The 5th Bayanihan Walk was held on Sunday, June 9 2019 where a number of UPAAS members participated. This year’s walk was also part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore. Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Manpower was…
UPAAS in partnership with Tampines GRC and People’s Association participated in celebration of Pongal Festival, an Indian festival of the harvest in Febuary 8, 2015. Our volunteer members packed 50 goodie bags and setup a charity drive booth to distribute to needy families, some even delivered right to their doorsteps.
Last December, the UPAAS Pamaskong Pambata was held at Labney Elementary School in Western Tarlac. Labney is a mountainous community of 276 households. With the help of our friends from the Tarlac Mountaineering Club (TMC), our partner organization, UPAAS has brought happiness not just to the children of Labney, but to the whole community. UPAAS…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association Singapore (UPAAS) participated today in One Community Fiesta 2014, organized by People’s Association which aims to foster friendship among locals and immigrants. UPAAS was privileged to be invited to this nationwide event. UPAAS in return showcased the best of what the Philippines has to offer, from beautiful destinations,…
Dear UP Alumni in Singapore, You are cordially invited to the 11th Annual General Meeting of UPAAS to be held on Saturday 22nd March 2014 at 1pm in MDIS Dhoby Ghaut Campus. The particulars of the agenda will be posted on 18th March 2014 Should you have items for inclusion in the meeting agenda, kindly…
Some 30 members and friends of UPAAS went to visit the huge RSS 207 or RSS Endurance ship during the recent open house of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). The Changi Naval Base holds an annual open house, and this year, its vessels were opened to the public on May 18-19. So, on the…
UPAAS successfully conducted its AlumNite at the Balmoral Residences on 22nd May 2013. Fifty members attended said event. AlumNite is an orientation program, which aims to introduce UPAAS to all UP alumni in Singapore and to provide platform for the UP Alumni to network. Ms. Mary Ann Arguillas-Chua, the first president of UPAAS, welcomed the…
H.E. Ambassador Minda Calaguian-Cruz administered the oath taking of the newly elected officers of the UP Alumni Association Singapore (UPAAS) on 19th May 2013 at the Philippine Bayanihan Centre. The ceremony was held prior to the monthly meeting of the Filipino Community. The event was witnessed by different Filipino organizations and Philippine Embassy officials as…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (Singapore), successfully held its two part Annual General Meeting. The first part was held on 10th March 2013 at the MDIS and the follow up meeting on 6th April 2013 at Philippine Bayanihan Centre. The meeting was the 10th AGM of the organization. Outgoing President Kenneth Innocencio opened…
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Welcome to the maiden issue of “Steps”, the newsletter of UPAAS’ The Walkers, in celebration of it’s fifth anniversary. This newsletter contains information about the UPAAS’ The Walkers: from it’s history, the places visited, reviews and more. If you have joined us in the past, you might see your pictures in the newsletter. We thank…
By: Chi Ching A few UPAAS members representing the academic and business community gathered on 8th March 2012 at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE/NTU) to listen to UP President Alfredo V. Pascual briefing on the U.P. Strategic Plan 2011-2017. He was assisted by Dr. Elvira Zamora, VP for Development, who highlighted…