This rivalry is between Legarda's Arellano and Alabang–Zapote's Perpetual Help. The rivalry is played at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines).
NCAA Cheerleading Competition
The rivalry between the Arellano University Chiefsquad and the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas Perpsquad stands as the definitive dynamic of the NCAA Cheerleading Competition. Since Arellano's rise in 2012, these two programs have held a virtual monopoly on the podium, consistently occupying the top two positions.
Overview
During the early era of NCAA cheerleading (2004–2013), the Altas Perpsquad established the league's foundational dynasty, capturing nine titles, including a historic five-peat from 2009 to 2013. The competitive landscape shifted when Arellano University joined the league. The Chiefsquad earned their first title in 2014, dethroning Perpetual Help by a single point. Although the Perpsquad reclaimed the championship in 2015, Arellano initiated an unprecedented run beginning in 2016 (NCAA Season 92).
From 2016 through 2026, Arellano achieved a seven-consecutive competition title streak (excluding the 2020–2022 pandemic hiatus) under head coach Lucky San Juan. Across eight consecutive competitions, Perpetual Help finished directly behind Arellano as the runner-up, cementing one of the most consistent 1–2 rivalries in the NCAA Cheerleading competition.
Head-to-Head Annual Results Legend Champion 1st Runner-up 2nd Runner-up C Tournament cancelled Not in the league Did not join Guest school Under probation
A.Y. Notes 2004–2005 -- 4th 2005–2006 1st 2006–2007 1st 2007–2008 1st (209.50) 2008–2009 5th (172.80) 2009–2010 8th (169.00) 1st (335.50) 2010–2011 7th (246.50) 1st (300.00) 2011–2022 4th (255.50) 1st (335.00) 2012–2013 2nd (554.50) 1st (598.50) 2013–2014 2nd (468.00) 1st (480.50) 2014–2015 1st (405.50) 2nd (404.50) 2015–2016 2nd (193.00) 1st (195.00) 2016–2017 1st (218.00) 2nd (199.50) 2017–2018 1st (234.50) 2nd (226.00) 2018–2019 1st (229.50) 2nd (222.50) 2019–2020 The competition was suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. 2020–2021 2021–2022 2022–2023 1st (245.50) 2nd (227.50) 2023–2024 1st (253.50) 2nd (231.50) 2024–2025 1st (218.00) 2nd (213.50) 2025–2026 1st (231.00) 2nd (221.00)
Match-up
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Summary TeamLastchampionshipLast top 3appearanceRank among competing schoolsPodium finishes45678910 2026 2026 8 3 1 1 11 2026 2026 9 8 1 1 17
Volleyball Men's Volleyball Arellano and Perpetual competed at the NCAA Men's Volleyball Finals in Seasons 86 and 93. Both teams are expected to meet at least 2 times per year.
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Women's Volleyball Arellano and Perpetual competed at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Finals in Seasons 89 and 95. Both teams are expected to meet at least 2 times per year.
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Boys' Volleyball Both teams are expected to meet at least 2 times per year.
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Girls' Volleyball Arellano and Perpetual competed at the NCAA Girls' Volleyball Finals in Seasons 99, 100 and 101.
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Basketball
Men's Basketball Both teams are expected to meet at least 2 times per year.
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See also National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) San Beda–Letran rivalry Arellano–San Beda rivalry San Beda–Perpetual rivalry San Beda–San Sebastian rivalry Battle of Intramuros San Sebastian–Letran rivalry JRU–San Sebastian rivalry
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