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The UAAP Season 88 Cheerdance Competition promises to be more than just a dazzling display of athleticism and artistry—it will also serve as a statement for integrity.
The UAAP is encouraging the community to wear white during the event on Saturday, November 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, in support of the league’s call: “Passion for Victory, Passion for Integrity! No to Corruption!”
The initiative aligns with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ call to wear white, a collective action against corruption and a push for accountability.
“The Cheerdance Competition is not only a showcase of skill and teamwork but also a platform to inspire values-driven action. We hope that this initiative encourages everyone in our community to stand together for integrity and hope,” said UAAP Season 88 President Fr. Rodel Cansancio, OP of University of Santo Tomas.
Backed by BIC, this year’s competition will also introduce a new order of performances. Starting this season, the host university will close the show, while the rotation of previous season hosts will determine the lineup.
The University of the Philippines Pep Squad—Season 87 host—will kick off the competition, followed by the UE Pep Squad, Adamson Pep Squad, DLSU Animo Squad, Ateneo Blue Eagles, defending champion NU Pep Squad, and FEU Cheering Squad. The University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe will close the show.
“Every team will now have an equal opportunity to experience when to perform, and everyone gets the chance to go through the entire order of performance,” said UAAP Cheerdance Commissioner Paula Nunag.
The University of the Philippines Varsity Pep Squad will open with a Christmas-themed routine celebrating the country’s rich holiday traditions.
Eager to surpass their fourth-place finish last year, the University of the East Pep Squad will transport the audience to East High School, swaying to hits from the iconic Disney movie High School Musical.
The Adamson University Pep Squad, Season 87 runner-up, will take the audience along on their journey toward a breakthrough championship with a narrative-driven routine.
Paying homage to their school’s rich history in baseball—ranking as the fifth-best UAAP team in the sport with 10 championships across the seniors and juniors divisions—the De La Salle University Animo Squad will deliver a baseball-inspired routine.
The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles will perform to the tunes of the animated film Sing.
As defending champions, the National University Pep Squad will perform sixth, aiming for a second consecutive cheerdance title to further cement their dominance in the modern era of the competition.
Expected to be a jaw-dropping routine, NU will feature a ninja-inspired performance designed to showcase fast-paced stunts and a fresh approach to cheerdance artistry.
“This year talaga, since yung last year’s performance, napaka-challenging yung pinerform ng ating mga competitors, it helps us talaga since we’re motivated to create more. Kailangan din namin talunin kung ano yung mga nakita naming maganda sa kanila. ‘Yon yung pinaghandaan namin this year and to create new stuff for the competition and for the sport itself,” said NU head coach Gab Bajacan.
In an effort to reclaim the crown they lost in Season 87, the Far Eastern University Cheering Squad will take the audience on a nostalgic journey, rekindling childhood memories with a routine inspired by traditional Philippine street games such as patintero, tumbang preso, and luksong tinik.
Eight-time champion University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe will close the show with a Halloween-inspired theme.
"For the theme of UST this year, it's going to be Halloween. Just with the theme itself for UST, I can already say it's been a journey because we actually decided and needed to change our themes twice before arriving with the idea of Halloween. Nevertheless, I am really happy with how it translated to our routine this year and I believe it's one of the events in the year calendar which everyone is looking forward to," said UST head coach Mark Chaiwalla.
The UAAP Season 88 Cheerdance Competition will be available across all Cignal platforms: the UAAP Varsity Channel in HD, One Sports on free-to-air TV, and the Pilipinas Live app, which will stream the event for free.
In the lead-up to the competition, Cignal will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes content, interviews with squad members, and highlights from past performances.
“The Cheerdance Competition is one of the most anticipated traditions of the UAAP, and Cignal is excited to capture all the excitement, the artistry, and the integrity displayed by the UAAP’s best cheerdance teams,” said Mico Halili, Head of Sports Content at Cignal TV.
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