11/08/2025
Ylizyeth Justine Jazareno is a talented Filipino volleyball player who plays as a libero for the Akari Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).
*Career Highlights:*
- Jazareno turned pro with Akari in 2023, leaving her collegiate team, the De La Salle Lady Spikers, where she was a vital piece in their UAAP women's volleyball championship runs.
- She's known for her exceptional defensive skills, earning her the Best Libero award in the SEA V.League.
- Jazareno has also been part of the Alas Pilipinas women's national team wishlist.
*Personal Life:*
- Jazareno is a mother of one son, Don Austin, born in August 2024, and has been balancing motherhood with her volleyball career and studies.
- She's currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education at De La Salle University.
- *Challenges and Resilience:*
- After giving birth, Jazareno made a successful comeback to the court, showcasing her determination and time management skills.
- She juggles her responsibilities as a mother, student, and professional athlete, often spending her mornings training and afternoons with her baby and working on her thesis.
- Despite the challenges, Jazareno finds inspiration in her son, saying that seeing him after training gives her renewed energy and purpose