UPAAGC | UP - Helping Humanity

UPAAGC IS A 501(c)3 ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

Welcome to UPAAGC

Since 1971, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Chicago (UPAAGC) has brought together generations of UP alumni and friends in Illinois—building lasting connections, celebrating our shared heritage, and serving our communities.

As the official UP alumni chapter in Illinois, we continue to uphold the University’s ideals of honor, excellence, and service. UPAAGC is where alumni reconnect, new friendships begin, and meaningful impact happens through education, culture, and outreach.

Whether you are reconnecting with fellow alumni or discovering UPAAGC for the first time, there’s a place for you here.

Join us. Get involved. Make an impact.

UPAAGC 2026 Events

APR
25

Meal Packing Volunteer Event

Feed My Starving Children, Schaumburg, IL

JUN
13

Membership Drive @ Piyesta Pinoy

Bollingbrook, IL

AUG
01

2oth Golf Challenge

Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton, IL

AUG
01

Annual Family Picnic

Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville, IL

SEP
26

Planning For Retirement Seminar

Seafood City Community Hall, Chicago, IL

DEC
12

Christmas Luncheon & Fundraiser

Drury Lane Theater & Events, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

UPCOMING EVENT

Message From Our President

From growing our community to supporting education and culture, UPAAGC’s journey this year reflects the power of collective purpose. Let us continue building impact together in the year ahead.

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Message From The UP President

The Lingap Iskolar Program is a scholarship offered by the University of the Philippines (UP) System to provide financial and mentoring support to incoming first-year students from Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) and low-income families.

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ABOUT UPAAGC

OUR MISSION IS TO: build a group of dedicated UP alumni that will promote, support, and further elevate the quality education at the University, enhance the cultural, scientific, and educational endeavors of the Filipino community, generate and develop appreciation of concerns directly affecting the University and the Filipino community, through collaboration and networking of alumni, former students and friends inspired by a keen sense of civic spirit and loyalty to the alma mater.

WHY SUPPORT U.P.? BECAUSE U.P. SERVES HUMANITY

The University of the Philippines (UP) is cited as the best research university in the Philippines and ranks among prestigious universities in Asia and the world. With academic freedom and excellence, the UP System continues to “shape the minds that shape the nation.” It gives the opportunity for excellent education for poor but talented Filipinos who will in turn help improve their communities. It has been producing professionals whose excellent work has touched lives all over the world, Including Chicagoland.

UPAAGC supports the various programs of the UP System, including scholarships, and research, as well as programs that benefit our local community. Its fundraising events have supported numerous initiatives of UP both here in the US and back home in the Philippines.

We thank you for your support!