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UPV and UPHSI signs MOA Signing for Solar Power with UPHSI Batch ’80
MOA Signing for Solar Power with UPHSI Batch ’80, Presentation of Historical findings for Handumanan Project with UPHS Batch ’65 Held
UPV and UPHSI signed the MOA with UPHSI Alumni Batch ’80, iAmUPHi Alumni Association, and One Renewable Energy to provide solar energy to UPHSI Senior High Building.
Held in the same venue was the presentation of the historical findings and justification for the preservation of two UP High School buildings, the Old High School building and the Woman’s Club building, as part of the Handumanan Project. This project was initiated by UPHS Batch ’65 last Zoomcoming 2020.
Signing and presentation was done February 9, 2022 at the Graduate and Continuing Education Building, UPV Iloilo City.
Joining the event were UPV Chancellor, Dr. Clement Castigador Camposano, UPHSI Principal, Prof. Alfredo B. Diaz, UPHSI Batch 80’s Mr. Jessraf Palmares and Mr. Erel Narida, UPHS Batch ’65’s Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza, other UPV officials, personnel, and alumni. The event was done through a hybrid physical and virtual conference.
Source: UPV Office of Alumni Relations Facebook post
UP Photo Awards DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 28!
Magandang Araw Sa Iyo!
We understand your desire to make that spectacular shot that will win you the award. However, due to the new Alert Level Restrictions in January, you never had time. We’ve decided to extend the deadline until February 28!
Get ready, go to any branch of the University of the Philippines, and start shooting! We want to see how you capture the captivating busyness of the PGH hospital scene, the fog that covers the oblation in UP Baguio, the wonderful flora and fauna of UPLB’s natural wonders, the sunset at the UP Sunken Garden, or the drone shot of the beautiful UP Cebu campus!
You’ve got what it takes to win Best Photographer at the UP Photo Awards and take home Php 100,000! GO!
CATEGORIES:
The People Category. This category shall be for people inside UP campuses. They may be images of the university’s employees, faculty, staff, utility workers, or just about anybody else inside the borders of the campuses.
The Architecture Category. This category is open for images of the university’s structures. They may be images of building edifices, complexes, and mostly empty hallways, lecture halls, and classrooms. We anticipate creative approaches in terms of rhythm and repetitions, patterns and shapes, as well as color and texture combinations.
The Nature Category. This category will feature images of the ecosystem of fauna and flora, and animals such as migratory birds, insects, and organisms that may be found inside UP campuses.
The News Category. The News Category is expected to be the most “action-packed” category, showcasing how UP dealt with Covid-19 beginning with long-term lockdowns. In this category, we expect photographs of UP Philippine General Hospital, and of events such as community pantries within the campuses, and rallies, among similar photographs.
The Pre-Covid Category. This category is for images captured from January 1, 2019 up to March 14, 2020, the day before the Philippine government instituted the first lockdown on March 15, 2020. This category is open for images that show the busy life on the campuses just before the lockdowns and quarantines.
PARTICIPATING BRANCHES:
UP DILIMAN
UP LOS BAÑOS
UP MANILA
UP VISAYAS
UP OPEN UNIVERSITY
UP MINDANAO
UP BAGUIO
UP CEBU
UP CLARK
If you need more info, you can send us a message at [email protected].
UPV signs MOA with alumni groups to set up solar grid at the Iloilo City campus
Ms. AL Ramirez
The University of the Philippines Visayas signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the UPV alumni groups for the donation and setting up of a solar grid at the UPV Iloilo City campus. Chancellor Clement C. Camposano signed the agreement with UP High School in Iloilo represented by the principal, Prof. Alfredo Diaz; iAmUPHi Alumni Association, Inc. (IAAI), represented through Zoom by its President and Chairman, Artemio P. Pama and Noel C. Litan, respectively; UP High School Iloilo Batch ‘80 Alumni represented by Jessraf S. Palmares; and One Renewable Energy Enterprise, Inc. (One Renewable) President and CEO, Erel B. Narida.
The MOA defined the rights and responsibilities of the parties associated with their collaboration to set up a 5-kwp on-grid solar power facility at the UP High School premises, (Solar Project), that will augment the power requirements of the school and generate savings.
Such included the following:
- Develop, design, install, operate and maintain a 5-kwp on-grid solar facility to augment the power requirement of UPHSI that can generate savings on its power bill and utilize the savings to ensure continual improvements in the school’s operations.
- Position UPHSI as a thought leader, a pioneer in the use of an ecologically sustainable power source and illustrate to young students with a concrete example/theme on how purpose and vision can impact their life journey. A one-time endowment, quickly and easily deployed, but with years and years of sustainable benefits.
- To reduce pollution and improve air quality on the campus by producing energy generated from renewable sources like solar panels.
A solar project on campus will prompt students to use more sustainable practices and enable teachers to incorporate renewable energy in their science and math curricula.
The 5-kwp on-grid solar power facility will be 100% funded by UPHSI Batch ‘80 Alumni and the 5-kwp on-grid solar power facility in the UP High School building.
IAAI will assist UPHSI Batch ‘80 in their fund-raising activities for the 5-kwp solar power facility specifically for documentation and/or permits required by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and issuance of official receipts (OR), as needed.
One Renewable will do the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of the project.
Witnessing the signing of the MOA onsite were UPV Vice-Chancellors Dr. Rhodella Ibabao, Prof. Lorenz Belanio, and Dr. Philip Ian Padilla. UPV Batch ’80 and IAAI were represented by Dr. Chona Parreno and Dr. Marovi Celis, respectively. (With sources from OVCPD)
Source: https://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/news/upv-signs-moa-with-alumni-groups-to-set-up-solar-grid-at-the-iloilo-city-campus
A Gift from the Heart from UP
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and the University of the Philippines has prepared the best gift to its Alumni!
A gift from the heart, UP will give its alumni an opportunity to reconnect with their fellow Isko and Iska through their very own UP alumni email account!
This UP Alumni email account marks you as a proud Iskolar ng Bayan, and stands as your enduring connection with the University. You will receive the latest updates on University events, programs, and special announcements straight to your inbox, including opportunities for donation or volunteerism. This is a G Suite for Education account that allows you to use other Google services, such as Gmail, Google+, Google Drive, and Google Groups using your UP Alumni email account. Through your UP Alumni email account, you may now also update your personal information in the UP Alumni Database through the Alumni Profile Updating (APU) System.
Simply go to the UP Alumni website: https://alum.up.edu.ph/ and click the “Alumni Profile Updating System”. Log-in using your alumni email account, and after filling in the details, simply click submit.
If you have any questions regarding this new e-mail service, please don’t hesitate to ask [email protected] or (02) 8376-3100.
Let’s celebrate the month of hearts by showing our love for UP!
Register now to get your very own UP Alumni email account at alum.up.edu.ph or scan the QR code on the poster.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Connected with UP!”
UP Sigma Beta sorority turns 90
MANILA, Philippines — The UP Sigma Beta, the first sorority organized in the University of the Philippines (UP) and in the Philippines, celebrates its 90th founding anniversary on Feb. 14.
“We are older than the women’s suffrage movement in the Philippines. Our founding sisters started the sorority at a time when women were not even allowed to vote,” said Fe Cruz-Tantiansu who serves as senior adviser of the UP Sigma Beta Sorority Alumnae Association Inc.
The UP Sigma Beta has various sociocivic commemorative activities lined up for the year in all UP campuses.
To celebrate its 90th anniversary, the UP Sigma Beta Sorority Alumnae Association will hold an anniversary dinner and Induction ceremony on March 17 at Club Filipino.
The 90th Grand Orchid Ball will be held at Okada Manila on Dec. 6. For more information, please email: [email protected].
For Sigma Betans in North America, you may contact Dr. Editha Orlino-Oliva (530-5243888).
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1550849/up-sigma-beta-sorority-turns-90
UP Mindanao’s Architecture Licensure Exam (January 2022) Passers
Congratulations to UP Mindanao’s Architecture Licensure Exam (January 2022) Passers; 100% passing!
– Genisse Reville C. Corona
– Peben Jay F. Fadriquela
– Camela J. Gonzaga
– Maria Eloisa D. Gumanid
– Jasper Andrei E. Lampasa
– Catherine S. Lora
– Maria Agnes R. Malbas
– Marianne Jane A. Navarro
– Alyssa Mae D. Palacios
– Lawrence Daniel Joseph M. Taojo
– John Khenbert L. Yu
Source: UP Mindanao Facebook
Be a Gurong Pahinungód of UP!
This is your chance to make a difference. Be a Gurong Pahinungód of UP! Open to all GRADUATING STUDENTS and ALUMNI of the University of the Philippines.
Contact the Pahinungód office at your campus and sign-up there! You can also check out these links below:
–Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Baguio: https://forms.gle/y78JANJ6qBDumnpZ6
–UP-Cebu Ugnayan Ng Pahinungod: https://bit.ly/GurongPahinungodVolunteer2022
–Ugnayan Ng Pahinungod Diliman: https://bit.ly/UPD-GP2022
–UPLB Ugnayan ng Pahinungod
–UP Mindanao Pahinungod
–Ugnayan Ng Pahinungod Manila
–Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU: https://bit.ly/GP2022-2023
–Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UP Visayas
–UP Tacloban Ugnayan ng Pahinungod
Source: https://www.facebook.com/ugnayan.pahinungod.5/posts/627137155372681
UP Diliman grad tops geodetic engineer licensure exams
MANILA — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Tuesday that 375 out of 694 passed the Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination given this month.
Christian Janlois Arguelles Noriega of University of the Philippines Diliman topped the boards with a 91.80 percent rating.
UP Diliman was the top performing school after 79 of its 81 takers passed the licensure exams.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/28/21/up-diliman-grad-tops-geodetic-engineer-boards
Get your own UP Alumni Email Account to start 2022 right!
As we usher in a brand new year, the University of the Philippines affirms its commitment to connect with the Iskolar ng Bayan through a gift of their very own UP alumni email account!
This UP Alumni email account marks you as a proud Iskolar ng Bayan, and stands as your enduring connection with the University. You will receive the latest updates on University events, programs, and special announcements straight to your inbox, including opportunities for donation or volunteerism. This is a G Suite for Education account that allows you to use other Google services, such as Gmail, Google+, Google Drive, and Google Groups using your UP Alumni email account.
If you have any questions regarding this new e-mail service, please don’t hesitate to ask [email protected] or (02) 8376-3100.
Let’s start 2022 right! Register now to get your very own UP Alumni email account at alum.up.edu.ph or scan the QR code on the poster.
We wish you a happy, healthy, and hopeful 2022.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Connected with UP!