UPAAGC IS A 501 (C)3 ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

ABOUT UPAAGC

OUR MISSION IS TO: build a group of dedicated UP alumni that will promote, support, and further elevate the quality education at the University, enhance the cultural, scientific, and educational endeavors of the Filipino community, generate and develop appreciation of concerns directly affecting the University and the Filipino community, through collaboration and networking of alumni, former students and friends inspired by a keen sense of civic spirit and loyalty to the alma mater.

Message from UPAAGC President Leo Madanguit

EVENTS

UPAAGC congratulates Gigi Jover Ledesma on her completion of the 2023 Ironman Championship Holomua on 10/14/2023.

2023 UPAAGC 5K Walk and Run

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UPAAGC welcomes #22 U.P. President Angelo Jimenez and U.P. VP’s Jose Wendell Capili & Leo Cabillan. July 7, 2023 at Rosebud at Randolph.

Tonight, we celebrate 115 years of the University of the Philippines, founded on June 18,1908. We also welcome the arrival of it’s 22nd president to our city.

While we are all gathered here tonight to hear plans for the future of the UP system, it’s important to reach back to the past to see how we got here.

I want to take you back in time , Philippines, 1903. The Philippines was under American rule. Howard Taft was it’s 1st Civilian Governor. Under the guidance of the Americans, it was on its way to a path of self governance.

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WHY SUPPORT U.P.? BECAUSE U.P. SERVES HUMANITY

The University of the Philippines (UP) is cited as the best research university in the Philippines and ranks among prestigious universities in Asia and the world. With academic freedom and excellence, the UP System continues to “shape the minds that shape the nation.” It gives the opportunity for excellent education for poor but talented Filipinos who will in turn help improve their communities. It has been producing professionals whose excellent work has touched lives all over the world, Including Chicagoland.

UPAAGC supports the various programs of the UP System, including scholarships, and research, as well as programs that benefit our local community. Its fundraising events have supported numerous initiatives of UP both here in the US and back home in the Philippines.

We thank you for your support!

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