- UPHD Altas
Philippine collegiate team
name=UPHD Altas
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schoolname=University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
teamlogo=UPHSDAltas.gif
league=NCAA
founded=1984
titles=NCAA
total=2 (1995-96, 1996-97)
jtitles=NCAA
location=Alabang-Zapote Road,Las Piñas City
colors=Maroon, gold and white
junior=Altalettes
women=Lady Altas
cheer=Fuego Altas!|The UPHD Altas (used the UPHR, UPHDS and UPHSD acronyms previously) are theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) basketball team of theUniversity of Perpetual Help System DALTA .They are the only NCAA basketball team never to clinch a championship.
The other seniors varsity teams may also be referred to as the Altas. The juniors team are the UPHD Altalettes, while the women's teams are the UPHD Lady Altas.
Name
The monicker ‘Altas’ comes from the Latin word “height,” symbolizing UPHD's aspirations for further greatness. At the same time, it comes from the initials of the school founder, Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo.
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