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.
UPAAA History Snapshot pgs 1 and 2.pdf
UPAAA CBL, amended August 2023.pdf
UPAAA Strategic Plan 2020-2029_updated.pdf
NATIONAL PRESIDENT Winston C. Umali, MD (NJ)
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jose M. David, MD (NY)
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ryan T. Tejero (TX)
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS
Northeast Daisy B. Macadaeg (NJ)
Southeast Pamela M. Santos (MD)
Upper Central Region Colleen Marciel F. Rosales, PhD (IN)
Lower Central Region Aileen L. Dizon, Esq. (TX)
Northwest Dorothy Llariza-Tome (NV)
Southwest John A. Siazon, LLB (CA)
BOARD SECRETARY Jovenia S. Celo, MD (NJ)
ASSISTANT BOARD SECRETARIES
Ma. Guia R. Palma, MD (GA)
Pearl G. Ontalan (NJ)
NATIONAL TREASURER Fe G. Seligman
ASSISTANT NATIONAL TREASURER Ma. Cristina T. Colmenar
AUDITOR Ana Isabela Q. Parcon (NV)
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Lisa Boquiren (CA)
ASSISTANT PRO Marilou C. Areno, DComm. (AZ)
LEGAL COUNSEL Aileen L. Dizon, Esq. (TX)
HISTORIAN Luzviminda S. Micabalo (NV)
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Alumni Education and Fellowship Fr. Gregory Ramon D. Gaston, SThD, DComm. (Rome)
Archives Belinda M. Tipkelan (NJ)
Awards Jovenia S. Celo, MD (NJ)
CBL Review & Revision Tomas D. Rodriguez, LLB (AZ)
Chapter & Affiliate Development Jose M. David, MD (NY)
Communications & Publicity Ryan T. Tejero (TX)
Executive Winston C. Umali, MD (NJ)
Finance & Funds Fe G. Seligman (CA)
Finance Subcommittee Nelsie T. Parrado (NJ)
Permanent Endowment Fund Mariano G. Yogore, III, MD (IL)
Grand Reunion & Convention Pearl G. Ontalan (NJ)
Information Technology Colleen Marciel F. Rosales, PhD (IN)
Membership Ma. Elma G. Greenwood (TN)
Nominations & Election Dennis P. Dimaculangan, MD (NJ)
Scholarships Jovenia S. Celo, MD (NJ)
Strategic Planning & Governance William E. Romero, MD (NY)
Ways & Means Manuela Corpuz-Castillo (NJ)
(Adhoc) Website Development Florian C. Cabuyao (NY)
REGIONAL LIAISONS
Northeast Zarah Jane B. Pua, MD (NJ)
Southeast Wilhelmina V. Rubio (FL)
Lower Central Robert G. Raroque (TX)
Northwest Elpidio P. Magalong, Jr., MD (CA)
Southwest Elmer S. David, MD (CA)
Philippines Delila I. Lojo (Philippines)
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
College of Public Health Global Jovenia S. Celo, MD (NJ)
Upstate New York-New England Earl R. Gonzales, MD (MA)
Presenting the UPAAA Board of Directors, 2024-2025
 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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Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City, June 2, 2024 Marching behind the banner of the University of the Philippines were UP alumni and friends from UPAAA, UPMASA (UP Medical Alumni Society In America), UPAA New Jersey Chapter, UPNEC (UP Nurses - East Coast) |
Having fun on a Friday night: Chikahan, June 7, 2024 (Meet and Greet)
A small group but we got to know one another, discovering common interests and new talents. Did you know many UP alumni have published books? And congratulations to Elmer-Rico Mojica, PhD, Recipient of the 2024 UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Distinguished Alumni Award in Science Education (Chemistry)
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.
