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PVL: Akari adds ex-Adamson players to roster

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Krich Macaslang is one of two former Adamson players signed by Akari this week. UAAP Media." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/08/18/uaap_adu-krich-macaslang.jpg"/><figcaption>Krich Macaslang is one of two former Adamson players signed by Akari this week. <em>UAAP Media.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- The Akari Power Chargers added four more players to their roster this week, as they continue to build for their maiden campaign in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).</p><p>The Power Chargers announced on Thursday that they have signed two former Adamson University players -- Chiara Permentilla and Krich Macaslang. </p><p>Permentilla last played for Adamson in UAAP Season 81, where the Lady Falcons slumped to a 2-12 win-loss record. Macaslang, meanwhile, played in UAAP Season 84 earlier this year.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">As former players from the Adamson program backed by Akari, these two should feel right at home as they continue their volleyball journey with us!<br/><br/>Welcome your new Power Chargers, Chiara Permentilla and Krich Macaslang! ⚡️💖 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AkariRising?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AkariRising</a> <a href="https://t.co/xAZ62Rg5wZ">pic.twitter.com/xAZ62Rg5wZ</a></p>— Akari Chargers (@AkariChargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/AkariChargers/status/1560171115309600769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Akari also unveiled former Ateneo de Manila University player Jamie Lavitoria as a new member, calling her &quot;a veteran with a positive attitude and a pleasant vibe.&quot; Lavitoria last played for Ateneo in UAAP Season 82 as a setter, although she also has experience as a libero. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">SUNNY<br/><br/>This one realy brought the warmth and light vibes from California all the way to Manila and to every team she has joined and never lost it.<br/><br/>Welcome to the fam, Jamie Lavitoria! Keep on sharing that aura as we see <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AkariRising?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AkariRising</a>. ⚡️💖 <a href="https://t.co/kS3CGhM1Iy">pic.twitter.com/kS3CGhM1Iy</a></p>— Akari Chargers (@AkariChargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/AkariChargers/status/1559492073078009856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Former San Beda University standout Janine Marciano also joined Akari this week. The veteran spiker previously suited up for BaliPure, which took a leave of absence from the PVL in the Invitational Conference. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">MIGHTY<br/><br/>It takes incredible bravery to keep jumping and hammering the ball and playing the game after an injury and that’s what she did.<br/><br/>The doubts inside her head are just whispers. Watch her roar.<br/><br/>It’s time, Janine Marciano! LET’S GET IT! ⚡️💖 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AkariRising?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AkariRising</a> <a href="https://t.co/ACrofv9t25">pic.twitter.com/ACrofv9t25</a></p>— Akari Chargers (@AkariChargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/AkariChargers/status/1559127962783719424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Akari now has 14 players in its roster, bannered by team captain Michelle Cobb. National coach Jorge Edson Souza de Brito is calling the shots for the new team that will make its debut in the PVL Reinforced Conference in October.</p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lskr0OEO5TM?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

The Akari Power Chargers added four more players to their roster this week, as they continue to build for their maiden campaign in the PVL.