Eraserheas To Headline UAAP Season 87 Opening Ceremonies this September 7

Get ready to wave your cellphone flashlights! The Eraserheads are set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 87^th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) on September 7.

Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro will reunite anew onstage as host school University of the Philippines jumpstarts the new season with an opening day extravaganza highlighted by performances from the iconic rock group and other amazing artists.

 

Recently, the EHeads were the recipients of the Gawad Oblation Award – the highest distinction that UP bestows on its alumni for their significant contributions and extraordinary service. The iconic group was cited for how they “indelibly shaped the scope and sound of our culture”.

 

The band’s performance during the UAAP opening ceremony will be a homecoming of sorts for them and a chance to perform for the bigger UAAP community and sports fans of many colors.

 

“We’re happy to share the news that the EHeads are going to share their magic with the UAAP as we start Season 87. It’s happening at the perfect time. They’ve reached the pinnacle of their career. They’ve reached the top, disbanded, reunited and have come full circle. They are true music icons and legends and our national pride,” said UP Office of Athletics and Sports Development (UP OASD) Director Bo Perasol.

 

Besides the Eraserheads, the UAAP Opening ceremony will feature other famous artists and top notch performers who will bring the theme of Stronger, Better, Together to life. Palawan Pay, Converge ICT Solutions, CDO Foodsphere and Strong Group Athletics are supporting the opening day event.

 

Separate tickets will be sold for the Opening Ceremony and the first basketball game between the UP Fighting Maroons and the Ateneo Blue Eagles on September 7 that will tip off later in the day. Tickets will be available at Ticketnet.

UAAP Inaugurate E-Sports as Prelude to Season 87

 

Before the 87th season of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines commence on September 7, host school, University of the Philippines is set to introduce the first ever E-Sport competition this August 16-21. 

The E-Sport competition will feature Valorant, Mobile Legends, and NBA 2k24, the venue will be at the Arete in Ateneo de Manila University. All 8 teams will be participating in the 3 games of the competition.  

Olympian EJ Obiena Sets Up Fundraiser for Philippine Pole Vaulting.

 

World's #2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena has launched a fundraising drive for the benefit of future Filipino pole vaulters, dubbed as "Katapulting an Athlete's Dream", the fundraiser aims to create more pole-vaulting pits across the Philippines. 

Fresh from his gold medal coup in the recently concluded 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. EJ is back in the country to start off this mission of bringing Pole Vaulting closer to the Filipinos. 

In a press conference held last October 10 in Greenhills, Obiena announced his partnership with Katapult Digital, a Marketing Technology Agency to help him auction off his gears from the 2023 South East Asian Games that includes his custom-made spikes, and his World Championship suit are all up for grab in the auction.  

Aside from the auction, a donation drive is also up on EJ Obiena's website at https://ejobiena.katapultdigital.com/ for fans and supporters who also want to share in the donation drive. 

EJ is already on the lookout for promising student athletes and deserving schools that will become beneficiaries of the project that will be led by EJ's father, Coach Emerson Obiena. For more information and for interested donors and schools, you may reach out to EJ Obiena's Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/EJObiena)

UAAP Season 86 Host UE Fuels the Future as it opens its doors this September 30.

University of the East has unveiled their newest logo and theme yesterday on their social media accounts, from “Rise As One” last season that showed how the league finally rising above the effects of the pandemic to “Fueling the Future” that shows the commitment of the league in continuously development of athletes not only for this season, but in the future seasons ahead. 

"With the theme "Fueling the Future," UAAP Season 86 underscores its commitment to being the driving force behind the development of future professional athletes and national team mainstays. It proudly serves as the stepping stone, the training ground, and the building block for athletes who aspire to reach the pinnacle of their careers," the UAAP said.

Season 86 of the UAAP will be opening its doors this coming September 30 with host school, UE Red Warriors clashing against the UST Growling Tigers, while the rest of the opening weekend schedule are Ateneo vs NU, UP vs Adamson, and FEU vs DLSU.

#NCAA98: Check Out the First Round Schedule of the Men's Basketball Tournament.

 

The 98th Season of the National Collegiate Athletics Association of the Philippines kicks off this September 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Check out the full schedule of the Men's Basketball Tournament here: 

You can watch the games on NCAA Philippines official Facebook Page, or you can also watch the games on GTV. 

NCAA Philippines Opens Season 98 This September 10.

 

The countdown to 100 years begins for the oldest athletics league in the country as the National Collegiate Athletics Association of the Philippines is opening their 98th season this coming September 10 at the Araneta Coliseum. 

With the theme "Achieve Greatness Every Day", the league's 98th season hosts school Emilio Aguinaldo College aims to bring the glory back to the NCAA after it was badly hit by the pandemic. 

Ten sports will be played this coming season, headlined by the Men's Basketball and Women's Volleyball, also in the list of the sports to be played are Tae Kwon Do, Chess, and making a comeback are Juniors Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Cheer dance, Track and Field, and Swimming competitions for the seniors division. 

The opening ceremonies of the NCAA will be aired on GMA 7 and GTV as well as on the league's official social media account @NCAA Philippines and on GMA Sports. Regular games will air on GTV and will also be streamed live on NCAA Philippines official Facebook page. 

#UAAP84: FEU Cheering Squad Reign Supreme in #UAAPCDC2022

 

After two consecutive years of being the bridesmaid, finally the Far Eastern University Cheering Squad were able to get over the hump and finally took home their third crown in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition since it started back in 1994.  

The FEU Cheering Squad showcased a clean and flawless execution of their Queen inspired performance, the Morayta based squad dominated in all of the categories to garner a total score of 727.5 points to take the crown back in the Tamaraws den. 

FEU CS Head Coach Randell San Gregorio also revealed that their next theme will pay tribute to Master Rapper, Francis Magalona. 

Meanwhile, placing 1st runners up is the Adamson Pep Squad with a country music theme and finishing as second runners up is the NU Pep Squad. 

#UAAP84 Semifinals: Ateneo returns to the finals after dominating FEU

The FEU Tamaraws ends their season 84 campaign after losing to the defending champions Ateneo 72-85. 

The Blue Eagles are now waiting in the finals to defend their crown. 

Rhonjhay Abarrientos led the Tamaraws for the last time this season 84 with 16 points, one and done center Emman Ojuola gave 13 points and 14 rebounds, while graduating Brandrey Bienes added another 13 points for his last playing year for FEU.