Perpetual Altas, Lady Altas and Junior Altas

Not to be confused with Atlas.

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.

Perpetual Altas and Lady Altas
School	University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Joined	1984
Location	Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas
Team colors	Maroon   and   Gold White as a tertiary color
Juniors' team	Junior Altas
Seniors' general championships
NCAA: 2 (1995–96, 1996–97)
Juniors' general championships
NCAA: 1 (2018–2019)

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

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

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

Juniors' Roster

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

Volleyball

Women's volleyball

Main article: Perpetual Lady Altas 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

Basketball

Seniors 1988–present

• Ben Adamos (PBA - NorthPort Batang Pier, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel)

• Bright Akhuetie

• 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)

• Scottie Thompson (PBA - Barangay Ginebra San Miguel)

• Chester Tolomia (PBA - Barangay Ginebra Kings, Sta. Lucia Realtors, Magnolia Beverage Masters)

• Romy Viado (played in the PBL - Agfa colors)

See also

• San Beda-Perpetual rivalry

References