The UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Association, Inc.
The UP College of Pharmacy Alumni Association (UPCPAA), Inc. was incorporated and registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2019, giving legal entity and new name to its forerunner, the UP Pharmacy Alumni Association (UPPhAA). The Alumni Association was established to:
- Foster close relationships among the alumni of the UP College of Pharmacy by undertaking activities, projects and programs such as but not limited to, homecoming, reunions or fund-raising events, in support of the UP College of Pharmacy;
- Support and uplift the Pharmacy Profession for the realization of the full potential of pharmacists and other handlers of medicines, through the conduct of continuing professional development (CPD) activities and other relevant activities;
- Serve as a link of the alumni with the UP College of Pharmacy, the UP Manila Alumni Association, the UP Alumni Association and other alumni associations;
- Promote the general welfare of the UPCP alumni; and
- Undertake or support activities, programs, and projects that are beneficial to the University of the Philippines, the community, and the society.
This logo was created by Mr. Ihris Jay Terrado
Officers and Board of Directors (2025-2027)
Geraldine A. Cuanzon, BSIP 1992
President | Co-chair, Membership Committee
Alvin M. Quilatan, BSIP 1998
Executive Vice President | Chair, Ways and Means Committee
Ma. Gertrudes G. Nievales, BSP 1989
Vice President for International Affairs | Chair, Membership Committee
Veronica D. Solis, BSP 2015
Secretary
Geovin Dexter C. Uy, BSIP 2016
Assistant Secretary | Co-Chair, Homecoming Committee
Mario Carlo A. Soliven, BSIP 1999
Treasurer
Jakie Vi B. Azucena, BSIP 2007
Assistant Treasurer | Co-Chair, Ways and Means Committee
Niel Brian S. Aguas, BSP 2010
Public Relations Officer | Chair, Publicity Committee
Haydee B. Guanio, BSIP 1984
Auditor | Co-Chair, Scholarship and Awards Committee | Co-Chair, Programs and Projects Committee
Rubina R. Abaya, BSP 2003
Director | Chair, Ethics Committee
Pura G. Averilla, BSP 1981
Director | Chair, Scholarship and Awards Committee
Emma T. Caramat, BSP 1983
Director | Chair, Programs and Projects Committee
Anna Maria Segundina Lara-Ordinario, BSP 1999
Director | Chair, External Affairs and Community Relations Committee
Josue P. Felipe, BSIP 1993
Director | Chair, Elections Committee | Co-Chair, Publicity Committee
Virginia Francia C. Laboy, BSP 1987
Director | Chair, Homecoming Committee
UPCPAA and UPPhAA Presidents
Ex-Officio Members
Mac Ardy J. Gloria, BSIP 2013
Dean, UP College of Pharmacy
Anthony C. Tocayon, BSPS 2023
Alumni Relations Officer
Margarita M. Gutierrez, BSIP 2010
Chair, Department of Clinical, Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Clinton B. Gomez, BSIP 2014
Chair, Department of Industrial Pharmacy
Joanna J. Orejola, BSP 2002
Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Council of Advisers
Emeline S. Bautista, BSIP 1987
Immediate Former President, 2023-2025
Hazel Faye Ricaforte-Docuyanan, BSP 1991, MS(HP) 2005
Former President, 2021-2023
Ma. Rosario L. Bautista-Barangan, BSIP 1985, MS(IP) 2005
Former President, 2018-2021
Paul Marvin T. Quizon, BSP 2005, MSP (IP) 2011
Former President, 2016-2018
Reynaldo Maxlito H. Umali, BSIP 1969
Former President, 2014-2016
Atty. Froilan A. Bagabaldo, BSIP 1981
Former President, 2008-2012
Francis R. Capule, BSP 2004
Former Dean, 2022-2025
Bienvenido S. Balotro, BSIP 1981, MSP (IP) 2010
Former Dean, 2019-2022
Monet M. Loquias, BSP 1994, MSP 1999
Former Dean, 2016-2019
Imelda G. Peña, BSIP 1984, MS(IP) 1994
Former Dean, 2010-2016
Jocelyn S. Bautista-Palacpac, BSIP 1988, MS(IP) 1997
Former Dean, 2007-2010
Yolanda R. Robles, BSP 1984
Former Dean, 2001-2007
Leticia-Barbara Bañez-Gutierrez, BSP 1956 (mcl)
Former Dean, 1989-2001
Nikki Valerie G. Rivera
President, UPPhA Student Council AY 2025-2026
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