Photo by Josh Albelda.

MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines Pep Squad never disappoints.

Sure, their routines are the perfect mix of technical proficiency, creativity, and consistency, but that's not it. It's the squads penchant for dramatics that makes them the team to watch out for. After shocking people last year with their strawberry-blonde hair-dos, the team this year sported buzz cuts to compliment their winning routine.

Relive the UP Pep Squad's winning moments from the 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition, as captured by Josh Albelda:

Watch this video of the UP Pep squad shot two weeks before the competition:

-Rappler.com

For more on the UAAP Cheerdance Competition, read:

• AS IT HAPPENED: #UAAP75: Cheerdance Competition
• #UPCheer: Nothing less than perfection
• #DLSUCheer: Vowing to stay on top