Alumni
20th Upsilon Congress Event Program - "Brothers for Life, Mentors Forever"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association (USPAA) will hold it's 20th Congress on February 8, 2025, at the Imelda Hall of the Aguado Residence in San Miguel Manila. With the theme “Brothers for Life, Mentors Forever,” the Congress will bring together alumni and resident fellows for a day of meaningful discussions, leadership development, and fraternity-building.
There are 457 pre-registered attendees for the one-day event. On-line registration ended on 1/29/25 and only on-site registration at the venue will be accepted.
For Upsilonians unable to attend in person, the Congress will be live-streamed, and the link will be provided through secure channels.
Theme: "Brothers for Life, Mentors Forever"
Date: February 8, 2025
Venue: Aguado Hall, Malacañang, Manila
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Morning Session
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration and Breakfast
- Participants sign in and collect program materials.
- Breakfast is served.
8:45 AM - Formal Opening
- Lupang Hinirang
- Opening Prayer: Fellow Ernie Rivera ’45
- Prayer for our departed brothers who passed away in 2023-2025
- Opening of the Work: Diliman Illustrious Fellow and Fellowship Council
- Credo: Led by the Diliman Illustrious Fellow
- Welcome Remarks: Congress Chairman Charvy Parra ’89
- Keynote Address: USPAA Chairman Roel Z. Castro ’84
Topic: "Putting the Upsilon House in Order and Mentorship as Legacy"
9:00 AM - Research Presentation
- Presenter: DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla ’87
Topic: "Insights on Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Mentorship for Fraternity Development"
- Response: USPSAA Mentorship Head, Deo Custodio ’91
- Response: USPAA Job Opportunity for Alumni Head, Theo Panga ‘86
- Plaque of Appreciation: Presented by Chairman Roel Castro ’84, President Yari Miralao ’88, and Congress Chairman Charvy Parra ’89
9:30 AM - Upsilon Talks: Agents of Positive Change
- Speaker 1: DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa ’78
Topic: "Leadership in Public Health: Anchoring on Values for National Impact"
- Speaker 2: DOJ Undersecretary Jesse Andres ’81
Topic: "Justice and Integrity in Public Service"
- Plaques of Appreciation: Presented by Chairman Roel Castro ’84, President Yari Miralao ’88, and Congress Chairman Charvy Parra ’89
** morning merienda
10:30 AM - State of the Fraternity in Campus
Updates from the Illustrious Fellows of Diliman and Los Baños on the fraternity’s campus presence, achievements, and challenges
10:50 AM - President’s Report: USPAA President Yari Miralao '88
A comprehensive summary of the fraternity’s accomplishments, initiatives, and financial updates under the leadership of the outgoing Board of Trustees.
11:05 AM - Presentation and Approval of Resolutions
- Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation to Change the Principal Office Address to Marikina City
- Approval of the Report of the Board of Trustees (2023-2025)
- Ratification of the 2023 Audited Financial Statements
- Ratification of Actions taken by the Board of Trustees and Officers since the last Congress
11:25 AM - Acclamation of the New Board of Trustees for the 2025–2027 Term
- Appointment of Officers by the new Board of Trustees
- Oath-Taking of the new Board of Trustees and Officers to be led by outgoing Chairman Roel Z. Castro ’84
11:45 AM - Acceptance Speech of the Incoming USPAA Chairman
Afternoon Session
12:00 PM - UMAP Report & Updates: Dr. Alan Austriaco ’86
Introduction of UMAP doctors and volunteer health care personnel and presentation of plaque of appreciation by Chairman Roel Castro '84, President Yari Miralao '88 and Congress Chairman Charvy Parra '89
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Lunch Break and Special Presentations
- During Lunch - 1:00 PM
- Tokens for Early Registrants (60 winners)
- Pre-Drawn Raffle - 20th UPSILON Congress Giveaways (150 winners)
Recognitions:
- ShootSilionians (back-to-back champions, Inter-Fraternity Shooting Competition) - Dodie Lagman ‘66
- Upsilonians na Pumapalo 2024 Golfer of the Year Award - GT Tiongco ‘91
- Acknowledgment of past UNO Awardees
- Live Draw (10 winners)
Multimedia Presentations:
USPAA 2023-2025 Video Shoot
Videos from Diliman and Los Baños Residents
- Live Draw (3 winners)
Announcements:
Layas Pakadto Visayas, City of Smiles (April 4-6, 2025 ) - video teaser
Global Reunion 2026 @ Singapore (July 2026 ) - video teaser
TIMELESS: J MORENO @ the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (February 27, 2025) - a retrospective exhibition on the work of couturier Jose “Pitoy" Moreno
2:00 PM - UNO Awarding
2025 Upsilonian Noble & Outstanding (UNO) Awards, Goldenberg Mansion, San Miguel, Manila
3:30 PM - Afternoon Merienda and Fellowship Starts
6:00 PM - Dinner
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