Faith Nisperos

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mallonga and the surname or paternal family name is Nisperos.
Faith Nisperos
Personal information
Full nameFaith Janine Shirley Mallonga Nisperos
NationalityFilipino
Born (2000-01-02) January 2, 2000 (age 24)
HometownDavao City, Philippines
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Spike302 cm (119 in)
Block289 cm (114 in)
College / UniversityAteneo de Manila University (2019–2023)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubAkari Chargers
Number17
Career
YearsTeams
2018BaliPure-NU
2021Rebisco Philippines
2023–presentAkari Chargers
National team
2014Philippines (U17)
2021, 2022–presentPhilippines
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Challenge Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Manila Team
SEA V.League
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Vĩnh Phúc Leg 1
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Nakhon Ratchasima Leg 2

Faith Janine Shirley Mallonga Nisperos (born January 2, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the Akari Chargers of the Premier Volleyball League.

Early life and education

Faith was raised in Davao City, to Ferdie and Sheila Nisperos.[1] She is the second of the couple's four children. Faith Nisperos went to Ateneo de Davao University for her elementary education but transferred to Nazareth School of National University (NU) in seventh grade, thanks to a recruiting effort by Coach Edgar Barroga. She completed her senior high school studies in the same school.[2]

She attended the Ateneo de Manila University for her collegiate studies.[3]

Career

College

Nisperos played for the Blue Eagles of the Ateneo de Manila University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) volleyball championships. She played alongside her sister, Yssa.[3][4]

She ended her stint with Ateneo in Season 85, after deciding to sign with the Akari Chargers in 2023.[5][6] She foregoed her final year of eligibility.[7]

Club

Nisperos initially played in the Premier Volleyball League as part of the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders, which was under a partnership with the National University at the time, in 2018[8]

In 2021, she was part of the Philippine national team which competed as Rebisco Philippines, in the 2021 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship.[9]

After the conclusion of UAAP Season 85 in 2023, Nisperos joined PVL. Seven teams offered her contracts.[5] She eventually signed with the Akari Chargers.[6]

National team

Faith Nisperos has represented the Philippines in international tournaments. In 2014, she was part of the squad that took part in the Asian Girls' U17 Volleyball Championship. The Philippines returned to the tournament after a six year absence.[1]

In 2021, Nisperos was a member of the Rebisco Women's Team Asian Club Volleyball Championships in Thailand.[10]

Nisperos returned to international play when she and her Akari teammates were included in the Philippine senior national team squad which played in the 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup in Indonesia from June 18 to 25.[11] They finished seventh-place out of 11 teams winning a total of three games.[12]

In 2024, she was added to be part of the Alas Pilipinas women's volleyball team, a long-term national team led by captain Jia de Guzman and built with a podium finish in the 2025 SEA Games as the ultimate goal. She mainly played as an opposite spiker, backing up Angel Canino first, then Alyssa Solomon. Her team won three bronze medals in one calendar year.

Clubs

Awards

Individual

Collegiate team

Club team

References

  1. ^ a b "Faith provides". SunStar. September 21, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "Faith, dreams and that 'One Big Fight': Faith Nisperos on her move to Ateneo". The Philippine Star. September 21, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Dream come true for Faith Nisperos to play with sister Yssa in Ateneo". One Sports. February 10, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "Faith, dreams and that 'One Big Fight': Faith Nisperos on her move to Ateneo". Philippine Star.
  5. ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (12 May 2023). "Why Faith Nisperos chose Akari over six other teams". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  6. ^ a b Agcaoili, Lance (May 11, 2023). "'Long term plan' draws Faith Nisperos to Akari; PLDT a second choice". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Anzures, Rom (9 May 2023). "Faith Nisperos to join Akari, will forgo final year of UAAP eligibility". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  8. ^ a b "PVL's Reinforced Conference is learning ground for young NU Lady Bulldogs". ABS-CBN News.
  9. ^ Valencia, Justin (6 October 2021). "Nisperos says AVC Clubs an eye-opener for young Rebisco". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Final PH team rosters for Asian club volleyball tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 7, 2021. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  11. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (June 14, 2023). "Faith Nisperos, 5 other Akari players lead PH team for AVC Challenge Cup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  12. ^ Isaga, JR (June 25, 2023). "Nisperos-led PH salvages AVC campaign, drops Uzbekistan to settle for 7th". Rappler. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "Nisperos shares MVP honor with teammates". V-League.