The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) launches the search for nominees to the UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 The awards ceremony will be held at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman Campus, Quezon City on Monday, August 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
The UPAA grants the awards to UP alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their chosen fields of endeavor and have given outstanding contributions that bring about significant benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to those with accomplishments that impact the communities in which they are, or have been active in, whether on the local, national, or international level.
The categories for nominations are:
UPAA Most Distinguished Alumna and/or Alumnus Award
UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards
UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards
UPAA Distinguished Service Awards
UPAA Multigenerational UP Alumni Family Awards
The 2024 UPAA Awards urges sectors and groups to identify alumni nominees who are everyday heroes or unsung achievers making a difference through their quiet work in obscure areas of the country or foreign territories.
Nominations for the awards are accepted from any UP alumnus or alumni chapter until Friday, March 29, 2024.
For details, please contact the UPAA Secretariat at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, Magsaysay Ave, UP Diliman, Quezon City, tels. 7910-6390; 7587-8722; or email [email protected] .
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Urgent Hiring! One (1) Senior Project Assistant
We are looking for one (1) qualified individual to fill the Senior Project Assistant (SPA) position in the UPS-OAR. Interested applicants may send their application packets to [email protected] on or before January 17, 2024.
Position: Senior Project Assistant (SPA) (Salary Grade 14)
Nature of Appointment: Contract of Service
Place of Assignment: UP Office of Alumni Relations
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist the director with projects and initiatives;
- Contribute significantly to the operational, logistical, and administrative tasks of the OAR, focusing on its events, projects, and other programs by:
- updating and organizing project files, such as meeting minutes, timelines, and progress reports
- assisting in the preparation of project presentations and reports
- Coordinate with relevant offices and units to ensure prompt delivery of services by scheduling meetings, conference calls, and
project-related events as well as following up on progress of action items and other tasks - Writing and distributing project-related messages, such as memos and status updates
- Ensure internal synergy among the team by actively participating in meetings and supporting team members;
- Conducting research and gathering data to support project initiatives and encourage good decision-making practices
- Participate in relevant trainings and workshops as required; and
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job,
- At least two years of relevant experience;
- Proficient in using MS Office Applications and virtual collaboration tools; and
- Must have excellent written communication skills.
How to apply?
Interested applicants should submit a copy of the following requirements to [email protected] using this subject line format:
Application for Senior Project Assistant – [Last name], [First name]
- Letter of Application addressed to:
K.C. Abalos-Orendain, Ph.D.
Director for Office of Alumni Relations
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate/s of training attended and portfolio of wor
Urgent Hiring! One (1) Junior Project Assistant
We are looking for one (1) qualified individual to fill the Junior Project Assistant (JPA) position in the UPS-OAR. Interested applicants may send their application packets to [email protected] on or before January 17, 2024.
Position: Junior Project Assistant (JPA) (Salary Grade 13)
Nature of Appointment: Contract of Service
Place of Assignment: UP Office of Alumni Relations
Duties and responsibilities:
- Create and manage official social media accounts and website,
- Create posts on all social media platforms and website; including writing and editing for the promotion of programs, activities, and other alumni related events;
- Respond to queries received on the social media accounts;
- Develop social media content plan that is consistent with the University’s identity;
- Prepare monthly reports to monitor and evaluate the social media platforms and website performances;
- Keep up to date on the best practices and emerging trends in social media and website;
- Participate in relevant trainings and workshops as required; and
- Perform other administrative tasks that may be assigned by the director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job,
- At least two years of relevant experience;
- Proficient in using Adobe Creative Cloud Applications;
- Proficient in using MS Office Applications and virtual collaboration tools;
- Must have excellent written communication skills; and
- Must have a thorough understanding of social media management and strategies.
How to apply?
Interested applicants should submit a copy of the following requirements to [email protected] using this subject line format:
Application for Junior Project Assistant – [Last name], [First name]
- Letter of Application addressed to:
K.C. Abalos-Orendain, Ph.D.
Director for Office of Alumni Relations
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate/s of training attended and portfolio of work
More intense typhoons to come this century, UP study warns
The Philippines should brace for potentially stronger and more destructive typhoons due to climate change, warns new research coming out of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM).
Dr. Rafaela Jane Delfino and Dr. Gerry Bagtasa, together with colleagues from the UK, found that future Philippine typhoons may have a higher cyclone damage potential (CDP) than today’s typhoons.
CDP is a metric that takes into account several factors, including the size of the cyclone and the speed of its winds. The scientists gathered data from recent typhoons and projected these onto likely future climate scenarios to figure out future CDPs. The greater the CDP, the greater potential damage costs, particularly from winds.
Specifically, the researchers looked at three of the most deadly super typhoons in recent history: Haiyan (which happened in 2013 and was locally named Yolanda); Bopha (2012, Pablo); and Mangkhut (2018, Ompong). They then hypothesized the potential damage from these typhoons if they happened in a future where the climate is forecast to be warmer and more humid, based on multiple climate projections for the years 2070 to 2099.
Moreover, by employing various projections and considering several factors such as atmospheric temperature, sea surface temperature, pressure, and relative humidity, the researchers were able to conclusively link climate change to the intensification of the three Philippine typhoons mentioned in the study. They also found that future typhoons may be expected to be stronger and more damaging. Like spinning tops, the potentially faster winds and slower movement of these future typhoons could lead to them lingering longer over land and therefore causing more damage.
For example, under one forecast model, the CDP from a future cyclone similar to Super Typhoon Yolanda was seen to be as much as 37% greater than the damage experienced in 2013. In another simulation, Super Typhoon Ompong, which had a simulated maximum wind speed of 205 kph under present climate conditions, could potentially hit 270 kph under future climate conditions. The projections also showed an increase of as much as 50 kph in the maximum wind speeds of future typhoons like Yolanda and Pablo.
“Based on our simulations, it is found that the most damaging tropical cyclones like Haiyan, Bopha, and Mangkhut will have higher wind-related damage potential in the future,” the researchers concluded in their paper.
“Tropical cyclones of such intensity and damage potential in the future will have serious implications with the increasing exposure and vulnerability in the Philippines,” they added, calling for further research using other models and typhoon data sets.
For interview requests and other concerns, please contact [email protected].
References:
Delfino, R.J., Vidale, P.L., Bagtasa, G. et al. Response of damaging Philippines tropical cyclones to a warming climate using the pseudo global warming approach. Clim Dyn 61, 3499–3523 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-023-06742-6
UP partners with UPAA San Francisco to launch alumni mentoring program for students
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF), in partnership with the UP System Office of Student Development Services, is set to launch an online mentoring program for students currently enrolled at UP Diliman.
This first-ever mentoring program matches mentors based in the San Francisco Bay Area with UP college students in the Philippines. These volunteer mentors are experts in their professional fields of interest with long years of experience in their chosen careers.
The initial set of mentors for the pilot program that will be launched on November 8, 2023, include:
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- Jim Cortes, a retired UN Advisor;
- Sonia Delen, senior vice president of Bank of America-Global Leasing;
- Rosario “Chato” Calderon, SCORE-SF co-chair;
- Lety Quizon, a graduate school professor of Marketing and Communications in the US and a nonprofit marketing expert;
- Simeon Y. Godinez, Salesforce Software Development manager;
- Eric Golangco, Construction and Civil engineer;
- Mica Viray, Workforce Analytics manager;
- and Zigfred Viray, Senior Software Applications engineer.
Once paired, mentors and their UP student mentees will participate in dynamic design thinking sessions. The program will help mentees carve out personalized career paths, evaluate and leverage career opportunities, and develop and commit to an action plan to support their career goals. They will use digital platforms to foster vibrant interaction and information exchange, creating a welcoming environment for mentoring and goal achievement.
The UPAASF Mentoring Program is one of the innovative programs of its Education Committee and was created to provide guidance to UP mentees as they navigate their careers, explore new career paths, and find options to further their education and training.
For more information on this program, please visit upaasf.org or contact the UP OSDS at [email protected] or 89818500, extension 8779.
Source: https://up.edu.ph/up-partners-with-upaa-san-francisco-to-launch-alumni-mentoring-program-for-students
Excerpt from UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez’s presentation before the Friends of UP Foundation in America
Watch an excerpt from UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez’s presentation before the Friends of UP Foundation in America at the Harvard Club on October 18, 2023.
Video courtesy of: Mr. Eli Cueva, New York
UPAA Baguio-Northern Luzon Chapter and friends of UP Baguio Alumni turns over donation to Chancellor Abansi
October 19, 2023, former board members of the UP Alumni Association Baguio-Northern Luzon Chapter and friends of UP Baguio Alumni turned over its donation to Chancellor Corazon L. Abansi to fund the renovation/repair of the hallway, offices of the University Student Council, Council of Leaders and Outcrop- Alumni Center-UP Baguio.
Taos pusong pasasalamat sa walang sawang pag-suporta sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Baguio!
In photo: UP Baguio Alumni and Friends. Left to right, John Henry Romero, Monalie Sta Cruz-Romero, Chancellor Corazon Abansi, Lilia Bautista, John Ray Libiran and Gil Bautista.
Source: UP Baguio Facebook
Nominations are now open for the board and officers of the UPOU Alumni Foundation Inc. from 2024-2026!
Nominations are now open for the board and officers of the UPOU Alumni Foundation Inc. from 2024-2026!
The University of the Philippines Open University Alumni Foundation Inc. (UPOUAFI) will be conducting a Chapter Election from 23 October to 12 November 2023 to select new leaders who will represent the UPOU alumni community. We would like to seek your nomination on who will be the next UPOU Officials.
The officials must have the following qualifications:
-Candidate must be a graduate of a degree program (associate’s, graduate diploma, or MA) under UP Open University.
-Candidate may be nominated by any member including him/herself
-Candidate must possess good leadership skills
-Candidate must be able to represent the alumni body
-Candidate must not have committed an offense or violation
Link to ballot here: https://url.upou.edu.ph/Alumni-Officers-Nomination
Source: UP Open University (UPOU) Facebook
UPAVF and UP Sigma Beta Sorority–Baguio hosts Legal Aid event
In a remarkable partnership, the University of the Philippines Baguio, alongside the UP Baguio Alumni Volunteers and Friends (UPAVF) and the UP Sigma Beta Sorority – Baguio, hosted a Legal Aid event on October 16, 2023 at the Iskolar ng Bayan Building, UP Baguio.
This Legal Aid initiative, in collaboration with the University of Baguio – School of Law, Saint Louis University – School of Law, and the Cordillera Career Development Colleges – College of Law, was organized under the auspices of the UP Baguio Alumni Relations Office. The UPAVF, primarily comprising legal professionals, were instrumental in bringing this event to fruition.
The public had the opportunity to access services, which included legal counseling, as well as the drafting and notarization of simple oaths and affidavits, offering crucial legal support to those in need.
Furthermore, the collaboration with SLU, UB, and CCDC marked the beginning of potential opportunities to serve the community. This partnership signified a step toward a more robust commitment to addressing legal needs in the region.
Source and more photos: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook
UP Baguio signs MOA with Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Alumni Association for the Launch of “Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Futures”
Unlocking Potential: MOA Signing Between the University of the Philippines Baguio and Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Alumni Association for the Launch of “Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Futures” Financial Grant Program
UP Baguio and APO-Gamma Pi joined hands in a historic MOA signing ceremony. Acknowledging the critical role of financial assistance in nurturing deserving UP Baguio students, both entities committed to a collaborative effort in providing substantial support. The result of this partnership is the launch of the “Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Pi Futures” financial grant program, which is an initiative in enhancing educational opportunities and nurturing future leaders.
Photos: UP Baguio Office of Public Affairs
Source and more photos: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook