Board Members
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President
Vice President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Director - Membership Director Director Director Director Director |
Rosette Correa
Mylene Villanueva Lim Marites Zamora Sumagui Ahmed Tillah II Emma Murray Anita Aytona Rene Balmadrid Alcantara Del Gachalian Romeo Raul Valles Mel Schroth Gigi Cagampan |
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Rosette Correa
President
I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from UP Diliman, and while at UP, I was a member of the UP Concert Chorus, an agitprop writer of SAMASA at one point, a features writer for the Philippine Collegian, and a Yakal resident.
After a few years working in the advertising world, I decided to pursue my first love - teaching - and went and got my credits to teach, my Master's Degrees in English and Special Education, and my PhD in Educational Management at The University of Perpetual Help -Rizal. I was working as the English Department Head of Southville International Schools and Colleges in Las Pinas before my family, a husband and two girls, moved to Canada in February 2006.
My first job in Canada was at an English as a Second Language school in Downtown Vancouver and Sylvan Learning Centre. After appealing my case for certification as a BC Teacher, I was certified in January 2008 and began teaching in the Catholic Independent School Board as a classroom teacher, and I have been loving it ever since!
As a UP graduate, I have always had service to others as a lifetime goal, be it on the musical stage performing to raise money for Answering the Cry of the Poor (ANCOP), or writing and featuring Filipino-Canadians who have worked hard to be where they truly shine. As a member for Couples for Christ, I believe service to others is where God has directed me. Being president of the UPAABC is an honour, and another opportunity to fulfill what God has given me to accomplish for the good of His creation, and His greater glory.
Nawa'y matupad namin ang mga layunin ng samahan, at nais namin kayong anyayahang lahat na makisanib sa aming mga minimithi para sa ikabubuti ng ating mga miyembro at ng sambayanang Pilipino sa Canada at sa Inang Bayan!
Mabuhay po kayong lahat!
President
I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from UP Diliman, and while at UP, I was a member of the UP Concert Chorus, an agitprop writer of SAMASA at one point, a features writer for the Philippine Collegian, and a Yakal resident.
After a few years working in the advertising world, I decided to pursue my first love - teaching - and went and got my credits to teach, my Master's Degrees in English and Special Education, and my PhD in Educational Management at The University of Perpetual Help -Rizal. I was working as the English Department Head of Southville International Schools and Colleges in Las Pinas before my family, a husband and two girls, moved to Canada in February 2006.
My first job in Canada was at an English as a Second Language school in Downtown Vancouver and Sylvan Learning Centre. After appealing my case for certification as a BC Teacher, I was certified in January 2008 and began teaching in the Catholic Independent School Board as a classroom teacher, and I have been loving it ever since!
As a UP graduate, I have always had service to others as a lifetime goal, be it on the musical stage performing to raise money for Answering the Cry of the Poor (ANCOP), or writing and featuring Filipino-Canadians who have worked hard to be where they truly shine. As a member for Couples for Christ, I believe service to others is where God has directed me. Being president of the UPAABC is an honour, and another opportunity to fulfill what God has given me to accomplish for the good of His creation, and His greater glory.
Nawa'y matupad namin ang mga layunin ng samahan, at nais namin kayong anyayahang lahat na makisanib sa aming mga minimithi para sa ikabubuti ng ating mga miyembro at ng sambayanang Pilipino sa Canada at sa Inang Bayan!
Mabuhay po kayong lahat!
Mylene Villanueva Lim
Vice President, Socials and Cultural Committee
I completed my Bachelor’s Degree from the Asian Institute of Tourism and was active in the organizations UPSCA, Fil-Chi and IBAA while studying at UP Diliman. My family and I arrived in BC in 2002.
I initially worked for the family business upon graduating from UP. Then, I helped managed the businesses that my husband (Sherwin Lim, also a UP Econ graduate) set up. The businesses - Asian Bonded Customs Warehouse and ABC Brokerage – continued on until after they moved to Canada, going remote management. I became a full-time mom during the day and was online with the Manila office at night.
Alas, kids grow up, our daughter is now computer programming analyst and has already escaped my tightly weaved cocoon while our son is in 3rd year university, still getting more than his fair share of helicopter-mom’s love and attention. Suddenly, I found myself with more free time and thus went into a field that had always interested me while we were flipping houses here in Canada- being a licensed mortgage broker in BC. Since then, I have been dedicating time and effort to help borrowers (especially our kababayans) navigate through the ever-changing housing market.
Meanwhile the business in the Philippines has expanded and my husband set up another company - Sea-To-Sky Logistics – to cater to our clients such as Nutri-Asia and Rebisco. I am finding myself slowly getting involved in administrative and financial side of this new company.
And now I have UPAABC added into the mix. I do love being part of this dynamic and close-knit organization and I will try my best to help and be of service to the wonderful people in this group.
Mabuhay ang mga iskolar ng bayan!
Vice President, Socials and Cultural Committee
I completed my Bachelor’s Degree from the Asian Institute of Tourism and was active in the organizations UPSCA, Fil-Chi and IBAA while studying at UP Diliman. My family and I arrived in BC in 2002.
I initially worked for the family business upon graduating from UP. Then, I helped managed the businesses that my husband (Sherwin Lim, also a UP Econ graduate) set up. The businesses - Asian Bonded Customs Warehouse and ABC Brokerage – continued on until after they moved to Canada, going remote management. I became a full-time mom during the day and was online with the Manila office at night.
Alas, kids grow up, our daughter is now computer programming analyst and has already escaped my tightly weaved cocoon while our son is in 3rd year university, still getting more than his fair share of helicopter-mom’s love and attention. Suddenly, I found myself with more free time and thus went into a field that had always interested me while we were flipping houses here in Canada- being a licensed mortgage broker in BC. Since then, I have been dedicating time and effort to help borrowers (especially our kababayans) navigate through the ever-changing housing market.
Meanwhile the business in the Philippines has expanded and my husband set up another company - Sea-To-Sky Logistics – to cater to our clients such as Nutri-Asia and Rebisco. I am finding myself slowly getting involved in administrative and financial side of this new company.
And now I have UPAABC added into the mix. I do love being part of this dynamic and close-knit organization and I will try my best to help and be of service to the wonderful people in this group.
Mabuhay ang mga iskolar ng bayan!
Marites Zamora Sumagui
Secretary, Socials Committee
Thess graduated from the UP College of Mass Communication (Major in Communication Research) in 1994. She worked in Citibank, Meralco, BA Savings Bank, Sara Lee and Asian Development. In the year 2000, she moved to Vancouver. While starting her family, she also completed her diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language from Vancouver Career College in 2004. She worked in the Investigation and Fraud Department of eBay. She also had a stint as a legal/court interpreter. She was a news anchor at Juan Radio. She is currently working at the Ministry of Attorney General as a court clerk. She also serves as a Lector Ministry coordinator at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Once in a while, she hosts and performs at community events.
She’s looking forward to be able to giving back to her Alma Mater by serving the UP Alumni Association in BC.
Secretary, Socials Committee
Thess graduated from the UP College of Mass Communication (Major in Communication Research) in 1994. She worked in Citibank, Meralco, BA Savings Bank, Sara Lee and Asian Development. In the year 2000, she moved to Vancouver. While starting her family, she also completed her diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language from Vancouver Career College in 2004. She worked in the Investigation and Fraud Department of eBay. She also had a stint as a legal/court interpreter. She was a news anchor at Juan Radio. She is currently working at the Ministry of Attorney General as a court clerk. She also serves as a Lector Ministry coordinator at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Once in a while, she hosts and performs at community events.
She’s looking forward to be able to giving back to her Alma Mater by serving the UP Alumni Association in BC.
Ahmed Tillah II
Treasurer, Information and Education Committee
I am a Muslim Sama-Tausug born and raised in Quezon City, finished my Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, U.P. Diliman on a State Scholarship Grant. I also completed one year of the Master of Arts in Islamic Studies program (with honors) and two years of the Juris Doctor program in U.P. Diliman. As well, I graduated from the Ateneo de Manila High School with honors.
I arrived in Vancouver in 2013 to pursue higher education; he successfully completed a Master’s degree in Administrative Science with Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2015.
Having had work experience in proprietorships and nonprofits in the Philippines, I helped found the Canadian Good Life Foundation, a Vancouver-based educational advocacy organization in 2015. I currently serve as its Director and Secretary.
I also have experience working with local food service establishments, gaining an underpinning in Vancouver business processes and standards first-hand.
I am still very much attuned and interested in public, educational, and community service, having come from a family of distinguished civil servants and officials. I count a Senator, Elections Commissioner, provincial governors, School Superintendent, Cabinet secretary, board members/commissioners, teachers, and nurses – mostly U.P. alumni - amongst my relations.
I look forward to joining the U.P. Alumni Association in British Columbia as its Treasurer and head of the Information and Education Committee.
Treasurer, Information and Education Committee
I am a Muslim Sama-Tausug born and raised in Quezon City, finished my Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, U.P. Diliman on a State Scholarship Grant. I also completed one year of the Master of Arts in Islamic Studies program (with honors) and two years of the Juris Doctor program in U.P. Diliman. As well, I graduated from the Ateneo de Manila High School with honors.
I arrived in Vancouver in 2013 to pursue higher education; he successfully completed a Master’s degree in Administrative Science with Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2015.
Having had work experience in proprietorships and nonprofits in the Philippines, I helped found the Canadian Good Life Foundation, a Vancouver-based educational advocacy organization in 2015. I currently serve as its Director and Secretary.
I also have experience working with local food service establishments, gaining an underpinning in Vancouver business processes and standards first-hand.
I am still very much attuned and interested in public, educational, and community service, having come from a family of distinguished civil servants and officials. I count a Senator, Elections Commissioner, provincial governors, School Superintendent, Cabinet secretary, board members/commissioners, teachers, and nurses – mostly U.P. alumni - amongst my relations.
I look forward to joining the U.P. Alumni Association in British Columbia as its Treasurer and head of the Information and Education Committee.
Emma Murray
Assistant Treasurer, Administrative
I am now retired and am married to Bruce Murray. I migrated to Canada in 2009 after my husband retired from the Asian Development Bank. We have 3 daughters and a son who are all university graduates and professionals and I am a proud grandmother of 3 boys from 2 daughters. Soon there will be another grandson to cherish.
My education and work experience are in the areas of Mathematics, Statistics and Economics. After high school, I was offered a scholarship at the Assumption College. But due to the problems associated with a very long commute on public transport, it became difficult for me to continue at that school. Because the 1971-72 period was marked by intensified student activism, there was a government directive that year suspending transferring to other schools which affected my transfer to UP. As I did not want to stop my education, I sought someone’s help and was able to enrol at the Far Eastern University where I earned my degree in AB Mathematics (cum laude) in 1974. I wanted to earn a double major so I went back to UP and enrolled at the UP Statistical Centre under a national sponsored program in 1975-1976. The Central Bank of the Philippines (now called Bangkok Sentral ng Pilipinas) hired me in 1976 as a Financial Analyst/Statistician, so my studies at UP was disrupted again. Later I was given a management role at the Central Bank and worked on economic research, econometric modeling and part of the group that provided advice and support to the Monetary Board. In 1984 the Central Bank sent me to take a master’s degree in Economics on a full-time basis at the UP School of Economics. I earned the MA degree in 1986 and was invited to the PH D program. I gained a PH. D. Candidate status in 1986 having completed the courses and comprehensive exams at PH D level.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) offered me a job in 1991 to do economic analysis and prepare budget and programs for project finances in their Programs Department and later at its Department of Economic Research. At ADB I worked on the programs for Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Mongolia. When my husband and our family were posted in Beijing, China, in 2000, I went on leave and eventually took an early retirement from ADB in 2003.
Since retiring I have done volunteer work at international schools in Beijing and Manila and my high school alumni association. I also volunteered with the ADB Spouses Association where I served as Secretary, President and Editor of its Bulletin during the 2004 to 2009 period. I sometimes do research, statistical, and online survey work for my husband who has continued doing consulting work for international organizations. In Canada I continued my volunteer work through our church activities and joined the UPAABC in the last 2 years.
I look forward to contributing to the work, events and projects of UPAABC.
Assistant Treasurer, Administrative
I am now retired and am married to Bruce Murray. I migrated to Canada in 2009 after my husband retired from the Asian Development Bank. We have 3 daughters and a son who are all university graduates and professionals and I am a proud grandmother of 3 boys from 2 daughters. Soon there will be another grandson to cherish.
My education and work experience are in the areas of Mathematics, Statistics and Economics. After high school, I was offered a scholarship at the Assumption College. But due to the problems associated with a very long commute on public transport, it became difficult for me to continue at that school. Because the 1971-72 period was marked by intensified student activism, there was a government directive that year suspending transferring to other schools which affected my transfer to UP. As I did not want to stop my education, I sought someone’s help and was able to enrol at the Far Eastern University where I earned my degree in AB Mathematics (cum laude) in 1974. I wanted to earn a double major so I went back to UP and enrolled at the UP Statistical Centre under a national sponsored program in 1975-1976. The Central Bank of the Philippines (now called Bangkok Sentral ng Pilipinas) hired me in 1976 as a Financial Analyst/Statistician, so my studies at UP was disrupted again. Later I was given a management role at the Central Bank and worked on economic research, econometric modeling and part of the group that provided advice and support to the Monetary Board. In 1984 the Central Bank sent me to take a master’s degree in Economics on a full-time basis at the UP School of Economics. I earned the MA degree in 1986 and was invited to the PH D program. I gained a PH. D. Candidate status in 1986 having completed the courses and comprehensive exams at PH D level.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) offered me a job in 1991 to do economic analysis and prepare budget and programs for project finances in their Programs Department and later at its Department of Economic Research. At ADB I worked on the programs for Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Mongolia. When my husband and our family were posted in Beijing, China, in 2000, I went on leave and eventually took an early retirement from ADB in 2003.
Since retiring I have done volunteer work at international schools in Beijing and Manila and my high school alumni association. I also volunteered with the ADB Spouses Association where I served as Secretary, President and Editor of its Bulletin during the 2004 to 2009 period. I sometimes do research, statistical, and online survey work for my husband who has continued doing consulting work for international organizations. In Canada I continued my volunteer work through our church activities and joined the UPAABC in the last 2 years.
I look forward to contributing to the work, events and projects of UPAABC.
Anita Aytona
Director of Membership, Fellowship and Membership Committee
I finished BS Education, major in Math then took MA Teaching of Math in UP Diliman. Because programming was the latest trend in the early ‘80s, I also took courses at National Computer Institute in Camp Aguinaldo to become a licensed computer programmer.
I taught in La Salle Green Hills then migrated with the family in 1991. My love for Math transcended to Canada where I have been teaching Pre-Calculus and Calculus for 25 years at Holy Cross High School in Surrey. For 10 years now, my job has enabled me to travel with at least 40 Holy Cross students/staff to the Philippines to do mission work through ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor). Since 2006, we have been building houses for our poor kababayans in QC, Caloocan, Antipolo, Batangas, etc. and also visit orphanages.
My husband, Tony, is happily retired and keeps busy by jogging, swimming, playing tennis and golf. Our son is now a Canadian immigration consultant in Manila while our daughter just finished her masters in Toronto.
As the UPAABC director for membership, I look forward to working with everyone in expanding our membership and planning activities that will appeal to all groups of varying ages, interests and talents.
Director of Membership, Fellowship and Membership Committee
I finished BS Education, major in Math then took MA Teaching of Math in UP Diliman. Because programming was the latest trend in the early ‘80s, I also took courses at National Computer Institute in Camp Aguinaldo to become a licensed computer programmer.
I taught in La Salle Green Hills then migrated with the family in 1991. My love for Math transcended to Canada where I have been teaching Pre-Calculus and Calculus for 25 years at Holy Cross High School in Surrey. For 10 years now, my job has enabled me to travel with at least 40 Holy Cross students/staff to the Philippines to do mission work through ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor). Since 2006, we have been building houses for our poor kababayans in QC, Caloocan, Antipolo, Batangas, etc. and also visit orphanages.
My husband, Tony, is happily retired and keeps busy by jogging, swimming, playing tennis and golf. Our son is now a Canadian immigration consultant in Manila while our daughter just finished her masters in Toronto.
As the UPAABC director for membership, I look forward to working with everyone in expanding our membership and planning activities that will appeal to all groups of varying ages, interests and talents.
Rene Balmadrid Alcantara
Board Member, Outreach Committee
I studied Diploma in Fisheries at UP Diliman, and also am a lifetime member of UP Alumni Association.
I worked briefly as sales associate before I was employed at the National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. During my early years at NSO I was able to work full-time during the day and enjoyed an evening classes through in-course half scholarship merit towards a degree in accounting. I worked in various financial positions at the Accounting and Budget Sections at NSO. My work included inventory, bookkeeping, auditing, field inspections and funding allocations to various provincial and regional offices.
My government service ended when I joined the group of migrant Filipino workers leaving for work in the Middle East. As an OFW, I worked as a management secretary-inventory controller at BVLGARI-Jeddah and eventually as Secretary to the Dean, Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University, Ministry of Higher Education.
My family moved to Canada in 1999 as an independent immigrant.
I am currently employed at the Supply Chain, BC Clinical Support Services, formerly Health Shared Services of BC, an agency of Provincial Health Services Authority since 2002. Prior to this I was employed at Birks Jewellers as an inventory coordinator.
I am happily married to Rosemarie Pabia, a Registered Nurse for Fraser Health Authority and have two young adults.
No matter where your career path may take you, the spirit lives on...and on ....and on.
Rene Balmadrid Alcantara
Board Member, Outreach Committee
I studied Diploma in Fisheries at UP Diliman, and also am a lifetime member of UP Alumni Association.
I worked briefly as sales associate before I was employed at the National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. During my early years at NSO I was able to work full-time during the day and enjoyed an evening classes through in-course half scholarship merit towards a degree in accounting. I worked in various financial positions at the Accounting and Budget Sections at NSO. My work included inventory, bookkeeping, auditing, field inspections and funding allocations to various provincial and regional offices.
My government service ended when I joined the group of migrant Filipino workers leaving for work in the Middle East. As an OFW, I worked as a management secretary-inventory controller at BVLGARI-Jeddah and eventually as Secretary to the Dean, Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University, Ministry of Higher Education.
My family moved to Canada in 1999 as an independent immigrant.
I am currently employed at the Supply Chain, BC Clinical Support Services, formerly Health Shared Services of BC, an agency of Provincial Health Services Authority since 2002. Prior to this I was employed at Birks Jewellers as an inventory coordinator.
I am happily married to Rosemarie Pabia, a Registered Nurse for Fraser Health Authority and have two young adults.
No matter where your career path may take you, the spirit lives on...and on ....and on.
Romeo Raul Valles
Board of Director, Sports Committee
I was born in Mati, Davao in 1957, and took my Pre-Med course at the University of Santo Tomas with a major in Medical Technology from 1974-1978. I completed and received my Medical Degree from the Cebu Doctors College of Medicine in 1982
And took my ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Residency Training at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital from 1985-1988. I was conferred as a Fellow of the Philippine Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in 1990, and a Fellow in Otology and Neuro-Otology from the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, California in 1992.
I left my work as Chairman of the Department of ENT-HNS, Davao Doctors Hospital to come to the US and Canada with my children. I worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Nurse in California.
I migrated to BC in June 25, 2010 and worked as Community Health Worker in Celebration & Rainbow Manor from 2011-2012, as a Peri-Operative Assistant at the UBC Hospital in 2012-2015, as a Radiology Support Aide in Medical Imaging Department in the same hospital in 2015-2016, and I now work as Health Care Assistant in the Operating Room of the Surrey Memorial Hospital.
I am married to Jusita “Joy” Mascardo, and I have three children - Andrei Mikhail, Jeanne Beatrice and Jose Gabriel M. Valles.
Board of Director, Sports Committee
I was born in Mati, Davao in 1957, and took my Pre-Med course at the University of Santo Tomas with a major in Medical Technology from 1974-1978. I completed and received my Medical Degree from the Cebu Doctors College of Medicine in 1982
And took my ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Residency Training at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital from 1985-1988. I was conferred as a Fellow of the Philippine Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in 1990, and a Fellow in Otology and Neuro-Otology from the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, California in 1992.
I left my work as Chairman of the Department of ENT-HNS, Davao Doctors Hospital to come to the US and Canada with my children. I worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Nurse in California.
I migrated to BC in June 25, 2010 and worked as Community Health Worker in Celebration & Rainbow Manor from 2011-2012, as a Peri-Operative Assistant at the UBC Hospital in 2012-2015, as a Radiology Support Aide in Medical Imaging Department in the same hospital in 2015-2016, and I now work as Health Care Assistant in the Operating Room of the Surrey Memorial Hospital.
I am married to Jusita “Joy” Mascardo, and I have three children - Andrei Mikhail, Jeanne Beatrice and Jose Gabriel M. Valles.
Mel Schroth
Board of Directors, Public Relations and Community Participation
I received my Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology, where I was the recipient of the Don Tomas Mapua Gold Memorial Scholarship Medal and graduated Cum Laude. I went to the University of the Philippines and earned my Executive MBA (Masters Degree in Business Administration).
Before coming to Canada, I was a Product Research and Development Engineer at MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC PHILS. Corp. (a consumer manufacturing firm of National / Panasonic), a Senior Project Manager of SENTECH, INC (now named as Group 4 Falck Philippines Inc., a subcontractor of Fire alarm, Building Management System, Video Surveillance and Electronic Security), and the General Manager of H3 TECHNOLOGY GmbH (a German firm supplying electronic subassemblies to Group SEB) at the Clark Freeport Zone.
I was employed as a Quality Technologist at TIR SYSTEMS Ltd. (a Canadian Solid State Lighting and electronics firm) and I am now currently working as a Quality Manager at SEON DESIGN Inc. (A Canadian electronic surveillance manufacturer)
I am a member of SITEBC (Society of Internationally Trained Engineers of BC) as well as the American Society for Quality, Vancouver chapter.
Board of Directors, Public Relations and Community Participation
I received my Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology, where I was the recipient of the Don Tomas Mapua Gold Memorial Scholarship Medal and graduated Cum Laude. I went to the University of the Philippines and earned my Executive MBA (Masters Degree in Business Administration).
Before coming to Canada, I was a Product Research and Development Engineer at MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC PHILS. Corp. (a consumer manufacturing firm of National / Panasonic), a Senior Project Manager of SENTECH, INC (now named as Group 4 Falck Philippines Inc., a subcontractor of Fire alarm, Building Management System, Video Surveillance and Electronic Security), and the General Manager of H3 TECHNOLOGY GmbH (a German firm supplying electronic subassemblies to Group SEB) at the Clark Freeport Zone.
I was employed as a Quality Technologist at TIR SYSTEMS Ltd. (a Canadian Solid State Lighting and electronics firm) and I am now currently working as a Quality Manager at SEON DESIGN Inc. (A Canadian electronic surveillance manufacturer)
I am a member of SITEBC (Society of Internationally Trained Engineers of BC) as well as the American Society for Quality, Vancouver chapter.
Gigi Cagampan
Board Member, Membership Committee
Maria Cagampan, more popularly called Gigi came on board in under Joe Cabalu's presidency. She initially forwarded an email from her batchmates for UP Diliman's call for help to build more classrooms. Soon after, beginning under Cynthia Yambao's term, the help UPAABC extended now goes towards the Scholarship fund. She has been a constant figure on the Board in various positions, taking a leave only for two terms due to health reasons. She is looking forward to serving many more years.
Board Member, Membership Committee
Maria Cagampan, more popularly called Gigi came on board in under Joe Cabalu's presidency. She initially forwarded an email from her batchmates for UP Diliman's call for help to build more classrooms. Soon after, beginning under Cynthia Yambao's term, the help UPAABC extended now goes towards the Scholarship fund. She has been a constant figure on the Board in various positions, taking a leave only for two terms due to health reasons. She is looking forward to serving many more years.
Del Gatchalian
Board Member, Socials and Cultural Committee
Del immigrated to Vancouver in 1967 after seven years of employment with Manila Electric Company. He worked with BC Hydro as distribution engineer for 29 years and retired. He has been in the board of directors of UPAABC for almost ten years and has organized a golf tournament during the centennial year of UP. During his retirement, he volunteered with the Riverview Hospital Pastoral Care Ministry and with the Recreational Therapy program by playing his guitar.
He teamed up with Dits Pascual and Ted Jimenez to win the doubles table tennis tournament sponsored by the Ateneo Alumni in Richmond, BC. He looks forward to serve again as a director.
Board Member, Socials and Cultural Committee
Del immigrated to Vancouver in 1967 after seven years of employment with Manila Electric Company. He worked with BC Hydro as distribution engineer for 29 years and retired. He has been in the board of directors of UPAABC for almost ten years and has organized a golf tournament during the centennial year of UP. During his retirement, he volunteered with the Riverview Hospital Pastoral Care Ministry and with the Recreational Therapy program by playing his guitar.
He teamed up with Dits Pascual and Ted Jimenez to win the doubles table tennis tournament sponsored by the Ateneo Alumni in Richmond, BC. He looks forward to serve again as a director.
