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(Roselle Rogers) On Saturday, July 19th 2025, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA-W) hosted a joyful summer picnic at the PCCCF Center. Despite the occasional rain showers, more than 45 members and their families gathered to enjoy a day filled with warmth, fellowship, and the comforting…

(Ike Pahm) The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin (UPAA-W) is proud to share a touching message of gratitude from one of our recent Iskolar ng Bayan (INB) scholarship recipients, Julmar Parages. In a letter filled with sincerity and hope, Julmar expresses deep appreciation for the support received…

Photo Caption:First Row (L–R): Dr. Fe Visaya, Lucy Sloan, Dr. Linus Santo Tomas, Dr. Rowena PunzalanSecond Row (L–R): Dr. Ray Ballecer, Christine Hey, Dr. Carol Conti, Deanna Cruz, Dr. Violeta Singson, Dr. Ponciano Salud, Dr. Rene Azcueta, Gerry Ramos (Fe Visaya) The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Wisconsin…

(Ike Pahm) What a day to remember! The UPAA-W family brought the Philippine spirit to Greendale last Sunday, June 22, 2025, with our much-anticipated Barrio Fiesta — and what a fiesta it was! From the moment guests arrived at Dr. Joey Abad Santos’s house, the air was filled with laughter,…

(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…

(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,…