Peng Taguibolos
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| Full name | Rwenzmel M. Taguibolos | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Peng | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 16, 2001 Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Capas, Tarlac | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| College / University | National University | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Middle blocker | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rwenzmel "Peng" M. Taguibolos (born October 16, 2001) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the NU Bulldogs of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
Early life
Rwenzmel "Peng" M. Taguibolos was born in Concepcion, Tarlac on October 16, 2001.[1][2][3] Hailing from Capas[2], Taguibolos moved to Manila upon the convincing of his maternal grandfather Ambo.[4]
Career
High school
Taguibolos played for the Arellano Braves at the junior division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He initially joined the basketball team as a center before also becoming part of the volleyball team in his senior year.[4][5]
College
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a disruption leading him to focus on volleyball after he was convinced by NU Bulldogs coach Dante Alinsunurin.[4][6] He first joined the Bulldogs at the 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference.[7] He made his University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) debut in Season 86 in 2024.[8] He has helped the team win two UAAP titles.[4]
Club
Taguibolos played for the VNS Griffins in the 2021 PNVF Champions League where he was named Second Best Middle Blocker.[9]
National team
Taguibolos has played for the Philippines national team. He debuted for the team at the 2023 SEA Games.[10] He won two bronze medals at the 2024 SEA Men's V.League,[11] He was part of the final squad of the Philippines for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship which the country hosted.[12][13] He helped his team won a bronze at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand.[14]
References
- ^ "Rwenzmel Taguibolos - FIVB Player Database". FIVB. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ a b "Rwenzmel M. Taguibolos sa 32nd South East Asian Games". Official Website of Municipality of Capas, Province of Tarlac (in Filipino). April 28, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ "Taguibolos Rwenzmel - Players". AVC Men’s Nations Cup 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Carandang, Justin Kenneth (May 19, 2025). "Rings, nets, and seizing chances: NU's Peng Taguibolos and his move from basketball to volleyball". GMA News. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Agcaoli, Lance (January 23, 2020). "Arellano makes it three straight wins in NCAA women's volley with rout of JRU". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Tuazon, Ernest (May 19, 2025). "Ordiales, Taguibolos relish role in NU's historic 'five-peat' run". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "Young NU gets early test". Daily Tribune. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 volleyball March 10". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "Team Dasma frustrates Air Force to earn PNVF Champions League men's crown". Rappler. December 4, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Payo, Jasmine (February 5, 2023). "PH men's volley gears up for SEA Games in Taiwan camp". Rappler. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "Rwenzmel Taguibolos Bronze Medalist Sea VLeague". Official Website of Municipality of Capas, Province of Tarlac (in Filipino). Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ Dannug, Jonash (September 9, 2025). "Blockers, liberos vow to stand tall for Alas Men". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (September 11, 2025). "Meet Alas Pilipinas: Final 14 for FIVB Men's World Championship debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (December 19, 2025). "Alas Pilipinas men return to SEA Games podium with bronze". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
External links
- Rwenzmel Taguibolos at the FIVB