Aside from the league's rising stars and superstars, Kapuso artists also joined the opening ceremonies of NCAA Season 98 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.
Kapuso artists Jessica Villarubin, Thea Astley, Sean Lucas, Mannex Manhattan, Ken San Jose, Rochelle Pangilinan, Gueco twins, and the NCAA Cheerleaders performed in the opening while Mark Bautista sang the national anthem.
Sparkle artists also graced the parade of athletes and served as muses alongside the teams.
The season's theme song was sung by Jessica Villarubin, Thea Astley, Anthony Rosaldo, Jeremiah Tiangco, Mark Bautista, and girl group XOXO.
Emilio Aguinaldo College and Arellano University will open the men's basketball games after the opening ceremony.
—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA News