Maika Ortiz

Maika Ortiz
Ortiz in 2025
Personal information
Full nameMaika Angela Ortiz
Born (1991-08-30) August 30, 1991 (age 35)
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight70 kg (150 lb)
Spike290 cm (110 in)
Block285 cm (112 in)
College / UniversityUniversity of Santo Tomas
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle Blocker
Career
YearsTeams
2014–2015Air Force
2016–2019Foton Tornadoes
2020–2022Chery Tiggo Crossovers
2022–2025Choco Mucho Flying Titans
2025–2026Zus Coffee Thunderbelles
National team
2015–2018Philippines

Maika Angela Ortiz (born August 30, 1991) is a Filipino former professional volleyball player.

Ortiz played for the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses in college where she won a UAAP title in Season 72 (2009–10).

She has played for various clubs throughout her career including the Philippine Air Force in and the Foton Tornadoes in the Philippine Super Liga; the Chery Tiggo Crossovers,Choco Mucho Flying Titans and Zus Coffee Thunderbelles of the Premier Volleyball League. She has also played for Philippines national team from 2015 to 2018. She retired from volleyball in September 2026.

Early life

Maika Angela Ortiz was born on August 30, 1991 in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.

Career

College

Ortiz played for the UST Golden Tigresses in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) on her college years from Seasons 71 to 74 (2008–2012). The Season 72 team won the women's volleyball titel. She won the Best Attacker award in Season 74.

Club

Philippine Air Force

She played for the Philippine Air Force Volleyball Team in the Shakey's V-League. Ortiz also suited up for Air Force in the 2014 All-Filipino Conference and 2015 Grand Prix of the Philippine Super Liga (PSL).

Foton Tornadoes

By June 2016, Ortiz has moved to the Foton Tornadoes of the PSL ahead of the 2016 All-Filipino Conference. She helped the team win the 2016 PSL Grand Prix and was named second best middle blocker.

Ortiz incurred an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in August during the 2019 All Filipino Conference.

In January 2020, Foton rebranded as the Chery Tiggo Crossovers ahead of a new season.

Chery Tiggo Crossovers

Ortiz did not feature for Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the 2020 PSL Grand Prix as she was still recovering from her ACL injury. Meanwhile, the team moved from the PSL to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) in early 2021.

Ortiz returned from injury, in the 2021 PVL Open Conference which the team won. Ortiz was also named Finals MVP.

Choco Mucho Flying Titans

Ortiz joined the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in September 2022, ahead of the PVL Reinforced Conference. She joined Choco Mucho at the 2023 VTV Cup in Vietnam where the team finished as bronze medalists.

Zus Coffee Thunderbelle

The Zus Coffee Thunderbelles signed in Ortiz by May 2025. On September 18, 2026, Ortiz announced her retirement from volleyball.

National team

Ortiz has played for the Philippines national team under the previously recognized Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas. She was part of the squad that played in the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore, the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur and the 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship in Biñan and Muntinlupa.

She was originally named a reserve player for the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, but replaced Rhea Dimaculangan who begged off. She once again suited up for the Philippines at the 2018 AVC Cup for Women in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Personal life

Ortiz was previously in a relationship with Chery teammate Jaja Santiago until July 2022.

Awards

Individual

Collegiate

Club

References

  1. ↑ "Players' Database - Maika Angela Ortiz". FIVB. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ "UST volleyball champion Maika Ortiz calls it a career". Varsitarian. September 19, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ "V-League: Air Force soars past PNP in straight sets". GMA News. July 1, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Air Force strafes PLDT, enters Superliga finals". The Philippine Star. July 21, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ Flores, Joaqui (October 9, 2015). "2015 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix: Booster Pack". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ Flores, Migs (June 23, 2016). "Last Tigress standing Caballejo helping Air Force regain its old glory". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 19, 2026. However, Ortiz and Dimaculangan have moved on, playing for another team in another league...
  7. ↑ "Philippine SuperLiga announces AFC lineups". Tiebreaker Times. June 9, 2016. Archived from the original on June 12, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  8. ↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (December 10, 2016). "Foton sweeps Petron to become first-ever back-to-back champs in Super Liga Grand Prix". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Foton activates Eya Laure as Maika Ortiz tears ACL". Tiebreaker Times. August 12, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  10. ↑ Bautista, Ohmer (January 8, 2020). "Foton rebrands to Chery Tiggo, assembles competitive ensemble for 2020 PSL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ Co, Chris (January 9, 200). "Foton bagong bihis sa PSL Grand Prix" [Foton new look for the PSL Grand Prix]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ Zarate, Noel (February 25, 2020). "PSL Grand Prix: Examining Chery Tiggo and Generika-Ayala". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  13. ↑ Giongco, Mark (March 9, 2021). "Chery Tiggo follows suit, leaves PSL for PVL". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Chery Tiggo sweeps Choco Mucho in semis rubber match, sets up finals duel with Creamline". GMA News. August 10, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  15. ↑ "'From ACL to championship': Santiago lauds Ortiz". Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  16. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (September 3, 2022). "PVL: Maika Ortiz joins Choco Mucho for Reinforced Conference". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Choco Mucho absorbs first loss in VTV Cup". Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Rondina, Madayag shine as Choco Mucho takes VTV Cup bronze". Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Maika Ortiz becomes last ZUS Coffee signing as Thunderbelles continue PVL offseason revamp". One Sports. May 29, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  20. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (September 18, 2026). "Another iconic middle takes final bow as Maika Ortiz retires". SPIN.ph. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  21. ↑ Panaligan, Marrisse (May 22, 2015). "Daquis, Valdez lead national lineup for SEA Games volleyball; Maizo-Pontillas out". GMA News. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  22. ↑ Nicolas, Jino (August 20, 2017). "La Salle libero Macandili to play for PHL in SEA Games". BusinessWorld. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  23. ↑ Villar, Joey (August 14, 2017). "Nationals trip Viets, face Thais in QF". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  24. ↑ Payo, Jasmine (July 7, 2018). "Maika Ortiz replaces Rhea Dimaculangan in Asian Games reserve list". Rappler. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  25. ↑ Mendoza, Voltaire (September 15, 2018). "Philippines takes on Australia in AVC Cup opener". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Jaja Santiago lauds girlfriend Maika Ortiz's comeback". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. August 17, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Jaja, Maika naghiwalay". Abante (in Filipino). July 31, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  28. ↑ "Rondina, Madayag shine as Choco Mucho takes VTV Cup bronze". Premier Volleyball League. August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  29. ↑ Anzures, Rom (May 12, 2024). "PVL: Creamline reigns over Choco Mucho anew to claim 2024 All-Filipino crown". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 13, 2024.