UPAA - University of the Philippines Alumni Association

The UPAA is the mother chapter of all UP Alumni Associations worldwide. Elected first president of the UPAA was Dr. Victor Sevilla (MD ’10). When Dr. Carlos P.

Beginnings

In March 1913, UP President Murray Bartlett (1911-1915) sowed the seeds of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association when he urged College of Law Dean George Malcolm to call a meeting for the purpose of forming such an association. The inaugural meeting, held on April 2, 1913, was attended by the UP president, deans and alumni of colleges. By 1912, UP had already graduated

119 students, including those from medicine, nursing, law, agriculture, arts and sciences and forestry; these were the first members of the UPAA. (The academy of medicine, precursor of the College of Medicine, preceded the founding of UP in 1908 by a few years.) Earlier, during the first decade of UP, its first Filipino president, Ignacio Villamor (1915-1920), in his inaugural speech, spoke of the need to recognize the alumni and to strengthen the sentiment of nationality and service to the country. The same message would resonate at various times in later years. Romulo became UP president, he made nationalism as a platform of his administration, and a mission of the UPAA. In 1986, then UPAA President Edgardo B. Espiritu said that “the university has established the tradition of being the main nursery of the nation’s leadership.” The alumni had become a force such that ”the impact of the University on various aspects of national life may be felt mostly through that force.” Then UP President Jose V. Abueva echoed the same sentiment when he called for the University to take part in the great task of national transformation after the EDSA Revolt. UPAA Institutions and Projects

Throughout its history, the UPAA has been fired up by its mission of fostering Honor and Excellence, Service and Leadership, the very same ideals held sacrosanct by the Alma Mater. Projects of the association have sought to promote these ideals, as well as encourage unity, loyalty and institution building among the graduates, so that united, they can better serve their communities and the nation, thus doing their Alma Mater proud. The UPAA has undertaken several projects to promote excellence in teaching, research and extension services. Ang Bahay ng Alumni

Atty. Abraham Sarmiento, the first UPAA president to become a member of the Board of Regent by virtue of R.A. 5706, was able to secure from the board an agreement in which it allowed the use of the present site in Diliman for Ang Bahay ng Alumni, a joint project of the University and UPAA. Launched in June 1992 as a convention center, Ang Bahay today has become a venue of choice for conferences, concerts, art exhibits and reunions of organizations, whether or not they are connected to UP. In 2011, under the leadership of incumbent President Gladys S.J. Tiongco, UPAA completed the air conditioning of the Salazar Hall with contributions from generous alumni. Thus, on June 25, 2011, the UPAA homecoming took place in the newly air-conditioned Salazar Hall.

07/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗣 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ❤️💚🇵🇭

Through 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑝 𝑇𝑎𝑛𝑔ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛, 𝑈𝑃𝐴𝐴 𝐿𝐸𝐴𝑃, support for 𝑈𝑃𝐿𝐵 𝑉𝑎𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐴𝑡ℎ𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑠, every step at the UPAA Freedom Run helped create opportunities for our 𝗜𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻.

Many UP students overcome financial challenges while pursuing academic excellence.

Today, alumni, students, faculty, partners, and friends of the University came together with one purpose: to help them thrive.

𝗔𝘀 #𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗨𝗣, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻.

Thank you to everyone who ran, volunteered, sponsored, and made this meaningful initiative possible.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗨𝗣. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻. ✊

For now, we leave you with a few highlights from this morning. 📸🎥❤️💚

𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛.

06/06/2026

🏁 Today is the day!

The wait is over. The UPAA Freedom Run is happening today!

Every step you take today carries a purpose.

UPAA Freedom Run
📍 UP Los Baños
🗓 June 7, 2026

⏰ Program starts at 4:00 AM

🏃 10K – 5:00 AM
🏃 5K – 5:15 AM
🏃 3K – 5:20 AM

See you at the starting line as we come together in the spirit of One UP, honor, excellence, and service for a better future.

Special thanks to our sponsors and partner organizations for making this event possible.

Major Sponsors
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch '83
• Laguna Aquatech
• Manila Water
• University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association
• Vetremedica Corporation
• More Power
• Negros Power

Sponsors
• Pocari Sweat
• Gardenia
• Coca-Cola
• Selecta

Let’s run. Let’s serve. Let’s make every step count.

06/06/2026

Who will you run for?

Every step at the UPAA Freedom Run helps support programs that make a difference in the lives of UP students.

🏃 Lingap Tanghalian
Helping students get through each day with access to meals and nourishment.

📚 UPAA LEAP
Providing educational assistance to Iskolar ng Bayan as they pursue their dreams.

🏀 UPLB Varsity Athletes
Supporting student-athletes who proudly carry the UP spirit in competition and in the classroom.

UPAA Freedom Run
📍 UP Los Baños
🗓 June 7, 2026

Thank you to our sponsors and partner organizations for helping make this meaningful run possible.

Major Sponsors
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch '83
• Laguna Aquatech
• Manila Water
• University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association
• Vetremedica Corporation
• More Power
• Negros Power

Sponsors
• Pocari Sweat
• Gardenia
• Coca-Cola
• Selecta

In partnership with UPLB Talent Pool.

See you at the starting line.

Photos from UPAA - University of the Philippines Alumni Association's post

05/06/2026

📍 Race Day Reminders for UPAA Freedom Run Participants

The countdown is almost over! As you prepare for race day, please take note of these important details:

UPAA Freedom Run
📍 UP Los Baños
🗓 June 7, 2026

🏁 Program starts at 4:00 AM

🎽 Race Day Kit Claiming
Last on-site race kit claiming: 3:30 AM – 4:45 AM

📍 See the official route map. We also recommend using the pinned Google Maps location for the assembly area to help you arrive on time and avoid delays.

Please arrive early, complete your race kit claiming, and be ready for assembly before your scheduled gun start.

Thank you to our sponsors and partner organizations for helping make this event possible.

Major Sponsors
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch '83
• Laguna Aquatech
• Manila Water
• University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association
• Vetremedica Corporation
• More Power
• Negros Power

Sponsors
• Pocari Sweat
• Gardenia
• Coca-Cola
• Selecta

See you at the starting line as we run for a cause and support fellow Iskolar ng Bayan.

In partnership with UPLB Talent Pool.

05/06/2026

Run strong. Race for the podium.

Cash prizes await the top finishers of the 10KM category at the UPAA Freedom Run 2026.

🏆 1st Place — ₱10,000
🥈 2nd Place — ₱5,000
🥉 3rd Place — ₱3,000

Prizes will be awarded separately for male and female divisions.

📍 UP Los Baños
🗓 June 7, 2026

Every step helps support Lingap Tanghalian, UPAA LEAP, and our UPLB varsity athletes.

Register now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUjuvPdOMrhWCLai9M5YQU3VcoAXoKP5GahXlNRV3yE1HcGQ/viewform?usp=send_form

For inquiries and complete race details:
📞 0917-8372098

05/06/2026

MOU Signing: UPAA X EDUCONNECT
May 28, 2026

Strengthening partnerships. Expanding opportunities.

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association and EduConnect Southeast Asia Association formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, marking the beginning of a meaningful collaboration focused on education, public service, and international cooperation.

The partnership aims to strengthen academic linkages, support student development, promote industry-academe collaboration, and advance initiatives that benefit both the UP community and the broader Southeast Asian region.

The occasion also marked the inauguration of EduConnect Southeast Asia Association's headquarters in Manila, located at Ang Bahay ng Alumni.

Together, UPAA and EduConnect reaffirm their shared commitment to building bridges across institutions, communities, and nations through education and collaboration.

04/06/2026

3 DAYS TO GO!

Got questions about the UPAA Freedom Run?

We've gathered the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for race day.

📍 UP Los Baños
🗓 June 7, 2026

Thank you to our sponsors and partner organizations for helping make this event possible.

Major Sponsors
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch '83
• Manila Water
• University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association
• Vetremedica Corporation
• More Power
• Negros Power

Sponsors
• Pocari Sweat
• Gardenia
• Coca-Cola
• Selecta

See you at the starting line as we run for a cause and support the UPAA Lingap Tanghalian Program and LEAP Assistance Program.

04/06/2026

🏁 Gun start times are set!

Participants of the UPAA Freedom Run are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled gun start to allow time for assembly, warm-up, and final preparations.

📍 UP Los Baños
🗓 June 7, 2026

🏃 10K – 5:00 AM
🏃 5K – 5:15 AM
🏃 3K – 5:20 AM

Be on time, stay hydrated, and get ready for a meaningful morning of fitness, fellowship, and service.

The UPAA Freedom Run is made possible through the support of our sponsors and partner organizations.

As of June 2, 2026:

Major Sponsors:
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association
• Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch '83
• University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association
• Vetremedica Corporation
• More Power
• Negros Power

Sponsors
• Pocari Sweat
• Gardenia
• Coca-Cola
• Selecta

Thank you for helping make this event possible.

03/06/2026

Bring home a symbol of honor and excellence.

The Mini Oblation is now available at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, a timeless representation of the values that unite generations of UP alumni.

Whether displayed at home or in the office, it serves as a reminder of the ideals of honor, excellence, and service that continue to guide the UP community.

Available for ₱10,000 each.

For orders and inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Lucy: 0917 521 1876

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