Perpetual Altas, Lady Altas and Junior Altas

Perpetual Altas and Lady Altas
Logo of Perpetual Altas and Lady Altas
SchoolUniversity of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Joined1984
LocationAlabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas
Team colorsMaroon   and   Gold
White as a tertiary color
Juniors' teamJunior Altas
Seniors' general championships
  • NCAA: 2 (1995–96, 1996–97)
Juniors' general championships
  • NCAA: 1 (2018–2019)

The Perpetual Altas and Lady Altas, or the UPHSD Altas and Lady Altas, are the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) teams of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. They are also popularly known as the Perps.

Since joining the NCAA in 1984, the university's senior varsity basketball team only made the NCAA Finals twice. In spite of the poor financial support, their biggest run was in the late 1980s, led by the "big three" Bong Hawkins, Eric Quiday, and Ronald Sy, against the SSCR Stags' "big three", Paul Alvarez, Eugene Quilban, and Nap Hatton. They are the only NCAA basketball team that joined in the 20th century that's still in the NCAA to have never won a men's basketball championship.

The Altas have been successful in other sports, winning titles in volleyball and in the NCAA Cheerleading Competition.

The university's juniors' team are called the UPHSD Junior Altas (formerly the "Altalettes").

Name

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The moniker 'Altas' comes from the Latin word "height," symbolizing UPHSD's aspirations for further greatness. At the same time, it comes from the initials of the school founder, Antonio L. Tamayo.

Basketball

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UPHSD Altas NCAA Season 95 roster

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Note: This is the roster when the Altas were host to the NCAA Season 95.

UPHSD Altas roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
C Philippines Adamos, Benedict C. 6'6" (1.98m)
SF Philippines Aurin, Kim Cyril J. 6'2" (1.88m)
C Philippines Barasi, Mario, Jr. C 6'7" (2.01m)
SG 8 Philippines Tamayo, Antonio Romulo G. 6'0" (1.83m) 3rd DLSZ
PG Philippines Charcos, Edgar Louie 5'8" (1.73m)
PG Philippines Matthew Palomares 5'11" (1.8m)
SF Philippines Egan, Jefher John C. 6'1" (1.85m)
SF Philippines Giussani, Francis Gabriel B. 6'2" (1.88m)
SG Philippines Lanoy, Ramlee O. 6'0" (1.83m)
PG Philippines Lucero, Aldeo Nobie C. 5'9" (1.75m)
PF Philippines Martel, Lean 6'4" (1.93m)
Philippines Peralta, Rey Anthony N. 6'2" (1.88m)
PG Philippines Razon, Angel Belo B. 5'11" (1.8m)
SG Philippines Sese, Luke Irvin V. 5'11" (1.8m)
SF Philippines Sevilla, Nathaniel John F. 6'3" (1.91m)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines Ed Cordero
  • Philippines Gerald Dizon
  • Philippines Myk Saguitguit
  • Philippines Ferdinand Ali-Ali
  • Philippines Matthew Palomares

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Juniors' Roster

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UPHSD Junior Altas roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
Philippines Roa, Paolo
Philippines Regala, Aaron
Philippines Iloa, Lloyd
Philippines Montecalvo, Jericho
Philippines Abreu, Justin
Philippines Galotera, Paolo
Philippines Cacho, Jhewel Marc
Philippines Malabanan, Venern
Philippines Querido, Hanz
Philippines Arulo, John Lorreal
Philippines Yu, Walter Franz Lee
Philippines Pancho, Denniere
Philippines Manalac, Jared Jay
Philippines Dungca, Kean Carlo
Philippines de Luna, Brent
Philippines Gagate, Seven
Philippines Mascariñas, Jus
Philippines Ogana, Russell
Philippines Zabale, Silas
Head coach
  • Philippines Joph Cleopas

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Volleyball

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Women's volleyball
Men's volleyball roster
V-league Crib Selection
UPHSD Altas
No. Name Position
1 TEODORO, Arianne Paul. Libero
9 CODENIERA Sean Archer Noel. OP/Setter
3 ENGAY, Renz. OH
4 ZARENO, Joshua. OH
5 ROSETE, STEFFANO MAURO MB

Notable alumni

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Basketball

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Seniors 1988–present

  • Ben Adamos (PBA - NorthPort Batang Pier, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel)
  • Harold Arboleda (PBA - NLEX Road Warriors; MPBL - Parañaque Patriots, Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines, Tabogon Voyagers, Cagayan Valley Golden Eagles, Muntinlupa Cagers, Bacolod City of Smiles)
  • Kim Aurin (PBA - TNT Tropang Giga)
  • Juneric Baloria - (PBA - NLEX Road Warriors, Mahindra Floodbuster, Blackwater Bossing; MPBL - Parañaque Patriots, Pampanga Lanterns, Makati Super Crunch, Basilan Peace Riders, Batangas City Embassy Chill/Tanduay Rum Masters)
  • Arnel Bravo (played in the PBL - RC Cola, Serg's, Otto Shoes, Zest-O, Paralux)
  • Jonathan Engracia (played in PBL - Welcoat)
  • Gerry Guarda (played in the PBL - Burger Machine)
  • Rene "Bong" Hawkins Jr. (played in the PBA - Presto Tivola, Sta. Lucia Realtors, Alaska Aces, Tanduay Rhum Masters, Coca-Cola Tigers)
  • Kyt Jimenez (played in MPBL - Sarangani Marlins; PBA - San Miguel Beermen)
  • June Longalong (played in the PBL, MBA & PBA - Talk 'N Text)
  • Jojo Manalo (played in PBL - Welcoat; PBA - Coca-Cola & Talk 'N Text)
  • Eric Quiday (1989 NCAA MVP, played in the PBL-Crispa, Magnolia; PBA - Shell)
  • Roderick Ramirez (played in the PBL - Springmaid)
  • Jomer Rubi (PH Team '95, '97; PBL - Stag/Tanduay; PBA - Tanduay)
  • Ronald Sy (played in the PBL - Burger City)
  • Chester Tolomia (PBA - Barangay Ginebra Kings, Sta. Lucia Realtors, Magnolia Beverage Masters)
  • Romy Viado (played in the PBL - Agfa colors)

See also

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References

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