Manila, Nov. 18 -- The NU Pep Squad retained the UAAP Cheerdance Competition championship -- their sixth crown -- after another near-flawless routine on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The NU Pep Squad, which paid tribute to the Philippines in their routine -- dominated almost all the statistical points and finished with 722 points out of a possible 800. The FEU Cheering Squad, which paid tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson, was first runner-up with 706 points.

The Adamson Pep Squad, which performed a Caribbean-style routine, placed second runner-up with 658.5 points, just ahead of the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, which came in fourth with 650.

The UE Pep Squad finished fifth with 645 points, and the UP Pep S...