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

The Perpetual Altas or the UPHSD Altas (who previously used the acronyms PHCR (1984–96), UPHR (1996–2004), UPHDS (2004–2005) and UPHSD (2006–08)) are the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) team of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. They are also popularly known as the Perps.

Since joining the NCAA in 1984, the 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 senior varsity teams may also be referred to as the Altas. The juniors' team are the UPHSD Junior Altas (formerly the "Altalettes"), while the women's teams are the UPHSD Lady Altas.

Name

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

UPHSD Altas NCAA Season 95 roster

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

UPHSD Altas roster
PlayersCoaches
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, 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

UPHSD Junior Altas roster
PlayersCoaches
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

Men's volleyball roster
NCAA Season 98
UPHSD Altas
No. Name Position
1TEODORO, Arianne Paul.Libero
2MATEO, Klint Michael.OP
3ENGAY, Renz.OH
4ZARENO, Joshua. OH

Notable alumni

Basketball

Seniors 1988–present

  • Jomer Rubi (PH Team '95, '97; PBL - Stag/Tanduay; PBA - Tanduay)
  • Rene "Bong" Hawkins Jr. (played in the PBA - Alaska Aces)
  • Eric Quiday (1989 NCAA MVP, played in the PBL-Crispa, Magnolia; PBA - Shell)
  • Ronald Sy (played in the PBL - Burger City)
  • Arnel Bravo (played in the PBL - RC Cola, Serg's, Otto Shoes, Zest-O, Paralux)
  • Romy Viado (played in the PBL - Agfa colors)
  • June Longalong (played in the PBL, MBA & PBA - Talk 'N Text)
  • Roderick Ramirez (played in the PBL - Springmaid)
  • Gerry Guarda (played in the PBL - Burger Machine)
  • Jonathan Engracia (played in PBL - Welcoat)
  • Scottie Thompson (PBA - Barangay Ginebra San Miguel)
  • Jojo Manalo (played in PBL - Welcoat; PBA - Coca-Cola & Talk 'N Text)
  • Kyt Jimenez (played in MPBL - Sarangani Marlins)

See also

References

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