(Jaime “Beaver” Flores) Following their warmly received debut at last year’s UPAA-W Christmas Party, the UPAA-W Choir reunited for an encore—this time taking the stage at the recently concluded Fiesta Filipiniana celebration held June 14, 2025 at the Brookfield Conference Center. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the Philippine…
Read More UPAA-W Choir Strikes a Patriotic Chord at Fiesta Filipiniana
(Wena Punzalan and Ike Pahm) Ifugao is one of the six provinces in the Cordillera Administrative Region in northern Luzon, and one of the six cultural groups inhabiting that province. Gotad ad Ifugao is a cultural festival and founding anniversary celebration held annually on June 18th, showcasing Ifugao customs, traditions,…
Read More Echoes of the Mountains: UPAA-W Performs Uyauy Dance from Ifugao
(Ito Conti and Ike Pahm) We are honored to announce that the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA-W) has been selected as a recipient of the 2025–2026 UPAAA Outstanding UP Alumni Group Award. This prestigious recognition, conferred by the UP Alumni Association in America (UPAAA), celebrates our…
Read More Celebrating Excellence: UPAA-W Wins 2025–2026 UPAAA Outstanding UP Alumni Group Award
(Ito Conti and Ike Pahm) The UP Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) has selected Romulo Gerardo S.A. “Gerry” Ramos as a 2025–2026 UP Alumni Awardee in the category of Architecture and Community Service. This prestigious recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions and the pride he brings to our alma mater. The…
(Joey Abad Santos and Ike Pahm) Mabuhay, UPAA-W and Friends! The U.P. Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA-W) is excited to invite you to one of our most anticipated events of the year — the Barrio Fiesta Party 2025! Get ready for a joyful celebration filled with delicious Filipino food, laughter,…
Read More Flavors, Fun, and Filipino Pride: Barrio Fiesta 2025 is Here!
(Ito Conti, FTH Chair and Ike Pahm) On Sunday, April 6, 2025, we had the privilege of serving approximately 100 individuals at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Milwaukee. Our team provided sandwiches, bananas, coffee, and milk to those in need. In collaboration with the Philippine Center,…
Read More Nourishing Hope: Spring 2025 Feed the Hungry Event
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