What a thrill for a UPAABC scholar from UP Mindanao to meet her sponsor, Dr. Iris Radev, in person! The scholar, Alena Barnido, was so excited to ride the plane & see Manila for the first time, courtesy of Dr. Radev. Alena attended a retreat which she found to be
Thanks to the donors & volunteers! We prepared meals & handed Blessing Bags to around 200 people. What a great way to end the year 2025, helping our underprivileged brethren.
The Gawad Liyab aims to provide an enduring platform for recognition, inspire a new generation of alumni leaders, and build a prestigious tradition that UPAABC can carry for decades.
Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5:00pm at the Civic Hotel in Surrey as we celebrate another year of community, connection, and shared achievements, with a fun disco twist!
With a general audience of not less than sixty, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in BC’s Tulay at Gabay stint at the Bayanihan Community Centre in Victoria, BC, last weekend, built community support and bonds with resounding success. The initiative convened in Victoria to support Filipino migrants facing
An event focused on enlightening Filipino community members about recent policy changes regarding immigration and temporary foreign workers will take place on Saturday, Sept 20, in Victoria. Various Filipino organizations in B.C. collaborate to support current migrants on the island. Pat Fernandez reports.
UPAABC launches its scholarship program in UP Los Banos & UP Diliman College of Fine Arts!
Come join us in paving the path to success for the less fortunate, hard working UP students.
On May 10, 2025, nearly a hundred Filipino migrants, advocates, and allies gathered to spotlight urgent issues faced by international students, hospitality workers, temporary foreign workers, and caregivers. Together, we mapped challenges, surfaced strategic solutions, and laid the groundwork for collective action and policy change.
The UPAABC Scholarship Program proudly expanded its roster in February 2025, welcoming three new scholars to its growing community. Meet our incredible scholars and their generous benefactors who make it all possible!
Reflecting on her term and the whole Board of Directors, she highlights the association’s collective triumphs and commitment to the values of “Honour, Excellence, Service,” which have strengthened the bonds among alumni across British Columbia and beyond.
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What a thrill for a UPAABC scholar from UP Mindanao to meet her sponsor, Dr. Iris Radev, in person! The scholar, Alena Barnido, was so excited to ride the plane...
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