UPAA in America, Inc. (UPAAA)

University of the Philippines

Alumni Association in America

2025 GRC Logo by Rosseau Nilo Maamor, BS Computer Science 2024, UP Baguio UPAAA 23rd Biennial

Grand Reunion

& Convention

October 17 & 18, 2025

The Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas

Committing to Honor, Excellence, Service

About the UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention

The UPAAA Grand Reunion & Convention (GRC) is a biennial gathering of UP alumni and non- alumni for the purposes of fellowship, knowledge exchange and fundraising for UPAAA's flagship initiative, the Scholarship Program.

On its 23rd year, GRC 2025 is co hosted by the UP Alumni Association Houston Chapter.

Houston, from its iconic skyline to its bustling arts district, is known for its dynamic cultural scene, world-class dining, diverse entertainment options and the Space Center, offering the perfect backdrop for our celebration.

Why Attend?

Meet UP alumni and non-alumni friends and supporters of UPAAA from the U.S.,

Canada, the Philippines and beyond.

With multiple opportunities for fellowship, networking and knowledge exchange, there’s something for everyone:

Awards
Dancing
Dinner
Group mixers
Panel discussions
Parade of Jubilarians
Photo opportunities
Sponsor exhibits

The UPAAA Network includes our chapter members, UPAAA CPH (College of Public Health) Global and UPAAA Upstate NY-New England. We also partner on events and programs with UPAA Arizona, UPAA Houston, UPAA Nevada, UPAA New Jersey, UPAA San Diego and UPAA San Francisco.

Spotlight on our GRC Speakers

Honorable Robert Lester F. Aranton, UP Alumni Regent and President, UP Alumni Association (UPAA),

invites you to the UPAAA 23rd Biennial Grand Reunion and Convention

(Click on the image for Regent Aranton's message.)

DIAMOND

Megaworld International

PLATINUM

Fe Odsigue Punzalan, RN-BC, MSN, PHN, QIDP,

Atty. Fel Tabangay & Mrs. Crystal Tabangay, RN

GOLD (and Event Underwriter)

Francisco S. Sy, MD, MS, DrPH

SILVER

Max & Vivian Balagtas

Lucy Buencamino, MD

Equitable Advisors

On Call Home Care Services

BRONZE

Advantrix; E.G. Enriquez & Co., Inc. (H&R Block Franchisees); Jose M. David, MD; Doeren Mayhew;

Mac S. Fojas (Seven Seven Global Services); Martina Zaratan Fortich, RN, CNOR, RNFA;

Mu Sigma Phi Foundation; Atty. Loida Nicolas Lewis; Jun B. Orteza, Ph.D. and Mrs. Cherry T. Orteza, RN (Saving Your Future Corp); Atty. Tomas Rodriguez; William H.E. Romero, MD; Winston C. Umali, MD and Mrs. Letty Umali, RN; UPAA of Nevada; Benigno C. Valdez, Ph.D. & Mrs. Marilou Valdez

UNDERWRITER

Daisy B. Macadaeg, RN

MEDIA PARTNERS

Lawin Media Network of Houston, Texas, One Philippines Texas News, PHLV Radio of Las Vegas, Philippine Post of Los Angeles, The Filipino Press, Via Times Newsmagazine of Chicago

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We are grateful for the overwhelming support for GRC 2025. Our event sponsorships and souvenir journal ad opportunities are now closed. For those who were unable to participate this year, we encourage you to register for and celebrate with us in Houston, and support other programs of UPAAA!

Honor Exceptional UP Alumni during the

2025-2026 UPAAA Awards ceremony

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.