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HOST UP UNVEILS UAAP SEASON 87 LOGO

Called ‘Hands In Huddle,’ the logo is colorful and circular with hands and dots that catch the first attention. A closer look reveals that the hands – in the colors of the eight UAAP universities – also contain stylized human figures, making up a team of diverse universities working as one. The season’s theme ‘Stronger, […]

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UP TABLE TENNIS TEAMS WELCOME NEW PROGRAM HEAD

A rise up the rankings is in the offing for the University of the Philippines Table Tennis Teams, as they welcomed their first-ever program head. The Fighting Maroons placed fifth (women) and sixth (men) in the event in UAAP Season 86, but are adamant that – as always – there’s nowhere to go but up. […]

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DALUMPINES LEADS PROGRAM FOR UP TAEKWONDO TEAMS

The University of the Philippines Taekwondo Teams have been given a much-welcome shot in the arm with the entry of Atty. Francine Dalumpines as first-ever program head. The Fighting Maroons’ women’s team finished fourth in UAAP Season 86, while the men wound up fifth. With the appointment of the private practice lawyer as program head, […]

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UP MBT, GOLDWIN MONTEVERE AGREE TO FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION

The UP Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) has come to terms with head coach Goldwin Monteverde on a five-year extension to reinforce the championship culture he has established in his first three years at the helm of the team. “UP MBT management is committed to establishing continuity in the program to ensure the winning culture developed […]

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HOLIDAYS CONTINUE TO BE HAPPY FOR UP MBT, SUBIC FIESTA CARNIVAL

CJ Cansino and Francis Lopez returned to Subic, Friday, to make sure all is well in the carnival that went viral because of them. In Cansino’s vlog of the UP Fighting Maroons’ Subic outing last December 16, Lopez was seen having fun with a masked staff member of the horror ride and their interaction became […]

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UP TO SHARE OFFICIATING FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS WITH UAAP AFTER S85

In the interest of improving officiating in the UAAP, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will be sharing the results and recommendations of its analytics and video team (a-team) with the UAAP as the team believes that all member-schools should help the league make the games fairer and more competitive.  UP team manager […]

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THOUSANDS JOIN GREEN RUN FOR A CAUSE AT VERMOSA

Close to 2,000 elite runners, athletes in training, and running enthusiasts signed up for the Vermosa Green Run at Imus, Cavite last Sunday, July 3, heeding the call to rediscover the outdoors and support a cause. Vermosa Project Development Manager Moses “MJ” Aragones said a total of 1,800 runners laced up and welcomed the opportunity […]

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PBA PARTY-LIST: KEEP SPORTS EVENTS COVID-19 FREE

Amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases, the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Party-list (PBA) has called on the government to ensure that health protocols are strictly enforced so that the country can continue to host international sporting events.  The neophyte lawmaker said the government should not be averse in emulating other countries that have already successfully […]

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NU ENDS 65-YEAR WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL CROWN DROUGHT

The Lady Bulldogs completed the UAAP Season 84 sweep, ripping De La Salle University to cap their run, 25-15, 25-15, 25-22, in front of 12,621 fans inside the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Tuesday. This is just NU’s third title in the event and first since 1957 and the first tournament sweep […]

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AYALA’S VERMOSA TO HOLD MULTI-LEVEL GREEN RUN

After two years of quiet and confinement, it’s time to celebrate the green outdoors and have fun in the sun. Vermosa, an Ayala Land Estate in Imus Cavite, is front running the event. It is a modern, suburban community that promotes healthy and active living. Vermosa has partnered with Pinoy Fitness, the running, fitness, and […]