After three long years, the UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC) is finally back! It was held yesterday, May 22 with all eight competing universities in attendance — but there were some tweaks to the usual UAAP CDC we know. Routines were cut from five minutes to only three, drummers were not allowed to be in the venue, and only fifteen members were allowed to perform. Such changes were for the safety of the fans and pep squads alike, according to the UAAP committee. Still, despite these changes, passionate fans eagerly tuned in to the UAAP CDC, and they’ve got a lot of commentary and memes to share with the internet.

Surprises

The schools definitely got the expected rankings shuffled around. On the heels of a two-peat win, National University was a favorite for this year’s championship and everyone was expecting a comeback for the University of the Philippines or the University of Santo Tomas. But schools surprised one another with their performances.

you all think it’s over?

ADAMSON to UP, NU and FEU

#UAAPCDC2022 pic.twitter.com/7I2CG1oU7Q

— ✨ (@angqalat) May 22, 2022

As they say, it’s not over ‘til it’s over.

The alleged reactions

NU after watching FEU’s perf #UAAPCDC2022 pic.twitter.com/WG8mii8Y0q

— paul anthony (@encinarespaul) May 22, 2022

Masyado niyo namang ginalingan!

FEU after watching Adamson’s performance #UAAPCDC2022 pic.twitter.com/RiJ1Opm5Au

— Mica (@SpongyMica) May 22, 2022

Nakisali din ang isa pa!

FEU and AdU seeing each other get a podium finish #UAAPCDC2022pic.twitter.com/l63Xysc4lQ

— nadao lustre (@bkppond) May 22, 2022

We did it, fam.

New era

nu, adu and feu leaving moa knowing they are the holy trinity #UAAPCDC2022pic.twitter.com/nULoIVXk3H

— َ (@spoiliarium) May 22, 2022

Is this the new era of a new triumvirate in the UAAP CDC?

Recommended routine

maybe if UP did this?? #UAAPCDC2022 pic.twitter.com/mV2lyoy1tO

— lem (@ratikyle) May 22, 2022

This netizen has a request for UP Pep Squad: a near-impossible Tiktok routine featuring songs from Korean girl group Twice.

Still a champion

UP Pep Squad sa #UAAPCDC2022 be like pic.twitter.com/4w4bse0zl5

— Markneel (@kneelsanity) May 22, 2022

It’s okay, UP. You still bagged the men’s basketball championship.

Throwback

WILL ALWAYS BRING BACK ONE OF MY FAVORITE UAAP PERFORMANCES #UAAPCDC2022 pic.twitter.com/jVXBveAZ7m

— eca (@LlFECAFE) May 22, 2022

To this iconic UP performance in 2015.

Throwback tayo kay Doc Tricia as a courtside reporter #UAAPCDC2022pic.twitter.com/UIWVJbMzwf

— naňa (@say_nanya) May 22, 2022

Simps for Doc Tricia bringing this back. She isn’t even from NU, but her energy for this vibe check is off the charts.

Congrats, La Salle

De La Salle University placed last in the 2018 and 2019 competitions. They broke that streak and rose to 7th place this year, leaving Ateneo de Manila University in 8th.

DLSU not placing 8th this year#UAAPCDC2022

pic.twitter.com/XlW7JPKYio

— Bricky (@SirBricky) May 22, 2022

Nakaahon rin sa wakas?!

congrats la salle hindi kayo last place this year!!!!! #UAAPCDC2022

— #FiveMoreYearsAlinaBicar (@stanccnt) May 22, 2022

Congratulations are deserved.

DLSU leaving ADMU at the bottom spot on this year’s #UAAPCDC2022 pic.twitter.com/O4VFtJEkob

— zion | UAAP ERA (@ladyeaglefan) May 22, 2022

Hearts broken.

Cheers to all teams

After three years without the CDC, viewers are just thankful for its return and for the athletes performing these dangerous stunts — and maybe also praying for better rules, coverage, and prizes in future competitions.

The routines have been shortened, the drummers weren’t allowed to play, the coverage is crappy, and the grand prize money is so low I genuinely feel bad for the athletes who worked their asses off to be treated this badly #UAAPCDC2022

— celina (trying to be reasonable) (@maybeitsceline) May 22, 2022

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