The UP Pep Squad wowed the judges with a colorful and lively “Hala Bira” fiesta theme. The act garnered a total of 440.9 points in the cumulative judges’ rankings, dethroning erstwhile champions, the FEU cheering squad, who dropped to second place with 421.4 points with its Japanese Samurai routine.

Manwhile, the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, is back into the top three with its “White Tiger” theme after gaining 407.5 points.

Completing the list are, Ateneo de Manila’s Blue Babble Battalion at fourth. De La Salle University’s Animo Squad placed fifth place, University of the East finished sixth, National University at seventh place, and at the last, Adamson University Pep Squad.