“Stronger, Better, Together” is the theme of UAAP Season 87, the new season of
the University Athletic Association of the Philippines that begins in September
this year.
The new tagline was revealed at the closing ceremony of UAAP Season 86 at
the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday by Board of Managing Directors member
Dolriech “Bo” Perasol, Director of the Office of Athletics and Sports Development
of the University of the Philippines, host school for Season 87.
“The UAAP is the country’s premier collegiate league. Its popularity and success
has grown exponentially through the years because it continues to grow, evolve
and innovate. It has introduced new sports, expanded divisions within existing
sports and finds new ways to reach out and connect with its ever-increasing
audiences,” Perasol said.
‘Stronger, Better, Together’ is a call to the league to be unceasingly forward-
looking and creative, and a reminder that the way to continuing success and
relevance is to be one. Our mission is to inspire young athletes to compete and
strive for excellence, but always to remember that we are one harmonious family
and citizens of one nation. We are all stronger and better if we are one. This is
true not just in sports, but in all aspects of life,” he added.
The new Season 87 logo was not unveiled at the closing ceremony, but Perasol
said it will reflect the theme and is inspired by the age-old image of Hands In
Huddle.
“The clenched, fighting fist of the UP team logo will do something different in the
UAAP Season 87 logo,” teased Perasol. “The central visual is open hands
reaching out to each other in cooperation, coming together as one team, like in a
game huddle. As host, UP is at the top of the wheel and is extending the
invitation to all the schools to come together and do great things for the league,
for sports, for the sports community and for the country. We’re still finalizing the
design.”
When finalized, the logo will reflect the Season 87 message and become a
colorful wheel of passionate hues and team identities. Each school’s colors will
be prominently featured but everything will come together as one image, one
UAAP, Perasol explained.
Season 87 will start on Sept. 7, 2024.
