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===UP SPECA===
The University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association more commonly known as UP SPECA is a non-sectarian, non-partisan socio-academic organization that aims to promote and increase the significance and power of Speech Communication. UP SPECA endeavors to promote speech communication as a vital discipline in the academe. It fosters the spirit of camaraderie among Speech majors. It also enhances the confidence and communication skills of its members and creates credible projects that help the campus and the community.
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The University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA) is a non-sectarian, non-partisan, socio-academic organization that aims to promote and increase the significance and power of Speech Communication as a vital discipline in the academe.
It aims to promote and increase the significance and power of speech communication through the creation of projects that cater to the students, to the University, and to the community and to foster the spirit of camaraderie among Speech majors. The organization is a four-time winner of the "Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura" award.


UP SPECA is based in the College of Arts and Letters and its official domicile is located at the Kubo #1, Tambayan Complex, Faculty Center Hill.
UP SPECA is based in the College of Arts and Letters and its official domicile is located at the Kubo #1, Tambayan Complex, Faculty Center Hill.


UP SPECA’s official e-mail address: go.speca@gmail.com


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==History==  
===History===
[[Image:Tagline.jpg | thumb| 500px| UP SPECA's Executive Committee AY 2011-2012 embodying the tagline for this year Think. Express. No limits!]]
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The University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA) was founded by Kenneth Jose Bajar with the help of his batchmates during AY 2000-2001. It was officially recognized by the College of Arts and Letters and the University the year after. It has been one of the most active student organizations ever since.
The University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA) is a duly recognized non-partisan, non-sectarian, socio-academic organization based in the College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philippines, Diliman. It was founded by Kenneth Jose Bajar and his batchmates during AY 2000-2001. It was officially recognized by the College of Arts and Letters and the University the year after and continues to be the premier Speech organization in the country exclusive to Speech Communication majors.  
 
The organization’s main objective is to boost, promote, and increase the significance and power of speech communication using the unified mobilization of Speech majors and enthusiasts towards a better academe and community. In the spirit of camaraderie, the members of the organization work hand in hand, not only to cope with the challenges of being speech communication students, but also to foster a relevant and honorable organization that uplifts the legacy of knowledge, excellence, and leadership that bounds every “Iskolar ng Bayan” to the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
 
==The Executive Committee and the Standing Committees==
 
The Executive Committee is composed of the officers of the organization, the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Secretary General, the heads of the standing committees, and their assistant.
 
There are six Standing Committees in the organization namely the Academics Committee, the Finance and Marketing Committee, the Internal Affairs Committee, the Performance Committee, the Public Relations Committee and the Recruitment Committee. Each committee performs for the organization functions related to its own particular field as it may choose to undertake on its own initiative, provided it acts only within the authority granted to them by the organization.
 
===AY 2011 – 2012===
[[Image:EXEC.JPG | thumb| 500px| Executive Committee AY 2011-2012]]
'''Chairperson:''' Judith Ann Apolinario<br />
'''Vice- Chairperson:''' Kathryn Anne Hilario<br />
'''Secretary General:''' Jeremie Credo<br />
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'''Academics Committee'''<br />
'''Head:''' Paolo Miguel Francisco Sumilong<br />
'''Asst:''' Mary Zielbeth Hace Herrero<br />
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'''Internal Affairs Committee'''<br />
'''Head:''' Erika Lualhati <br /> [[Image:SPECA2011.jpg | thumb| 300px| UP SPECA Members AY 2011-2012 2nd Semester]]
'''Asst:''' Marielle Justine Ching <br />
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'''Finance and Marketing Committee'''<br />
'''Head:''' Jan Henry Carandang<br />
'''Asst:''' Joie Ann Balaong<br />
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'''Performance Committee'''<br />
'''Head:''' Mylene Bersamira<br />
'''Asst:''' Patricia Ann Joy Tria'''<br />
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'''Public Relations Committee''' <br />
'''Head:''' Jennifer Non <br />
'''Asst:''' Apple Lyn Davalos <br />
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'''Recruitment Committee'''<br />
'''Head:''' Julian Zosimo Mendoza<br />
'''Asst:''' Napoleon Arnaiz Jr.<br />
 
==Events, Projects and Other Activities==
 
Realizing that it is only through the unified mobilization of its members that it can accomplish its main goal of promoting and increasing the significance and power of speech communication, UP SPECA regularly conducted various activities which aimed to develop teamwork, solid group dynamics, and effective organizational communication among the members. UP SPECA’s General Assemblies (usually held during the second and last Thursdays of the month, from 4pm to 6pm at the CAL New Building) often served as the primary venue to plan and evaluate activities and discuss other group concerns, as well as the venue for the members to share their ideas, opinions, and experiences with each other.  Aside from this, the organization held other events, not only to help its members develop their capacity to work effectively together, but also to further enhance their skills in all areas of speech communication.  Moreover, this year the organization focused on objective and subjective evaluation of activities and members.
 
Despite its relatively young age, UP SPECA is proud to have established and maintained a good working relationship with the CAL Student Council. During the academic year, the organization was a regular attendee in the meetings called for by the SC, as well as an active participant in a number of its activities and events.
UP SPECA is also proud of its continued existence as a relevant and honorable organization that upholds the legacy of excellence, service, and leadership that bounds every iskolar ng bayan to the University of the Philippines. Last year, UP SPECA extended even farther beyond its borders when it participated in the First Pambansang Kumperensya sa Sarsuwela.
 
The Organization is not only an academic organization; it is a socio-civic group as well. It has proven throughout the academic year its ability to strike a balance between promoting speech communication as a vital discipline in the academe and fulfilling its social responsibilities. 
 
==SPECA Week==
[[Image:SPECAWeek.jpg | thumb| 230px| AtTENtion: UP SPECA's 10th Year Anniversary]]
Every year, UP SPECA celebrates its establishment as an organization through the SPECA Week which features different events and activities.
 
The organization will be celebrating its 3rd annual SPECA Week on September 6 to 11, 2010, in celebration of its ninth year of competitive existence! With the theme, UP SPECA @ 9: Getting Into Stride, our organization wishes to show the UP Community that we are taking big strides in achieving our organization's notability in the university through numerous internal and external events within the year. 
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=== UP SPECA WEEK 2011 (August 23-September 3, 2011) ===
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'''o SPECA Exhibit (August 23-26, 2011)'''
 
[[Image:Ansaveh.jpg | thumb| 200px| ANSAVEH?! The Ultimate Pronunciation Competition was the first ever articulation contest organized by UP SPECA.]]
The week opens with the SPECA Exhibit at the Gallery 1 of the Faculty Center. The Exhibit contains general information about the organization, including its mission, vision, objectives and its standing committees and the executive committee; pictures and documentation of the events this past semester and activities that will be accomplished by the organization in the final months of the semester and the year itself; and a brief discussion of the history of the organization.
 
The exhibit, in partnership with Liteware Computers, will also hold a booth where students can try and test and check out various Apple products.
 
 
'''o ANSAVEH?! The Ultimate Pronunciation Competition (September 1, 2011)'''
 
ANSAVEH?! was originally an Inter-org Impromptu Public Speaking Competition. During it's seventh year anniversary back in 2008, the competition was opened to all bona fide UP students.
 
The theme of this year's speechcraft is "Republika ng P-Noy: The Youth's View on the New Government". The competition will be judged by Mr. Oscar Serquina, a professor in the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts and Mr. Anjo Alimario; both alumni of the organization.
 
 
'''o Alumni Dinner (September 3, 2011)'''
 
The Alumni Dinner serves as the culminating activity of the SPECA week. It is a get together of the alumni and current members of the organization. The first ever alumni dinner was held during the organization's 7th anniversary in 2008 at the University Hotel. It featured a set of performances by the current members of the organization then. This year's alumni dinner, however, was held at Tramway Buffet Restaurant. This event served as a venue for the current members to meet and socialize with the people who have been part of this family.
 
===Annual Speech Cup===
 
The UP SPECA Speech Cup is one of the organization's highly anticipated events. [[Image:DSC_0348.JPG | thumb| 200px|right| Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School, 2010 Champion, Speech Choir Category]]It is an annual speech competition open to all high schools and colleges in Metro Manila and Mega Manila. It serves as a venue for the youth to express themselves through speech communication.<br />
 
The UP SPECA Speech Cup originally named "Talastasan", officialy started in February 2006. It was a seminar-workshop made open to high school students about the areas of speech communication. In September of the same year, high school students battled through a speech choir competition. The following year, participants competed for the additional individual oral interpretation competition. In 2008, a public speaking competition was introduced; open to all colleges and universities. These events served as an opportunity for the youth to express themselves in both English and Filipino through Rhetoric and Performance Art.<br />
 
The Competition is divided into the following categories:<br />
 
'''Speech Choir'''<br />
 
Groups perform two (2) literary pieces: a show piece of the team's choice and the official contest piece provided by UP SPECA. Each group is given the chance to choose any English Piece by a Filipino author (written from 1965 - present) as their show piece so long as it is relevant to the theme.<br />
[[Image:DSC04266.JPG | thumb| 200px|left| The University of Rizal System, the champion in the 2009 Choral Recitation Category]]
'''Individual Oral Interpretation'''<br />
 
The contest piece is pre-selected by UP SPECA upon advisement of the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts (DSCTA). <br />
 
'''Individual Oral Interpretation'''<br />
 
Each school is allowed to have only one representative for this category and the contestants are given a speech topic by UP SPECA.<br />
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'''The UP SPECA Speech Cup aims:'''<br />
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1. To promote the significance and power of speech communication.<br />
2. To foster youth involvement in the creative and equally challenging pursuits of performance art and rhetoric.<br />
3. To provide a venue for self expression and social responsiveness.<br />
4. To propel the Filipinization of speech communication.<br />
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This year's Speech Cup theme is "Speak at its Peak" which focused on the youth's involvement in socio-political issues such as the upcoming National Elections this May. The competition was held last 21st November 2009 at the Engineering Theater, Melchor Hall, UP Diliman. <br />
 
[[Image:Love.JPG | thumb| 200px| SPECA Boys love SPECA Girls]]
 
===Lovapaloco and A Very PERFect Love===
 
As we all know February isn't just the month for midterms and the UP Fair, it is also a month when Valentine's Day is annually commemorated and even celebrated by couples and friends.
 
Valentine's Day for UP SPECA is an important event because two of its most exciting and anticipated events take place during this time, its annual Valentines Festivities namely Lovapaloco and PERFectly In Love (formerly A Very PERFect Love). The two events are headed by the Internal Affairs Committee and the Performance Committee.
 
====Lovapaloco====
 
Lovapaloco is a SPECA event wherein the organization is separated into two groups by gender. [[Image:Specagirls.JPG|200px|thumb|left|The SPECA Girls singing a Harana at the AS Steps]] It is a whole day event which usually culminates before or after PERFectly In Love. The SPECA Girls and SPECA Boys (as the members call themselves) battle each other to show what the sweetest possible thing they can offer to the opposite gender. It is an event where the members of the organization show how much they cherish each other. The 'Kilig' factor usually decides who wins the contest.
 
This year, the SPECA Girls prepared a hefty homemade lunch for the SPECA boys, Adobo. They also wore a dress to differentiate that day to an ordinary school day. That night, the SPECA girls sang a song and read a poem in front of the SPECA Boys. Meanwhile, the SPECA Boys wore heart pins, where the names of each SPECA girl is written, all throughout the day. They also imitated the USC candidates by campaigning in the classes of SPECA girls. But the SPECA boys prepared more than just that, they won over the hearts of the SPECA girls through a fireworks display at the lagoon accompanied by a playing of Pachelbel's Canon in D minor in Violin. The SPECA boys also promised their unwavering love to the SPECA girls through the SPECA Boys Pledge 2010 followed by the singing of Freestyle's Before I Let You Go directed to the senior SPECA Girls who will be graduating this April.
[[Image:Napclei.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A gender bender performance of Beauty and the Beast]]
 
====PERFectly in Love====
 
Another one of UP SPECA's Valentine event is PERFectly in Love spearheaded by the Performance Committee. In this event, members of the organization are asked to nominate couples, love teams and even love triangles who they want to see perform. The couple/trios with the highest votes get to perform during the event. The performers then randomly pick one performance from a list prepared by the Performance Committee.
 
The other half of PERFectly in Love is the Individual Performance. Aside from nominating couples, the members are also asked to nominate people who they want to see perform. But this time, the members are asked to indicate what kind of performance shall the individual do (e.g. Perform Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal and Pole Dance). People who are usually nominated in this part of the event are those who barely perform in SPECA activities.
 
Aside from the performance part of the event, 'kilig' and 'couple' games are also played by the members.
 
===Intercultural Race===
 
UP SPECA, headed by the Public Relations Committee, in cooperation with Dr. Celia Bulan's Speech 138 (Inter cultural Communication: Theory and Practice) class annually organizes an Intercultural Race where foreign and Filipino students team up to race around the UP Diliman campus. This event aims to promote the Filipino culture and tradition to foreign students and tourists.
 
This year's Intercultural Race was entitled The Amazing [Inter] Race. Each station were headed by each committee of the organization. Every station has a different task which aims to introduce a Filipino culture to foreign participants. Some of the stations asked the foreign students to eat balut eggs and suman while the other stations asked them to sell flowers in the vicinity. The winner of the race was decided after computing their performance in each station.
 
All in all, local and foreign students played together to promote Intercultural friendship and relationship.
 
===Ravibe===
[[Image:GoodTimes.jpg | thumb| 250px| The Official Poster of Good Times, one of the UP JMA's events, in which UP SPECA was an org partner.]]
RaVibe is an event headed by the UP Broadcasting Association (BroadAss) in partnership with UP SPECA and UP ACTS. It is a fashion show party with the tagline Enliven the Rave. Enkindle the Vibe.<br />
 
'''The Event'''<br />
The event is a fashion show party dubbed as “Rave-Vibe”. It will be held on October 2, 2010, at the Encore Super Club Main Room in the Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. The tickets to this event will only cost PhP 250. With the ticket cost, free-flowing drinks and mixes from Encore and Cossack will be served, a fashion show that will showcase clothes from top-of-the-line brands will be launched, and other performances will be rendered. Rave-Vibe: The Fashion Show Party is expected to create an amassing impact in the metro party scene as it will be attended by at least 700 college students in the Metro and young urban professionals to check-out the trendiest clothes to hit the market. Part of the proceeds will be donated. <br />
 
'''Benefits of UP SPECA'''<br />
The event will be a great opportunity for the organization to have maximum exposure through extensive promotional mileage: (1) publicity through on-air plugs and program guestings in RX MONSTER RADIO, (2) inclusion in the project write-ups in different magazines, newspapers, and online sites: CIRCUITMAG, CLICKTHECITY, PURE MANILA, GUESTLIST.PH, CHALK MAGAZINE, FUDGE MAGAZINE and lastly, (3) publicity on television, particularly in AROUND TOWN of Studio 23, for the pre-event publicity and will be introduced live during the event itself.<br />


'''UP SPECA's Role'''<br />
The organization’s main objective is to boost, promote, and increase the significance and power of speech communication and strengthen the organization’s credibility through academic and holistic formation among members and speech communication majors, and alumni through active participation in socio-civic events in the college, university, and community. In the spirit of camaraderie, the members of the organization work hand in hand, not only to cope with the challenges of being speech communication students, but also to foster a relevant and honorable organization that uplifts the legacy of knowledge, excellence, and leadership that bounds every “Iskolar ng Bayan” to the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
• Contribution of manpower in publicizing the event<br />
This includes posting publicity materials online and around CAL, spreading invites in different social networking sites, and conducting text brigades, produced and distributed by the BroadAss.  


• Ticket Selling<br />
UP SPECA is a four-time winner of the "Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura" award (2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2012-2013).
Contrary to the decision of the Finance and Marketing Committee 2009-10 to not deal with any project that would include ticket-selling, the UP SPECA decided to accept this proposal because it's different from the ticket-selling projects that the UP SPECA had before. The Rave:Vibe is a fashion show party that will be held in one of the well-known bars in the City. The Rave:Vibe will be held on a date when college students from different universities will have a week or two before their finals week, some may even have finished theirs. The Rave:Vibe, which the majority of the UP SPECA residents believe, will not be a loss.
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===Vision, Mission, Goal===
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======VISION:======
:To promote and increase the significance and power of Speech Communication


[[Image:SPECABestCalOrg.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Former Chairperson, Franz Julius Pisueña, receiving the award for Best CAL Org at the CAL Recognition Rites 2011]]
======MISSION:======
:To strengthen the org’s credibility through academic and holistic formation among members and speech communication majors, and alumni through active participation in socio-civic events in the university, college, and community


==Awards and Recognitions==
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:1. Promote significant projects for the org and its stakeholders
:2. Uphold progressive member involvement
:3. Uphold proper implementation of rules and regulations
:4. Improve branding for the establishment of partnerships
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===The Logo===
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[[File:Official_UP_SPECA_Logo_(2016).png|frame|left|text-top|200x200px|The official logo of UP Speca]]
The logo is in the shape of a helix, similar to Dance's model of communication which is the most innovative of all the communication models. It symbolizes the dynamic, growing, and transcendental process of communication. It is always going upward as it gets bigger and bigger as it highlights the idea that UP SPECA uplifts its members, speech majors, and Speech Communication.


• Certificate of University Recognition for AY 2010-2011 <br />
Each of the three levels of the helix also represents the key forms of communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal and public. Through these forms of communication, the organization helps the members to enhance their skills and talents and prepare them for the world of work. The dynamism, expressiveness, and creativity that the organization teaches and instills in its members have pushed them to develop themselves, their talents, and their working relationships.


• Certificate of College Recognition for AY 2010-2011 <br />
The colors carry the symbolical justification that facilitates the organization as a whole. The blue at the bottom of the model mirrors the optimism and the eyes to view every opportunity as a learning tool. The color poses a moment to reconsider, and contemplate on all the past and current learning gained in the organization. The green offers life -- the chance to grow and to develop. The red on top torches the flame of continuous desire and passion to do the  organization's committed goals as a way of honoring and giving back. It constantly reminds us how far the organization has come – from its humble and simple beginnings to where it is now. It fuels us the strength, courage, and the will to fight. It sets the mood of every member to be proactive, and retains the adrenaline to be always on the go.
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===The Members and Committees===
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The Executive Committee is composed of the officers of the organization: the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary General, and the heads and assistant heads of the standing committees.


• 2nd Runner-up, iSING: UP  Sigma Delta Phi’s Inter-Org Singing Contest (March 6, 2009) <br />
[[File:SPECA_SHOT.jpg|frame|center|475x337px|UP SPECA Official Roster of Members 1st Semester AY 1617]]
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[[File:EXECUTIVE_COMMITTEE.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|From left to right (L-R): Joan Pauline Siena, Paula Mae Miclat, Kisha Beringuela]]
====The Executive Committee (AY 16-17)====
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Chairperson: Paula Mae T. Miclat<br/>
Vice- Chairperson: Kisha Marielle C. Beringuela<br/>
Secretary General: Joan Pauline A. Siena<br/>
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[[File:ACADEMICS_COMMITTEE.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|From left to right (L-R): Gabrielle Carissa Marie Paras, Kara Protomartir, Pia Theresa Concepcion, Diana Oblino, Dannah Joyce Piol]]
====Academics Committee====
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Head: Pia Theresa C. Concepcion<br/>
Assistant Head: Gabrielle Carissa Marie A. Paras<br/>
Members: Dannah Joyce N. Piol<br/>
Adrian Jasper S. Guevara<br/>
Kara Ysabel Umali Protomartir<br/>
Raymond Wilhelm C. Fortun<br/>
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[[File:FINANCE_AND_MARKETING.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|From left to right (L-R): Sheela Marie Manaog, Maria Isabela Rivera, Eth Valencia, Pia Pollaine Magaoay, Ashley Arca, Luz Wendy Noble]]
====Finance and Marketing Committee====
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Head: Pia Pollaine P. Magaoay<br/>
Assistant Head: Maria Isabela R. Rivera<br/>
Members: Ashley Rhein Coniely Angel A. Arca<br/>
Luz Wendy Noble<br/>
Christian L. Valencia<br/>           
Sheela Marie B. Manaog<br/>
Marl Hendrell L. Pua<br/>
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[[File:INTERNAL_AFFAIRS.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|From left to right (L-R): Arian Jasmine Marzo, Nicole Tibi, Patricia Nicdao, Florianne Ferrer, Esteban Fulay Jr., Margarette Angulo]]
====Internal Affairs Committee====
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Head: Patricia G. Nicdao<br/>
Assistant Head: Esteban M. Fulay Jr.<br/>
Members: Florianne B. Ferrer<br/>
Margarette B. Angulo<br/>
Arian Jasmine B. Marzo<br/>
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[[File:PERFORMANCE_COMMITTEE.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|From left to right (L-R): Mark Jason Cabrera, Karl Stephen Quizon, Bea De Guzman, Jan Kyle Carrillo, Christian Bernard Arguelles]]
====Performance Committee====
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Head: Christian Bernard P. Arguelles<br/>
Assistant Head: Jan Kyle R. Carrillo<br/>
Members: Stephen Karl Y. Quizon<br/>
Marinella V. Andres<br/>
Bea De Guzman<br/>
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[[File:PUBLIC_RELATIONS.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|From left to right (L-R): Ma. Ysabelle Cascante, Allen Baylosis, Alyssa Mae Quiñones, Ryan Paulo Yurong, Darelle Selina Rivera, Franzia Marie de Leon]]
====Public Relations Committee====
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Head: Ryan Paulo L. Yurong<br/>
Assistant Head: Darelle Selina R. Rivera<br/>
Members: Allen B. Baylosis<br/>
Ma. Ysabelle S. Cascante<br/>
Franzia Marie S. de Leon<br/>
Alyssa Mae V. Quiñones<br/>
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[[File:RECRUITMENT_COMMITTEE.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|From left to right (L-R): Christian Armand De Vera, John Isaac Punzalan, Biyaya Marilag Mendoza, Phelicia Matienzo, Roman Loreto]]
====Recruitment Committee====
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Head: Biyaya Marilag C. Mendoza<br/>
Assistant Head: John Isaac B. Punzalan<br/>
Members: Roman Gerard N. Loreto<br/>
Angela Mae C. Tullo<br/>
Christian Armand L. De Vera<br/>
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===Projects and Activities===
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Since its inception, UP SPECA stays true to its vision and mission as it continues to provide projects and activities which promote the significance of speech communication and ensure the holistic development of its members and stakeholders in the college, the University, and the community.


• Champion, iSING for Kids: UP  Sigma Delta Phi’s Inter-Org Singing Contest (March 5, 2010) <br />


• Finalist, Pi Sigma Debate Tournament (July  2008)<br />
====ACLEs====
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[[File:ACLE_Photo_Choice_2.jpg|frame|left|text-top|200x200px|ACLEs]]
Every semester, UP SPECA holds an Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) wherein notable speakers from various fields are invited to talk and give their insights regarding the topic ranging from media and stand-up comedy to radio and beauty pageants. Previous speakers include Riki Flores, Bogart the Explorer, Boys’ Night Out, DJs Chico and Gino of the Morning Rush, Papa Jack, Dolly Anne Carvajal, AJ Dee, and other well-known personalities.
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• Most Number of Attendees in the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience during the 2nd Semester AY 2009-2010 with their ACLE Hataw Na!: Expressing the Youth's Standpoint through Movement and Communication <br />
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=779303618796458&_rdr #HeSaidSheSaid: Gender Communication in Media and Entertainment]<br/>
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=859992904060862&_rdr FLIRTING 101: Napag-aaralan Kung Paano Lumandi]<br/>
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=957259987667486&_rdr Bridging the Gap: Maintaining Relationships Through Social Media]<br/>
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1050534005006750&_rdr How to be the Next Miss Universe Q&A Style: The Art of Impromptu Speaking]<br/>
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====Oral Interpretation Night====
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[[File:OI NIGHT Choice 2.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|Oral Interpretation Night]]
The Oral Interpretation Night, or more commonly known as OI Night, is one of the main projects of UP SPECA during the first semester which aims to showcase the talents of the members of UP SPECA by using oral interpretation as the performance medium.


• Certificate of Participation from the College of Arts and Letters for UP SPECA’s participation in the Pambansang Komperensya sa Sarsuwela<br />
In the previous years, OI Night has an overarching theme which is further divided into different substories. Themes range from horror (Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo: Bumabalik ang Past Mo) to drama (DIY: Tadhana) and everything else in between. Aside from being an avenue for performing, OI Night also serves as a fundraising event for charities supported by UP SPECA. For the past two years, all proceeds of OI Night went directly to Kanlungan ni Maria.


• Certificate of Participation from the College of Arts and Letters for UP SPECA’s participation in the National Speech Communication Conference (October 21 – 23, 2009) <br />
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• Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura, UP DILIMAN AY 2008-2009 (April 25, 2009)<br />
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=585672094826279&_rdr OI Night 2013: OVERHEARD: Ang Iskolar. Ang Kwento.]<br/>
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=800806596646160&_rdr OI Night 2014: Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! Bumabalik Ang Past Mo]<br/>
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=969414206452064&_rdr OI Night 2015: DIY Tadhana]<br/>
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====Retorika====
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[[File:Retorika Choice 2.jpg|frame|left|text-top|200x200px|Retorika]]
Retorika is one of the main projects of UP SPECA during the second semester. Every year, Retorika strives to embody a different theme. Previous themes include: comedy, murder mystery, romance, heartbreak, and musical.
Much like OI Night, Retorika also aims to showcase the talents of the members of the organization, whether it may be in acting or writing. Retorika VI (Timehop: Ang Pagbabalik sa Simula) also served as a fundraising event, with all proceeds going directly to the rehabilitation of the Faculty Center, which served as the home of the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts and many of UP SPECA’s performances.
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• Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura, UP DILIMAN AY 2009-2010 (April 22, 2010)<br />
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=666827410044080&_rdr RETORIKA IV: #HUGOT: Mga Kwentong Katangahan, Ka-bitteran, at Kalandian]<br/>
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=885058411554311&_rdr Retorika V: Kundi-man]<br/>
* [https://web.facebook.com/upspeca/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1077150285678455&_rdr Retorika VI: TIMEHOP - Ang Pagbabalik sa Simula]<br/>
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[[File:Freshie Welcome Assembly.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|CAL Freshman Welcome Assembly]]
In an effort to strengthen the relationship of the organization and the department and college, UP SPECA works hand-in-hand with the department and college in its events, seminars, and workshops organized for the students.


• Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura, UP DILIMAN AY 2010-2011 (April 16, 2011)<br />
[[File:Masterclasses.jpg|frame|left|text-top|300x250px|Masterclasses]]
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UP SPECA has performed numerous times for the CAL Freshie Welcome Assembly organized by the College of Arts and Letters Student Council. The organization was also featured during the DSCTA Acquaintance Party organized by SPECTAcle, the official volunteer arm of the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts. The organization was in partnership with the department for their initiative,<br/>Masterclass, which consisted of workshops for topics ranging<br/>from radio and hosting to makeup and imaging.
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====Alumni Dinner====
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[[File:Alumni Dinner.jpg|frame|left|text-top|200x200px|Alumni Dinner]]
The Alumni Dinner is a get together of the alumni and current members of the organization. The first ever alumni dinner was held during the organization's 7th anniversary in 2008 at the University Hotel. It featured a set of performances by the current members of the organization then.
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[[File:SPECArolling.jpg|frame|left|text-top|200x200px|SPECArolling]]
As a socio-civic organization, UP SPECA also conducts regular outreach programs in order to give back to the community. Each committee also has their own outreach with the committee’s chosen charity or foundation. Comfort women from La Lila Filipina, cancer patients from the East Avenue Medical Center cancer ward, and members of the Jeremiah foundation are just some of the previous beneficiaries of the organization’s outreach programs.


==Best CAL Org==
In the previous years, UP SPECA has celebrated the Christmas season with their beloved beneficiary, the National Children’s Hospital, in an annual outreach program called SPECArolling. This outreach activity is filled with storytelling, singing, and sharing a meal with the children and their families all in an effort to put a smile on everyone’s face to spread the holiday cheer.
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====Speakerbox====
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[[File:Speakerbox.png|frame|right|text-top|300x250px|Speakerbox]]
Speakerbox is the official newsletter of UP SPECA and is spearheaded by the Public Relations Committee. Released per semester, it contains features on the different events and projects of UP SPECA, alumni stories, and literary and artistic creations of our very own members.


As a socio-academic organization which fosters speech communication as a field of higher learning and as an important facet of our everyday lives, the University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA) has been actively spearheading and involving itself in various activities and projects that are deemed beneficial to both the academe and the community. Since its founding in the academic year 2000-2001, UP SPECA has established itself as one of the leading [[Image:Bestcalorgcert.jpg | thumb| 300px| Certificate for Best CAL Organization AY 2010-2011]]organizations in the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL) and in the whole University as well, which openly renders its service and manpower whenever the need arises. For the past years, UP SPECA has been organizing seminars, competitions, workshops, and conferences that further the study of speech communication- all of which, most especially those organized this year, have gotten overwhelming feedback from the UP community as well as from participating schools outside the University.  
For the organization’s 15th anniversary, a limited edition issue of Speakerbox will be published during the Alumni Dinner and will feature UP SPECA’s milestones and history since its foundation in 2001.
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====SPECA Week====
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[[File:The Advocacy.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|The Advocacy]]
Every year, UP SPECA celebrates the anniversary of its establishment through the SPECA Week which features different events and activities catering to Speech majors, UP students, and the community.  


UP SPECA prides itself as one of the most competent and dynamic CAL organizations. With a total of 70 official members to its name, UP SPECA views its affiliates as assets rather than liabilities, which it can maximize, develop, and rely on as it pursues feasible venues, productive programs, and viable plans for the future. All throughout the year, UP SPECA has been able to employ its members to organize and participate in a variety of academic and social activities that have involved not only students of UP but all those who are willing to partake and share the same interests. Such activities include the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) held in both semesters, the UP SPECA Speech Craft (a public speaking contest open to all UP students), gadget, brand and food sales, and the successful UP SPECA Speech Cup 2008 which showcased various Metro and Mega Manila high schools and colleges and their talents in solo and group oral interpretation and extemporaneous public speaking.  
For the organization’s 15th anniversary, SPECA Week started off by giving back to the community with an outreach program meant to raise awareness and empower Filipino children with speech disabilities. A gallery featuring the numerous milestones and rich history of the organization was also set up throughout the whole week-long celebration.  


Apart from enriching its experiences by helping in various academic pursuits in the college and in the university, UP SPECA also believes that there are people more in need outside the confines of the UP. Being a socio-civic organization as well, it has also extended its services by organizing visits and performances for the Comfort Women at La Lila Filipina and the cancer patients at the East Avenue Medical Center Cancer Ward. Some of its members also joined the Rotaract Club of Wack Wack, the youth counterpart of the Rotary Club which is a worldwide organization that aims to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
[[File:The Dialogue.jpg|frame|left|text-top|200x200px|The Dialogue]][[File:The Zero Hour Choice 1.jpg|frame|right|text-top|200x200px|The Zero Hour]]
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UP SPECA reached several milestones this academic year. As the organization matures through time, the tasks that it tries to handle have also become bigger in scope and more challenging. This year, the organization had a week-long celebration of its 8th anniversary which culminated in the second UP SPECA Alumni Homecoming.  Moreover, it has successfully conducted one of the organization's major events, the UP SPECA Speech Cup last November. It has also assisted the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts in its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration.  
In order to hone the potential of the members of the organization, an Internals night was also held in which members were able to showcase their skills whilst strengthening the bond and camaraderie between the members. An educational discussion was also organized in order to empower speech majors in their chosen field of study: speech communication.
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The culminating event for SPECA Week 2016 was The Zero Hour, a spoken word and acoustic night event open to everyone. The event promoted the use of communication and words in various means of artistic expression. It featured homegrown musical acts and spoken word artists from UP Music Circle and LOGOS.
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Given these major accomplishments of UP SPECA, the organization stands tall as a student organization that is committed in serving its mother department, the college, the University, and the Filipino community. Its mission to promote the significance and power of speech communication remains unwavering as it faces the daunting challenges and abundant opportunities that come on its way. While confronted with the dynamicity of our everyday lives, UP SPECA never stops in enhancing itself to be the best in its field. Fueled by the core values and thrusts that have guided and molded it throughout its eight years of existence, it continuously moves forward for the betterment of the people that it serves.  
* [https://web.facebook.com/SPECAweek/?_rdr SPECA Week Facebook Page]<br/>
             
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YXI2Mea2Jw SPECA Week 2016 AVP]<br/>
UP SPECA believes that human communication is pervasive in our society, and that people should be giving much premium in improving it. It is with this belief that UP SPECA steps up as a student organization that plays an essential and critical role in promoting and maintaining a harmonious communicative experience among people. In a world where too many stories are left untold and too many voices left unheard, UP SPECA chooses to come to the fore, break silence, and take on the challenge of recounting the unutterable narratives, the unspoken truths, and the unrealized awareness that people should be rightful of knowing.
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[[File:Speech Cup Image Choice 1.jpg|frame|right|text-top|250x250px|University of Sto.Tomas High School, Speech Cup 2016 Champion]]
Speech Cup is an annual speech competition open to all high schools within the country. As UP SPECA’s flagship event, Speech Cup endeavors to raise awareness among the youth relevant issues of today. Speech Cup serves as a platform for the youth to creatively express themselves through performance art, namely, choral recitation and individual oral interpretation.  
[[File:PAMANA.jpg|frame|left|text-top|250x250px|Speech Cup 2016: Pamana]]
Speech Cup was introduced in 2006 and was formerly named “Talastasan.” In February 2006, a seminar-workshop focusing on the various areas of Speech Communication was made open to high school students to prepare them for the speech choir competition that was held in September of the same year. By 2007, individual oral interpretation was added to the competition categories. In 2008, an additional public speaking competition was introduced open to all colleges and universities.


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The event aims to (1) promote the significance and power of speech communication, (2) foster youth involvement in the creative and equally challenging pursuits of performance art and rhetoric, (3) provide a venue for self-expression and social responsiveness, and (4) propel the Filipinization of speech communication.
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Staying true to its goal of providing a venue for self-expression and social responsiveness, some of the issues tackled in the previous years of Speech Cup include:
* Commemoration of the Philippine heroes and nationalism<br/>
** Now Hiring: Post-Modern Heroes (Speech Cup 2011)<br/>
** The Supremo’s Legacy: Echoes of Balintawak in the 21st Century (Speech Cup 2013)<br/>
* Climate change and environmental awareness<br/>
** Catharsis: Art, Healing, and Responding to Climate Change (Speech Cup 2015)<br/>
* The involvement of the youth in the National Elections<br/>
** Speak at its Peak (Speech Cup 2009)<br/>
** Pamana: Boses na Pinalaya, Boses na Magpapalaya (Speech Cup 2016)<br/>


The UP SPECA Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/up.speca
See:
Multiply Site: http://upspeca07.multiply.com/<br />


[[Category:UP Diliman]] [[Category:Student Organizations]][[Category:Academic Cluster--Student Orgs]]
* [https://web.facebook.com/UPSPECASpeechCup/?fref=ts&_rdr Speech Cup Facebook Page]<br/>
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===Awards and Recognitions===
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| 2008
| Pi Sigma Debate Tournament
| Finalist
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| Pambansang Kumperensya sa Sarswela
| Certificate of Participation
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| iSING: UP Sigma Delta Phi’s Inter-Org Singing Contest
| 2nd Runner Up
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| National Speech Communication Conference
| Certificate of Participation
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| CAL Recognition Rites
| Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
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| 2010
| ACLE (2nd Semester)
| Most Number of Attendees Award (Hataw Na!: Expressing the Youth’s Standpoint through Movement and Communication)
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| 2010
| iSING for Kids: UP Sigma Delta Phi’s Inter-Org Singing Contest
| Champion
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| 2010
| CAL Recognition Rites
| Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
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| 2010-2011
| College and University Recognition
| Certificate (AY 2010-2011)
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| 2011
| CAL Recognition Rites
| Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
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| CAL Recognition Rites
| Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
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| Pamana: Boses ng Pinalaya, Boses na Magpapalaya (Speech Cup 2016)
| Nominee for Best Public Service Project (CAL)
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* SPEAKERBOX; UP SPECA's online newsletter [https://upspeca.wordpress.com/ here] and [https://issuu.com/upspeca here]
* The UP SPECA Facebook Page [https://web.facebook.com/up.speca?_rdr here]
* The Official Twitter Account of UP SPECA [https://twitter.com/UPSpeca here]
* The Official Youtube Account of UP SPECA [https://www.youtube.com/user/UPSPECA here]

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UP SPECA

The University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA) is a non-sectarian, non-partisan, socio-academic organization that aims to promote and increase the significance and power of Speech Communication as a vital discipline in the academe.

It aims to promote and increase the significance and power of speech communication through the creation of projects that cater to the students, to the University, and to the community and to foster the spirit of camaraderie among Speech majors. The organization is a four-time winner of the "Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura" award.

UP SPECA is based in the College of Arts and Letters and its official domicile is located at the Kubo #1, Tambayan Complex, Faculty Center Hill.

UP SPECA’s official e-mail address: go.speca@gmail.com

History

The University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA) is a duly recognized non-partisan, non-sectarian, socio-academic organization based in the College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philippines, Diliman. It was founded by Kenneth Jose Bajar and his batchmates during AY 2000-2001. It was officially recognized by the College of Arts and Letters and the University the year after and continues to be the premier Speech organization in the country exclusive to Speech Communication majors.

The organization’s main objective is to boost, promote, and increase the significance and power of speech communication and strengthen the organization’s credibility through academic and holistic formation among members and speech communication majors, and alumni through active participation in socio-civic events in the college, university, and community. In the spirit of camaraderie, the members of the organization work hand in hand, not only to cope with the challenges of being speech communication students, but also to foster a relevant and honorable organization that uplifts the legacy of knowledge, excellence, and leadership that bounds every “Iskolar ng Bayan” to the University of the Philippines, Diliman.

UP SPECA is a four-time winner of the "Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura" award (2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2012-2013).

Vision, Mission, Goal

VISION:
To promote and increase the significance and power of Speech Communication
MISSION:
To strengthen the org’s credibility through academic and holistic formation among members and speech communication majors, and alumni through active participation in socio-civic events in the university, college, and community
SPECA GOAL QUAD:
1. Promote significant projects for the org and its stakeholders
2. Uphold progressive member involvement
3. Uphold proper implementation of rules and regulations
4. Improve branding for the establishment of partnerships


The official logo of UP Speca

The logo is in the shape of a helix, similar to Dance's model of communication which is the most innovative of all the communication models. It symbolizes the dynamic, growing, and transcendental process of communication. It is always going upward as it gets bigger and bigger as it highlights the idea that UP SPECA uplifts its members, speech majors, and Speech Communication.

Each of the three levels of the helix also represents the key forms of communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal and public. Through these forms of communication, the organization helps the members to enhance their skills and talents and prepare them for the world of work. The dynamism, expressiveness, and creativity that the organization teaches and instills in its members have pushed them to develop themselves, their talents, and their working relationships.

The colors carry the symbolical justification that facilitates the organization as a whole. The blue at the bottom of the model mirrors the optimism and the eyes to view every opportunity as a learning tool. The color poses a moment to reconsider, and contemplate on all the past and current learning gained in the organization. The green offers life -- the chance to grow and to develop. The red on top torches the flame of continuous desire and passion to do the organization's committed goals as a way of honoring and giving back. It constantly reminds us how far the organization has come – from its humble and simple beginnings to where it is now. It fuels us the strength, courage, and the will to fight. It sets the mood of every member to be proactive, and retains the adrenaline to be always on the go.

The Members and Committees

The Executive Committee is composed of the officers of the organization: the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary General, and the heads and assistant heads of the standing committees.

UP SPECA Official Roster of Members 1st Semester AY 1617


From left to right (L-R): Joan Pauline Siena, Paula Mae Miclat, Kisha Beringuela

The Executive Committee (AY 16-17)

Chairperson: Paula Mae T. Miclat
Vice- Chairperson: Kisha Marielle C. Beringuela
Secretary General: Joan Pauline A. Siena







From left to right (L-R): Gabrielle Carissa Marie Paras, Kara Protomartir, Pia Theresa Concepcion, Diana Oblino, Dannah Joyce Piol

Academics Committee

Head: Pia Theresa C. Concepcion
Assistant Head: Gabrielle Carissa Marie A. Paras
Members: Dannah Joyce N. Piol
Adrian Jasper S. Guevara
Kara Ysabel Umali Protomartir
Raymond Wilhelm C. Fortun





From left to right (L-R): Sheela Marie Manaog, Maria Isabela Rivera, Eth Valencia, Pia Pollaine Magaoay, Ashley Arca, Luz Wendy Noble

Finance and Marketing Committee

Head: Pia Pollaine P. Magaoay
Assistant Head: Maria Isabela R. Rivera
Members: Ashley Rhein Coniely Angel A. Arca
Luz Wendy Noble
Christian L. Valencia
Sheela Marie B. Manaog
Marl Hendrell L. Pua





From left to right (L-R): Arian Jasmine Marzo, Nicole Tibi, Patricia Nicdao, Florianne Ferrer, Esteban Fulay Jr., Margarette Angulo

Internal Affairs Committee

Head: Patricia G. Nicdao
Assistant Head: Esteban M. Fulay Jr.
Members: Florianne B. Ferrer
Margarette B. Angulo
Arian Jasmine B. Marzo






From left to right (L-R): Mark Jason Cabrera, Karl Stephen Quizon, Bea De Guzman, Jan Kyle Carrillo, Christian Bernard Arguelles

Performance Committee

Head: Christian Bernard P. Arguelles
Assistant Head: Jan Kyle R. Carrillo
Members: Stephen Karl Y. Quizon
Marinella V. Andres
Bea De Guzman






From left to right (L-R): Ma. Ysabelle Cascante, Allen Baylosis, Alyssa Mae Quiñones, Ryan Paulo Yurong, Darelle Selina Rivera, Franzia Marie de Leon

Public Relations Committee

Head: Ryan Paulo L. Yurong
Assistant Head: Darelle Selina R. Rivera
Members: Allen B. Baylosis
Ma. Ysabelle S. Cascante
Franzia Marie S. de Leon
Alyssa Mae V. Quiñones






From left to right (L-R): Christian Armand De Vera, John Isaac Punzalan, Biyaya Marilag Mendoza, Phelicia Matienzo, Roman Loreto

Recruitment Committee

Head: Biyaya Marilag C. Mendoza
Assistant Head: John Isaac B. Punzalan
Members: Roman Gerard N. Loreto
Angela Mae C. Tullo
Christian Armand L. De Vera






Projects and Activities

Since its inception, UP SPECA stays true to its vision and mission as it continues to provide projects and activities which promote the significance of speech communication and ensure the holistic development of its members and stakeholders in the college, the University, and the community.


ACLEs

ACLEs

Every semester, UP SPECA holds an Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) wherein notable speakers from various fields are invited to talk and give their insights regarding the topic ranging from media and stand-up comedy to radio and beauty pageants. Previous speakers include Riki Flores, Bogart the Explorer, Boys’ Night Out, DJs Chico and Gino of the Morning Rush, Papa Jack, Dolly Anne Carvajal, AJ Dee, and other well-known personalities.





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Oral Interpretation Night

Oral Interpretation Night

The Oral Interpretation Night, or more commonly known as OI Night, is one of the main projects of UP SPECA during the first semester which aims to showcase the talents of the members of UP SPECA by using oral interpretation as the performance medium.

In the previous years, OI Night has an overarching theme which is further divided into different substories. Themes range from horror (Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo: Bumabalik ang Past Mo) to drama (DIY: Tadhana) and everything else in between. Aside from being an avenue for performing, OI Night also serves as a fundraising event for charities supported by UP SPECA. For the past two years, all proceeds of OI Night went directly to Kanlungan ni Maria.

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Retorika

Retorika

Retorika is one of the main projects of UP SPECA during the second semester. Every year, Retorika strives to embody a different theme. Previous themes include: comedy, murder mystery, romance, heartbreak, and musical. Much like OI Night, Retorika also aims to showcase the talents of the members of the organization, whether it may be in acting or writing. Retorika VI (Timehop: Ang Pagbabalik sa Simula) also served as a fundraising event, with all proceeds going directly to the rehabilitation of the Faculty Center, which served as the home of the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts and many of UP SPECA’s performances.



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Department and College Partnerships and Initiatives

CAL Freshman Welcome Assembly

In an effort to strengthen the relationship of the organization and the department and college, UP SPECA works hand-in-hand with the department and college in its events, seminars, and workshops organized for the students.

Masterclasses



UP SPECA has performed numerous times for the CAL Freshie Welcome Assembly organized by the College of Arts and Letters Student Council. The organization was also featured during the DSCTA Acquaintance Party organized by SPECTAcle, the official volunteer arm of the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts. The organization was in partnership with the department for their initiative,
Masterclass, which consisted of workshops for topics ranging
from radio and hosting to makeup and imaging.



Alumni Dinner

Alumni Dinner

The Alumni Dinner is a get together of the alumni and current members of the organization. The first ever alumni dinner was held during the organization's 7th anniversary in 2008 at the University Hotel. It featured a set of performances by the current members of the organization then.







Outreach Activities

SPECArolling

As a socio-civic organization, UP SPECA also conducts regular outreach programs in order to give back to the community. Each committee also has their own outreach with the committee’s chosen charity or foundation. Comfort women from La Lila Filipina, cancer patients from the East Avenue Medical Center cancer ward, and members of the Jeremiah foundation are just some of the previous beneficiaries of the organization’s outreach programs.

In the previous years, UP SPECA has celebrated the Christmas season with their beloved beneficiary, the National Children’s Hospital, in an annual outreach program called SPECArolling. This outreach activity is filled with storytelling, singing, and sharing a meal with the children and their families all in an effort to put a smile on everyone’s face to spread the holiday cheer.

Speakerbox

Speakerbox

Speakerbox is the official newsletter of UP SPECA and is spearheaded by the Public Relations Committee. Released per semester, it contains features on the different events and projects of UP SPECA, alumni stories, and literary and artistic creations of our very own members.

For the organization’s 15th anniversary, a limited edition issue of Speakerbox will be published during the Alumni Dinner and will feature UP SPECA’s milestones and history since its foundation in 2001.








SPECA Week

The Advocacy

Every year, UP SPECA celebrates the anniversary of its establishment through the SPECA Week which features different events and activities catering to Speech majors, UP students, and the community.

For the organization’s 15th anniversary, SPECA Week started off by giving back to the community with an outreach program meant to raise awareness and empower Filipino children with speech disabilities. A gallery featuring the numerous milestones and rich history of the organization was also set up throughout the whole week-long celebration.

The Dialogue
The Zero Hour


In order to hone the potential of the members of the organization, an Internals night was also held in which members were able to showcase their skills whilst strengthening the bond and camaraderie between the members. An educational discussion was also organized in order to empower speech majors in their chosen field of study: speech communication.

The culminating event for SPECA Week 2016 was The Zero Hour, a spoken word and acoustic night event open to everyone. The event promoted the use of communication and words in various means of artistic expression. It featured homegrown musical acts and spoken word artists from UP Music Circle and LOGOS.

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Speech Cup

University of Sto.Tomas High School, Speech Cup 2016 Champion

Speech Cup is an annual speech competition open to all high schools within the country. As UP SPECA’s flagship event, Speech Cup endeavors to raise awareness among the youth relevant issues of today. Speech Cup serves as a platform for the youth to creatively express themselves through performance art, namely, choral recitation and individual oral interpretation.

Speech Cup 2016: Pamana

Speech Cup was introduced in 2006 and was formerly named “Talastasan.” In February 2006, a seminar-workshop focusing on the various areas of Speech Communication was made open to high school students to prepare them for the speech choir competition that was held in September of the same year. By 2007, individual oral interpretation was added to the competition categories. In 2008, an additional public speaking competition was introduced open to all colleges and universities.

The event aims to (1) promote the significance and power of speech communication, (2) foster youth involvement in the creative and equally challenging pursuits of performance art and rhetoric, (3) provide a venue for self-expression and social responsiveness, and (4) propel the Filipinization of speech communication.


Staying true to its goal of providing a venue for self-expression and social responsiveness, some of the issues tackled in the previous years of Speech Cup include:

  • Commemoration of the Philippine heroes and nationalism
    • Now Hiring: Post-Modern Heroes (Speech Cup 2011)
    • The Supremo’s Legacy: Echoes of Balintawak in the 21st Century (Speech Cup 2013)
  • Climate change and environmental awareness
    • Catharsis: Art, Healing, and Responding to Climate Change (Speech Cup 2015)
  • The involvement of the youth in the National Elections
    • Speak at its Peak (Speech Cup 2009)
    • Pamana: Boses na Pinalaya, Boses na Magpapalaya (Speech Cup 2016)

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Awards and Recognitions

Year Event Place
2008 Pi Sigma Debate Tournament Finalist
2008 Pambansang Kumperensya sa Sarswela Certificate of Participation
2009 iSING: UP Sigma Delta Phi’s Inter-Org Singing Contest 2nd Runner Up
2009 National Speech Communication Conference Certificate of Participation
2009 CAL Recognition Rites Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
2010 ACLE (2nd Semester) Most Number of Attendees Award (Hataw Na!: Expressing the Youth’s Standpoint through Movement and Communication)
2010 iSING for Kids: UP Sigma Delta Phi’s Inter-Org Singing Contest Champion
2010 CAL Recognition Rites Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
2010-2011 College and University Recognition Certificate (AY 2010-2011)
2011 CAL Recognition Rites Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
2013 CAL Recognition Rites Pinakamahusay na Organisasyong Pang-estudyante sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
2016 Pamana: Boses ng Pinalaya, Boses na Magpapalaya (Speech Cup 2016) Nominee for Best Public Service Project (CAL)


See also

  • SPEAKERBOX; UP SPECA's online newsletter here and here
  • The UP SPECA Facebook Page here
  • The Official Twitter Account of UP SPECA here
  • The Official Youtube Account of UP SPECA here
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