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.
Last December, volunteers served a delicious hot lunch and distributed “Blessing Bags” filled with essential items to those in need.
UPAABC supported a total of 30 scholars in 2024. Read more about it here!
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in British Columbia (UPAABC) marked an exceptional milestone on November 16, 2024, with its Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) and Christmas Party at the Holiday Inn in Vancouver. Celebrating 45 years of “Honor, Excellence, and Service,” the event elegantly balanced reflection and revelry.
We’re thrilled to share heartfelt messages from our scholars, expressing gratitude and showcasing your impact. The video features individual greetings and acknowledges our generous sponsors. Don’t miss the chance to witness the warmth and appreciation they’ve sent your way.
Our latest addition is one scholar from UP Baguio! This brings our total to 21 current UPAABC scholars in 2023.
Our 15 UPAABC scholars are from UP Diliman’s College of Architecture, College of Engineering, and the Virata School of Business
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Investigative journalist and 2026 Marshall McLuhan Fellow Carmela Fonbuena concluded her Canadian speaking tour in Vancouver with a timely discussion on press freedom, digital disinformation, and journalism’s role in defending...
