Editing UP Kamangyan

[[Image:UPKamangyanLogo.JPG|200px|thumb|right|UP Kamangyan Logo]]

The University of the Philippines Kamangyan, Incorporated is an organization of Mindoreño youth studying in UP Diliman duly recognized by the university, accredited by the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro and approved by Securities and Exchange Commission. UP Kamangyan is also a member of the [[UP Sanlahi Alliance]]. Apart from its thrust of upholding social awareness, academic excellence, civic mindedness and camaraderie among its members, the organization also serves as an avenue for promoting the rich culture, tradition and heritage of the Mindoro provinces. Activities such as the Mangyan Month, Alternative Classroom Learning Experience, and Surat Mangyan and Ambahan Tutorials embody these ideals and aspirations of the organization. 

==History==
UP Kamangyan was founded on November 15, 1995 by students from Oriental Mindoro while gathering at the UP Main Library. The organization included students from Occidental Mindoro as members in 1996. In 1998, the UP Kamangyan gained official recognition from the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) as a regional organization. It wasn't until 1999 that the organization had their tambayan, which was then located at the Vinzons Hill Tambayan Complex.

The Tagisan ng Talino at Galing (TNT), the organization's inter-highschool quiz bee for Mindoreno students, was first held on 2001 in Calapan City. Another highlight event of the organization is its free College Entrance Exam Review and Career Orientation Program (CEERCOP) which started on 2005.

==Activities==

'''Tagisan ng Talino at Galing'''<br />
The most highlighted event of the organization, for twelve years now, is the Tagisan ng Talino at Galing (TNT). TNT is a platform where the Mindoreno high school students can hone their skills through friendly competitions such as TNT Quiz Bee, Impromptu Speaking Contest in English and Filipino, Poster Making Contest, and Essay Writing Contest in English and Filipino. Winners of the said competitions get to represent Mindoro for the annual Patalasanlahi sponsored by the UP Sanlahi Alliance.<br />

'''Mangyan Month'''<br />
Mangyan Month is a week-long celebration of the organization's anniversary every month of November. Mangyan Month 2010 included a blood-letting campaign, Sanduguan. The organization also featured two seminars regarding the tourism state of Mindoro and the Mangyan writing system. The culminating activity was a grand alumni homecoming at the last day of the week-long celebration.<br /> 

[[Image:UPKCeercopSJ.JPG|200px|thumb|left|CEERCOP 2012 at San Jose]]
'''College Entrance Exam Review and Career Orientation Program (CEERCOP)'''<br />
The College Entrance Review and Career Orientation Program was one of the headstart activities of the organization as the organization goes hand-in-hand with UPK alumni in giving UPCAT reviews, thus, providing an edge to fourth year high school Mindoreno students in their college entrance examinations. On its 8th year, CEERCOP was held in three different areas namely Calapan City and Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro, and San Jose in Occidental Mindoro.<br />
CEERCOP includes review of the subjects included in UPCAT and other college admission tests. Aside from introducing exam questions, there are also talks regarding possible courses to take in college in the Career Orientation Program. UPK alumni who were successful in their fields are chosen as speakers.<br />

'''Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE)'''<br />
UP Kamangyan annually joins the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) with the vision of delivering to the UP community the identity of the provinces of Mindoro. UP Kamangyan's ACLE centers on the ecological, ethnical, and social issues in Mindoro. <br />


==Officers==
The Executive Committee of UP Kamangyan for AY 2012-2013.<br />
'''President:''' April Anne Acosta<br />
'''Executive Secretary:''' Mary Frances Dominique Castro<br />
'''Vice President for Academic Affairs:''' Krisha Villanueva<br />
'''Vice President for External Affairs:''' Desteen Marie Magbanua<br />
'''Vice President for Finance:''' Kris Bernadette Faller<br />
'''Vice President for Internal Affairs:''' Jake Canaco<br />

==Members==
UP Kamangyan members (AY 2012-2013):<br />
Acosta, April Anne<br />
Aguilar, Albino<br />
Atienza, Miko Mark Francis<br />
Canaco, Jake<br />
Castro, Mary Frances Dominique<br />
Celimen, Rocel<br />
Cruz, Jezel Dyn<br />
De Castro, Jethro<br />
Dela Torre, Kathleen<br />
Dimapilis, Ladylee<br />
Dotig, Romwel<br />
Fababaer, Charlie<br />
Faller, Kris Bernadette<br />
Fernandez, Nessa<br />
Gayona, Joanne<br />
Foja, Rhona Dyan<br />
Lasac, Lovelyn<br />
Magbanua, Desteen Marie<br />
Mamador, Charmyne<br />
Panganiban, John Eric<br />
Ricohermoso, Emmanuel III<br />
Serraon, Ace Christian<br />
Tanada, Kaizzer Irvin<br />
Vasquez, Renz<br />
Villanueva, Krisha<br />

==Contact Us==
For questions, please email us at upkamangyan@gmail.com or you can also visit us at E4 Tambayan Complex, Vinzons Hill, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

=External Links=
[https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Love-UP-Kamangyan/139144302777310 UP Kamangyan Facebook Page]<br />
[https://http://www.facebook.com/upkceercop CEERCOP 2013]<br />
[https://http://www.facebook.com/upktagisan 12th Tagisan ng Talino at Galing]<br />



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