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…
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…
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…
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…
Listen and be inspired by the stories of your fellow UP alumni who continuously serve and support our organisation as members or as officers. You too can make a difference, renew your membership now. And for prospective new members, sign-up and join us (by 9 March 2021). Or you can view this on our UPAAS…
Why join UPAAS? Because we are beacons of hope. Take part in meaningful activities and programmes to support the scholarship programme for our needy but deserving UP students. Renew your membership for 2021 or sign-up to be a new member on or before 9 March 2021.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Article by: Laura Kelly The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (Singapore) welcomes its new set of Management Committee (ManCom) Members for 2019. They were elected during the UPAAS Annual General Assembly (AGM) at the TMC Academy in Middle Road last March 23. On March 25, the elected ManCom Members voted for the key positions…