Philippine Navy Sea Lions

The Philippine Navy Sea Lions is the official men's volleyball team of the Philippine Navy. The team competes in the Spikers' Turf tournament and is composed of enlisted personnel and reinforced with civilian players.^[1]

Philippine Navy Sea Lions

Short name	Philippine Navy
Nickname	Sea Lions
Founded	2015
Head coach	George Pascua
Captain	Gregorio Dolor (FEU)
League	Spikers' Turf
2024 Open	3rd place
Uniforms
Home Away

Current roster

Main article: 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference

PGJC-Navy Sealions
Number	Player	Position	School
1	Marvin Villanueva	Opposite Spiker
2	Alsahi Pajiji	Universal
3	Christian Celis	Libero
4	John Ashley Jacob	Opposite Spiker
6	Geffrey Alicando	Middle Blocker
9	Louie Pudadera	Setter
11	Omar Lioc	Outside Hitter
12	Clark Fernandez	Middle Blocker
13	Jack Kalingking	Libero	UPHSD
14	Marvin Hairami	Setter
15	Peter Quiel	Middle Blocker	FEU
16	Gregorio Dolor (C)	Outside Hitter	FEU
17	Wilbert Sapida	Middle Blocker
18	Joeven Dela Vega	Opposite Hitter
19	Jeric Caranguian	Outside Hitter
22	Kevin Leberato	Middle Blocker
23	Jason Uy	Libero
24	Owen Jaime Suarez	Setter

• Head coach: George Pascua
• Assistant coach: Cecille Cruzada

Previous roster

2023 season

Invitational Conference Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference PGJC-Navy Sealions No. Player Position Height Birth date School 1 Marvin Villanueva Opposite Spiker 3 Christian Celis Libero 4 John Ashley Jacob Opposite Spiker 6 Geffrey Alicando Middle Blocker 9 Sean Victor Padon Setter 10 Alfredo Pagulong Outside Hitter 11 Omar Lioc Middle Blocker 12 Edward Camposano Outside Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (1996-05-11) May 11, 1996 (age 28) NU 13 Jack Kalingking Libero 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-03-08) March 8, 1996 (age 28) UPHSD 14 Marvin Hairami (C) Setter 15 Peter Quiel Middle Blocker 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) (1997-10-31) October 31, 1997 (age 26) FEU 16 Gregorio Dolor Outside Hitter FEU 17 Wilbert Sapida Middle Blocker 18 Joeven Dela Vega Opposite Spiker 19 Jeric Caranguian Outside Hitter 20 Christian Marcelino Outside Hitter 24 Owen Jaime Suarez Setter Head coach: Cecil Cruzad Assistant coach: Leah Ariola Open Conference Main article: 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference PGJC-Navy Sealions Number Player Position 1 Marvin Villanueva Opposite Spiker 3 Christian Celis Libero 5 Bryle Jayvee Tabuclao Libero 6 Geffrey Alicando Middle Blocker 7 Milover Parcon Outside Hitter 9 Sean Victor Padon Setter 10 Alfredo Pagulong Outside Hitter 12 Jemmy Entig Middle Blocker 14 Marvin Hairami Setter 16 Gregorio Dolor (C) Opposite Spiker 17 Wilbert Sapida Middle Blocker 20 Christian Marcelino Outside Hitter 21 Jan Ashley Jacob Outside Hitter 24 Owen Jaime Suarez Setter Head coach: Cecil Cruzad Assistant coach: Leah Ariola

2022 season

Open Conference Main article: 2022 Spikers' Turf Open Conference PGJC-Navy Sealions Number Player Position Height 1 Joshua Umandal Outside Hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 2 Alsali Pajiji Outside Hitter 3 Jack Kalingking Libero 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 5 Ej Casaña Setter 9 Vince Lorenzo Libero 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 11 Omar Lioc Opposite Spiker 12 Jemmy Entig Middle Blocker 13 Ronniel Rosales Middle Blocker 14 Marvin Hairami Setter 15 Peter Quiel Middle Blocker 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 16 Gregorio Dolor (c) Outside Hitter 17 Wilbert Sapida Middle Blocker 18 Joeven Dela Vega Opposite Spiker 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 20 Christian Marcelino Outside Hitter Coaching staff Head coach: Cecil Cruzad Assistant coach: Rod Dimarucut Team Staff Team Manager: Team Utility: Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

2019 season

Main article: 2019 Spikers’ Turf Reinforced Conference Philippine Navy Fighting Stingrays Number Player Position Height 3 Bonjomar Castel Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 4 John Angelo Macalma Setter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 5 Relan Taneo (c) Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 6 Omar Lioc 7 Roldan Medino 9 John Daniel Diwa Outside hitter 13 Jack Kalingking Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 14 Marvin Hairami 15 Kurl Rosete 16 Gregorio Dolor Opposite hitter 18 Joeven Dela Vega Outside hitter Coaching staff Head coach: Edgardo Rusit Assistant coach: Rod Dimarucut Team Staff Team Manager: Team Utility: Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:[2]

2018 season

Main article: 2018 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference [3] Philippine Navy Fighting Stingrays Number Player Position Height 2 Rudy Gatdula Middle Blocker 3 Bonjomar Castel Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 4 John Angelo Macalma Setter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 5 Relan Taneo Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 6 Omar Lioc 7 Roldan Medino 8 Alsali Pajiji 9 Milover Parcon (c) Outside Hitter 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 11 Razzel Palisoc 13 Jack Kalingking Libero 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 14 Marvin Hairami 15 Kurl Rosete 16 Gregorio Dolor Opposite Hitter 17 Wilbert Jayson Sapida Coaching staff Head Coach: Roberto "Bob" Malenab Assistant Coach: Rod Dimarucut Team Staff Team Manager: Team Utility: Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

Honors

Team

Spikers' Turf/Premier Volleyball League:

Season	Conference	Title	Ref.
2015	Open	did not compete
	Reinforced	4th place
2016	Open	6th place
	Reinforced	did not compete
2017	Reinforced	did not compete
	Open	did not compete
2018	Reinforced	did not compete
	Open	6th place	[4]
2019	Reinforced	6th place
	Open	5th place
2022	Open	3rd place	[5]
2023	Open	6th place
	Invitational	8th place
2024	Open	3rd place	[6]

PNVF:

Year	Tournament	Title	Source
2021	PNVF Champions League	4th place	[7]
2022	PNVF Champions League	4th place	[8]
2023	PNVF Challenge Cup	5th place
2024	PNVF Champions League	7th place

Individual

Spikers' Turf/Premier Volleyball League:

Season	Conference	Award	Player	Ref.
2015	Reinforced	2nd Best Outside Spiker	Nur Amid Madsairi	[9]
2024	Open	2nd Best Outside Spiker	Greg Dolor	[10]
		1st Best Middle Blocker	Peter Quiel
		Best Libero	Jack Kalingking

PNVF:

Season	Award	Name	Source
2022	Best Opposite Spiker	Joeven Dela Vega	[8]

Team captains

• John Paul Junio (2015)
• Alvin Cacayuran (2016)
• Milover Parcon (2018)
• Relan Taneo (2019)
• Gregorio Dolor (2022, 2023, 2024–present)
• Marvin Hairami (2023)

Coaches

• Rene Gaspillo (2015)
• Edgardo Rusit (2016, 2019)
• Bob Malenab (2018)
• Cecil Cruzad (2022)
• George Pascua^[11] (2024–present)

See also

• Philippine Navy – Iriga City Oragons

References

1. "Blue Eagles snatch second win in a row for solo lead". ABS-CBN Sports. October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
2. "Sta. Elena vs. Philippine Navy (P–2)". Spikers'Turf. June 9, 2019. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
3. "Air Force, Navy hurdle rivals". Manila Standard. October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
4. "Spikers' Turf: Power hitters go for crown". Manila Bulletin. December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
5. Agcaoili, Lance (1 October 2022). "Spikers' Turf: Navy sails to bronze medal, sinks VNS". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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. "Manileño Spikers sweep Global Remit, cop bronze in PNVF Champions League men's tilt". GMA News. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
8. "Bigger Champions League in years to come - PNVF head Suzara". Manila Bulletin. November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
9. Navarro, June (November 21, 2015). "Air Force pulls off surprise, takes Finals game 1 vs Cignal". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
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. Valencia, Justin (9 March 2024). "George Pascua focuses on roles, system in Navy debut". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 9 March 2024.