Editing UP Ibalon



==History==

UP Ibalon is a socio-cultural organization and the only regional organization of Bicolano students based in the University of the Philippines Diliman. 


Eighteen Bicolano students grouped themselves and with the common vision, formed UP Ibalon, a name inspired by the Bicol epic Handiong, where a great name once ruled a kingdom called Ibalon. On December 1, the ratification of UP Ibalon's constitution and by-laws was held at the Parks and Wildlife National Center in Quezon City.

On January 14, 1975, UP Ibalon was given official recognition by UP Diliman. After initial consolidation activities, the Ibaloneys started social oriented activities and began to get involved in off-campus social work. Of these are its assistance extended to flood victims in Mindanao and Central Luzon. UP Ibalon spearheaded the formation of an alliance of regional or varsitarian organizations in UP Diliman, the UP Sanlahi.

For forty years now, UP Ibalon is committed in promoting loyalty, truth, solidarity, and social, cultural, economic and political consciousness among students. Empowered by idealism, nationalism and youthful vigor, the organization is lofty grounded on its commitment to eradicate ignorance in every aspect of the society.

As the group faces another age of political enigmas and cultural trials, its adherence to the promotion of loyalty, freedom and Bicolano pride will intensify.

Realizing their role in a universal system we call life, UP Ibalon will stand undaunted. The organization will branch out and grow in faith.

==Officers==
'''BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Academic Year 2015-2016'''

'''President:''' 

Xena Mikaela Cledera

'''Internal Vice-President:''' 

Francis Marlon Cabredo

'''External Vice-President:''' 

Shara Mae Landicho

'''Executive Secretary:''' 

Danica Mae Berunio

'''Treasurer:''' 

John Reynan Galano

'''Membership Committee Head:''' 

Ray Roces

'''Academics Committee Head:''' 

Lianne Palmenco

'''Socio Cultural Committee Head:'''

Eleona Mae Mirabuena

'''Sports Committee Head:''' 

Christian Joseph Padua

==Members==

'''Academics Committee:'''<br>
Lianne Palmenco<br>
Anton C. Onato<br />
Heather Olimpo<br>
Shernielyn dela Cruz<br>
Joyce Mutia<br>
Gelina Rose Bongon<br> 
Julian Carlos Aliston<br>



'''Finance Committee:'''<br>
John Reynan Galano<br>
Kathleen Palencia-Nunez<br>
Keren Estrellado<br>
Dianne Texon<br>
Carmela Morino<br>
Wenzel Mallapre<br />
Abbygail Beo<br>


'''Applications Committee:'''<br>
Francis Marlon Cabredo<br />
Jan Nicholas Grageda<br />
Mark Jiro Raciles<br>
Iris Jarabejo<br>
Khris Samaniego<br>
Irish Ballaran<br>
Rudgie Tabug<br>
Cheska Carranza<br>
Nikko Capuno<br>


'''Membership Committee:'''<br>
Ray Roces<br>
Jan Martin Arroyo<br>
Jose Louise Merilles<br>
Anjonette Racho<br>
Michael Pineda<br>
Joco Franz Amano<br>




'''Press and Publications Committee:'''<br>
Sandino Guinto<br>
Hans Fraginal<br>
Jonas Ermino<br>
Raphael Rayco<br>
Syvil San Pablo<br>
Zea Rivera<br>
Carla Angelica Tulipat<br>




'''Externals Committee:'''<br>
Shara Mae Landicho<br>
Jomar Camposano<br>
Judielyn Agua<br>
Lan Aninipot<br>
Adrian Villareal<br>
Ross Olalia<br>
Johanna Jean Avila<br>
John Manaog<br>
Krisha Tapales<br>




'''Socio-Cultural Committee:'''<br>
Eleona Mae Mirabuena<br>
Ciara Janer<br>
Merryl Francia<br>
Biboy Villarin<br>
Marian Bien<br>
Elijah Perez<br>
Judielyn Agua<br>
Philline Descalzo<br>
Nathaniel Espana<br>





'''Sports Committee:'''<br>
Christian Padua<br>
Kent Ciudadano<br>
Louise James Llorca<br>
Dennis Roy Ojeda<br>
John Carlo Saylago<br>
Pater Dominguiano<br>
Karl Gabriel Era<br>
John Sialana<br>
Faye Sarmiento<br>

==Activities==
==Announcements==

=See Also=




[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations]