UPAA in America, Inc. (UPAAA)

University of the Philippines

Alumni Association in America

SAVE THE DATES

September 30 to October 2, 2027

UPAAA 24th Biennial Grand Reunion & Convention

The Orleans Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas, Nevada

About the UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention

The UPAAA Grand Reunion & Convention (GRC) is a biennial gathering of UP alumni and non- alumni for the purposes of fellowship, knowledge exchange and fundraising for UPAAA's flagship initiative, the Scholarship Program.

On its 24th year, GRC 2027 will be co hosted by the UP Alumni Association of Nevada (UPAAN)

Get ready for an unforgettable gathering in the Entertainment Capital of the World! Join UPAAA and UPAAN in vibrant Las Vegas — where alumni, friends, and families from across the globe will reconnect, celebrate, and create new memories together. Exciting details coming soon!

Why Attend?

Meet UP alumni and non-alumni friends and supporters of UPAAA from the U.S.,

Canada, the Philippines and beyond.

With multiple opportunities for fellowship, networking and knowledge exchange, there’s something for everyone:

Awards
Dancing
Dinner
Group mixers
Panel discussions
Parade of Jubilarians
Photo opportunities
Sponsor exhibits

2025 GRC Logo by Rosseau Nilo Maamor, BS Computer Science 2024, UP Baguio UPAAA 23rd Biennial

Grand Reunion

& Convention

October 17 & 18, 2025

The Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas

Committing to Honor, Excellence, Service

Spotlight on our GRC Speakers

Honorable Robert Lester F. Aranton, UP Alumni Regent and President, UP Alumni Association (UPAA),

invites you to the UPAAA 23rd Biennial Grand Reunion and Convention

(Click on the image for Regent Aranton's message.)

DIAMOND

Megaworld International

PLATINUM

Fe Odsigue Punzalan, RN-BC, MSN, PHN, QIDP,

Atty. Fel Tabangay & Mrs. Crystal Tabangay, RN

GOLD (and Event Underwriter)

Francisco S. Sy, MD, MS, DrPH

SILVER

Max & Vivian Balagtas

Lucy Buencamino, MD

Equitable Advisors

On Call Home Care Services

BRONZE

Advantrix; E.G. Enriquez & Co., Inc. (H&R Block Franchisees); Jose M. David, MD; Doeren Mayhew;

Mac S. Fojas (Seven Seven Global Services); Martina Zaratan Fortich, RN, CNOR, RNFA;

Mu Sigma Phi Foundation; Atty. Loida Nicolas Lewis; Jun B. Orteza, Ph.D. and Mrs. Cherry T. Orteza, RN (Saving Your Future Corp); Atty. Tomas Rodriguez; William H.E. Romero, MD; Winston C. Umali, MD and Mrs. Letty Umali, RN; UPAA of Nevada; Benigno C. Valdez, Ph.D. & Mrs. Marilou Valdez

UNDERWRITER

Daisy B. Macadaeg, RN

MEDIA PARTNERS

Lawin Media Network of Houston, Texas, One Philippines Texas News, PHLV Radio of Las Vegas, Philippine Post of Los Angeles, The Filipino Press, Via Times Newsmagazine of Chicago

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We are grateful for the overwhelming support for GRC 2025.

Honor Exceptional UP Alumni during the

2025-2026 UPAAA Awards ceremony

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States. Section 501(c)(3) is the portion of the US Internal Revenue Code that allows for federal tax exemption of nonprofit organizations, specifically those that are considered public charities, private foundations or private operating foundations.