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In the wake of the negative reactions to an earlier redesigned logo, the University of the Philippines has unveiled yet another Fighting Maroons logo in time for the school’s hosting of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 78.
The earlier “leaked” logo design which drew a lot of flak featured a native warrior holding a spear and a shield, which is inscribed with the letters UP in baybayin characters.
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This time around, the design features a clenched fist.
“In the wake of the uproar caused by the ‘leaked’ logo, the UP administration decided to tap the help of #nowheretogobutUP, a volunteer alumni group helping UP sports teams. Working for free, the group formed the design team for the new logo. It invited varsity athletes, team coaches, students, faculty, non-academic personnel and alumni for a series of presentations, consultations, and discussions,” reports Mike Frialde in The Philippine Star.
