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UPAAS Celebrates Another Cum Laude Graduate: Aya Lamadrid Achieves Academic Excellence

UPAAS Celebrates Another Cum Laude Graduate: Aya Lamadrid Achieves Academic Excellence

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…

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UPAAS Scholar Arth Bryan T. Estrella Graduates Cum Laude

UPAAS Scholar Arth Bryan T. Estrella Graduates Cum Laude

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…

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Ambassador Macaraig will be the Guest of Honor for UPAAS is B.E.N.T.E.

Ambassador Macaraig will be the Guest of Honor for UPAAS is B.E.N.T.E.

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…

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UPAAS is B.E.N.T.E!

UPAAS is B.E.N.T.E!

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…

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Bayong Painting Workshop

Bayong Painting Workshop

Usapang Kabayan Episode: Discovering the Artist in You “If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” mused Edward Hopper. “We could not describe the beauty of a rose, and so we all painted roses on bags. So we could also take the beauty of it wherever we go.” pondered…

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UPAAS Participate in BAYANIHAN (Virtual) WALK 2021

UPAAS Participate in BAYANIHAN (Virtual) WALK 2021

On Life’s advice, there’s “one step at a time”. On character, there’s “walk the talk”.  In song, there’s “walk like an Egyptian”.  And in film, there’s “come, let’s take a walk.”   The University of the Philippines Alumni Association Singapore (UPAAS) took part in a 2-month virtual walk of the Philippine Bayanihan Society Singapore (PBSS) and…

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(Regenesis on 5 December 2020) Welcome, UAP Singapore Chapter!

(Regenesis on 5 December 2020) Welcome, UAP Singapore Chapter!

We welcome the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP Singapore Chapter) in this collaboration. With their support, our goal to amplify the conversation on the restoration of built heritage through this event is made possible! Kahit sa Singapura, UPAAS at UAPS puedeng magkasama-sama! REGENESIS Breathing New Life to Old Buildings Featuring Heritage Architect and Professor…

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(Event) “Regenesis – Breathing New Life to Old Buildings”, 5 December 2020

(Event) “Regenesis – Breathing New Life to Old Buildings”, 5 December 2020

We’ve finally brewed! REGENESIS brings us to an important conversation about restoration and preservation of heritage buildings. Open to all architects, design and planning professionals, cultural scholars and enthusiasts of Philippine heritage and culture, the talk will be delivered by renowned Architect and UP Professor Gerard Lico. Come and take part in the movement to…

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Something’s brewing…..

Something’s brewing…..

Did you know that the average life span of a residential building is about 75 – 100 years and commercial building, 50 years? Look around your neighbourhood. Can you identify buildings that are 50 years or older? What makes them special? Amid the current pandemic, addressing climate change through building sustainable and thriving communities has…

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UPAAS Mancom for 2020-21!

UPAAS Mancom for 2020-21!

Congratulations to UPAAS as we will be led by another highly driven and motivated team of members comprising this year’s Management Committee! COVID lang yan! UPAAS tayo! UPAAS Management Committee 2020-21 President: Jennel Santillan-Saludades Vice President: Krisanto Mossegeld Bibal Secretary: Precious Nakpil Asst. Secretary: Lucille Simbol Treasurer: Ermon Jae Magno Asst. Treasurer: Janelle Lim-Kanna Committee…

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