The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is gearing up for a much-anticipated return of the country’s premier collegiate league to rekindle old rivalries.
Aware that collegiate basketball fans have gotten used to supporting schools remotely, the UAAP has partnered with Smart Communications Inc. (SMART) to make this happen via the GigaPlay app.
“We join the millions of UAAP fans who are eager to show their school pride as the league returns after a two-year, pandemic-enforced hiatus. While we can’t troop to the venues in full force just yet, we are glad to make watching the upcoming games easier than ever with the GigaPlay app. This is part of our commitment to give our customers what they want and continue to enable them to pursue their passions,” Alfredo S. Panlilio, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications President and CEO said.
The return of UAAP games will rekindle the healthy rivalries among eight universities namely, Ateneo De Manila University, Adamson University, De La Salle University, National University, University of the East, University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, and the University of Santo Tomas.
UAAP Season 82 was placed on hold in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 restrictions. With the new normal, the UAAP follows through with Smart GigaPlay, allowing fans to finally experience sports action and cheer for their school again – right at their fingertips. (PR) – bny
