Kath Arado

Kath Arado
Personal information
Full nameKathleen Faith Pepito Arado
Born (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998
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 volleyball athlete who plays as a libero for Premier Volleyball League club PLDT High Speed Hitters.

Early life and education

Kath Arado was born on May 22, 1998 in Iligan, Lanao del Norte.[1][2] 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.[3]

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,[4] UAAP Season 79 Best Digger,[5] and UAAP Season 80 Best Digger and Best Receiver.

Club

Arado joined the Generika-Ayala Lifesavers of the Philippine Super Liga. [6] 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.[7]

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.[8] The team finished at 10th place defeating Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, and New Zealand.[9] 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.[10] She was awarded as the 2016 South East Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championships Best Libero.[11]

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.
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