University of the Philippines has unveiled the logo for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) Season 87, which begins on September 7.
Called ‘Hands In Huddle,’ the logo is inspired by the Season 87 theme, which exhorts member schools of the premier collegiate league to constantly look forward, remain relevant, and achieve collective greatness by working together.
The circular, colorful logo features hands and dots that catch the eye initially. A closer look reveals that the hands – each in the colors of the eight UAAP universities – also contain stylized human figures, symbolizing a team of diverse universities working together.
The season’s theme, ‘Stronger, Better, Together,’ is prominently displayed on the right side of the logo, with a colorful depiction of the number 87 within the word “STRONGER.”
UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development (UP OASD) Director Dolriech “Bo” Perasol explains the Season 87 logo:
“The clenched fist in the UP Fighting Maroons team logo has transformed into an open hand that reaches out to everyone in a spirit of cooperation and partnership. It signifies that the best way to be strong, productive, and relevant is to encourage participation from everyone, whether as a league, a community, or a nation,” Perasol said.
“Host school UP, with its colors maroon and green, is at the top and invites the league, the community, the general public, and the country to come together and achieve great things as one. When we work as a team, both in and out of sports, we can reach great heights and accomplish much.”
Arranged in a circular manner with the host school at the top, the other member schools are listed in the order of their hosting sequence for upcoming UAAP seasons.
Thus, the University of Santo Tomas will host next in Season 88, followed by Far Eastern University, National University, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Adamson University, and the University of the East.
UAAP Season 87 will kick off with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournaments, ushered in by the traditional opening ceremony.
“This year’s opening ceremony will bring to life the season theme of ‘Stronger, Better, Together.’ Hopefully, it will inspire us all to embrace the message of the season logo—strength in unity,” said the UP OASD Director.
