Beach Volleyball Republic
Beach Volleyball Republic, Inc. is an organization aimed for the development and growth of beach volleyball in the Philippines formed in June 2015.
Co-founded by former Ateneo Lady Eagles volleybelles and current professional players Charo Soriano, Gretchen Ho, Fille Cainglet-Cayetano, Dzi Gervacio, Bea Tan and former Petron Blaze Spikers player Alexa Micek, BVR organized beach volleyball tournaments in different beaches and public places in the Philippines, grassroots development program for the young and aspiring players and the professional circuit tours thru the Beach Royals program under Philippine Sports Commission beach volleyball consultant Eric Lecain including the King and Queen of the Sand Beach volleyball tournaments, with the first legs held at the SM Sands By the Bay court last June 20 and July 11, 2015.
On March 29, 2016, BVR forged a partnership agreement with ABS-CBN Sports for the live airing of the semifinals and finals of the program's events, starting with the Boracay leg of the BVR on Tour on April 27–28. In June 2016, the BVR officially gets pivotal support from the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, the country's volleyball NSA, after its LVPI-sanctioned BVR Invitationals where international teams competed in a three-day event successfully held at Anguib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan.
2015 Christmas Open
The 2015 Beach Volleyball Republic Christmas Open was held in the SM Sands By the Bay on December 19–20, 2015. The tournament involves 10 teams, which will split into two pools which will compete in a single round-robin elimination format. A draw was held before the tournament proper to determine the placings of the teams and the schedule. The top two teams will advance to a cross-over semifinals round, and the winners of the semifinals matches will move on to the finals. The winner of the open will receive 100,000 thousand pesos cash prize. Live telecast of the semifinals and finals matches was aired via ABS-CBN Sports+Action.Participating teams
Team advanced to Semifinals |
Pool A
Pool B
Semifinals
3rd place
Finals
Final standings
Rank | Team |
Bea Tan and Rupia Inck Furtado | |
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek | |
Shiela Marie Pineda and Janine Marciano | |
4 | April Ross Hingpit and Maica Morada |
2015 Beach Volleyball Republic Christmas Open Champions |
Bea Tan and Rupia Inck Furtado |
Inaugural title |
2016 Nationwide Tour
Aside from the 5 legs, BVR will organized another leg on May 20–21 for their nationwide tour before moving back to Manila for the culmination of the tour on May 26–29 at the Sands SM By the Bay. Starting with the Boracay leg, the semifinals and finals matches of the BVR on Tour events will be aired on ABS-CBN Sports+Action, the official broadcast partner of BVR.[Cabugao], Ilocos Sur
The inaugural staging of the BVR Nationwide Tour will be held on January 30–31, 2016 at the Cabugao Beach Resort, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. 8 teams will be participated in the two-day event. The winner of the event will receive 70,000 pesos cash prize.Group | Team | Players |
Pool A | BVR Team 1 | Bea Tan and Aby Maraño |
Pool A | Bacolod | April Hingpit and Patty Orendain |
Pool A | Philippine Army | Jovelyn Gonzaga and Nerissa Bautista |
Pool A | RTU Team A | Jessa Aranda and Pricilla Gail Catacutan |
Pool B | BVR Team 2 | Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek |
Pool B | Philippine Air Force | Judy Caballejo and Anna Camille Abanto |
Pool B | Batangas | Kiara Aira Pineza and Jessica Paron |
Pool B | RTU Team B | Michelle Morente and Jonafer San Pedro |
Final standings
Rank | Team |
Jovelyn Gonzaga and Nerissa Bautista | |
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek | |
Bea Tan and Aby Maraño |
[San Juan, La Union]
The second leg of the BVR On Tour was held at the Kahuna Beach Resort, San Juan, La Union on February 14, 2016.Team | Players |
Air Force | Judy Caballejo and Anna Camille Abanto |
BVR Team 1 | Bea Tan and Aby Maraño |
BVR Team 2 | Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek |
BVR Team 3 | Gretchen Ho and Melissa Gohing |
Cordilleras | Jessica Dacanay and Roxanne Almonte |
RTU | Jonaver San Pedro and Jessica Aranda |
Final standings
Rank | Team |
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek | |
Judy Caballejo and Anna Camille Abanto | |
Jonaver San Pedro and Jessica Aranda |
Anguib, [Cagayan]
The third leg of the BVR On Tour was held at the Anguib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan on February 20–21, in partnership with the Cagayan Grand Adventure and Leisure and Cagayan Economic Zone Authority .Participants
- Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
- Judy Caballejo and Jennifer Manzano
- Jona San Pedro and Tati Sablan
- Bea Tan and Dzi Gervacio
- Wendy Semana and Coyah Abanto
- Jessa Aranda and Jas Wenzel
- Mara Salde and Gem Seguirre
- Angel Antipuesto and Melissa Gohing
Rank | Team |
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek | |
Judy Caballejo and Jennifer Manzano | |
Bea Tan and Dzi Gervacio | |
4 | Wendy Anne Semana and Anna Camille Abanto |
Lakawon Island, Cadiz, Negros Occidental
The fourth leg of the BVR On Tour was held at the Lakawon Island, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on March 18–19, 2016. Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos won the fourth leg's championship match against a guest team from Iloilo.Participants
- Jonafer San Pedro and Jessa Aranda
- Dzi Gervacio and Melissa Gohing
- May Ann Pantino and Coyah Abanto
- Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos
- Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
- Angel Antipuesto and Jennifer Manzano
- Iya Yongco and Denden Lazaro
- Jennifer Cosas and Erjane Magdato
- Jane Vorster and Tatiana Sablan
- Jackielyn Estoquia and DM Demontano
Rank | Team |
Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos | |
Jackielyn Estoquia and DM Demontano | |
Jane Vorster and Tatiana Sablan |
Clark, Pampanga
The fifth leg of the BVR on Tour will be held at the Villages at Global Clark, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga on April 16–17, 2016.Participants
- Gretchel Soltones and Alyssa Eroa
- Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
- Bea Tan and Dzi Gervacio
- Jona San Pedro and Jessica Aranda
- Jennifer Manzano and Angel Antipuesto
- Caitlin Viray and Kaitlin Gormley
- Tatiana Sablan and Chloe Reimer
- Denden Lazaro and Ella de Jesus
- Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto
- Michelle Morente and Janine Marciano
- Pam Legaspi and Arylle Magtalas
- Joy Cases and Nene Tapic
Rank | Team |
Gretchel Soltones and Alyssa Eroa | |
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek | |
Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto |
Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
The sixth leg of the BVR on Tour was held at Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan on April 27–28, 2016. The semifinals and finals of the leg was aired on a delayed basis on ABS-CBN Sports and Action. The tandem of Soriano and Micek were emerged as the leg's champions after beating the team from the Philippine Air Force in the finals.Participants
- Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
- Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto
- Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos
- Jackie Estoquia and DM Demontano
- Dzi Gervacio and Mik Marciano
- Jona San Pedro and Tatiana Sablan
- Perper Cosas and Lopa Saraum
- Dior Vergara and Linlyn Torado
Rank | Team |
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek | |
Judy Caballejo and Camille Abanto | |
Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos |
Bayawan City
The seventh and the final leg before the national championships of the BVR on Tour was held at Bayawan City, Negros Oriental on May 20–21, 2016 in partnership with the local government of Bayawan. BVR teams and some teams from Negros took part in the two-day tourney.Rank | Team |
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek | |
Erjane Magdato and Jenny Mar Señares | |
Bea Tan and Dzi Gervacio |
National Championships
The National Championships of the Beach Volleyball Republic was held at the Sands, SM By the Bay in Pasay City on May 26–27, 2016. Winning teams from different BVR legs and invited teams participated in the culmination of the 5-month long BVR nationwide tour. Qualifiers, semifinals and finals was aired also on ABS-CBN Sports+Action. Lakawon leg winners Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos were crowned as the national champions.Participants
Group | Players |
Pool A | Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek |
Pool A | Jennifer Cosas and Floremej Rodriguez |
Pool A | Nieza Viray and Jeziela Viray |
Pool A | Tatiana Sablan and Imee Ilao |
Pool B | Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto |
Pool B | Jackie Estoquia and DM Demontano |
Pool B | Rhea Fermilan and Javen Sabas |
Pool B | Therese Ramas and Janelle Cabahug |
Pool C | Jonafer San Pedro and Jessa Aranda |
Pool C | Bea Tan and Fiola Cebballos |
Pool C | Cherilyn Sindayen and Rainne Fabay |
Pool C | Lourdilyn Catubag and Karen Quilario |
Pool D | Dzi Gervacio and Michelle Morente |
Pool D | Apple Saraum and Jusabelle Brillo |
Pool D | Isa Molde and Diana Carlos |
Pool D | Erjane Magdato and Alexa Polidario |
Final Standings
Rank | Team |
Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos | |
Jennifer Cosas and Floremej Rodriguez | |
Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto | |
4 | Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek |
BVR Invitational Tour
After its successful nationwide tour, BVR holds its Invitational tournament featuring 10 international teams from United States, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand and Hong Kong and 2 local duos on June 9–11, 2016 at the Anguib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan. Several matches will be aired on ABS-CBN Sports and Action on June 18–19.The Invitational tournament will be sanctioned by the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc., the country's volleyball national sports association.
Group | Players |
Pool A | Mimi Amaral and Bruna Figueredo |
Pool A | Jennifer Cosas and Floremej Rodriguez |
Pool A | Tan Shieng Theng and Ong Wei Yu |
Pool B | Bea Tan and Charo Soriano |
Pool B | Jennifer Snyder and Chara Harris |
Pool B | Kong Cheuk Yee and To Wing Tung |
Pool C | Yupa Phokongploy and Rachel Sherman |
Pool C | Erica Adachi and Rupia Inck |
Pool C | Rachel Lau Yue Ting and Eliza Chong Hui Hui |
Pool D | Julia Tilley and Alice Bain |
Pool D | Alexa Micek and Leah Hinkey |
Pool D | Lo Wai Yan and Yueng Yuk Mei |
Final standings
Rank | Team |
Mimi Amaral and Bruna Figueredo | |
Jennifer Snyder and Chara Harris | |
Alexa Micek and Leah Hinkey | |
4 | Julia Tilley and Alice Bain |
2017 Nationwide Tour
Metro Manila
- Date: April 22–23, 2017
- Location: SM Sands by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia
Participating teams
Final standings
- Women's division champions – Keiko Urata and Chiyo Suzuki
- Women's division runner-up – Bea Tan and Rupia Inck
- Men's division champions – Jeremiah Barrica and Kevin Hadlocon
- Men's division runner-up – KR Guzman and Anthony Arbasto
Currimao, Ilocos Norte
- Date: May 20–21, 2017
- Location: Playa Tropical Resort, Currimao, Ilocos Norte
Participating teams
Final standings Women's Collegiate Bracket-A
Rank | Team |
Cherry Rondina and Cecilia Bangad | |
Ma. Nieza Viray and Ma. Jeziela Viray | |
Mich Morente and Ria Lo | |
4 | Currimao |
Final standings Women's Collegiate Bracket-B
Rank | Team |
Floremel Rodriguez and Theres Ramas | |
Ana Gopico and Gizelle Tan | |
Mary Ann Atuban and Carmela Dicksen | |
4 | Mary Jane Ruiz and Myla Lim |
Final standings Men's Division
- Bracket-A men's collegiate champions – Mohd Aizzzat Zokri and Raja Nazmi
- Bracket-B men's collegiate champions – Jeremiah Barrica and Kevin Hadlocon
- Bracket-A men's Open Invitational champions – Giovanni Musillo and Brian Nordberg
- Bracket-B men's Open Invitational champions – Jade Becaldo and Rommel Pepito
Moalboal, Cebu
- Date: June 30-July 1, 2017
- Location: Basdaku White Beach, Moalboal, Cebu
Participating teams
Women's
Team | Players |
BVR | Charo Soriano and Bea Tan |
UNO-R | Erjane Magdato and Alexa Polidario |
Iloilo | Mae Demontano and Jackie Estoquia |
USJ-R Team A | Paula Maninang and Linlyn Torado |
USJ-R Team B | Jessa Jorquia and Venus Sanchez |
JRC Dipolog | Renefel Lagata and Grace Barrica |
USPF Team A | Tracy Cortez and Mates Gloria |
USPF Team B | Ressel Pedrosa and Ruchie Melancolico |
USLS | Rosel Sy and Julyna Villanueva |
Redline | Jusabelle Brillo and Chona Gesulga |
Cebu | Floremel Rodriguez and Rae Ramas |
Men's
Team | Players |
FEU Team A | Kevin Hadlocon and Jeremiah Barrica |
FEU Team B | Edilberto Denoy and Joshua Barrica |
Dipolog | Ernie Jacob and Lerven Apor |
Bacolod | Ralph Savelano and Jonmar Aguilon |
NU | Bryan Bagunas and James Natividad |
USLS | Christian Marcelino and Herold Parcia |
USJ-R Team A | Jay Verbosidad and Alastair Gairanud |
USJ-R Team B | Ariel Gabunada and Jobert Dano |
USPF Team A | Jason Reyes and Dan Garnica |
USPF Team B | Mark Siacor and Edmar Malata |
Cebu Team A | Jade Becaldo and Rommel Pepito |
Cebu Team B | John Arioja and Ralph Abanto |
Iloilo | Belson Ocampo and Jason Labuyo |
UNO-R | Julianmar Perez and Carl Pardilla |
Malaysia-A | Aizzat and Safwan |
Malaysia-B | - |
Final standings
Rank | Team |
Erjane Magdato and Alexa Polidario | |
Floremel Rodriguez and Rae Ramas | |
Charo Soriano and Bea Tan | |
4 | Jusabelle Brilo and Chona Gesulga |
Final standings
Rank | Team |
Jade Becaldo and Rommel Pepito | |
Bryan Bagunas and James Natividad | |
Jay Verbosidad and Alastair Gairanud | |
4 | Aizzat-Safwan |
National Championships
- Date: July 28–30, 2017
- Location: Anguib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan
Participating teams
Women's
Team | Players |
BVR | Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos |
Iloilo | Jacquelyn Estoquia and Mae Demontano |
UST | Jinggay Bangad and Caitlyn Viray |
Tagum-PNP | Lourdilyn Catubag and Karen Quilario |
RTU 1 | Jonalyn Rosal and Maciejczk Candido |
RTU 2 | Myla Lim and Ciarmin Pahalang |
SWU | Dij Rodriguez and Terang Ramas |
UNO-R | Erjane Magdato and Alexa Polidario |
Perpetual | Marijo Medalla and Aurora Tipoli |
San Beda | Ma. Nieza Viray and Ma. Jeziela Viray |
Batangas | Aira Pineza and Marjolyn Delos Reyes |
Cagayan | Mara Salde and Kristine Aldea |
Tuguegarao | Riza Guzman and Mariafe Salagan |
Men's
Team | Players |
UST 1 | KR Guzman and Anthony Arbasto |
FEU 1 | Jeremiah Barrica and Kevin Hadlocon |
Cebu | Rommel Pepito and Jade Becaldo |
Navy | Roldan Medino and Ardie Pajiji |
NU | Ismail Fauzi and James Natividad |
FEU 2 | Jude Garcia and Richard Solis |
USLS | Herold Parcia and Neil De Pedro |
UST 2 | Ian Lester Yee and Romnick Rico |
RTU 1 | Antonio Torres and Peter Paul Galvan |
RTU 2 | Carlo Sebastian and Reymond Balag |
Ateneo | Abay Lenos and Basti Cuerva |
Dipolog | Joshua Barrica and Ralph Dablo |
Perpetual | Jhay Solamillo and Gilbert Balmores |
Bohol | Alexander Pelino and Fortunato Libres |
Batangas | Ervin Moraga and Steven Santos |
Final round
Women's
Men's
2018 Nationwide Tour
El Nido leg
- October 27–28, 2018
- Location: Lio Beach, El Nido, Palawan