Office of Student Affairs - UPMin

01/10/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗣 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?

𝗨.𝗣. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆
The policy is intended to cover a portion of the accident costs, hospitalization, medical care, among others, especially in cases when students participate in academic and similar experiential learning activities outside classrooms. The insurance coverage is for the enrolled Filipino undergraduate students who are eligible for the grant of Higher Education Subsidy (Free Tuition).

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱?
The U.P. Student Insurance Policy covers Filipino undergraduate students who are qualified for the Higher Education Subsidy (Free Tuition) and are officially enrolled during the regular semester/term.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱?
All types of accidents are covered by this insurance (e.g. vehicular, non-vehicular, animal bites, among others).

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺?
Please inquire with your local GSIS claims officer through your student affairs office.

29/09/2026

𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒. 🩵

As we continue into the Academic Year 2026–2027, we are welcoming new members who are committed to building a more supportive and inclusive campus community. 🌱

𝐷𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤, 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛?

This is your opportunity to be part of something that goes beyond yourself. Through Aninag, you can meet fellow Iskolars, learn more about mental health, and contribute to making a meaningful impact in our campus community where students feel heard and supported. 🫂

Be part of the change and help us make the UP Mindanao community a safer, more compassionate, and supportive space for everyone.

Join the PEERKADA,
𝐀𝐫𝐢 𝐍𝐚! 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆!

Sign up through the Google Form linked below and become a member today! 🌟

🔗 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqLr-wEqwJb7XydcWSGCrGig6nTUbMZt309njAfqq_h8VsPQ/viewform

✍️: Flexi Kathleen S. Recorba
🖼️: Rea Mikhaela S. Ebot

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

Sometimes, the hardest struggles are the ones we do not see.

Behind a smile, a laugh, or a simple response may be pain that someone is not yet ready to talk about. This Su***de Prevention Month, let us listen with compassion, notice the signs, and create spaces where people feel safe to speak honestly and seek help.

Join us for Behind the “Okay Ra Ko”: Changing the Narrative on Su***de, a free webinar on su***de prevention.

📅 September 30, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
💻 Online Webinar
✅ FREE Registration with E-Certificate
ℹ️ This webinar is not CPD-accredited.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/36xazybf
📲 Or scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Sometimes, asking “Kumusta ka?” is only the beginning. What matters is how we listen.

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS | UP MINDANAO MEDICAL MISSION

The UP Mindanao Office of Alumni Relations invites UP alumni, healthcare professionals, and qualified volunteers to take part in its Medical Mission and Community Outreach on November 8, 2026.

The initiative aims to provide basic healthcare services and medical assistance to members of the community while bringing together alumni, healthcare professionals, and volunteers in service.

📅 November 8, 2026
📍 Meet-up: UP Mindanao Atrium
👩‍⚕️ Volunteers Needed: Doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and non-medical volunteers
👥 Open to: UP alumni, UP Mindanao graduates, and other qualified volunteers

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/WnTqH6nSjGnTvs1G8

Be part of an initiative that brings the UP community together in service.

28/09/2026

ADVISORY | Shift to Remote Work & Suspension of Work/Classes

In observance of Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day on Monday, 28 September 2026, effective 1:00 PM, work and classes at UP Mindanao are suspended.

Personnel and classes from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN shall shift to remote/online arrangements. Essential services, including health, security, and disaster response, shall continue operations.

Please be guided accordingly and enjoy quality family time with your loved ones.

25/09/2026

🩸 𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈, 𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 ❤️

The Bloodletting Activity is happening NOW at the Atrium, UP Mindanao!

Be a hero in the simplest way you can—donate blood and help save lives. Every drop you give can make a meaningful difference to someone in need.

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the UP Mindanao community are invited to join us and become a blood donor today!

Come and donate if you’re eligible. Your blood can be someone’s hope.

23/09/2026

𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢, 𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧

Be part of our Bloodletting Activity this
🗓𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)
📍𝐔𝐏 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐀𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
🕖𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐂𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟𝐟: 𝟏𝟐 𝐍𝐍)
📕Pre-registration Form: https://forms.gle/hPTWZk8nv1WggDUM9

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩: Get at least 5 to 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep the night before.
𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Drink plenty of water and fluids before the donation.
𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: Eat a healthy, light meal beforehand and avoid fatty or greasy foods.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours and do not smoke for several hours prior to donating.
𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐬/𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Must be at least 1 year old.

Individuals on maintenance medications can donate blood, provided their condition is well-controlled, they are symptom-free, and their medication is on the approved list.

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞): You can donate if your blood pressure is stable and within the acceptable range on the day of donation, and you have not had any dosage changes in the past few weeks.
𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬: You can donate if your blood sugar is well-controlled using oral maintenance medications. However, individuals taking insulin injections are generally deferred.
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: You can donate if you are taking statins or other cholesterol-lowering drugs and feel completely healthy.
𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Always disclose all maintenance medications to the medical screener at the blood drive site, as certain specific drugs may require a temporary waiting period.

22/09/2026

𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢, 𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧

Your blood can save lives, and your generosity makes you a true hero.

Be part of our Bloodletting Activity this
🗓𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)
📍𝐔𝐏 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐀𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
🕖𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐂𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟𝐟: 𝟏𝟐 𝐍𝐍)

Every donor is not only giving the gift of life but will also have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes and receive special bloodletting giveaways as tokens of appreciation.

Together, let’s celebrate compassion, bayanihan, and the power of giving.