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About Us
Welcome to the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Toronto (UPAAT)! UPAAT was launched in the summer of 1977. The Association elected its first Board of Directors which in turn elected an Executive Council in accordance with the Constitution and, almost immediately, plunged into its first cultural project. Learn more...
Our mission is to support our alma mater, the University of the Philippines, by providing financial assistance for scholarships and grants. We are also committed to partnering with other local organizations to promote the well-being of the Filipino-Canadian community in Ontario.
We welcome volunteers and new members, who are committed to supporting our mission. If you are interested in being part of our organization, please join us.
Help support our organization by donating through our fundraising programs or by supporting our events. Every donation will be greatly appreciated and will help us advance our mission. Please click here to show your support today.
Community Highlights
Latest stories, events, and memorable moments from the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Toronto.
Kapihan 2026: Kape, Kuwentuhan at Kasiyahan!
July 25, 2026 • Maharlika Resto Bar • 81 Attendees
What a morning! Kapihan 2026 brought the UPAAT community together for good food, plenty of laughter, and even better company. Hosted by Alice and Joseph, the morning was fueled by Filipino favourites: from sinangag and tocino to mechado, congee, chicken inasal, and more.
Between snaps at Maharlika’s photo booth, everyone got moving with Human Bingo, discovering fun and surprising things about fellow attendees. One lucky winner even went home with a ticket to the APO Hiking Society concert in Toronto!
Our Then and Now game took us across generations of UP alumni, with stories of campus life through the decades, including the revelation that jeepney fare once cost just 5 centavos!
Most importantly, Kapihan marked the beginning of our journey toward UPAAT’s 50th Anniversary in November 2027, with the introduction of Iskowlar and our official anniversary theme song.
The photos say it all: smiles, stories, new connections, old friendships rekindled, and a community energized for everything ahead.
Kapihan may be over, but the road to UPAAT@50 has officially begun. Tuloy ang kuwentuhan!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made Kapihan 2026 a memorable gathering. We look forward to seeing you at our next UPAAT event!
July 2026 Kaganapan Newsletter
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