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JUANITA SANTOS NACU, EDD 2017 UPAAA AWARDEES
UPAAA PRESIDENT - 2013-2015
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD

Dr. Nacu has demonstrated leadership, perseverance, hard work, dedication and
contributions that benefitted the Filipino community in the U.S. and the
Philippines. She served as President of UPAA San Diego from 2003 to 2005 and
as President of UPAAA from 2014 to 2015. Her most recent accomplishment is
the Project AGAPAY: Gawa, Aral, Paya which awarded over $10,000.00 to
student organizations in UP Diliman and UP Mindanao. This fund was raised
during her term as President of UPAAA. She made sure that this project was
implemented and completed to benefit students in these two campuses. She
accomplished the following projects as President of UPAA in San Diego: Hosted
successfully the 2005 UPAAA General Assembly and Convention; Initiated the
Kapatid Project which provided opportunities for Filipino American professionals
to share their experiences with the University of California San Diego Filipino
American students; Initiated the Adopt-a-Dorm/ADD which provided funding for repair of dorms in UP Diliman;
Balikbayan Book Donation for Students' Community Outreach; Hosted the UP Concert Chorus and the UP Staff
Chorale; Donated copy machine to UP Alumni Office, and provided college scholarships. She is an advocate for
the preservation of Filipino culture and language. She promoted the teaching of Filipino as a foreign language.
Filipino is now being taught at San Diego Palomar College, Poway Unified School District and San Diego
Community College District. She is the co-founder of FAMILIA, an organization responsible for the Annual
Catholic Conferences for preschoolers to senior citizens. She has developed and facilitated the Annual Filipino
Immersion Camp at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish which teaches children from K-12 the Filipino cultures and
traditions through music, arts, dance, sports and special events. She mentors students from diverse backgrounds
and motivates them to volunteer in community projects.

THE FELICIANO FAMILY
FAMILY RECOGNITION AWARD

The grand patriarch of this family was Dr. Hilarion Feliciano. He was the pioneer of 4 generations of physicians
who earned their medical degrees from the University of the Philippines. After graduating in 1913, he worked as
assistant to established physicians at Philippine General Hospital for 2 years. He was appointed as a public health
officer at a U.S. Army camp in Lanao del Sur. He later became a corporate physician for a lumber company while
also in private practice. Since there were no high schools in Mindanao at that time, he and his wife founded the
Kolambugan Academy which became the Misamis Institute, expanded into Misamis College in 1955 and Misamis
University in 1977. To complement the paramedical courses offered by the institution, the university built a
tertiary hospital, the Misamis University Medical Center (MUMC). Natividad Feliciano (BS Pharmacy '38, MS '41,)
was awarded Most Outstanding Alumna of UP in 1992. She held the rank of Professor Emeritus in Industrial
Pharmacy having served the University for more than 65 years. Gregorio Feliciano (UP Law '39) was one of the
youngest graduate of the UP College of Law. He was the president of the Philippine Rural Reconstruction
Movement, and was appointed Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare by then President Ferdinand E.
Marcos, from 1967 to 1976. Nineteen members of the family attended, and obtained at least one or more degrees
from, the University of the Philippines. It is quite interesting to note that almost half of them are in the medical
field including his son, Jaime Feliciano who earned his MD from UP in 1942; his three grandsons, Wilfrido Feliciano
BS 1962, MD 1966, Roberto Feliciano, BS 1965, MD 1970, and Reynaldo Feliciano, BS 1968, MD 1972; and his great
grandson, Raoul Feliciano, BS 1985, MD 1990.

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2017 UPAAA OUTSTANDING ALUMNI GROUP

MU SIGMA PHI FOUNDATION

The Mu Sigma Phi Foundation (MSPF) was established at the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in
America (UPMASA) Annual Grand Convention in Newport Beach, CA on July 10, 2004 by members of the Mu Sigma Phi
Fraternity and Sorority. It was incorporated as a 501 (C) (3) organization on Dec. 5, 2006. MSPF supported many
projects in the Philippines. It provided funds for the renovation of the entire third floor of the UPCM Anatomy
Dissection Laboratory and installation of 5 LED TV monitors for dissection and instruction; the construction of a Stage
in the UP-PGH Science Hall Auditorium; the lmMUnization program which provides vaccines to UPCM medical students
and UP-PGH employees began in 2008, including Hepatitis B, Varicella, Typhoid, TDap, HPV, and Influenza vaccines.
The MSPF funded the Project Help20thers relief program which provided an innovative water filtration system (2980
units) to disaster and non-disaster stricken localities in the Philippines. In the 80 for 80 Project, MSPF funded the
purchase of 80 donated computers for the Fraternity's 80th Jubilee. In 2016, it provided 80 Apple Mac computers for
the use by UPCM students for academics and research. It donated a pediatric bronchoscope, gastroscope, adult
bronchoscope with accessories, electrical power supplies and printer equipment for UP-PGH. I creation of the Mu
Sigma Phi Village, a part of the Gawad Kalinga in Sta Rita, Las Pinas. 24 homes were built with two levels. There was
eventual continuing financial support to the MSP Fraternity Gawad Kalinga community project in building homes in
Santa Rosa. Through the year s, it provided GK-Health Day Education and clinics, an urban medical mission.

UPAA WISCONSIN

Since its establishment in 1974, UPAAW has developed several noteworthy projects for Filipinos in Wisconsin and in
the Philippines. The Value our Heritage (VOH) Program holds an annual symposium on various relevant topics which is
open to the public. It has sponsored the exhibits featuring the works of famous Filipino artists and hosted the UP
Madrigal Singers. It sponsored the first "Santa Cruzan" in the community. For the first time in Wisconsin, formal classes
for Filipino children were also conducted by the VOH to teach Philippine history, language, and culture, all aimed at
developing positive Filipino identity and an appreciation for and pride in our Filipino ancestry. It sponsors a College
Scholarship Fund for high school graduates of Filipino descent in Wisconsin. It provides funds to the Office of
Scholarships and Student Services in UP Diliman Quezon City to cover a scholarship to student from any units of UP
every school year. Its members volunteer in the Feed the Hungry in the Open Door Cafe at St. John's Cathedral. Each
year, UPAAW participates in the Christmas Tradition of Sim bang Gabi by reserving a local parish for an evening mass
and a reception. It partners with the Philippine Cultural & Civic Center Foundation (PCCCF) in reaching out to our
Filipino-American community in the Milwaukee Area. It holds annual events such as the Spring Fling, Summer Picnic,
Halloween/Harvest Fest, and Christmas Party. The PCCCF signed an agreement with the Milwaukee County Parks
Department to make Zablocki Park the home of PCCCF. The main program of the Foundation is the Philippine Free
Medical Clinic which serves the uninsured and underinsured in the community.

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UPAAA, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015-2017

CONVENTION COMMITTEES

NELSIE TABUDLONG PARRADO JUANITA SANTOS NACU, EDD
(NJ) - PRESIDENT (CA) IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

DAISY MAGALIT RODRIGUEZ RUBY LEAH 0RDINARI0 ALICIA MAY BROWN
(CA) AGNIR (FL)
STAPLETON (Ml)
VICE PRESIDENT - WEST VICE PRESIDENT - SOUTH
FELLOWSHIP/BOOK EXHIBIT GALA/BOOK ExHIBIT VICE PRESIDENT- MIDWEST

PROGRAM/EVALUATION *

ZENAIDA MENDOZA SARMIENTO LEONARDA AFRA SANTOS MA. RISTINA TORRES LEODEGARIO Q. CAMACHO,
(IL) SECRETARY (NJ) AssT. SECRETARY
]UBILARIANS COLMENAR (CA) CPA (NJ)
MEMBERSHIP/INVITATION/
REGISTRATION TREASURER ASST. TREASURER

BUDGET & FINANCE

BENITA MA. BARROS MURREL, RAJSSA DE LOS REYES BAGTAS AURORA SORIANO CUDAL RAQUEL LALO SABAS
PHD (Ml) AUDITOR (CA) AssT. AUDITOR
SOUVENIR JOURNAL RIVERA, PHD HC (CA) (CA) AssT. PRO

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER EVENT/SOCIAL MEDIA

MARKETING/SPONSORSHIP

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UP. .-.........,, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015-2017

ELECTED REGIONAL LIAISON OFFICERS

ZENAIDA ESTOQUE PLY OLIVIA ROCHA ALIGA (IL) . <" JOSE DAVID, MD
(CA) WEST (NY) EAST
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jUBILARIANS/PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM
EMMA NARVAEZ AQUINO

MIDWEST (TN) SOUTH

GALA

APPOINTED REGIONAL LIAISON OFFICERS

JOSE SANTOS ERLINDA ROJAS SANTOS, GLORIA SALAZAR COLONGE, CARMENCITA QUESADA
(CA) WEST
PHD (CO) MIDWEST ESQ., (VA) SOUTH FULGADO, PHD (NY) EAST

CULTURE/]UBILARIANS GAIA PROGRAM

APPOINTED OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

CARLOS GARCIA, ESQ. LUzVIMINDA SAPIN FRANCIS SY' MD FEDERICO L. AGNIR, EDD
(NY) PARLIAMENTARIAN (FL) NOMINATIONS/ELECTION
G ONZALEZ MICABALO (NV) DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
HISTORIAN AWARD

SOUVENIR JOURNAL

JUANITA FRANCISCO CACCAM, DINA BARROS ELLORIN (CA) ROBERT SHRODER (CA)

PHD, CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS SOUVENIRJOURNAL/WEBSITE CULTURE

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UPAA-NJ, host chapter of the UPAAA 19th Grand
Reunion and Convention, welcomes all attendees to

New Jersey, the Garden State!

UPAA-NJ OFFICERS and BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Front row L-R: Odie Ferrer, Norie Quesada-Catiis, Ermy Bonus, Lani Benedicto, Daisy
Macadaeg, Minnie Corpuz-Castillo, Angie Arcenas

Back row L-R: Tito Valbuena, Del Tumibay, Lorna Runkle, Perlas Dumlao, Mayie Gadioma,
Boleng Alcontin, Johnny Ferrer, Mau Manuel

Juan Ferrer 2017-2018 Officers
President Vice-President Mary Arcenas
Recording Secretary Manuela Corpuz-Castillo Corresponding Secretary Daisy Macadaeg
Treasurer Evaristo Valbuena Assistant Treasurer Evelyn Alcontin
Press Relations Officer Leilani Benedicto Auditor Rosemarie Gadioma
Board of Trustees
Chair: Mauro Manuel Members: Ermenilda Bonus Nora Quesada-Catiis
Perlas Dumlao Lourdes Ferrer Lorna Runkle Delfin Tumibay
eMedia
Email: [email protected] Facebook: upaanj

We wish you all a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

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Convention Delegates

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UNIVERSITY OFTHE PHILIPPINES

ALUM I ASSOCIATIO OFTHE COUNTY OFSAN DIEGO

EXECUTIVE BOARD Renew, Reflect, Rejoice....
2017-2019
The UP Alumni Association of the County of San Diego congratulates UPAAA on the 19th
President Joe Garabanzos Grand Reunion. We applaud all the people who volunteered tirelessly to put this event
Vice President Edith Navarro Donaldson together. Special shout-out to Nelsie Parrado. Leadership matters. Nelsie, big thanks.
After all these years, the UPAAA, has thrived across distance and time. It is indeed an
Secretary Abigail Comon Dizon inspiring story of ambition, persistence and determination. Many pioneering alumni
Treasurer Stephen Garcia took their fortune at this beautiful land. Armed with the stamina of hard work, the gift
Auditor Ador Colmenar of a premier education and nurtured the idea of what is now the UPAAA. Look at what
PRO Sim Silverio they achieved! By many measures, they have succeeded and we are thankful.
Business Manager
Vicky Pagkatipunan Wooley With renewal comes critical reflection. It is the kind of reflection that makes effective
Immediate Past President organizations thrive and keep the theory of purpose relevant. The UPAAA leadership
Rita Buencamino Andrews team is involved in the exercise of critical reflection. We share the desire for renewal.
The UPAA-SD, building on the work of others before us, are going through a similar
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE process and we find inspiration from Nelsie. We all look forward to a thoughtful call to
Founding President, 1983 action.
Juanita Francisco Caccam, PhD
1989 Edith Collado Galvan We are confident, the UPAAA will thrive and move forward beyond our time... for that is
what is expected of us; do our part, leave a legacy to something bigger than us, to the
1991 Conrad Bautista greater good of our community and our Alma Mater. This we do with honor and
1993 Susan Delos Santos excellence.
1995 Dina Barros Ellorin
1997 Estela Mercado Garcia On behalf of the UPAA-SD, see you all in lselin, NJ.
1999 Ma. Cristina Torres Colmenar
2001 Aurora Soriano Cuda! Joe Garbanzos
2003 Juanita Santos Nacu, EdD UPAA-SD President 2017-2019
2007 Florfina Santiago Arce
2011 Zenaida Estoque Ply
2013 Rita Buencamino Andrews

Congratulations to our very own
JUANITA SANTOS NACU, EdD

Recipient of 2017 UPAAA
Service Recognition Award

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UPAAA, Inc. thanks the
following for their financial

support of the
19th General Reunion &

Convention

MEGAWORLD INTERNATIONAL
MR. & MRS. STEVE PARRADO

LBC PAL
SANDRA MARIA T. PARRADO

DR. FRANCIS SY
DR. FRANCESCA VELCEK

ANONYMOUS
UP TADIDIN
NAVEN JORNADAL
RICHARD BROWENSTEIN

ADOR & CRISTY COLMENAR
FAMILY TRUST

CARLOS GARCIA, ESQ.
WESTERN UNION

DR. & MRS. TADDY OCONER
REUBEN SEGURITAN, ESQ.

MR. & MRS. PEDRO PAJELA
ADVERTISERS IN THE

2017 UPAAA SOUVENIR JOURNAL

THANKS FOR THE PUBLICITY

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contralUiations
Ms. Aida Gamboa

Awardee for 2017 UPAAA Outstanding Alumna
in Music Education

Greetings from

Filipino Families & Friends of North Edison
Sponsor of PINOY CAMP 2018
www.pinoycamp.org

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Uni rsity of th Phil'·pplnes
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A MEASURE OF L- DERSHI QUAUTY AND A
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CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR

ao17 GRAND REUNION & CONVENTION.

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2017 UPAAA DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUSr
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