UAAP’s field of dreams breaks ground

A field of dreams is rising in the heart of Pasig.

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) took a bold step toward its future on Friday, Oct. 24, breaking ground for what will soon be its permanent home—a sprawling 8,000-seat arena set within a 1.8-hectare property along Amang Rodriguez Avenue.

UAAP partner and Akari Lighting and Technology Corporation CEO Christopher Tiu led the ceremony, joined by top league officials and representatives from the eight member schools.

“Three years ago, when we first set foot here, it was a massive parcel of land with very tall grass,” Tiu recalled. “Little did we realize that one day it would turn into a field of dreams for thousands of student-athletes.”

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“Cement and steel will build this structure, but it is the dream and hope of every athlete that will complete this and bring it to life,” he added.

Fr. Rodel Cansancio, OP, UAAP Season 88 President, hailed the development as a landmark moment. “On behalf of all eight member schools, we are deeply grateful to our partner Akari for making this vision a reality.”