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…
by: McRhon Banderlipe I After a one-year absence, UPAAS Bakunawa, an informal recreation group formed by dragon boat enthusiasts and professionals, participated again this year at “Isang Bangkang Malaya 2019” (IBM). IBM is an annual dragon boat tournament organized by the Filipino Dragons Singapore (FDS) as part of the activities for the Philippine Independence Day…
by Laura Kelly It is that time of the year again. “AlumNITE”, a membership drive celebrating the lifeblood of the UPAAS was held last 6th of June 2019 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the El Mesa by Octapas, located at one of Singapore’s central spots in Clarke Quay. This year’s theme highlighted the 50 years of…
Article by Gmeleen Tomboc Singapore has one of the world’s highest quality drinking water sources, and on a field trip last 20 April 2019, UPAAS members learned how wastewater is purified to become clean, potable water known as NEWater. The group listened to lectures on concepts such as filtration and ultraviolet technologies, and tried out…
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…
MABUHAY! ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: It’s that time of the year again, and we’re nearing the date of our Annual General Meeting which is going to be on the 23rd of March, 2019 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm at #01-01B Lecture Theatre TMC Academy 250 Middle Road, Singapore 188983. Please take this opportunity to meet and…
by Che Tumampo (BS MBB ’12, MD-PhD ’20) My trip to Singapore is one of the most memorable and meaningful things that happened to me this year. Truth is, I wanted to dance with joy when Doc Allan Larona, on behalf of UPAAS, asked me if I can come to Singapore to attend the…
Christmas came early to the UP Community in Singapore as the organization held its fifteenth anniversary and Christmas party celebrations at the NUSS Suntec Guild House, 3 Temasek Boulevard last December 1, 2018. The celebrations started with the singing of UP Naming Mahal. Ton Garcia, President of the UPAAS, then delivered his welcome remarks touching…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (Singapore) sponsored a lay forum on common eye conditions at the Shelter for Domestic Helpers last November 17, 2018. Dr. Allan Larona, a diplomate of the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology, discussed commonly seen eye conditions and shared tips on prevention and proper care of one’s eyes. He also…
Originally published in the GMA News Website in an article by Dazzelyn Zapata. Link: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/news/671337/players-from-32-phl-universities-join-badminton-competition-for-singapore-ofws/story/ This year’s Oblation Cup in Singapore had 218 participants from 32 universities. Photo: Ralph Emerson Dacles The alumni of at least 32 Philippine universities last week participated in the biggest sporting event for Filipinos based in Singapore. The Oblation Cup…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (Singapore) is beaming with pride as it celebrates the graduation of its scholar Kate Lyne Soleil Sta Rita from the degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education (Science and Health), cum laude at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She marched alongside 4,600 other students during the university’s 107th…
SINGAPORE – The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in Singapore (UPAAS) successfully organized a series of talks on personal development with the theme “OFW are you LDR ready?” on June 24, 2018 at the Kallang Theatre. These were held during the breakout session of Pagdiriwang 2018, a celebration of the 120th Independence Day Anniversary…
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