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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770798079244UAAP88 VOLLEYBALL - WOMEN&#x27;S-0677.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Women&#x27;s volleyball coaches pose for a photo during the media launch of the UAAP Season 88 women&#x27;s volleyball tournament. UAAP Media</div>MANILA — As the second semester opens, it also signals the start of more high-quality volleyball action in the UAAP.The league formally launched the newest volleyball season to the media in a press conference on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, with all eight member schools in attendance.&quot;As we open the second semester of UAAP Season 88, we are filled with excitement to once again witness our student-athletes compete at the highest level of collegiate volleyball,&quot; said UAAP Season 88 president Fr. Rodel Casancio, OP, in his opening remarks.&quot;This season’s theme &#x27;Strength in Motion, Hope in Action&#x27; reflects the purpose that our student-athletes bring onto the court—moving forward together while inspiring hope within our schools and communities,&quot; he added.Casancio hopes the newest volleyball tournament—featuring impressive collegiate players and seasoned tacticians—will inspire the youth and model positive behavior.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/2/11/uaap-up-s-joan-monares-to-miss-first-round-due-to-back-injury-1426">READ: UAAP: UP’s Joan Monares to miss first round due to back injury</a></div>The UAAP Season 88 kicks off on Valentine&#x27;s Day at the same Pasay venue.&quot;To our players and coaches, we recognized that you are not merely participants in a collegiate league but role models and inspirations to the youth. Your conduct, both on and off the court, has a profound impact on the lives of many,&quot; Casancio underscored.&quot;We encourage you to strive for excellence, to push beyond your limits, and to be a source of hope and inspiration to all.&quot;The UAAP&#x27;s latest innovation is the green card, which will be implemented and given to players who display honesty and fair play in matches this season.All eyes would be on defending champions National University Lady Bulldogs, who seek yet another feather on their cap—this time without key players Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon, who turned professional last year.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/2/10/uaap-unbreakable-lady-bulldogs-unfazed-as-national-u-enters-new-era-2245">READ: UAAP: ‘Unbreakable’ Lady Bulldogs unfazed as National U enters new era </a></div>Standing in their way are Season 87 silver medalists De La Salle Lady Spikers, bannered by seniors and stars in their own rights Angel Canino and Shevana Laput; as well as UST Golden Tigresses, who will see Detdet Pepito play her last year in the collegiate league; and the FEU Lady Tamaraws, who aim for their 30th crown.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/2/10/uaap-angel-canino-steps-into-bigger-spotlight-to-power-la-salles-championship-bid-2030">READ: UAAP: Angel Canino steps into bigger spotlight to power La Salle’s championship bid</a></div>Meanwhile, teams hoping to break into the Final Four are the Shaina Nitura-led Adamson Lady Falcons, a UP Fighting Maroons squad starting a new chapter with Fabio Menta, the revitalized Ateneo Blue Eagles, and the determined UE Lady Red Warriors. Together, these teams add depth to the competition&#x27;s next tier.On the men&#x27;s side, a similar name is up to the task of a title defense campaign—the NU Bulldogs.

As the second semester opens, it also signals the start of more high-quality volleyball action in the UAAP. #UAAPSeason88

As the second semester opens, it also signals the start of more high-quality volleyball action in the UAAP. #UAAPSeason88

UAAP Season 88 promises more high-quality volleyball action

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Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Feb 11, 2026 05:18 PM PHT

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