Friends of the University of the Philippines Foundation in America

The University of the Philippines (UP) developed a Strategic Plan for the term of UP President Angelo Jimenez, with the theme of “Transformative University in the Service of the Nation.” With a focus on fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable society, UP’s strategic themes prioritize preparing graduates for the future, promoting public service for the common good and ensuring transparent and accountable governance. The Strategic Plan 2023-2029 embodies UP’s commitment to contribute to national growth and sustainable development. Rooted in the principles of “Honor, Excellence, and Service,” UP aims to address pressing societal challenges through its roles as a teaching, research and public service university, and as the country’s sole national university. Read full text

With the University Library marking its Centennial, UP alumni and friends have a unique opportunity to support the rehabilitation and renovation of the library through "UPgrade" . For a minimum donation of $200, donors will get library privileges, and their name(s) will be engraved on a brass plaque and placed on the restored narra hardwood chairs and tables.

Dear Alumni and Friends, Thank you for visiting our website. Through your generosity and that of our alumni and friends, the Friends of University of the Philippines Foundation in America (FUPFA) has remained steady in its mission of receiving and managing donations for professorial chairs, faculty and student scholarships, research grants and other development initiatives that promote academic excellence in all of the University of the Philippines (U.P.) Colleges and Departments. Through the passionate leadership and foresight of its founders, past and present UP Presidents and Board of Trustees, FUPFA has navigated its mission for the past 38 years. However, achieving any of its missions would not be possible without the consistent commitment and generous support of our Donors. On behalf of the current FUPFA Officers and Board of Trustees, I encourage alumni and friends to keep or renew their ties to our institution by making donations or annual gifts. Your financial support will go towards academic programs, innovations, and research opportunities for students and faculties. These programs will help our institution to address the modern complex global problems we are all facing today. Your philanthropic commitments can be directed to specific areas of your interest that supports U.P.’s initiative and priorities as envisioned by our current Chairman and U.P. President, Danilo Concepcion. You can choose the most convenient way of providing support by going to our donation page. For planned gifts and bequests, asset and stocks donations or other charitable contributions, please feel free to contact us at friends.univphil@gmail or call at (925) 876-7695 or (415) 439-0007. Thank you and we look forward to working with you as our philanthropic partner. Together we can make UP the home of our nation’s future leaders and help provide a better tomorrow for the current and future generation. Sincerely, Lourdes Santos Tancinco, Esq. Vice Chair and Executive Director

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) and Friends of the University of the Philippines Foundation in America (FUPFA) support Kaagapay sa Pag-Aaral (Assisting Education), the University of the Philippines’ (UP) global fundraising and resource generation campaign to provide laptops, computers and internet connection to financially-challenged UP students for online instructions for the upcoming Semester 2020-2021. Go to our DONATION page and look for the KaagapayUP Project Fund Donate button to join the fundraising project now. Please click the link below for a short video about the fundraising project. Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral Fundraising

UP as a leading regional and global university in an environment that sustains 21st century learning, knowledge creation and public service for society and humanity. That is the vision of the UP System administration under the leadership of President Danilo L. Concepcion. Read More