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The Arellano University community erupted into a sea of blue and red as the highly anticipated Grand Pep Rally 2026 took the spirit of the Chiefs on the road. The annual celebration brought students, alumni, faculty, and fans together across multiple branches to rally behind their student-athletes ahead of NCAA Season 102.
Las Vegas, NV — Representing Arellano University on an international stage, Arellano Chiefs Head Coach Chico Manabat, along with First Assistant Coach Timothy Taclas and Managing Consultant Andy Vergara, recently participated in the prestigious Coaching U Live 2026 conference, held from July 10 to 12 in Las Vegas.
The Arellano University Chiefsquad reigned supreme once more, reaffirming their dominance on the mat after securing their historic seventh consecutive title and eighth overall championship on March 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The Arellano community proved once again that CHIEFS are a force to be reckoned with—excelling not only in academic pursuits but also dominating the field of sports. The 2026 Inter-Collegiate and High School Inter-Branch competitions showcased world-class talent and school spirit.
The festivities began with a vibrant display of beauty, grace, and school spirit. Each team was represented by their campus Muse, showcasing the pride and elegance of their respective branches.
The Arellano Chiefs secured the coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament after grinding out a hard-fought 62–58 victory over the Mapúa Cardinals on Friday, November 21, at the Playtime Centre in San Juan City.
Arellano Chiefs tightened its hold on third place in Group A after outlasting top-seeded UPHSD Altas in a narrow 70–69 victory, pulling off a dramatic one-point escape in the NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the Playtime Filoil Centre.
For the first time in nearly three years, the NCAA witnessed a triple-double performance—and it came from Arellano Chiefs’ very own T-mc Ongotan, who led the Chiefs to a commanding 92–65 win over the Lyceum of the Philippines University in NCAA Season 101.
Arellano University stormed back into the win column on Tuesday, overpowering Lyceum of the Philippines University, 92–65, in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament, October 14, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
The Arellano University Chiefs never allowed the San Sebastian College-Recoletos Golden Stags to take control, securing a commanding 82-66 victory in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Monday, October 7, at the Playtime FilOil Centre.