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Paige Javier

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770795525348UAAP88 Volleyball Commissioner - Mr. Michael Verano-0962.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>UAAP Volleyball Commissioner Mike Verano during the press conference for the Season 88 volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, February 11, 2026. UAAP Media</div>MANILA – The University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is introducing something new aimed at recognizing fair play in the Season 88 volleyball tournament.  UAAP Volleyball Commissioner Mike Verano said there will be a green card awarded to a player to promote honesty and sportsmanship among them.The issuance of green cards covers both the men&#x27;s and women&#x27;s tournaments in the competition. Under the new rule, a player who &quot;voluntarily acknowledges a block touch or a net touch&quot; will be awarded a green card.&quot;The most important innovation that we’ll be implementing for Season 88 is the implementation of the green card. This will reward the student-athletes with their honesty and sportsmanship,&quot; Verano said at the press conference held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.<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>&quot;It will also be a requirement and a criteria to honor them at the end of the season with a Sportsmanship Award,” he added.The measure also seeks to speed up the process and reduce the need for unnecessary video challenges.At the end of the season, the UAAP will reward the team with the most green cards with the Sportsmanship Award, on top of the individual accolades.The UAAP commissioner said this is the only change in the collegiate volleyball tournament set to open over the weekend.<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>The first serve of the UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournament will be on Saturday, starting with the clash between the University of the East and the University of the Philippines at the Mall of Asia Arena.De La Salle University and Far Eastern University will also clash on opening day.

The UAAP is introducing something new aimed at recognizing fair play in the Season 88 volleyball tournament. #UAAPSeason88

The UAAP is introducing something new aimed at recognizing fair play in the Season 88 volleyball tournament. #UAAPSeason88

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UAAP to introduce green card in Season 88 volleyball, aimed at promoting fair play

Paige Javier,

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Published Feb 11, 2026 05:23 PM PHT

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