The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States.
Section 501(c)(3) is the portion of the US Internal Revenue Code that allows for federal tax exemption of nonprofit organizations, specifically those that are considered public charities, private foundations or private operating foundations.
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UPAAA History
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America was founded in 1981 by a group of graduates of the University of the Philippines in New Jersey, led by Dr. Arsenio Talingdan with the primary aim to unite UP alumni associations in America and to work for the preservation of the UP System as the national center for academic excellence, freedom and service. In more than three decades, UPAAA, Inc. has held 21 General Assemblies/Conventions of UP alumni in the US.
NATIONAL PRESIDENT Winston C. Umali, MD (NJ) IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jose M. David, MD (NY) EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ryan T. Tejero (TX) REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (Northeast) Daisy B. Macadaeg (NJ) REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (Southeast) Pamela M. Santos (MD) REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (Upper Central Region) Colleen Marciel F. Rosales, PhD (IN) REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (Lower Central Region) Aileen L. Dizon, Esq. (TX) REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (Northwest) Dorothy Llariza-Tome (NV) REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (Southwest) John A. Siazon, LLB (CA) BOARD SECRETARY Jovenia S. Celo, MD (NJ) ASSISTANT BOARD SECRETARIES Ma. Guia Razon-Palma, MD (GA) Pearl G. Ontalan (NJ) NATIONAL TREASURER Fe G. Seligman (CA) ASSISTANT NATIONAL TREASURER Ma. Cristina T. Colmenar (CA) AUDITOR Ana Isabela Q. Parcon (NV) PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Lisa Boquiren (CA) ASSISTANT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Marilou C. Areno, DComm (AZ) COMMITTEE & SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRS | LIAISONS Manuela Corpuz-Castillo (NJ) Fr. Gregory Ramon D. Gaston, SThD, DComm (Rome) Elma Gacho-Greenwood (TN) Delila I. Lojo (Phil.) Luzviminda S. Micabalo (NV) Nelsie T. Parrado (NJ) Elmer Rico Mojica, PhD (NY) Tomas D. Rodriguez, LLB (AZ) Mariano Yogore III, MD (IL) UPAAA CHAPTER PRESIDENTS COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GLOBAL (CPHG) Romulo F. Aquino, PhD (MI) UPSTATE NEW YORK-NEW ENGLAND (UNY-NE) Earl Gonzales, MD, FACS (MA)
Some of the members of the UPAAA Board of Directors, 2024-2025 taking their oath of office, administered by UP President Angelo A. Jimenez during Gala night of GRC 2023, October 21 |
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 UP alumnay kaming lahat Katulad nami'y yamang likas Sa pamantasang Pilipinas Kami'y hinubog maging pantas Iniaalay naming wagas Ay karunungang isang hiyas. UP alumnay kaming lahat Ibang dagat man kami napadpad Ang lagi naming hinahangad Ang pamantasan ay lumakas Ang handog namin sa lahat Ay ang talinong sa 'yo nagbuhat. UP alumnay sa Amerika Magsama-sama't magkaisa Sa bawa't isip at gawa Luntiang tunay at pula Hindi kukupas ang sigla Hanggang mapawi ang hininga. | About the UPAAA Hymn Inspired by events surrounding the centennial celebration of the University of the Philippines, Romualdo Aragon, Jr., MD of U.P. College of Medicine (UPCM) Class 1982 wrote the final lyrics of the UPAAA song in Las Vegas in June 2008. He started thinking about the UPAAA lyrics in the September 2007 when Dr. Francisco S. Sy, U.P. College of Medicine Class 1975, was elected President of the U.P. Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) in San Francisco. With the knowledge that Dr. Aragon wrote the lyrics for the U.P. Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) song and the U.P. College of Medicine hymn. Dr. Sy requested Dr. Aragon to write the lyrics of the UPAAA song to unite all U.P. alumni living in the United States. The UPAA Nevada Chapter performed the premiere presentation of the "Awit ng UPAAA" at the UPAAA Grand Assembly and Convention on September 4-6, 2009 at JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Dr. Aragon wrote the lyrics of the “Awit ng UPMASA” song in September 2006 to celebrate the birth of the UPMASA Nevada Chapter. When he was a medical student, Dr. Aragon wrote the lyrics of UP College of Medicine hymn “Awit ng Kolehiyo” lyrics in 1980. Dr. Aragon is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Ambulatory Medicine. He is one of the past presidents UPMASA-Nevada chapter. |
Minda Azarcon Her musical talent was off the scale. "They say that to know a great artist and witness their art, is to transform, to change our behavior, and perhaps even change our very selves. The late artist Minda D. Azarcon embodied the magic, life force, beauty, and sensuality of Music. She wonderfully changed my life in no small measure." by Janine B. Castillo, in Positively Filipino, March 9, 2022 Photo of Minda Azarcon by Marc Stayman |
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Board Meeting preparing for the 22nd Grand Reunion and Convention: Wednesday, September 27. We are COLLEGIAL!
| We follow Robert's Rules to some extent, but we try not to be too formal. It's sometimes difficult scheduling meetings since we're scattered all over the US but we get things done.
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JOIN US TO KEEP FIT Decrease your risk of chronic illnesses e.g, chronic heart disease and debilitating osteoarthritis; help maintain a healthy weight; improve your outlook in life; sleep better. 1. Assess your fitness level - muscular and respiratory fitness; flexibility; balance 2. Start slow and incorporate physical activity into your daily activities 3. Adopt different activities 4. Allow for rest and recovery of muscles, joints and cardiorespiratory health 5. You don't necessarily have to invest in equipment. Your legs and arms may be all that you need to build overall strength and fitness. 6. If you lose motivation, try a different activity or join a friend or a group, 7. Music is invaluable and dancing is a great form of exercise!
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for Iskolympics Fun Runs. Email us at info@upaainamerica.org to organize one in your area with the assistance of UPAAA's Regional Vice Presidents and Liaisons .... for U.P.! |
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States. Section 501(c)(3) is the portion of the US Internal Revenue Code that allows for federal tax exemption of nonprofit organizations, specifically those that are considered public charities, private foundations or private operating foundations.
