Kath Arado

Kath Arado
Personal information
Full nameKathleen Faith Pepito Arado
Born (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998 (age 28)
Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Spike254 cm (100 in)
Block252 cm (99 in)
College / UniversityUniversity of the East (2015–2019)
Volleyball information
PositionLibero
Current clubPLDT High Speed Hitters
Number8
Career
YearsTeams
2016–2020Generika-Ayala Lifesavers
2021Petro Gazz Angels
2022–presentPLDT High Speed Hitters
National team
2016Philippines (U19)
2019-Philippines
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing  Philippines
ASEAN Grand Prix
Bronze medal – third place2019 Nakhon RatchasimaLeg 1
Bronze medal – third place2019 Santa RosaLeg 2
Last updated: September 2021

Kathleen Faith Pepito Arado (born May 22, 1998) is a Filipino professional volleyball player who is an outside hitter and serves as team captain for the PLDT High Speed Hitters of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

Early life and education

Kath Arado was born on May 22, 1998, in Iligan, Lanao del Norte. She studied at the Iligan City National High School where she played for its girls volleyball team. Arado then went to Manila to attend the University of the East.

Career

Collegiate

Arado joined the UE Lady Warriors to play in the UAAP where she was awarded as the UAAP Season 77 Rookie of the Year, UAAP Season 79 Best Digger, and UAAP Season 80 Best Digger and Best Receiver.

Club

Arado joined the Generika-Ayala Lifesavers of the Philippine Super Liga. In 2021, she signed to Petro Gazz Angels, making her debut at the Premier Volleyball League. In January 2022, Arado joined the PLDT High Speed Hitters.

National team

Arado is a member of the Under-19 Philippines women's national volleyball team in 2016 which competed in the 2016 Asian Women's U19 Volleyball Championship. The team finished at 10th place defeating Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, and New Zealand. She was also the libero of the team which competed in the 2016 South East Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championships where the team finished at the fourth place. She was awarded as the 2016 South East Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championships Best Libero.

Awards

Individual

Collegiate

Clubs

References

  1. ↑ "Kathleen Faith Arado". FIVB Player Database. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Kathleen Faith Arado - Players". pvl.ph. Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ Flores, Migs (March 7, 2018). "Kath Arado has no regrets with choosing UE". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  4. ↑ "UE coach delights in Arado's Rookie of the Year award". ABS-CBN News. May 15, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ "La Salle's Majoy Baron is UAAP Season 79 MVP". ABS-CBN News. May 3, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Bus ride worth it for Generika". Volleyverse. December 3, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  7. ↑ "PLDT acquires top libero Kath Arado, De Leon, Mendrez". BusinessWorld. January 16, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Arado eager to prove worth in national team pool". Inquirer.NET. March 17, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  9. ↑ "2016 Asian Women's U-19 Volleyball Championship / Bulletin 5" (PDF). AVC. July 27, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Pinay volleybelles finish fourth in Princess Cup". ABS-CBN Sports. July 21, 2016. Archived from the original on July 23, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Filipina spikers settle for fourth as Kathleen Arado bags best libero award in Southeast Asian U19 women's volley". Spin PH. July 21, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  12. ↑ Yumol, David Tristan (August 13, 2021). "Jaja Santiago takes home Conference MVP and Finals MVP awards". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Petro Gazz Angels pull off 3-set win to bag 3rd place". BusinessMirror. August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.