MANILA, Philippines — The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is one step closer from having its own home—as the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Home of the UAAP took place on Friday, inside the 1.8 hectare site along Amang Rodriguez Avenue, Pasig City.
The 8,000 seat state-of-the-art arena, owned by Akari Lighting and Technology Corporation, will serve as the main venue of all indoor events of the 18-sport calendar of the Philippines’ premier collegiate league and will also house its office and headquarters.
"Today marks a historic milestone for the UAAP as we break ground on the Home of the UAAP. On behalf of all eight member schools, we are deeply grateful to our partner Akari for making this vision a reality,” shared Fr. Rodel Casancio, OP, UAAP Season 88 President.
Featuring an infinity-shaped design to symbolize the eight UAAP member schools and its core values, the complex will also feature a variety of well curated commercial spaces—making the Home of the UAAP not only a sporting venue but an entertainment destination for Filipinos.
Outlining the facade of the arena will be a series of LED lights which will illuminate with the colors of the winning university. Situated at the top most floor of the arena, which was designed in collaboration with local partners from Athletica Asia, ASYA Design, R.S. Caparros Associates & Co., and Redviper Ventures, will be a smaller arena which will host majority of the other indoor sports.
This will allow the league to hold simultaneous events to ease its burden from the demands of the UAAP schedule.
However, the Home of the UAAP will not be exclusive to the league, and will be open to other professional or collegiate leagues provided there will be no schedule conflicts. TMT