Geffrey Alicando	Middle Blocker
18	Madzlan Gampong	Opposite Hitter
20	Kent Sabando	Outside Hitter
25	Vince Virrey Himzon	Middle Blocker

Head coach: Boyet Delmoro
Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana

Previous rosters

2024

Invitational Conference

D'Navigators Iloilo
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Rick Adao	Libero
2	Kyle Angelo Villamor	Outside Hitter
3	Kim Harold Dayandante	Setter	NU
4	John Wayne Araño	Setter
5	Kyle Adrian Ramones	Middle Blocker
6	John Michael Apolinario (C)	Setter	UE
7	Jayvee Sumagaysay	Middle Blocker	UST
8	Van Tracy Prudenciado	Libero
9	Jhonmark Espanso	Libero
10	Steven Sta. Maria	Opposite Hitter
11	Edward Camposano	Outside Hitter	NU
12	Jerome Lopez	Setter
13	Barbie San Andres	Outside Hitter
14	Abdurasad Nursiddik	Middle Blocker
15	Bryan James Jaleco	Outside Hitter
16	Geffrey Alicando	Middle Blocker
18	Madzlan Gampong	Opposite Hitter
20	Kent Sabando	Outside Hitter
25	Vince Virrey Himzon	Middle Blocker

Head coach: Boyet Delmoro
Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana

Open Conference

D'Navigators Iloilo
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Rick Adao	Libero
3	Renz Angelo Engay	Opposite Hitter	UPHSD
4	Jhon Maru Takeda	Universal
5	Kim Harold Dayandante	Setter	NU
6	John Michael Apolinario (C)	Setter	UE
7	Jayvee Sumagaysay	Middle Blocker	UST
8	Mark Anthony Chumbingco	Universal
11	Paolo Gabriel Doronila	Outside Hitter
12	Francis Philip Saura	Opposite Hitter	NU
13	Edward Camposano	Outside Hitter	NU
14	Abdurasad Nursiddik	Middle Blocker
15	Justine Santos	Middle Blocker
16	Deanne Neil De Pedro	Outside Hitter
18	Kent Sabando	Outside Hitter
20	Arvin Christian Estomata	Outside Hitter
21	Aldre Mori Ferrer	Setter
23	Esmail Kasim	Outside Hitter

Head coach: Boyet Delmoro
Assistant coach: Clint Malazo

2023

Invitational Conference

D'Navigators Iloilo
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Rick Adao	Libero
2	Kyle Angelo Villamor
3	Renz Angelo Engay	Opposite Hitter	UPHSD
4	Jerome Michael Cordez	Outside Hitter
5	Deanne Neil De Pedro	Outside Hitter
6	John Michael Apolinario (C)	Setter	UE
9	Giles Jeffer Torres	Middle Blocker	UE
12	Kent Sabando	Outside Hitter
13	Mfena Gwaza	Middle Blocker	PCU
14	Abdurasad Nursiddik	Middle Blocker
15	Vince Lorenzo	Libero	FEU
18	Madz Gampong	Opposite Hitter	NU
21	Aldre Ferrer	Outside Hitter	SSC-R
22	Johnmark Espanso	Libero

Head coach: Boyet Delmoro
Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana

Open Conference

D'Navigators Iloilo
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Rick Adao	Libero
2	Deanne Neil De Pedro	Outside Hitter
3	Renz Angelo Engay	Opposite Hitter	UPHSD
4	Jerome Michael Cordez (C)	Outside Hitter
5	Marc Joel De Castillo	Setter
6	John Michael Apolinario	Setter	UE
8	John Wayne Arano	Setter	Letran
9	Johnmark Espanso	Libero
13	Mfena Gwaza	Middle Blocker	PCU
14	Abdurasad Nursiddik	Middle Blocker
15	Chard Bin Jan Pon-an	Middle Blocker
16	John Derrick Bautista	Outside Hitter	Letran
21	Jadealex Disquitado	Outside Hitter	NU
23	Paul Bryan Malaiba	Universal	DLSU-Dasma

Head coach: Kenneth Panes
Assistant coach: Michael Sabitchana

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf:

Season	Conference	Title	Source
2023	Open	4th place	^[4]
2023	Invitational	14th place	^[5]
2024	Open	4th place	^[6]
2024	Invitational	9th place	^[7]

PNVF:

Year	Tournament	Title	Source
2023	PNVF Challenge Cup	7th place
2024	PNVF Champions League	Runners-up	^[8]

Individual

Spikers' Turf:

Season	Conference	Award	Name	Source
2023	Open	1st Best Outside Spiker	Jade Alex Disquitado	^[9]
		2nd Best Middle Blocker	Mfena Gwaza
		Best Setter	John Michael Apolinario
2024	Open	Best Opposite Spiker	Francis Saura	^[10]
2024	Open	2nd Best Middle Blocker	Abdurasad Nursiddik	^[10]

PNVF:

Season	Award	Name	Source
2024	2nd Best Outside Spiker	Barbie San Andres	^[11]
2024	1st Best Middle Blocker	Jayvee Sumagaysay	^[11]

Team captains

Jerome Cordez (2023)
John Michael Apolinario (2023–present)

Coaches

Kenneth Panes (2023)
Boyet Delmoro (2023–present)

References

^ "D'Navigators head coach looks to inspire next gen of Ilonggo spikers". Spikers' Turf. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
^ ^a ^b Co, Adrian Stewart (19 January 2023). "Iloilo's D'Navigators to play in Spikers' Turf Men's Volley". Panay News. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
^ Agcaoili, Lance (25 January 2023). "Iloilo blanks Air Force in Spikers' Turf debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
^ Mallari, Gab (March 13, 2024). "Imus plays almost-flawless game to stifle Iloilo's hopes for bronze medal". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
^ Valencia, Justin (November 19, 2023). "Spikers Turf: Iloilo takes advantage of undermanned Ateneo, ends campaign on a high". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ "Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross". Spikers' Turf. May 10, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
^ "D'Navigators end season on high note, defeat Martelli Meats". Spikers' Turf. December 1, 2024. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
^ Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2023). "Cignal HD Spikers top D'Navigators Iloilo, complete PNVF sweep". One Sports. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
^ Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cotabato's Jau Umandal claims Spikers' Turf MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
^ Valencia, Justin (May 10, 2024). "Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
^ Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2024). "Cignal's Jau Umandal cops PNVF Champions League MVP award". One Sports. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.

[1] "D'Navigators head coach looks to inspire next gen of Ilonggo spikers". Spikers' Turf. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.

[pny-2] Co, Adrian Stewart (19 January 2023). "Iloilo's D'Navigators to play in Spikers' Turf Men's Volley". Panay News. Retrieved 26 January 2023.

[3] Agcaoili, Lance (25 January 2023). "Iloilo blanks Air Force in Spikers' Turf debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 January 2023.

[4] Mallari, Gab (March 13, 2024). "Imus plays almost-flawless game to stifle Iloilo's hopes for bronze medal". One Sports. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.

[5] Valencia, Justin (November 19, 2023). "Spikers Turf: Iloilo takes advantage of undermanned Ateneo, ends campaign on a high". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[6] "Cignal defends Open title with convincing sweep of Criss Cross". Spikers' Turf. May 10, 2024. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.

[7] "D'Navigators end season on high note, defeat Martelli Meats". Spikers' Turf. December 1, 2024. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.

[8] Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2023). "Cignal HD Spikers top D'Navigators Iloilo, complete PNVF sweep". One Sports. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2023.

[9] Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cotabato's Jau Umandal claims Spikers' Turf MVP plum". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.

[10] Valencia, Justin (May 10, 2024). "Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.

[11] Bautista, Ohmer (February 17, 2024). "Cignal's Jau Umandal cops PNVF Champions League MVP award". One Sports. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.

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