Wikipedia

Trisha Tubu

(Redirected from Trisha Gayle Tubu)

Trisha Gayle Tubu (born October 24, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player, who played for the Adamson Lady Falcons in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) before turning professional as an opposite spiker for the Farm Fresh Foxies in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).[2]

Trisha Tubu
Personal information
Full nameTrisha Gayle Tubu[1]
NationalityFilipino
Born (2000-10-24) October 24, 2000 (age 25)
Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines
HometownConcepcion, Tarlac
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
College / UniversityAdamson
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite spiker
Current clubFarm Fresh Foxies
Number12
Career
YearsTeams
2023–Farm Fresh Foxies

Early life and education

edit

Tubu was born on October 24, 2000, in Dagupan, Pangasinan, but hails from Concepcion, Tarlac.[3][4] She studied at Adamson University in Manila for both her high school and collegiate studies.[5]

Career

edit

Tubu played in the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA), a regional sports meet for elementary and high school, and Palarong Pambansa.[6]

High school

edit

Tubu played for the Adamson Baby Falcons high school team in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). The team reach its first UAAP Girls' Volleyball championship appearance in Season 82 in 2019.[7]

Due to a mixture of criticisms on her appearance, pressure, and homesickness, Tubu returned to her home province and took a hiatus in Season 84. She eventually returned to playing.[8]

Collegiate

edit

Tubu played for the Adamson Lady Falcons senior team in the 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge where she was named Best Opposite Hitter.[9]

Tubu made her senior UAAP debut for Adamson in UAAP Season 85 in 2023.[10] The Falcons reached the Final Four for that season, ending Adamson's absence in the semifinals since Season 76 in 2014.[11][12]

Professional

edit

In June 2023, Trisha decided to turn professional by joining the Farm Fresh Foxies of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) during the PVL Invitational Conference to support her ailing father.[13]

On September 5, 2024, Tubu was awarded the Reinforced Conference Best Opposite Spiker and first-ever Farm Fresh player to obtain an individual award since they joined the PVL in 2023.[14]

On January 30, 2025, Tubu scored a career-high 33 points as the Foxies defeated the Galeries Tower Highrisers in four sets in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.[15] At the 2026 PVL Press Corps Awards Night, Tubu was named Season Most Valuable Player.[16]

Personal life

edit

Tubu turned professional in 2023, prematurely ending her collegiate career to be able to support her ailing father who was a stroke-sufferer and needed medical expenses fulfilled.[17] As a Premier Volleyball League player, she took the role as the primary financial provider of her family. Her father was declared fit for work by 2025 but the family discouraged him from continuing. Tubu also attested on how her siblings was able to fund their education.[18]

She has been subjected to bullying in social media over her physical appearance which detractors perceived as masculine since her high school playing years. Tubu has reportedly taken the mockery in stride and has thanked supporters who have defended her.[19][20]

Clubs

edit

Awards

edit

Individual

edit

Collegiate

edit

High School

edit

References

edit
  1. ↑ Arce, Gerard (21 June 2023). "Kate Santiago, Trisha Tubu susundan coach sa UE?" [Kate Santiago, Trisha Tubu will follow coach in UE?]. Abante News (in Filipino). Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  2. ↑ Navarro, June (April 1, 2023). "UAAP: Adamson hikes streak to three, downs Ateneo in women's volleyball". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Trisha Tubu - Players". Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Valencia, Justin (March 25, 2023). "Trisha Tubu credits Jerry Yee's trust in refinding touch". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ Basco, Karl Cedrick (4 March 2023). "UAAP: Adamson's Trisha Tubu shrugs off negative comments from netizens". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "Metanoia". The Work Magazine (Vol. 70 Issue No. 1). September 19, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ "UAAP: Adamson leans on Santiago to book maiden finals appearance in girls' volleyball". ABS-CBN News. November 7, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Zero to Hero: Trisha Tubu's art of remembering what matters most". The Adamson News. March 9, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Faith Nisperos hailed women's MVP". The V-League. November 30, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Trisha Tubu bags UAAP PoW plum". Manila Times. March 15, 2023. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  11. ↑ Isaga, JR (April 22, 2023). "Super rookie Trisha Tubu happy to help end Adamson's 9-year Final Four drought". Rappler. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  12. ↑ Navarro, June (23 April 2023). "Adamson ends Final Four drought and washes away last season's pain". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  13. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (June 23, 2023). "Trisha Tubu says decision to turn pro is for her ailing father". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  14. ↑ Morales, Luisa (September 6, 2025). "Farm Fresh's Tubu clueless on being named PVL Best Opposite Spiker". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Trisha Tubu erupts with career-high 33 points in Farm Fresh bounce back". One Sports. January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Trisha Tubu is PVL's best after dominant season". Phlippine Daily Inquirer. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "In the name of her father: Trisha Tubu's star rises with Farm Fresh". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  18. ↑ Garcia, John Bryan (28 December 2025). "Trisha Tubu success story in 2025 is far greater than volleyball". Sports Interactive Network Philippines (in English and Filipino). Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  19. ↑ Valencia, Justin (5 March 2023). "Trisha Tubu grateful to unexpected support group against online bullies". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  20. ↑ Payo, Jasmine (15 March 2023). "'Measuring maleness and femaleness': Defending Adamson's Trisha Tubu". Rappler. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  21. ↑ "Faith Nisperos hailed women's MVP". vleague.ph. November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  22. ↑ Demigillo, Kiko (September 4, 2024). "'MVPons' finally real as Bernadeth Pons takes home PVL Reinforced Conference MVP and Finals MVP honors". One Sports. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Brooke Van Sickle shines bright with back-to-back MVP honors". Premier Volleyball League. April 12, 2025. Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Erika Santos shines as PVL on Tour MVP". Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  25. ↑ "Brooke Van Sickle joins elite group with third MVP". Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  26. ↑ "Gandler crowned MVP as Cignal star headlines PVL Premier Team". Retrieved 23 April 2026.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trisha_Tubu&oldid=1356881626"