UP IBALON

26/07/2026

Last July 12, members and alumni of UP Ibalon gathered at Harong QC to celebrate our dear Graduating Members and witness their oathtaking as they officially join the ranks of our alumni. Beyond proud isn't even enough to describe what we feel for these people who have given so much of themselves to lift this organization up.

To our 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 — wherever you go from here, we hope you carry the 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 this organization has built in you.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐀𝐀), and to everyone who so generously supported us. To our Alumni and Boards, thank you for your continued and unwavering support. This would not have been possible without you.

Mag-iribahan kita giraray sa masunod! Padagos na ibalangibog ang prinsipyo kan satuyang organisasyon sa maski anong sektor! 🫶

25/07/2026

Labing-pitong mirasol ay sabay-sabay sumibol. 🌻🍃

Pagbati sa ating mga nagsipagtapos na Ibaloneys ng Class of 2026! Ang inyong pakikibahagi sa UP Ibalon ay naging isang karangalan at isang inspirasyon sa kinabukasan ng organization. Hindi lamang kayo nag-iwan ng marka, kundi nakatulong din kayo sa paghubog ng organisasyong ito tungo sa isang mas maliwanag at mas malugod na komunidad. Sa kabila ng lahat ng pagsubok na pinagdaanan ninyo, sama-sama kayong sumibol. 🌟

Padagos na magtalubo. MAGAYON. ORAGON. PADAYON!

09/07/2026

Buong pusong binabati ng organisasyon ang mga miyembro nitong nagtamo ng pagkilala bilang 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 at 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 para sa Pangalawang Semestre ng Taong Panuruan 2025–2026.

Pagpupugay sa inyo, Ibaloneys! Nawa’y magsilbi ang tagumpay na ito bilang inspirasyon upang patuloy ninyong pagyamanin ang inyong husay at isabuhay ang dangal, katatagan, at 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 sa anumang landas at larangan.

27/06/2026

𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐚.

Nakikiisa ang UP Ibalon sa pagdiriwang ng taunang Pride Month kasama ang malawak na hanay ng sangkabaklaan sa buong mundo. Ang mga miyembro ng LGBTQIA+ community ay bahagi ng iba’t ibang sektor sa ating lipunan, kung kaya’t ating binibigyang-diin na ang Pride ay hindi nakukulong sa pagiging isang selebrasyon lamang sapagkat higit pa rito, ito ay isang protesta.

Ang estruktural, sosyo-kultural, at pang-ekonomiyang pang-aabuso sa mga q***r na Pilipino ay pinapanatili ng isang macho-pyudal na lipunan. Sistematiko ang porma ng abusong ikinakaharap ng LGBTQIA+ community sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay, at bunsod nito, maging sa aspektong politikal ay inaalipusta rin ang kanilang identidad. Kitang-kita ang lantarang kapabayaan ng pamahalaan sa pagpasa ng mga panukalang batas na nagsusulong ng mga karapatan batay sa SOGIE upang magkaroon ang mga kuwir ng legal na proteksyon laban sa hate crimes at diskriminasyon. Maging sa loob ng pamantasan, talamak pa rin ang mga kaso ng diskriminasyon sa mga transgender at gender non-conforming individuals sa kabila ng pagiging progresibo ng UP nating mahal.

Malinaw na hindi hiwalay ang danas ng mga q***r sa danas ng nagkakaisang pwersa ng masang-api, dahil lahat tayo ay pinagsasamantalahan ng mga naghaharing-uri. Dahil dito, kinikilala natin na ang bawat kulay ng bahaghari ay sumasalamin sa mga buhay na karanasan at pakikibaka ng sambayanang Pilipino. Kung kaya't nagkakaisa tayo sa panawagan na ang kalayaan ng ari ay siya ring kalayaan ng uri.

Hangga’t patuloy na pinagsasamantalahan at pinagkakaitan ng kalayaang mabuhay nang makulay ang mga q***r, patuloy rin tayong titindig, makikibaka, at magmamahal nang buong tapang kasama sila. Isang palabang Pride, mga mahal!

18/05/2026

𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬:

𝘿𝙮𝙪𝙡 𝘼𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙖 for CSWCD Rep to the USC
𝙈𝙅 𝙏𝙖𝙮𝙤 for Engg SC Councilor

As active members of the organization, Dyul and MJ have embodied the true spirit of the Bikolanong Iskolar ng Bayan — in serving the people of the University, the Nation, and the Bicol Region. As fellow Bikolano leaders, they’ve continuously demonstrated dedication, humility, and genuine commitment to uplifting the voices and welfare of not only the Bikolanos, but of those in every community they choose to serve. Their work in the organization has inspired us to be more active in collective action, and to further amplify our voices in advocating for the interest of the Bikolano people.

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚’𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒌𝒕𝒊𝒃𝒐, 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏, 𝑶𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏, 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 🌋🌶️🔥

With this, UP Ibalon also supports the 𝙎𝙐𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝘼𝙔𝙊 𝘾𝙊𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉. Along with Dyul and MJ, the organization has worked with members of the coalition in our Educational Discussions (EDs), and we’ve been able to witness their genuine interest in serving the student body through various campaigns. We firmly believe that their collective leadership and commitment to principled service will continue to advance the welfare and interest of the student body.

𝙎𝙐𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝘼𝙔𝙊 𝘾𝙊𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉
Emi Alfonso for Chairperson
Fatima Mendoza for Vice-Chairperson

Councilors:
Gaia Maurico
Eimee Basco
Rommer Publico
Thirdy Tolentino
Gio Biglaen
Gianna Geronimo
Angel Lopez
Wilbert Pillos
Lorenz Sy
Elaina Salvador

College Representatives:
Dyul Avila for CSWCD Representative
Jian Luizon for Eduk Representative
Annika Nituma for AIT Representative
James Jaso for CS Representative
Ace Banatao for CSSP Representative

With the current political climate, the organization recognizes the importance of electing leaders who are grounded in deep understanding of the realities being faced by the UP Community. Beyond words and promises, genuine leadership must be rooted in action, and a sincere dedication to working towards the interest of the student body and wider UP Community. We call on all candidates in the University-wide and College-wide elections to uphold the principles of integrity, and to remain committed to their campaigns and to serve the student body and broader community regardless of the outcome of the elections.

As the upcoming election days approaches this May 20-21, we encourage everyone to remain critical, vigilant, and active in shaping genuine student representation by casting their votes and standing with leaders who will genuinely uphold the rights and welfare of the students.

14/05/2026

𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐍

Pagbati sa kahusayan ng ating Ibalon Alumni na matagumpay na nakapasa sa Licensure Examination For Professional Teachers (Secondary Level)

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐎. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥
𝘓𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎

Ipagpatuloy ang pagsemento ng ating integridad, kahusayan, at serbisyo sa iba’t ibang larangan. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧!

08/05/2026

Ang sapatos? Kumportable
Ang damit? Pagpapawisan
Ang lalaruin? KULTURAL!

Join us for a casual bonding event filled with games, kwentuhan, tawanan, at solid na samahan as we celebrate unity, friendship, and our shared Bikolano identity away from home. 🫂❤️

Whether first timer ka or matagal nang kasama, 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is a space to reconnect, unwind, at mag-enjoy kasama ang kapwa Bikolano students. ✨

But wait, there’s more! Pagkatapos ng mga laro, may simpleng salu-salo din tayo featuring comfort food and some of our favorite flavors from home!🍛🌶

Kaya mari na asin magkarawat na kita!

Date & Time: May 9, 2026, 1:30 PM – onwards
Venue: UP Ampitheatre Complex (are between lagoon and ampitheatre, near Vargas museum)

Register now through: https://forms.gle/vJemsFHYuNEEBjAA6

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
UP Harong

SPECIAL THANKS TO
UP Lawod

07/05/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐧𝐚, 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚!🪶📜

Step into the world of Bikolano Literature through 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙮𝙖𝙗: 𝘼 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 – a participatory workshop that explores regional storytelling, poetry, and creative expression beyond the classroom ❤️‍🔥

Date & Time: May 9, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: College of Arts and Letters RM 508

Register now through: https://forms.gle/vJemsFHYuNEEBjAA6

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
UP Harong

SPECIAL THANKS TO
UP Lawod

06/05/2026

Here are the zoom details for today's educational discussion:

Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/95261092391?pwd=IQLxsoiWRnqtEVac0AEBFiakSmqpDw.1
Meeting ID: 952 6109 2391Passcode: 25plus26
Kita-kits!

Padagos sana kita sa pagpapalaganap kan mga pangyayari sa satuyang rehiyon!

Join us for the Bicol Peasants Situationer tomorrow! Help us create a space to unpack the lived experiences, struggles, and calls of Bicolano farmers and peasants. As we bring our stories to the big city, we center the voices that sustain our communities yet remain unheard.

Register now!
https://forms.gle/vJemsFHYuNEEBjAA6
https://forms.gle/vJemsFHYuNEEBjAA6
https://forms.gle/vJemsFHYuNEEBjAA6

Date & Time: May 6, 2026, 8:00-9:30 PM
Venue: Online via ZOOM

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
UP Lawod

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
UP Harong