UP Sidlangan

UP Sidlangan
Organization of UP Diliman students from Eastern Visayas
The Official Logo of UP Sidlangan‎
Date Founded: February 16, 1976 Headquarters: Block A1, Tambayan Complex, Vinzons Hill, UP Diliman, Quezon City Resident Members: 46 (as of AY 2013-2014) Faculty Adviser: Jaybie de Guzman Instructor, Inst. of EEE College of Engineering, UP Diliman Official Publication: Blanos Alliances: Generation Peace & UP Sanlahi Alliance Awards & Recognition: UP Sanlahi Best Org (AY 2011-2012 & AY 2012-2013)
Map of Eastern Visayas

The University of the Philippines Sidlangan is a duly-recognized organized organization of the Biliranon, Leyteño, and Samareño students of the University of the Philippines in Diliman. It is committed towards the promotion of the highest degree of competence and excellence among its members by providing them channels for individual growth through their active involvement in various academic and socio-civic activities held not only in Metro Manila but in the Eastern Visayas Region as well.

General Information

Established on February 16, 1976, UP Sidlangan serves as the home away from home for UP Diliman students from Eastern Visayas. Since then, the organization has produced alumni who were to become the prime movers of the region.

UP Sidlangan has also been expanding its network as it actively participates in the Generation Peace, a peace-advocate movement among youth organizations nation-wide. It has also been an active member of the UP Sanlahi Alliance, the umbrella organization of provincial, regional and ethno-linguistic organizations in UP Diliman. For the past two years, UP Sidlangan has been awarded as the 'Best Org' among the sixteen member organizations of the UP Sanlahi.

Currently, UP Sidlangan has 46 resident members--one of the biggest among regional organizations in UP Diliman. The organization continues to offer holistic development among its members by exposing them to various events and activities while being of service to the home region.

UP Sidlangan Hymn

Principles

1) We believe that the students are part of the society and should channel their efforts to socially and culturally relevant endeavors.

2) We believe in the promotion of academic freedom and the protection of student’s rights and welfare as requirements for a genuine academic and student life.

3) We believe that the organization can contribute to the development of the members, both as individuals and as a group.

4) We believe in the concept of “home away from home” and that the organization will serve as such to its members.

5) We believe that we can contribute to the development of Biliran, Leyte, and Samar.

Objectives

1) To unite and organize the UP Diliman students from Region VIII for the attainment of their common interest.

2) To encourage activities and endeavors toward social, cultural, and intellectual development among its members.

3) To foster greater mutual understanding, unity and cooperation between the members and other students.

4) To instill national consciousness among its members in order to continue in the assertion of the Filipino people’s rights and well-beings.

5) To render service to the Eastern Visayas region in whichever way the organization can provide.

Executive Committee AY 2013-2014

President	Executive Secretary	Vice President for Academic Affairs	Vice President for External Affairs	Vice President for Finance	Vice President for Internal Affairs	Vice President for Socio-cultural Affairs
[Julian Thomas Alvarez	[Louise Kaye Arandia	[Raechel Ann Yabut	[John Paul Dawn Gonia	[Kristal Aubrey Bornillo	[Phebe Lorna Encio	[Mark Andrian Macalalad

Resident Members AY 2013-2014

Resident Members, AY 2012-2013

Agner, Rovir Jefferzon Aguilar, Jose Delfin Alvarez, Julian Thomas Apa, Jess Ian Arandia, Louise Kaye Ausa, Mariane Barcena, Junelle Bayani, Juchris Biong, Mark Bonifacio, Daniel Raymart Bornillo, Kristal Aubrey Brilata, Geliah Anne Cellona, Karina Hermalou Chicano, Anna Mikaela Costibolo, Ina Isabela Danao, Bengielyn May

de Guzman, Jeanne Ranny de Guzman, John Patrick Delmoro, Mel Loise Deuda, Von Levi Diaz, Mark Jeffrey Encio, Phebe Lorna Esber, Neil Clark Esquivel, Billy Joel Famador, Queenie Audrienne Gabuat, Joanna Gonia, John Paul Dawn Guial, Kit Laurence Jacob, Jonnelson Labendia, Michael Alvin Lesiguez, Mary Diane Lim, Joy

Macalalad, Mark Andrian Malatbalat, Ralen Rose Montallana, Danielle Arantxa Pasiliao, Denver Plimaco, Paul Kirby Rina, John Jaymar Rubia, Frank Perry Sabandal, Jake Sabandal, Leo Jed Salvania, Nhiel Jeff Santiago, Joshua Jesli Santiago, Justin Jerome Verona, Kevin John Villaflor, Laurice Angeli Yabut, Raechel Anne

Projects & Activities

Pakaritay

"Pakaritay is the flagship event of UP Sidlangan. It is an annual academic event designed to raise the academic performance and competence of the different elementary and high schools of the region. The event highlights various academic competitions such as: 1) Grade School and High School Quiz Show, a showcase between competing minds of the region’s best students in elementary and high school as they hurdle through a series of questions in Math, General Science and in the Humanities; 2)Extemporaneous Speaking, where students express their views and opinions about significant issues concerning our generation; 3) Essay Writing, which immortalizes creative ideas from fresh young minds as they express themselves through ink and pen; and 4) Poster Making, where students pour out their views about an issue through art. A Career Exhibit is also held to inspire future the Isko and Iska from Eastern Visayas."

Eastern Visayas Week

Eastern Visayas Week "Home is never away with UP Sidlangan. At the beginning of each academic year, UP Sidlangan leads the celebration of the Eastern Visayas Week in UP Diliman – an annual event of the organization which unites the Waray-waray and Bisaya students coming from Biliran, Leyte and Samar. Filled with games and fun stuff, EV Week aims to foster camaraderie and to build ties among UP Diliman students from Eastern Visayas. This three-day event, jointly headed by the Socio-Cultural Affairs and Internal Affairs Committee, is also held to introduce UP Sidlangan to EV students."

Lecture Series and Workshops

"UP Sidlangan believes that learning should never be bounded by the four walls of the classroom. As such, the organization equips its members and applicants with knowledge and skills in different fields which may not be taught by the academe. Held throughout the year, these series of lectures and workshops include basic training on event-planning and marketing, hands-on photoshop and video-editing tutorial, leadership seminar as well as a discussion group introducing the different towns of Eastern Visayas."

ACLE

""For the past years, UP Sidlangan has been actively participating in the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE), a University Student Council-sponsored event raising consciousness among the students regarding different subjects and issues. The organization takes this opportunity to spread awareness among members and non-members alike through various activities such as lecture and film-showing."

Anniversary Week

"As an organization representing the region to the UP community, series of events are held for a week to showcase the culture and beauty of Easter Visayas. UP Sidlangan will still be proudly standing and thriving for excellence on its 37th year in 2013. The week-long anniversary celebration include: (1) Parumbaay: It is a contest open for all students in the university that promotes the region through the activities prepared by the members; (2) Cultural Exhibit: An exhibit is held in designated areas where the beauty and culture of the region is showcased; (3) Open Tambayan: In this event, the members welcome everyone to the tambayan as free food is served. This serves as thanksgiving event of the organization; and (4) Anniversary Dinner: The week finishes off with the gathering of the members and alumni of the organization to celebrate for another successful year and to give credits to outstanding members and alumni."

Outreach Program

An annual tradition of sharing to the less fortunate people is a little way of the organization to see smiles on their faces. It is UP Sidlangan’s turn to share what was received from people who supported.

Grade School and High School Quiz Show: The event opens with Pakaritay Elementary and High School Quiz Show, a showcase between competing minds of the region’s best students in elementary and high school as they hurdle through a series of questions in Math, General Science and in the Humanities. Basic knowledge, as well as current issues, will be tackled to increase the awareness of the young generation.

Extemporaneous Speaking: On its 14th year, the Annual Pakaritay Extemporaneous Speaking Contest will once again set the standard for public speaking as we hear the young people speak out their views and opinions about significant issues concerning our generation. Through this, they will be able to relay insights to their fellow students and some respectable people from the academe.

Essay Writing: Pakaritay Essay Writing Contest immortalizes creative ideas from fresh young minds as they express themselves through ink and pen. We believe that written compositions can go beyond our voices’ reach and can even inspire more people.

Career Exhibit: Career exhibit inspires participants of the Pakaritay 2012 as they aspire for future courses in the premier university of the country, the University of the Philippines. An overview of courses offered in UP will be exhibited with a purpose of helping them choose which to take and gave them a preview about university life and what to expect as a UP student. Furthermore, it also aims to encourage high school students to dream big and take courses that are vital in enlightening and empowering our region’s development.

Contact us

Email: upsidlangan1314@gmail.com
Block A1, Tambayan Complex, Vinzons Hill, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

See Also

UP Sidlangan Facebook Page

UP Sidlangan @36 (2012)

Choose UP Sidlangan (2012)

UP Sidlangan AVP (2011)

Pakaritay Facebook Page

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[1] Image retrieved from http://aralingpinoy2.blogspot.com/2011/05/region-8-eastern-visayas.html.May 8, 2013