UPAA Honors 96 Exceptional Graduates at its 2024 Awards Ceremony

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) celebrated the outstanding achievements of 96 of its alumni during its 2024 Awards Ceremony held on August 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM, at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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The annual UPAA Alumni Awards recognize and honor UP graduates who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and to society as a whole. This year's ceremony was a testament to the enduring legacy of the University of the Philippines and the impact of its alumni.

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The awards ceremony recognized alumni from a variety of fields, including business, government, academia, arts, and sciences. 

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Most Distinguished Alumnus Awardee - Engr. Isidro A. Consunji (BSCE ’71) for his achievements in the real estate, construction, and mining industries

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Lifetime Achievement Awardees - Juan Edgardo M. Angara (LLB 2000), Benjamin T. Bacorro, (AB 1964, LLB 1969), Jaime Z. Galvez Tan (BS 1970, MD 1974), Ma. Lourdes Guillermo Tayao (BSE 1952, MAT 1964, PhD 1990), Egmideo Cesar D. Jose (BSBA 1967), Violeta A. Lopez (GN 1971), Felino A. Palafox, Jr. (MEP 1974), Philip H. Recto (BS Arch 1970), Ancheta K. Tan (LLB 1966), Reuben S. Seguritan (AB 1966, LLB 1970), Francisco S. Sy (BS 1970, MD 1975), and Jesus I. Yabes (AB 1970, MPA 1977, LLB 1983)

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Distinguished Alumni Awardees - Candida B. Adalla in Agriculture Education; Joanna Rose T. Laddaran in Business Continuity and Disaster Resilience Planning for MSMEs; Maria Dorothea Balasbas-Gancayco, Maria Flordelis F. Aguenza, and Rosalina Dela Paz Magat in Community Empowerment; Virginia Irene R. Santos in Community Service; Diadem G. Esmero in Community Service for Women Empowerment; Maria Cristina Consunji-Gotianun in Corporate Management Excellence; Leo Gerardo C. Leonardo, Antonio R. Maigue, Kevin Peter Amado P. Piamonte, and Floyd Douglas Nicolas B. Pichay in Culture and the Arts; Tereso O. Panga in Economic Development: Foreign Direct Investment Generation; Ericson M. Marquez in Economic and Social Development in the Seafaring Industry; Mario Philip R. Festin in Education Innovation; Lucio Roger E. Lim, Jr. in Entrepreneurship and Employment Creation; Mariglo Rosaida Ilowa Laririt in Environmental Conservation; Simplicio P. Umali, Jr. in Food Manufacturing and Marketing Management Excellence; Fernando S. Penarroyo in the Geosciences; Roman G. Del Rosario, Nasser A. Marohomsalic, Nicholas Felix L. Ty, Susan A. Yap-Sulit, and Maria Clara Belen Sunga Acosta in Good Governance; Enrico L. Basilio in Improving Competitiveness in Philippine Business; Maria Rosario Bautista-Barangan in Industry Innovation; Jose Roberto A. Alampay in Journalism; Winston Conrad B. Padojinog in Leadership in Education; Marlene Cataylo-Chance in Leadership in Nursing; Carol E. Colborn in Leadership in IT Development (Private and Public); Jose Jonas D. Del Rosario in Medicine (Pediatric Cardiology); Gloria A. Smitka in Nursing Education; Irene S. Ng. in OFW Empowerment; Mary Joy N. Gordoncillo and Gregorio B. Pastorfide in Public Health; Jean Pierre F. Leung in Public Health Promotion; Glenn F. Fernandez, Sharon Gabionza-Dayoan, Rowel S. Barba, Edgardo S. Timbol, Betty Siy-Yap, and Delio A. Aseron II in Public Service; Elmer-Rico E. Mojica in Science Education (Chemistry); Desiree Menancio-Hautea, Ireneo L. Lit, Jr., Ricardo M. Manalastas Jr., Dennis V. Umali, Teresita Lantin-Rosario, Rodel G. Maghirang, and Homer D. Pantua in Science and Technology; Ariestelo A. Asilio in Social Entrepreneurship; Robert B. Jordan Jr. in Social Entrepreneurship and Banking, and Maria Lourdes Choa-Fagar in Television Arts and Media

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Distinguished Service Awardee - Atty. Oscar P. Palabyab

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Distinguished Service Award for Alumni Chapters - UP College of Business Administration Alumni Association, Inc. and the UP School of Economics Alumni Association

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Presidential Awardees - Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, Undersecretary Benedicto Ernesto R. Bitonio, Jr., and Ms. Rebecca F. Maronilla

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Multigenerational Alumni Family Awardees - Three Generations - Bernabe-Saddul, Bongco-Junio, Castrillo, Gonzales, Javelera-Bongco, Manalang, Navarro-Muego, Quimbo, and Sese families

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Multigenerational Alumni Family Awardees - Four Generations - Allas, Bernardo, Fuentebella, Javelosa, Kapunan-Abis, Luna, Serraon, and Torres families

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UPAA has been honoring outstanding alumni for decades through the annual Alumni Awards. The program aims to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of UP graduates.

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The selection process for awardees is rigorous and involves a committee of experts who evaluate nominations based on various criteria, such as academic excellence, professional achievements, community service, and leadership.

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The UPAA Alumni Awards ceremony is a prestigious event that brings together alumni from all over the world to celebrate their achievements and reconnect with their alma mater. It serves as an inspiration to current students and future generations of UP students to strive for excellence and to make a positive difference in the world.

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Photo from The Philippine Star, “Consunji, Gotianun recognized by UPAA”, 2024, via https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/08/21/2379299/consunji-gotianun-recognized-upaa

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