UP Kamangyan
The University of the Philippines Kamangyan is a duly recognized organization of Mindoreno youth studying in UP Diliman. 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 our 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, 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 located at the Vinzons Hill Complex.
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
The most highlighted event of our organization, for ten years now, is the Tagisan ng Talino at Galing (TNT). TNT is an avenue to 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.
Mangyan Month
Mangyan Month is a week-long celebration of the organization's anniversary every second week of November. Last year's Mangyan month 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.
College Entrance Exam Review and Career Orientation Program (CEERCOP)
The College Entrance Review and Career Orientation Program was one of the headstart activities of the organization as the organization go 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 7th year, CEERCOP was held in three different areas namely Calapan City and Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro, and San Jose in Occidental Mindoro.
CEERCOP includes review of the subjects included in UPCAT and other college admission tests. Aside from introducing exam questions, there is also a talk regarding possible courses to take in college in the Career Orienttaion Program. UPK alumni who were successful in their chosen fields are chosen as speakers.
Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE)
UP Kamangyan joined 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.
Officers
The Executive Committee of UP Kamangyan for AY 2011-2012.
President: Kathleen Dela Torre
Executive Secretary:
Vice President for Academic Affairs: Nessa Fernandez
Vice President for External Affairs:
Vice President for Finance: Rocel Celimen
Vice President for Internal Affairs: April Anne Acosta