To Access the Nomination form for the Volunteer UPAAA Board of Directors for 2026-2027, click HERE.
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States, an all-volunteer group of alumni of the University of the Philippines.
A 501(c)(3) organization is a nonprofit entity in the U.S. that is exempt from federal income tax. It must operate for charitable, educational, or religious purposes and donations to it are typically tax-deductible for the donor.
Join our growing membership of passionate UP alumni and friends who want to make a difference in the lives of UP students and alumni, and the community.
Ruling year 2014 EIN 80-0816109 IRS subsection 501(c)(3) Public charity IRS filing requirement Form 990 Tax filing Tax Year 2023 | President Winston C. Umali, MD 2024-2025 Mailing address UPAAA, Inc. c/o Fe G. Seligman, Treasurer PO Box 563 5073 Central Ave. Bonita, CA 91908 |
Who Can Nominate? All current members in good standing (dues paid for 2025) are eligible to nominate candidates, including self-nominations. ️Nomination Deadline: July 31, 2025 Nomination Form: Please click this link to a Google form (you do not need a Google account to complete the form nor do you need to login). If you have questions about board service or the nomination process, please reach out to us here. | Ideal Board Candidates:
We’re especially seeking individuals with experience in:
Term of volunteer service 2026-2027 |
A strong broad-based international organization of alumni and alumni organizations of the University of the Philippines outside of our home country in the service of UP Alumni, the UP System, and the community in pursuit of our shared goals.
To engage alumni and alumni organizations of the University of the Philippines to work together on educational, charitable, cultural and other meaningful projects that benefit UP Alumni, the UP System, and the community in pursuit of our shared goals, drawing on our individual and collective resources and of those in the community where we live.
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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. |
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Our Strategic Plan for 2020-2029 details our goals and strategies for achieving our mission. Learn More |
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The UPAAA Hymn: UP Alumnay sa Amerika 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. ------------------------- UPAAA Hymn Scoresheet written by Minda Azarcon | About the UPAAA Hymn Romualdo Aragon, Jr., MD, UP College of Medicine (UPCM) Class of 1982, penned the final lyrics for the UPAAA hymn in Las Vegas in June 2008. His inspiration came from the UP Centennial Celebration and a request from Dr. Francisco S. Sy, UPCM Class of 1976, who had been elected President of UPAAA in September 2007 during the Grand Reunion and Convention in San Francisco. The lyrics serve to unite all U.P. alumni residing in the United States. The music was composed by UP alumna Minda Azarcon. The UPAA Nevada Chapter proudly premiered "Awit ng UPAAA" at the UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention held from September 4-6, 2009, in Washington, D.C. Minda Azarcon "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 |
JOIN US in building a U.P. Community in the USA.
22nd UPAAA Biennial Grand Reunion and Convention, October 17, 2024 Having fun at the Welcome Reception
Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City, June 1, 2025 Marching behind the banner of the University of the Philippines were UP alumni, family and and friends from UPAAA, UPMASA (UP Medical Alumni Society In America), UPAA New Jersey Chapter, UPNEC (UP Nurses - East Coast) |
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BUILDING A GLOBAL U.P. COMMUNITY and
STAYING CONNECTED WHEREVER WE MAY BE
(above) Meeting online with UP alumni in Italy and Vienna on September 14, 2024. Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See, UP Alumna Myla Grace Ragenia C. Macahilig was one of our guests. (below) Meeting with alumni of UP College of Nursing Class 1965 and the UP Manila Development Foundation to discuss one of the Professorial Chairs donated by the Class to the College of Nursing
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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.
