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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758215921886UAAP Season 88 - UST lightshow - DLSU.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The UAAP&#x27;s 88th season opens in UST on September 19. UAAP Media"/>The UAAP&#x27;s 88th season opens in UST on September 19. UAAP Media</div>MANILA -- The 88th season of the UAAP formally opens on Friday night with a grand ceremony at the University of Santo Tomas Grandstand.UST, which last hosted the UAAP in 2016, has promised a festive affair with a program that will run late into the night and showcases the school&#x27;s traditions. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with the traditional &quot;Thomasian Welcome Walk&quot; for the student-athletes, followed by the Hope Concert at 8 p.m.The concert promises a festive &quot;Paskuhan&quot; atmosphere, complete with fireworks and drone shows—hallmarks of the España-based campus.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/8/27/what-to-expect-in-the-uaap-season-88-opening-ceremony-1618">READ: What to expect in the UAAP Season 88 opening ceremony</a></div>This season’s official song, &quot;Strength in Motion, Hope in Action,&quot; will be performed by singer Kian Cipriano.“When strength and hope unite, greatness happens,” said Season 88 President Rev. Fr. Rodel Cansancio, explaining the theme. “We’re all champions in one enduring flame.”Earlier in the day, a Eucharistic Celebration will be held at 2 p.m. at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena, preceding the opening ceremony and concert.The eight-day &quot;Light of Hope&quot; series, featuring light shows that illuminated the UST Main Building with the colors and chants of each UAAP member school, concluded on Thursday night as part of the countdown to Season 88.Sports action begins this weekend, starting with collegiate men’s and junior high school boys&#x27; basketball at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena.Collegiate women’s football kicks off tomorrow (Saturday) at the newly built Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, while the men’s tournament follows the next day at the same venue in Imus, Cavite.High school girls’ and boys’ volleyball will have their first serve on Sunday at the newly renovated Blue Eagle Gym.A total of 48 events across collegiate and high school divisions will take place this season, with UST entering as the reigning general champion in both divisions.

The 88th season of the UAAP formally opens on Friday night with a grand ceremony at the University of Santo Tomas Grandstand.

The 88th season of the UAAP formally opens on Friday night with a grand ceremony at the University of Santo Tomas Grandstand.

UAAP Season 88 kicks off with grand opening ceremony at UST

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UAAP Season 88 kicks off with grand opening ceremony at UST

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Published September 19, 2025 12:15 PM PHT

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