Description of the UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES CENTENNIAL LOGO 1908-2008

The Oblation is a symbolic icon representing the UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES. It captures the UP spirit, which has endured for a century: the country’s youth sacrificing itself in the service of the country. This figure is in the foreground of the UP Centennial logo.

Behind it is the Sablay, the sash worn by UP students upon their graduation. It is distinctive, in that across it is inscribed the word “UP” in Alibata letters. This is symbolic of the University’s commitment to remaining the country’s premier institution of higher learning.

Behind the figure of the Oblation is a globe, with the map of the Philippines highlighted. This represents the University’s taking its rightful place in the world as the National University of the Philippines.

Colors:
The University’s official colors - forest green and maroon
Alibata inscription on the Sablay - yellow

From: http://www.up.edu.ph/content.php?r=14&c=29