MANILA, Philippines — The 87th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) kicked off with an unparalleled display of style and spectacle, as University of the Philippines (UP) delivered what could be the most glamorous opening ceremony in the league's storied history.

The sold-out SMART Araneta Coliseum was transformed into a vibrant hub of excitement and celebration on Saturday.

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