The NCAA is finally back! And what better way to start the festivities than gather the stars to welcome the return of the country's oldest league.
On Sunday, Season 96 finally opened with Kapuso stars serving as the flag bearers and muses of the 10 member schools with real life couple Khalil Ramos and Gabbi Garcia hosting the opening ceremony.
Arellano University
Rising GMA actors Troy Noriega and Angela Alarcon waved the flag for Arellano University. Noriega even posted on his Instagram account last May about this unique endeavor.
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
The pair of Kimson Tan and Pam Prinster bannered for the College of St. Benilde.
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Carlo Tingtungco and 'Voltes V: Legacy' star Ysabel Ortega were up for Emilio Aguinaldo College.
Jose Rizal University
"Starstruck" Season 7 alumni Kim de Leon and Lexi Gonzales, who guested on 'Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96' on May 31, served as Jose Rizal University's representatives.
Lyceum of the Philippines University
GMA Artist center talent Brent Valdez, who appeared in several Kapuso shows including Kambal, Karibal (2017) and Beautiful Justice (2019), partnered with Kapuso star Kyline Alcantara for Lyceum of the Philippines University.
Mapua University
Gab Yabut, a proud Mapua alumnus and a previous guest on the NCAA primer show, and Ayra Mariano paired up for the Cardinals.
San Beda University
Manolo Pedrosa, who stars for high-rating afternoon series "Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat", and "Starstruck" graduate Crystal Paras go red for San Beda University.
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
The pair of Kapuso actors Jamir Zabarte and Zonia Mejia were at the forefront for San Sebastian College.
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Shaira Diaz and Jeremy Sabido represented University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Meanwhile, Season 96 host Colegio de San Juan de Letran got some boost with Mikee Quintos and Radson Flores.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA News
