UAAP: FEU unveils ‘For Everyone’ theme for Season 89 hosting

Rapper Gloc-9 and comedian-host Vice Ganda appear on the video teaser for FEU’s hosting of UAAP Season 89. –UAAP PHOTO

As the University of Santo Tomas formally closed its hosting of UAAP Season 88 on Friday night, Far Eastern University immediately shifted its focus to preparations for Season 89.

UST Season 88 chairman Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., Ph.D. officially handed the UAAP flag to incoming host FEU and Season 89 chairman Juan Miguel R. Montinola during the closing ceremony.

FEU then unveiled a teaser video featuring appearances from rapper Gloc-9 and comedian-host Vice Ganda, hinting at a season centered on culture, entertainment, and community.

“Well, as our president said, what UST did this year was amazing and spectacular. In terms of the opening and closing, it’s something we’ve never seen before. So we’ll try to live up to that,” incoming UAAP president Mark Molina said.

“We’ll hopefully, in our own way, do something that the UAAP and FEU community will be very proud of. Preparations are already underway. We’re opening on September 12 at the Mall of Asia Arena, and we’re already preparing for that.”

FEU and Season 89 chairman Juan Miguel R. Montinola during the UAAP Season 88 closing ceremony. – UAAP PHOTO

FEU also revealed the theme for Season 89: “For Everyone, UAAP.”

According to Molina, the theme aims to highlight the broader community behind the league beyond the athletes and competitions.

“The UAAP is not just about the athletes. There are so many people in the community — teachers, drivers who bring the teams to the games, ball boys, students, classmates, and fans. We want to highlight their contribution to the UAAP as well,” he said.

Molina added that FEU hopes to promote inclusivity and social awareness throughout its hosting.

“‘For Everyone, UAAP’ is our reminder that the league should be a space where every sector feels seen, valued, and represented,” he said.

FEU is also looking at initiatives to help grow women’s sports, including the possible inclusion of two guest schools in the high school girls’ division.