The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (Singapore) is a non-stock, non-profit association organized in 2003 to bring together UP Alumni based across Singapore. The organization devotes its efforts to the advancement of the UP cause and ideals as well as to pioneer in the identification, conceptualization and implementation of projects for the benefit of…
Recognising the critical need to effectively manage and navigate through changes is critical, UPAAS recently hosted an impactful workshop led Elaine Bernalyn Cercado, Managing Director of PowerinU Training and Coaching. Participants were empowered the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and lead through change with confidence. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting…
We are overjoyed to announce the graduation of another outstanding University of the Philippines Alumni Association (Singapore) scholar, Dan Moises Dave R. Cuesta, also known as Aya Lamadrid! Following the recent success of another UPAAS scholar, Aya has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy from University…
What a night of music, fun and laughter! 34 UPAAS members and friends gathered on this night, full of enthusiasm to share their talent in singing and dancing and sharing the common thread that binds us in the foreign land. We definitely know how to have fun, be it a classic, mellow or a high…
The UPAAS Scholarship Programme, a flagship initiative of the society, supports Filipino students with limited financial means to obtain quality education from the University of the Philippines, the country’s premier university. Scholarship programme recipients are vetted by the UP Office of Scholarships and Grants, which also administers the scholarship grant on behalf of UPAAS. Our endeavour is to…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (Singapore) is beaming with pride as it celebrates the graduation of Arth Bryan T. Estrella from the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude at the University of the Philippines Mindanao. Below is his open letter to the UPAAS community: To the Mancom and Members of the University…
On 24 March 2024, the UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE), UPAAS, held the Annual General Meeting at 14 Arumugam Road, LTC Building C, #03-03, Singapore 409959 and elected the Mangement Committee for 2024. Management Committee members convened online on 28 March 2024 to elect amongst themselves the office bearers who are tasked to…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association Singapore (UPAAS) celebrated its 20th Anniversary on 2 December 2023 with a Gala Dinner at the Raffles Town Club. More than 130 UPAAS members and supporters attended this milestone event. The Guest of Honour, His Excellency Medardo Macaraig, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Republic of the…
UPAAS is B.E.N.T.E.! Honoring Excellence! Join us as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner with our distinguished Guest of Honor: Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig! Ambassador Macaraig’s remarkable contributions and exemplary leadership have been a guiding light for the Filipino community in Singapore. His presence at our gala dinner embodies the spirit of excellence and…
🎉✨ UPAAS is B.E.N.T.E! ✨🎉 Can you believe it’s been 5 years since we gathered together for our 15th Anniversary Celebration? Time flies when you’re having fun! 🌟 Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the heartwarming stories of success especially with our UPAAS scholar, Che Tumampo. She even wrote an article about…
🌟 Exciting News! 🏆 Join us for the 20th Anniversary celebration of the University of the Philippines Alumni Singapore (UPAAS) on December 2, 2023, where we will be unveiling the UPAAS Oblation Awards! 🎉 🏅 The UPAAS Oblation Awards are dedicated to honoring UP alumni and partners who have truly shone in their fields, made…
UP alumni and friends, we’re thrilled to invite you to our 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Raffles Town Club, Singapore. Join us for an exciting night as we celebrate two decades worth of camaraderie, accomplishments, and significant milestones. Get ready to relive the memories, share the laughter, and toast to…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Singapore (UPAAS) recently participated in the porridge distribution event organized by the People’s Association and Malay Activity Executive Committees (MAECs), in collaboration with Immigrant Associations (IA) and Junior Neighbourhood Ambassadors (JNA). The series of events, which took place during the Ramadan month from 25 March to 21…