Arellano Chiefs, Lady Chiefs and Braves

Arellano Chiefs and Lady Chiefs
Logo of Arellano Chiefs and Lady Chiefs
SchoolArellano University
LeagueNCAA
JoinedNAASCU: 2001-02
NCRAA: 2005-09
NCAA: 2009-present
LocationManila, Philippines
Team colors    Blue, Red and Gray
Juniors' teamBraves
Seniors' general championships
Juniors' general championships

The Arellano University Chiefs and Lady Chiefs are the athletic teams of Arellano University's varsity program. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA). Its program includes several intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men.

History

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Originally known as the Arellano Flaming Arrows, the team won the National Student's Championship (NSC) in the 1970s. Years later, the Chiefs entered the best-of-three finals in the men's basketball division of the NCRAA in 2006 when they were defeated by the Saint Francis of Assisi College Doves. In a repeat finals appearance in 2007, head coach Leo Isaac finally led the Chiefs to the championship with a 67–64 game three win against the EAC Generals. The Chiefs relied on their defense to stop EAC's Ronjay Buenafe, while supporters of the rival teams had to be restrained inside the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The then Baby Chiefs also defeated the Olivarez College juniors team in their own title series to ensure both NCRAA basketball titles would go to their Juan Sumulong Campus.[1]

In 2008, the Chiefs reigned anew against 2006 tormentor St. Francis in two games.,[2] while the Baby Chiefs also swept the Dovelets in juniors' competition to keep both basketball trophies.[3] The Chiefs' NCRAA championship caused their qualification to the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship for basketball. In the PCC, they defeated UCN Golden Dragons in the first round, but they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by three-peat NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions.

The Chiefs were able to qualify anew for the 2009 NCRAA finals, but they were defeated by upstarts Universal College Golden Dragons in overtime to deny the Chiefs of a third consecutive championship, while the Baby Chiefs were luckier as they defeated the Rizal Technological University Baby Thunders to clinch their third consecutive championship.[4]

The Chiefs are also the reigning three-time Fr. Martin Cup champions, their last championship coming in 2009 against Philippine Merchant Marine School.[5]

With the departure of Philippine Christian University (PCU) Dolphins after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and Arellano was one of the schools that lodged their application.[6] Arellano was named as one of the frontrunners,[7] but the NCAA Policy Board fail to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 2009–10 season.[8]

However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and Arellano, along with the AUF Great Danes and fellow NCRAA member EAC Generals were accepted as guest teams for the 2009–10 season, where they are also eligible to win championships.[9]

The Chiefs finished their 2009 campaigned fifth, the best among the guest teams, with an 8–10 record.[10] At the end of the tournament, Giorgio Ciriacruz was named as part of the Mythical Five (all-NCAA team), the only player from a guest team to be named in the five-member roster.[11]

On the NCAA Season 86, Arellano has upgraded from its guest to probationary status. While on the Season 87 of NCAA, Isiah Ciriacruz won't play for the season due to a sustained injury and Adrian Celada was named as team captain.[12] The school became a regular member of the league during the 89th Season, on April 2, 2013.[13]

Basketball

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Main article: Arellano Chiefs basketball
Arellano Chiefs roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
G 12 Philippines Abiera, Renzo 6'1" (1.85m) – –
G 13 Philippines Acop, Andrei 5'11" (1.8m) – –
G 25 Philippines Borromeo, Anthony 6'0" (1.83m) – –
PG 9 Philippines Camay, Yuan Jerico 5'10" (1.78m) – –
C 4 Philippines Capulong, John Lawrence 6'6" (1.98m) – –
G 16 Philippines de Leon, Joaquim Andrei 5'11" (1.8m) – –
C 24 Philippines dela Cruz, Joshua 6'7" (2.01m) – –
G 45 Philippines Espiritu, Joseph 5'6" (1.68m) – –
F 47 Philippines Estacio, Alexander 6'4" (1.93m) – –
G/F 27 Philippines Flores, Karl Andre 6'3" (1.91m) – –
G 3 Philippines Geronimo, Ernest John 5'11" (1.8m) – –
G 42 Philippines Hernal, John Cyril 6'2" (1.88m) – –
F 41 Philippines Libang, Charles Justin 6'5" (1.96m) – –
G 10 Philippines Miller, Will Alexander 5'10" (1.78m) – –
G 1 Philippines Ongotan, T-Mc Jeadan 5'9" (1.75m) – –
G 6 Philippines Rosalin, Bryan 6'1" (1.85m) – –
PF 5 Philippines Valencia, Sebastian  (C) 6'2" (1.88m) – San Beda University
F 14 Philippines Vinoya, King Maverick 6'4" (1.93m) – –
Head coach
  • Philippines Chico Manabat
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines John Necessito
  • Philippines Kenyon Chee
  • Philippines Jesse Mapanao
  • Philippines Anthony Urbano
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Notable players

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  • Leonard "Bimbot" Anquilo
  • Justin Arana (Won Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Defensive Team and Mythical Five selection)
  • Lee Boliver
  • Andrian Celada (The first Arellano player to win an award in their NCAA stint earning two Mythical Five selections in seasons 85 and 86.)
  • Gio Ciriacruz
  • Isiah Ciriacruz
  • Tylon Darjuan
  • Orlando Daroya
  • Gerald Espinosa
  • Cade Flores (Won Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Defensive Team and Mythical Five selection all in his only playing year)
  • James Forrester (Skipped final three years of eligibility to play professionally)
  • Dioncee Holts
  • Jio Jalalon (Skipped final two years of eligibility to play professionally; Led the Chiefs to two finals appearances in 2014 and 2016.)
  • Alfie Martinez
  • Jordan Melaño
  • Jade Talampas
  • Allen Virtudazo

Volleyball

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Main article: Arellano Lady Chiefs volleyball

The volleyball team of the team are already a powerhouse once it joined it 2009. Currently, the women's volleyball has 2 straight finals appearances (Season 89, and 90) which, in the 90th season, they became the champion. And 1 finals appearance in the men's tournament (Season 86). They are now listed as one of the greatest teams in Philippine Collegiate Volleyball.

Women's volleyball roster

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NCAA Season 95[14]
Arellano school colors Arellano Lady Chiefs
No. Name Position
1 Adante, Kristine Claire S
2 Diño, Charmina
3 Bello, Princess
4 Manuntag, Janice
5 Cuenca, Cherry Mae L
7 Daisog, Alliah Grace L
8 San Gregorio, Alyana Marie
9 Sasuman, Nicole Victoria
10 Paralejas, Donnalyn Mae S
11 Batindaan, Dodee Risa Joy
13 Abay, Trina Marice
14 De Guzman, Pauline
15 Donato, Carla Amaina (c) MB
19 Matawaran, Robbie Mae
Padillon, Marianne Lei Angelique (r)
Pecaña, Lorraine (r)
Roberto Javier HC
Arellano Lady Chiefs roster
No. Name Position
2 DINO, Charmina Outside Spiker
3 ORTIZ, Joyce Marie Outside Spiker
4 JUANICH, Mikaela O. Middle Blocker
6 VERUTIAO, Sarah Princess (c) Setter
7 FLORES, Faye Anne Marie Libero
8 SAN GREGORIO, Allyna Marie Outside Spiker
9 BUEMIA, Cherry Anne Libero
10 PARALEJAS, Donnalyn Mae Outside Spiker
11 ABAY, Tricia Marice Middle Blocker
12 EBUEN, Necole Opposite Spiker
13 AROCHA, Regine Anne Outside Spiker
14 SASUMAN, Nicole Victoria Outside Spiker
15 DONATO, Carla Amiana Middle Blocker
17 DAISOG, Alliah Grace Setter
  • Head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier
  • Assistant coach: Richard Estacio[15]


NCAA Season 91[16]
Jersey No. Name Position
2 Rialen Sante Outside Spiker
4 Angelica Macabalitao Middle blocker
5 Rhea Marist Ramirez Setter
6 Andrea Marzan Outside Spiker
7 Maria Erica Calixto Opposite Spiker
8 Jenicalynne Tan Setter
9 Jan Eunice Shayne Galang Libero
10 Maria Angela Sanchez Libero
11 Angelica Sawali Outside Spiker
13 Regine Anne Arocha Outside Spiker
14 Danna Henson Outside Spiker
16 Shirley Salamagos Middle Blocker
17 Christine Joy Rosario Middle Blocker
18 Jovielyn Grace Pardo Outside Spiker
  • Head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier

Men's volleyball roster

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NCAA Season 93[14]
Arellano Chiefs roster
No. Name Position
2 LIBERATO, Kevin C. Middle Blocker
3 LAPUZ, Demy Freedom M.
4 DOMINGO, Roi C.
5 MENESES, Edmark F. Setter
7 ARELLANO, Tonnel L.
8 CABILLAN, John Joseph R.
9 SEGOVIA, Christian Joshua A. Middle Blocker
10 ESGUERRA, Joshua C. Libero
11 ARELLANO, Keanu L.
12 BLANCO, John Christian T. Libero
14 CACCAM, Junnel P.
15 DELA PAZ, Christian B.
16 SORIANO, Christopher Vhal (c)
17 LIBERATO, Jesrael C.
18 MANALANSAN, Timoti Jhon E. Reserve
19 SANTO, Daryl P. Reserve
NCAA Season 91 men's line-up
# Name Position
2.) Kevin Liberato Middle blocker
3.) Benrasid Latip
4.) Rishnan Jed Digal
6.) Tonell Arellano Libero
7.) Sanny Sarino
8.) John Joseph Cabillan
9.) Christian Joshua Segovia
10.) Kenneth Aliyacyac Outside Spiker
11.) Keanu Arellano
12.) Lawrence del Esperito
13.) Daryl Santo
16.) Christopher Vital Soriano
17.) Dan Carlo dela Cruz Libero
18.) Edmark Meneses
  • Head coach: Sherwin Meneses

Juniors' volleyball roster

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NCAA Season 91 juniors' line-up
# Name
1.) Jan Michael Efa
2.) Jesus Valdez
3.) Raymund Martinez
5.) Jefferson De Guzman
6.) Barrie Roldan
7.) Piolo Navarez
8.) Kikar Asgali
9.) Ferdinand Jamis
10.) Ben Titong
12.) Ian Carl Catanduanes
13.) Aldimal Waham
14.) Hanz Fragata
17.) Mac Razzel Decena
18.) Lance Reymart Manuel
  • Head coach: Sherwin Meneses

Beach volleyball

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NCAA Season 93

Women's

  • Princess O. Bello
  • Sarah Princess T. Verutiao
  • Glydel Anne Liu

Men's

  • Christian B. Dela Paz
  • Demy Freedom M. Lapuz
  • Joshua C. Esguerra

Juniors

  • Jesus Valdez
  • Adrian Villados
  • Zachary Dablo (reserve)

Notable players

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Women's Division
Jovielyn Prado, Mary Anne Esguerra (c), Princess Bello, Meredith Balanova, Rhea Ramirez, Sarah Verutiao, Faye Flores, Glydel Liu, Cherry Buemia, Necole Ebuen, Regine Arocha, Andrea Marzan, Carla Donato, Eunika Torres, head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier
Jovielyn Prado (c), Mary Anne Esguerra, Princess Bello, Meredith Balanova, Rhea Ramirez, Sarah Verutiao, Faye Flores, Glydel Liu, Cherry Buemia, Regine Arocha, Andrea Marzan, Carla Donato, Eunika Torres, head coach: Roberto "Obet" Javier[18]
  • NCAA Season 90 champions
  • Jovielyn Grace Prado
- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker and Finals' MVP[19]
- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Outside Spiker
  • Rhea Marist Ramirez
- NCAA Season 91 Best Setter
- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference Best Setter[20]
  • Regine Anne Arocha
- NCAA Season 93 Best Opposite Spiker and Finals' MVP
- 2017 PVL Collegiate Conference 2nd Best Outside Spiker[20]
  • Necole Ebuen
- NCAA Season 93 Rookie of the Year
  • Christine Joy Rosario
- NCAA Season 91 Best Spiker
  • Diane Ticar
  • Angelica Legacion
  • Elaine Sagun
  • Danna Henson
  • Shirley Salamagos
  • Menchie Tubiera
Men's Division
  • John Joseph Cabillan
- NCAA Season 92 2nd Best Outside Spiker
  • Kevin Liberato
- NCAA Season 92 1st Best Middle Blocker
- NCAA Season 93 1st Best Middle Blocker
  • Christian Dela Paz
- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Outside Spiker
  • Carlo Lozada
Juniors' Division
  • NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball champions
- Adrian Villados Jesus Valdez Zachary Dablo
  • Adrian Villados
- NCAA Season 93 beach volleyball MVP
  • Gideon James Guadalupe
- NCAA Season 93 2nd Best Middle Blocker

Chess

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The chess team of Arellano University has bagged two straight championships, being one of the top contenders in the area of this sport.

SENIORS ROSTER JUNIORS ROSTER
Joshua Arias Carl Jaedrianne Ancheta
Carlo Caranyagan Don Laurence Cerujano
Alcon Paul Datu James Michael Erese
Don Tyrone Delos Santos Juwon Mikaelo Grande
Kyz Llantada Kyle Jazz Ibañez
Jeremy Lorenz Parado Paula Mae Lim
Miguel Niguel Peñero Jasmine Zyrelle Navarez
Tucker Howard Viernes John Roman Mapalad

Head Coach: Rudy Ibañez

Taekwondo

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SENIORS
Alvarez, Joey
Asmala, Hatim
Banaag, Edward
Dima, Abu-jandal
Gamay, Marco
Garcia, Louie
Indanan, Mosmer
Makedon, Philip
Manalata, Raimer
Mina, James
Muñoz, Justine
Muñoz, Lester
Ocampo, Ervin
Polentisima, Ezra
Rasad, Wasber
Santos, Ivanne

Head Coach: Carlos Padilla

References

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  1. ^ "Arellano Chiefs clinch NCRAA crown". The Manila Times. October 20, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  2. ^ "Chiefs beat Doves 61-60 to bag NCRAA caging title". GMA News and Public Affairs. October 20, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  3. ^ NCRAA: Arellano Baby Chiefs keep junior caging title, GMANews.tv
  4. ^ NCRAA: Universal College dethrones champ Arellano, GMANews.tv
  5. ^ NCAA-bound Arellano stamps class in Fr. Martin caging, GMANews.tv
  6. ^ "NCAA to announce new team before year ends". GMANews.tv. October 16, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
  7. ^ Atencio, Peter (January 2, 2009). "NCAA prunes down choices to 3". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
  8. ^ "NCAA suspends admission of new members for 2009". GMANews.tv. February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  9. ^ Legaspi, Perry (June 3, 2009). "Guest teams given chance to vie for NCAA titles". GMANews.tv. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
  10. ^ "Mendoza's MVP-like performance lifts Generals to triumph". GMANews.tv. October 5, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  11. ^ "Carpet bombing: JRU gunners sweep NCAA MVP awards". GMANews.tv. October 20, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2009.
  12. ^ "Arellano Chiefs Beat JRU Heavy Bombers in NCAA Season 87 Basketball Game". GMANews.tv. July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  13. ^ Micaller, Bea (March 19, 2022). "Arellano Chiefs: Former Flaming Arrows find their mark | NCAA Philippines". NCAA. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Escarlote, Mark (December 27, 2017). "LOOK: NCAA Season 93 team rosters". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  15. ^ Escarlote, Mark (September 14, 2019). "Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference 2019". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  16. ^ "NCAA Season 91 Women's Volleyball Lineups". ABS-CBN Sports. November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  17. ^ Escarlote, Mark (January 16, 2018). "#NCAASeason93 volleyball (M) Arellano U vs JRU". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  18. ^ Escarlote, Mark (February 14, 2017). "Lady Chiefs back on the throne in sweep of Lady Stags". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  19. ^ Escarlote, Mark (February 10, 2017). "Soltones bags third straight NCAA Season MVP award". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  20. ^ a b Escarlote, Mark (October 14, 2017). "Santiago named PVL Collegiate Conference MVP". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on January 31, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
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