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International experience lifts Jaja Santiago to a new level
Already touted as one of the best volleyball players in the country, Jaja Santiago believes she has grown a lot more in the last two years in Japan

PSA Awards: June Mar Fajardo leads elite winners
The San Miguel Beer stalwart is set to receive his fifth straight Mr Basketball award

Jaja, DLSU stars to skip Asian Volleyball Cup
Just two weeks after the 2018 Asian Games, the Philippine women's volleyball team will see action in another international tournament

PH team dominates Cocolife in PSL debut
The Philippine women’s volleyball team makes a statement in its first tuneup game for the 2018 Asian Games

No surprises: Alyssa Valdez, Jaja Santiago make final 2018 Asian Games roster
Aby Maraño leads as team captain of a seasoned national team lineup

Jaja Santiago sets sights on Japan Div 1 stint
The former National University star is still barred from disclosing which team she will play for in Japan

Jaja Santiago ends UAAP career on a high note with MVP plum
Despite leaving the league without a championship, the NU stalwart proves she remains as one of the league's best

Jaja Santiago looks forward to bright future after title-less UAAP stint
The NU star player will be pursuing her opportunities in both the local and international scenes

NU out to stun defending champ DLSU in semis matchup
Will the Lady Spikers march back into the UAAP finals or will the Lady Bulldogs pull off a surprise?

Alyssa Valdez, La Salle standouts banner PH volleyball team hopefuls
La Salle head coach Ramil de Jesus replaces Francis Vicente as the new national team tactician
'Mission failed': NU Lady Bulldogs barely survive Rondina's 25-point outburst
NU captain Jaja Santiago admits that Rondina's explosive style of play startled the Lady Bulldogs

Castillo on NU's lackluster second set: 'Kami ang nagpahirap sa sarili namin'
The National University Lady Bulldogs are now getting ready to face defending champions De La Salle University Lady Spikers

Castillo on building NU's character: 'When you lose, that’s when you win'
National University coach Babes Castillo is proud of Jaja Santiago for being a positive leader to the team

Lady Bulldogs crowned PVL champs with sweep of Lady Tamaraws
The NU Lady Bulldogs are champion of the collegiate conference for the third straight year

Jaja Santiago stands tall in PVL, nabs MVP plum
Jaja Santiago, who has led the National University Lady Bulldogs to the PVL collegiate conference finals, has been named MVP

IN PHOTOS: Philippines vs Kazakhstan - Asian Senior Volleyball Championship
Relive the Philippine national volleyball team s stand against the higher ranked Kazakhstan crew

Rebisco-PSL Manila bows down to China, stays winless in Asian Club Championships
Jaja Santiago continues to be the bright spot for the Rebisco PSL squad after listing a team high 8 points

AWCC: Rebisco-PSL Manila absorbs 2nd loss, falls to Vietnam in 4 sets
Vietnam s Vietin Bank overpowers team Philippines

How Majoy Baron beat out Morente, Santiago in UAAP MVP race
The UAAP issues a statement clarifying how they named Mary Joy Baron the Season 79 MVP
Lady Bulldogs step up to the plate after Gorayeb’s ‘silent suspension’
After benching Gayle Valdez and Joni Chavez for their lackluster outing against UE the Lady Bulldogs handed league leaders Ateneo their second loss of the season

The NU Lady Bulldogs’ biggest weakness came back to haunt them
Against the defending champions faulty reception makes the difference in the Lady Bulldogs first defeat of the season

NU Lady Bulldogs continue hot streak with sweep of Adamson
Jaja Santiago leads her team with 15 points as National University moves to 3 0 on the season

Santiago, Lady Bulldogs overcome Ateneo in 4 sets
Ateneo s late rally isn t enough to hold off the Lady Bulldogs

SEA Games volleyball team: Who will make the cut?
Will the Magnificent 7 remain intact in August or will LVPI shake up the roster?

PSL: Petron looks past Game 1 loss, strives to even Grand Prix finals
The Blaze Spikers face their biggest challenge yet needing a win to keep their title hopes alive

PSL: Foton reigns supreme in battle of top teams
Jaja Santiago and the Tornadoes claim the top semis spot with a 4 set victory against Petron

Flawless Foton continues to rise with win over Cignal
UPDATED The Tornadoes add another game to their win streak with a sweep over Cignal

Full-force Foton looks to claim top semifinal spot in PSL Grand Prix
The defending champions hope to sweep the last remaining games to take the top overall spot

PSL: Foton claims crucial 5-set win in Jaja Santiago’s return
With their full lineup intact Foton beats RC Cola to cruise to their seventh victory

Foton downs F2 Logistics in 4 sets to extend finals
Jaja Santiago unleashes 19 points and Cherry Rondina adds 15 as the Tornadoes push the All Filipino Conference to a deciding Game 3

Consistency is key for the streaking NU Lady Bulldogs
The National University women s volleyball team has a mixture of experience and depth Now Coach Roger Gorayeb feels they need to maintain their high of play throughout the season

Jaja Santiago confident in leadership role with NU Lady Bulldogs
I choose to be confident that I can take the obligation that coach is giving me says the 20 year old Santiago

NU Lady Bulldogs buck slow start to zip past Adamson Lady Falcons
NU drops the first set but wins 3 straight to earn their first win of the season

Blazing Petron demolishes Foton to tie PSL finals series
Two time defending champions Petron force a do or die Game 3 on Saturday

PSL: Petron gains share of top spot, Meralco finally earns a win
The Petron Blaze Spikers prove their mettle as defending champions by ending Foton’s 5 game winning streak

PSL: Philips Gold sweeps Cignal to gain Superliga lead, Foton drubs RC Cola
Philips Gold and Foton whipped both of their opponents to extend winning streaks and gain much needed momentum for the knockout rounds

Foton, Philips Gold complete PSL final four
Foton escapes Meralco in 5 set thriller while Philips Gold sweeps RC Cola to complete the Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix semifinals cast

NU shocks Ateneo in straight sets, extends V-League finals
The NU Lady Bulldogs bounces back from a game 1 sweep with their own straight set victory over the favored Ateneo Lady Eagles

Alyssa Valdez earns another Shakey's V-League MVP award
Valdez who was named the MVP of the V League Open Conference in May was also given the Best Outside Hitter award

Santiago, Pablo combine for 37 points as NU escapes FEU
The two attackers spearheaded the Lady Bulldogs game 1 win and are now a win away from another finals appearance

NU routs DLSU-D in straight sets in V-League quarterfinals
Dindin Santiago Manabat Jaja Santiago and Myla Pablo show the way for the Lady Bulldogs with a combined 27 points

UAAP MVP Valdez yet to feel rise of stardom in PH volleyball
Valdez is one of the reasons why volleyball has become so popular but she says she has yet to file its rise in stardom because of her busy schedule

Santiago, Singh team up as NU keeps PUP winless
Santiago finishes with 12 points and Singh has 11 as the Lady Bulldogs rise to 3 1 in Group A

Arellano deals undermanned NU first V-League loss
The Arellano University Lady Chiefs overcome Jaja Santiago s 20 points to defeat the National University Lady Bulldogs

NU blasts UB behind Santiago's 23 points
Jaja Santiago uncorked 23 points and the National University Lady Bulldogs were unstoppable in a sweep of newcomer University of Batangas Lady Brahmans

Santiago-Manabat scores 24 as NU beats UP in 4 sets
Led by the impressive performance of Dindin Santiago Manabat NU opened their Shakey’s V League Season 12 Collegiate Conference campaign with a 4 set victory over UP

Vietnam sweeps Philippines out of SEA Games women's volley contention
The Philippines put up a determined fight but ultimately lost in straight sets to the silver medalists of the last 7 SEA Games

IN PHOTOS: Valdez, Santiago and PLDT clinch Shakey's V-League crown
It was an afternoon of drama as two members of the Philippine national women s volleyball team Alyssa Valdez and Jaja Santiago stepped up when their team needed them the most

Valdez, Santiago lead PLDT to Shakey's V-League title
Alyssa Valdez led the way with 29 points including 25 on attacks

INFOGRAPHIC: Meet the SEA Games Philippine women's volleyball team
Get to know the women of the Philippine volleyball team which will try to secure their first gold medal at the SEA Games since 1993
