Many thanks to Dr. Ricardo Soler for writing the article entitled “A delicious Filipino-Singaporean connection” which was published in the Sunday Lifestyle section of the Philippine Star last 20 Sep, 2009. MANILA, Philippines – The Filipino community in Singapore is once again excited and proud – this time with the publication of a cookbook, Metro…
Metro Cuisine: Cosmopolitan Finger Foods is a colourful, flavoursome and unique recipe book that reflects the present day cosmopolitan Filipino who retains his cultural roots while embracing the enriching influences brought by other cultures. It showcases the vibrant Filipino food culture that brings nourishment to the body, mind, heart and soul. It also embodies the…
We will be visiting the Philippine Embassy again on 26 July, the last Sunday of this month to help out. Volunteer work will be in the following areas: taking care of the queues, directing people to correct counters, assisting applicants to fill up forms, assisting counters in conveying basic information to queries, assisting in OAV…
Year 2009 so far has been a very active year for UPAAS! We had our grandest tambayan in years, the successful 1st Mutya ng Pilipinas Singapore pageant, our involvement in two Independence day celebrations, and of course, the upcoming launch of one of our most ambitious projects to date (drum roll please) — the Metro…
June 13 was a very exciting day – and a memorable one , as the very 1st Mutya ng Pilipinas-Singapore was crowned that night. Miss Hannah Christine Pichay, 18 and a final year student at Ngee Ann Poly, won the coveted title and will represent Singapore in the Mutya pageant on August 9 in…
Started in 2005, this award aims to recognize Filipino citizens and persons of Filipino heritage legally residing and/or working in Singapore for at least two (2) years, who have actively contributed to the enhancement of the image of the Filipino and/or the promotion of Filipino heritage and culture. The nominees were judged according to the…
We are pleased to announce that our beloved organization, UPAAS, has been tapped by the Philippine Independence Day Celebration 2009 Committee to spearhead the search committee for “THE OUTSTANDING FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE (TOFS) for 2009″ This is open to all Filipino citizens and persons of Filipino heritage legally residing and/or working in Singapore for at least two…
Who will be the 1st Mutya ng Pilipinas – Singapore 2009? You could be if you are: A single woman and never been married At least a high school graduate At least 5’5″ tall 18 to 25 years of age, inclusive of both Of good moral character Of Filipino ancestry with at least 1 pure…
We are having the 6th AGM of UPAAS at Marina Barrage, the latest downtown icon in town. A cosy seminar room – Courtyard Room – at the 2nd floor of the building, has been made available to UPAAS. Entrance is at the left side of the whole structure, just next to the start of the climb to the green…
So you think you’ve got the best Dance Dance Revo moves? And you think you rock in Guitar Hero? Well, we shall find out soon… It’s the UPAAS Game Night!!! You’re invited to a night of Wii and poker with your UPAAS barkada on February 28, 2009 at the Eastern Lagoon II, Heliconia Function Room.…
The CPF Talk will be held on 03 March 2009, a Tuesday night. Finally matutuloy na! Wiiiiii !!! Venue will be at 12 Balmoral Crescent, Balmoral Residences, Multipurpose Function Room. Talk will start PROMPTLY at 7:45PM so everyone is requested to please be on time. After the CPF talk, we will also have our very own Cielo Tradio…
Ang Pamaskong Pambata ay taunang programang handog ng UPAAS para sa mga kabataan sa Pilipinas. Isa itong simpleng Christmas Party kung saan may kainan, konting palaro at regalo para sa mga bata. Ngayong taon, ito ay gaganapin sa National Children’s Hospital kasama ang mga batang may malulubhang karamdaman at nararatay sa tatlong wards ng ospital: Hematology…