The University Athletic Association of the Philippines has approved a rule change that will allow schools to list up to two foreign student-athletes in their team pool beginning in Season 89.
UAAP Executive Director Atty. Rene “Rebo” Saguisag, Jr. explained that while only one FSA may be part of the active roster at any given time, teams will now have the option to keep a second foreign student-athlete on reserve.
“This was approved this year and, like all our rules, will take effect the following season — so starting UAAP Season 89,” said Saguisag.
“For all sports, teams can have two foreign student-athletes in their pool, but only one can be part of the active roster at a time, with the other on reserve.”
(C) UAAP Season 87 Media Team
Last season, National University lost Mo Diassana in the very first game of the tournament.
Omar John could not be fielded as a backup during that time.
“This way, in cases of injuries — like what NU went through with Mo Diassana last season — there’s someone ready to step in,” added Saguisag.
By allowing a second FSA in the pool, the UAAP aims to provide schools with roster security while still maintaining balance across all its sports.
The policy applies across all UAAP sports.
