Reminder everyone of our free event on Friday in partnership with the Philippine Consulate.
Thank you to all our generous sponsors for their continued support and event details below. Get ready for a fun filled event filled with Filipino Culture, Heritage and Fun!!! 
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Our new batch of Scholars for 2021-2022. Thank you to our sponsors and members.
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Our new
From Prof. Leonora Angeles:
Please book your tickets soon for the ButoButo play. We are sold out for July 27-29 and have tickets remaining for Saturday July 30 evening with Q&A and Sunday July 31 closing matinee. I assure you that you will love the show! 
Dear Iskos and Iskas,
💠💠 Mark April 22, Friday, 7 pm for this life-changing webinar! 💠💠.... Spread the word to your family and friends! Title: Mindfulness as a Critical Skill for the 21st Century Speaker: Buena Kilala Chua (See her credentials on the poster below.) Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/Mindfulness-UPAABC Description: In these interesting times, people are navigating a new emotional landscape with the pandemic having reset the way we live, work and do business. Now more than ever we are encouraged to gently cultivate mindfulness to experience the joy of paying attention as we bring out the best in ourselves and others. This webinar aims to tackle the science of and interesting research on mindfulness, illuminate evidence-based practical exercises and its profound benefits on our wellbeing, resilience, relationships, success and happiness. As well, we will have an opportunity to identify our character strengths which can help us connect with people, overcome challenges and find meaning and purpose in life. See you! The UPAABC Board 
Topic: UPAABC Webinar Covid-19 Natural Immunity
Time: Feb 18, 2022 06:00 PM Vancouver Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472423211? pwd=VHQyNGRjOWcwV2pZVzBJbUZiSysydz09 Meeting ID: 854 7242 3211 Passcode: 874686 
As the year 2021 draws to a close, we get to reflect on the challenges that the pandemic has brought us. With the struggles is the sense of deep gratitude for the many blessings too. Here is the 2021 UPAABC Year End Report. With its amazing members, UPAABC has worked its way within the constraints of Covid 19. https://drive.google.com/.../1a1scdUYQ12t0ZZvUd3v.../view... The UPAABC board wishes to thank the alumni, donors, and friends for their precious support in our many events and projects. We are humbled by your trust, assistance, and valuable suggestions . Best wishes and let us welcome 2022 with joyful hope! 
Dear Iskos and Iskas,
Mark your calendars! July 31, Saturday, 9:00 am - Easy hike from Yaletown to David Lam Park. Then we will meet Tita Lenore RS Lim & some artists at the Roundhouse Turntable Plaza. Bring or buy your own lunch. More details here. Aug 20, Friday, 6:00 pm - BALAGTASAN in Surrey. Free entrance but we are asking donations from UPAABC members to cover expenses for rentals, snacks, etc. Pls e-transfer to upaabc1979@gmail.com. Aug 21, Saturday, 11:00 am - Annual UPAABC picnic at the Burnaby Central Park You can bring a dish or give $15 @. Let's enjoy the nice weather and be grateful that we are able to see each other more often! Cheers, UPAABC Board 
Kapihan - May 14, Friday at 7:00 pm - Health Talk by Dr Iris Radev
“Fasting and Low Carb Nutrition for Natural Healing And Weight Management”
Kapihan - May 28, Friday at 7:00 pm - Fiesta Talk by NPC3 in joint sponsorship with UPAABC
See pictures below https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hB1FupBGJL2g9CLQmWcMiIT924zOJjv5/view 
VANCOUVER SUN RUN
Dear Iskos & Iskas, It is time for the Vancouver Sun Run again! This time, it is virtual from April 18 to 30, 2021. You can decide to run/walk by yourself or join our team's fun nature hikes 😊. Please note:
Thanks to Rene Alcantara, our team leader, for putting together these visuals for registration. Please let Rene and myself know if you want us to register for you upon your etransfer of $45. Cheers, Cookie Aytona UPAABC President
Dear Iskos and Iskas,
Do not miss our 2nd kapihan on Feb 19, Friday at 6:00 pm: "STUDENT ACTIVISM, THEN & NOW" Remember those electrifying days in UP during Martial law? What about the situation now with the cutting of the 1989 UP-DND Accord? Listen to our guest speakers Dr. Fidel Nemenzo, UP Chancellor, and Erie Maestro of the Vancouver Public Library. This is a perfect way to commemorate the First Quarter Storm in 1970! Time: Feb 19, Friday, at 6:00 PM - Vancouver time Feb 20, Saturday, at 10:00 am - Manila time Join Zoom Meeting ID: 691 0479 2534 Passcode: 133034 Here's the Zoom link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69104792534?pwd=U1ZsdTV2eGlBSENMVXlsd1pRdVd2Zz09 See you in our virtual meeting place! Cookie Aytona UPAABC President 
UPAABC BALAGTASAN 2020 Virtual event celebrating our Philippine language and culture. Click on the picture below to see the full video 
Mga Isko at Iska,
Isang buwan na lang bago tayo magkita-kitang muli sa ating Christmas Party at AGM :) We are already at 75% capacity, so for those who haven't bought their tickets yet, please contact any of the BODs to confirm your attendance. Not only do we have delicious buffet dinner and dancing, but we will also have give aways and raffle prizes for everyone. We are looking for pictures to add to the souvenir program so please email me at mylenevlim@yahoo.ca if you have photos especially those taken during the early years of UPAABC. Deadline to submit will be Saturday, Nov 2nd, 2019. And as with souvenir programs, we are looking for sponsors who would like to take a page, half a page or a quarter page in the booklet. Even if you don't have any business to advertise, why not take this opportunity to greet the rest of UPAABC members Merry Christmas in the souvenir program? The proceeds will all go to our scholarship fund and other activities. I'm attaching the sponsorship program package here. UPAABC Christmas Party & AGM Details: When: Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 @ 6pm onwards Where: VanDusen Garden Floral Hall at 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Ticket price: $30 Looking forward to seeing everyone. Mylene |
Whats New- UPAABC 2022 Xmas Party and AGM
- Philippine Heritage Month -The Door is Open (Dec 19) - UPAABC AGM - UPAABC 2021 Xmas Party - Presenting the 2022 UPAABC Board of Directors - A Filipino Christmas Celebration (Dec11) - UPAABC Scholar Update - Balagtasan Photos - Summer Picnic Photos - Pictures of Hike at Richmond Dyke - Hiking Pictures at Pacific Spirit Trail - Latest UPAABC Schedule of Activities - Latest Kapihan Photos - 2nd Kapihan - 26Mar21 - Student Activism Then and Now - Kapihan 2021 - Being Joyful and Productive in Covid Times - UPAABC Scholars Update - 2021 President's Message 
President's Message Dear UPAABC Family, It is a great honour to serve as President of UPAABC for 2021 and 2022. The board and I are committed to serve UPAABC and the community to the best of our ability while respecting the limitations brought by the pandemic. We hope to continue the sacred traditions of UPAABC, with some modifications, and introduce new activities to blend with the changing times. Here is the proposed schedule of activities for 2021. Your suggestions and participation are important to us! Let me express our admiration and gratitude to the outgoing President, Ms. Mylene Villanueva, and the past board for their many valuable projects. On behalf of the new board of directors, I wish everyone a productive new year and thank you, in advance, for your support! Yours truly, Anita "Cookie" Aytona UPAABC President 2021 & 2022 |
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