UP Sablay
The UP Sablay is the official academic costume of the University of the Philippines. The official colors of the University, maroon and green, were used in the sablay. Yellow gold, which stands for the high standards of values and excellence, was also used. The colors, based on the Panthone ProSim color chart, are Panthone 195 CVP (maroon), Panthone 349 CVP (green), and Panthone 138 CVP (yellow gold).The indigenous letters 
and 
, originating from the indigenous alphabet called baybayin or katitikan, are equivalent to the Roman letters “U” and “P”, respectively. The curvilinear design called ukkil or ukit, which resembles a sprouting plant, signifies life. The geometric designs (in zigzag and diamond patterns) are common design elements gracing the attires and functional objects of indigenous peoples from Batanes to Tawi-tawi. Arranged continuously and rhythmically, these geometric designs highlight the diverse cultural communities in the Philippines and the University’s pursuit of knowledge, cultural enrichment, and scientific advancement.
Date of Registration: 13 September 2002
Date of Issuance of Certificate of Copyright Registration and Deposit: 23 September 2002
About the Creators:
- Virginia D. Monje is a Professor at the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the College of Science.
- Rogelio L. Juliano Jr. (deceased) is a former Associate Professor at the Department of Speech Communications and Theater Arts of the College of Arts and Letters.
- Abraham P. Sakili is an Associate Professor at the Department of Art Studies of the College of Arts and Letters.
- Antoinette B. Hernandez is an Associate Professor at the Department of Speech Communications and Theater Arts of the College of Arts and Letters.
- Consuelo J. Paz is a retired Professor at the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy.
- Carmen G. Diaz de Ventanilla is a retired Professor at the University of the Philippines.
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May I inquire if it is in writing and officially stated how to wear a sablay; eg. what color dress to wear, where to hang a sablay left or right? Thank you for any information you can give.
Upon graduation, the Sablay is transferred from the right to the left shoulder – symbolizing the official completion to the life of a UP student.
Hi, is it legal to sell our sablay outside the academe? Because I found someone selling it on ebay as a ‘Philippine souvenir-handwoven ethnic sash’. I feel insulted, as a graduate of this University and a proud owner of a sablay, that someone will treat our sablay as a souvenir.
Please see here. http://cgi.ebay.ph/PHILIPPINE-SOUVENIR-HANDWOVEN-ETHNIC-SASH-UP-Sablay-/320607080470?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_211&hash=item4aa5abd016#ht_500wt_1156
I have been fascinated with the Sablay as it distinguishes UP graduates from the rest. I intend to buy one for myself whenever there is a need to use it.
In this connection, is there a standard or code when one can or cannot wear the Sablay? I asked this question because I get to see others using it other than official UP academic functions. Can this be worn in any formal occasion not connected with UP? I hate to see a UP symbol get bastardized.
Uhm, will it be possible for UPLB students to use sablay?
May isang school somewhere in Luzon na parang sablay din ang academic gown, blue na lang ang kulay. Nakalimutan ko na kung ano ang pangalan ng school, basta somewhere in the provinces.
University of Rizal System ung pangalan ng skul na tinutukoy mo. Ang tawag sa graduation attire naming ito ay sakbay. Kulay blue at green ito na may nakasulat ding alibata equivalent para sa “URS”. Isa akong college instructor sa pmantasang ito. We are found at Rizal province. Actually, our school has 10 campuses.