The four universities are regarded as the most prestigious in the country, with admission being highly selective.
[1][2][3] Additionally, the four universities are the largest members of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, have long-established school rivalries, and are perennial champions in the league.
Many influential figures in the Philippines, such as politicians, artists, engineers, and journalists, have studied at these universities.
UP Diliman: Diliman, Quezon City [note 3]UP Manila: Ermita, ManilaUP Los Baños: Los Baños, LagunaUP Baguio: Baguio City, BenguetUP Visayas: Miagao and Iloilo City, IloiloUP Mindanao: Davao City, Davao Del SurUP Cebu: Cebu City, CebuUP Open University: Los Baños, Laguna In 2024, the Ateneo Glee Club, the DLSU Chorale, the UP Singing Ambassadors, and the UST Singers performed together at the Saliw Lasalyano choral festival at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium of DLSU Manila.
The four chorale groups performed compositions that included classic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and gospel songs.