Peng Taguibolos
Filipino volleyball player
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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).
Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines
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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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Early life
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]