UP Subol Society
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The UP Subol Society (UPSS) is a non-stock, non-profit university-based organization of Pangasinan students in the University of the Philippines. Our organization’s principal focus is service to the people of our beloved province. Throughout its 36-year history, the UPSS has constantly functioned as a vibrant avenue for greater involvement and meaningful interaction of Pangasinan students in the pursuit of common goals and actions for the advancement of a purposive scholarship in the University.
History
The UP SUBOL SOCIETY, founded in 1975, as a legacy in itself of the dynamic “subol”, the Pangasinan word for spring and as an organization that has accepted the sacred thrust of leadership and service to the people from the university continues to be a wellspring of ideas, talents, socio-civic mindedness and academic consciousness. The organization is still a venue for the preservation and promotion of Pangasinan culture, the rendition of service to the province and the integration of Pangasinan students into the university culture.
Throughout the years, the Baguio and Diliman (formerly including the Los Baños and Manila campuses) chapters of the UP Subol Society (UPSS) have participated in several University activities such as the Annual UP Fair, freshmen-oriented service programs, Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) and mobilizations. The UPSS has also sponsored University theater plays and films, ticket raffles and food and Valentine balloons and garments sales for raising funds. In line of its cultural goal, it holds semestral exhibits of Pangasinan artists, tourism, and culture in the university. More importantly, the organization has initiated tree-planting projects, UPCAT reviews and Course Orientation programs for senior high school students, marathon events, free medical, dental and circumcision clinics, sand-castle making contests at the beach on “Pistay Dayat” (Sea Festival) and poster-making, crossword puzzle and Pangasinan jumbled words for Pangasinan high school students. The organization also has sports fests, talent shows, exposure trips and discussion groups for its members.
Among all these projects, however, the Annual Quiz Show also known as PADUNUNGAN is the most significant and difficult undertaking. Since 1977, when the first Quiz Show was held, UPSS earnestly strives to maximize available resources to improve each Quiz Show. This is because PADUNUNGAN is the fulfillment of the “subol” that is within every member and the microcosm of the ideal education that UPSS envisions for all youth, which is “education is not mere academics”.
Officers
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Academic Year 2012 - 2013
President:
French Clifford S. Dacion (Lingayen, BS Computer Engineering)
Vice President:
Glory Ann L. Ocay (Mangaldan, BS Geodetic Engineering)
Externals Committee Head:
Christopher Bryan M. Dizon (Calasiao, BS Mechanical Engineering)
Finance Committee Head:
Reinalyn M. Velasquez (Mangaldan, BS Economics)
Internals Committee Head:
Ralph Gregor J. Aquino (San Fabian, BS Computer Engineering)
Secretariat Committee Head:
Floyd Willis I. Patricio (Mangaldan, BS Applied Physics)
Socio-Cultural Committee Head:
Margarita Rae N. Rosario (Dagupan City, BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
Members
Abigail T. Alemania (Mangaldan, BS Tourism)
Albei Keith C. Tolete (Dagupan City, BS Food Technology)
Angela Lorraine F. De Guzman (Dagupan City, BS Business Administration and Accountancy)
Angelique G. De Vera (Bugallon, BS Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Archibelle C. Cansino (Rosales, BS Economics)
Carl F. Dion (Calasiao, BS Geology)
Guillan May C. Tibule (Mapandan, BS Mechanical Engineering)
Jan Derek Junio (Bayambang, BS Community Nutrition)
Jazhper Eirrol T. Sanidad (Urdaneta City, BS Mining Engineering)
Jessie Boy S. Sarmiento (Binmaley, BA Psychology)
Joanna M. Gamboa (Dagupan City, BS Civil Engineering)
John Paul G. De Vera (Bugallon, BS Food Technology)
Jornald De Perio III (Lingayen, BS Business Administration and Accountancy)
Justin Michael A. Naniong (Dagupan City, BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
Kathlyn Mae T. Gubatan (Dagupan City, Non-Major)
Kevin Brandon E. Saure (Mangatarem, BA Linguistics)
Louis Angelo V. Estrada (Dagupan City, BA European Languages)
Marc Francis O. Perez (Dagupan City, BS Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Marco Angelo S. Zaplan (Sta. Barbara, BS Economics)
Marianne Teresa R. Samiley (Bugallon, BS Statistics)
Mariel Q. Clores (Calasiao, BS Chemistry)
Mary Grace O. Nipal (Binalonan, BS Business Administration and Accountancy)
Matthew G. Chua (Dagupan City, BS Civil Engineering)
Michelle Angelica F. Soriano (Dagupan City, BA Journalism)
Mikhail Joshua F. Carane (Dagupan City, BS Statistics)
Nadine Vera P. Duran (Mangaldan, BS Interior Design)
Nicole Wina P. Duran (Mangaldan, BS Community Nutrition)
Nikki Ann M. De Mesa (Bugallon, BS Statistics)
Patricia Danielle DG. Yap (San Fabian, BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
Phoebe Rose D. Tolete (Dagupan City, BA Political Science)
Rodelyn L. Rodillas (Dagupan City, BS Business Economics)
Ryan Denny B. Wong (Mangaldan, BS Computer Science)
Sylvester T. Sanchez (San Carlos City, BS Materials Engineering)
Tristan Jaini M. Pernia (Dagupan City, BS Mechanical Engineering)
Vanessa Pearl B. Bautista (Calasiao, BS Chemical Engineering)
Activities
A.Y.2011-2012
July 16: UPCAT Review (Central Pangasinan)
July 23: UPCAT Review (Western Pangasinan)
July 24-29: Applicant's Sign UP Week
August 1: Applicant's Orientation
August 18: ACLE (Botchas: Rolling in the Deep Issue of Fish kill)
Sept 19: Photoshop Training; Bingo Night
Sept 26-30: UPSS 36th ANNIVERSARY
Oct 27: PADUNUNGAN (Elementary Edition)
Oct 28: PADUNUNGAN (High School Edition)
Nov 14: Semstarter
Dec 12-16: Applicant's Sign UP Week
Dec 16: Christmas Party; Lantern Parade
Dec 23: Caroling (for the benefit of Sendong Victims)
Dec 26 :Sendong Victims Pangasinan Drive
Jan 9: Applicant's Orientation
Jan 20: ACLE (PutoShop Training)
March 5: College Orientation (Mangaldan NHS, Mangataerm NHS, Pangasinan NHS)
Announcements
August 1, 2011: Applicants' Orientation
See Also
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