Tao Rin Pala

This performing group is especially close to the hearts of this year’s TRP organizing committee. For the past two months, they have been the hands, the hustle, and the heartbeat behind this spectacle of a stage — building and bringing every corner of it to life. Tonight, they played several roles: welcoming crew, ushers, and stage runners among others. Truly, TRP 52 would NOT have been possible without them.

And now, the spotlight is on them! Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and give a roaring round of applause for the 52nd batch of applicants—the lively and spirited baby cows of the UP Medical Students Society!

📸 Videographer: Anton Encarnacion

The UP MedRhythmics is the official dance team of the UP College of Medicine. Comprised of individuals whose backgrounds are as diverse as the styles they perform, the members foster the spirit of camaraderie and continually seek out avenues for creative expression.

Last February, they were crowned champions at MedGroove 2026, their first return to this annual inter-medical school dance competition since the pandemic. In 2014 and 2015, they were crowned back-to-back champions and recipients of the Best in Aesthetics Award at MedGroove and won Best in Choreography and first runner up in 2019. In 2018, they bagged the championship as well as two special awards - People’s Choice and Best in Costume - at Step UP Manila, the first ever intra-UPM dance competition. They were also the champions and awarded Most Creative Performance at the UP Manila Got Talent held last year. Since then, they continued to captivate audiences and share their craft at the 2025 Kick-off & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the PGH Variety Show, each stage showcasing their versatility and commitment to uplifting the community through dance. Fully passionate about their craft, they perform as One Team—moving to One Beat with One Rhythm.

📸 Videographer: Anton Encarnacion