Volleyball star Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, will not be able to represent Japan despite successfully changing her citizenship recently. Volleyball star Jaja Santiago According to newly-elected Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) President Ramon “Tats” Suzara, Santiago is included...
Alas Pilipinas setter Jia Morado is bracing for another professional volleyball season in Japan after re-signing with Denso Airybees for her second stint. Filipino setter Jia Morado (Denso Airybees on Instagram) "This time for the 2024-25 season. We are pleased to inform you...
Following her successful Japanese naturalization process, Jaja Santiago now has every bit of chance to become the first player with Filipino blood to see action in the Olympics. At the sidelines, Taka Minowa is looking forward to seeing that dream come true -- seeing his wife don the national...
Former national team member Jaja Santiago completely believes Alas Pilipinas is capable of capturing the gold medal in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. Jaja Santiago (UAAP Media) The Philippines is now headed to its first AVC-sanctioned semifinal appearance against Kazakhstan on...
Filipina middle blocker Jaja Santiago is hoping for a successful Japanese naturalization as her bid remained in the process. Jaja Santiago supports alma mater NU with former libero Jen Nierva and husband Taka Minowa (UAAP Media) The 28-year-old middle blocker formally joined the Japan...
Filipino Jaja Santiago has formally joined the Japan women’s national team as a trainee as she was spotted in the squad’s official team photo. Jaja Santiago spotted i. the leftmost side of Japan national team’s official team photo. (Fujitv Volleyball on Instagram) The 28-year-old...
Jaja Santiago’s JT Marvelous prevailed over Jia De Guzman’s Denso Airybees with a hard-earned 23-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 17-15 victory in the Japan V. League on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Park Arena Komai. The top seed Marvelous bucked a slow start before emerging victorious in the extended...
Jaja Santiago is heading back to Japan after signing with V. League Division 1 team JT Marvelous, the club announced on Wednesday, June 28. “With the addition of a new force, JT Marvelous will improve its team strength and advance as a team to win the entire tournament title,” the club wrote....
By NIKOLE JAVIER Jaja Santiago won’t be seeing action for the Philippines in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia this May as she moves forward with her Japanese citizenship. Jaja Santiago is reportedly in the process of obtaining Japanese citizenship. (File Photo) The status of...
Jaja Santiago is dedicating her recent individual feat to her Saitama Ageo Medics after nabbing the Best Blocker plum in the Japan V.League. Photo from Volleyball World Twitter account “This may be an individual award, but for me it’s a team award,” said Santiago in a statement. “They...
MB File Photo Alyssa Valdez and Jaja Santiago banner the 20-player national women’s pool being eyed to represent the country in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam in May. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation announced the list Sunday along with the men’s pool and the...
Choco Mucho's Kat Tolentino paid homage to injured team captain and middle blocker Maddie Madayag during the 2021 PVL Open Conference awarding ceremonies at the PCV Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Friday, Aug. 13. Choco Mucho's Kat Tolentino (right), the 2021 PVL Open...
