UP Pinoy '55

04/06/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦.🇵🇭🇨🇳

Last June 4, 2026, 𝗨𝗣 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 1955 attended the Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) Induction Night and the Awards for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) 2026 held at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel.

The event celebrated initiatives that foster friendship, cultural exchange, and diplomatic understanding between the Philippines and China and the values that continue to open opportunities for collaboration, learning, and mutual respect between both nations.

In line with this commitment to international understanding, six resident Pinoys will also be traveling to China later this month as part of continuing efforts to deepen cultural and educational engagement. ✨

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲!⚡️⚔️

27/05/2026

🚀 𝐓𝐈𝐃 𝟐𝟕: 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐔𝐋 & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐃! 🚀

Wow! What an absolutely incredible and sobering night! A massive thank you to 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐨 (Head of Harvard’s AI Safety Team) for keeping us on the edge of our seats with his eye-opening talk, “AI, Power & Security: Who Wins the Algorithm Wars?” 🤖💥
He truly gave us a resonant call to action to look past the hype, face the reality of frontier AI models, and take existential risks seriously before it's too late.

✨ 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓! ✨

We are beyond thrilled to announce that tonight’s session brought in a peak of 𝟐𝟕𝟓 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬—marking the HIGHEST ATTENDANCE RECORD YET in TID Talk history! 📈🔥
Didn’t make it to the session tonight?

Don't worry at all!

We completely understand that things get busy, but the journey doesn't stop here. For all of our fellow knowledge-seekers out there, we will definitely be hosting 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 very soon to keep pushing the boundaries of what we know. 💡✨

Whether you tuned in live from our very own UP Diliman, cross-registered from UP Cebu, represented other universities across the country, or jumped in after seeing our posts on social media—𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 for your overwhelming curiosity, support, and engagement during the Q&A!

A huge shoutout also goes to the hardworking teams behind the scenes at 𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐘 '𝟓𝟓, 𝐔𝐏 𝐊𝐔𝐆𝐈𝐇𝐀𝐍, and 𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 for pulling off this massive milestone seamlessly. 💼✨

Make sure to 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 so you don't miss out on the next leg of the 𝐓𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞! 👋❤️

📸 Swipe to see a glimpse of tonight's massive turnout! Thank you and padayon! FTGG! ✊❤️
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If you missed the session or want to revisit any part of the talk, you can access the Zoom recording here.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v4zgZNauMw0jlukQKfQ-akONQ1o01hhn/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawSEAbxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwanhJck51S3V6WThHUXlpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgxMrP

27/05/2026

𝗨𝗣 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗦 '55 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 71𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 🥳

71 years of brotherhood, legacy, and service. ❤️

Last May 23, 2026, the UP Brotherhood of the Filipinos ’55 celebrated its 71st Foundation Day at the UP Diliman Executive House, honoring generations of brothers bound by fellowship, loyalty, and commitment to the greater glory.

Founded by 33 Original Filipinos, UP Pinoy ’55 continues to uphold a tradition rooted in character, camaraderie, and meaningful contribution to the university and the nation.

For 71 years, the brotherhood has stood not only as an organization but also as a lifelong community built on trust, determination, and shared purpose.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲!⚡️🔥

23/05/2026

𝗨𝗣 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 '55 celebrates 71 years of brotherhood, legacy, and service. Happy 71st Foundation Day! ❤️

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲!

20/05/2026

Are we outsmarting AI, or is the algorithm already rewriting our future? 🤖💥

The hyper-speed evolution of artificial intelligence is moving faster than we can set the rules. From high-level cyberattacks and mass surveillance to massive job disruptions and deepfake misinformation—what does unchecked tech actually mean for our data, our security, and our future careers?

Brought to you by UP PINOY '55, in collaboration with UP SPARK and UP KUGIHAN, we present TID 27: “AI, Power & Security: Who Wins the Algorithm Wars?” We are bringing in Chanden Climaco—a Harvard University Economics and Neuroscience student who heads Harvard’s AI Safety Team (leading a crew of over 100 undergraduate, graduate, and PhD candidates working to mitigate catastrophic risks from AI). He’s joining us to pull back the curtain on global tech governance and why our generation is officially on the hook for setting the boundaries.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a student trying to future-proof your career, or just someone wondering how algorithms are shaping our world—this conversation is for you!

🗓️ EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM (PH Time)
💻 Platform: Zoom

🔗 Secure your slot and register here: https://forms.gle/yrDLhnwCoG7hjeZw9

Registered participants will receive the Zoom link and final reminders a few days before the event.

Let's keep striving and working hard to shape a safer tomorrow. Padayon! ⚡🛠️

17/05/2026

UP Pinoy ‘55 joins the conversation on the future of Artificial Intelligence at the UP Spark Roundtable Discussion, “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝗣-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻?” 🤖

Held last May 16, 2026 at the UP School of Economics Auditorium, the discussion explored the opportunities, ethical dilemmas, risks, and societal impact brought by the rapid rise of AI.

15/05/2026

09/05/2026

UP PINOY ’55 supports 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝗣-𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻? 🤖⚡

Be part of an engaging roundtable discussion this May 16 featuring esteemed speakers from various fields as they tackle the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, its opportunities and challenges in the Philippines, and the importance of ethical and informed innovation.

Stay informed and join the discourse shaping the future of AI in our society.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/56XJ9TwRxJK1ePRC7

17/01/2026

[Invitation] TID Talks #23 with Dr. Bernie Villegas
Where Is Our Economy Headed in 2026?

Amid the uncertainties and volatility ahead, how can we position ourselves to make informed decisions and remain resilient?

Join TID Talks #23 as Dr. Bernardo “Bernie” Villegas shares his deep, forward-looking insights on the macroeconomic landscape—and what it truly means for the Philippines in 2026.

Widely regarded as “The Dean of Philippine Economists,” Dr. Bernie brings decades of experience advising national leaders, shaping policy, and guiding industries across finance, energy, infrastructure, education, and beyond. His perspective is non-partisan, data-driven, and more relevant than ever in today’s rapidly shifting global economy.

This session is your opportunity to better understand where we’re headed—and how to prepare for what’s next.

🗓 Date & Time: January 18, 2026 | 8:00 PM (Asia/Manila)
💻 Join via Zoom:
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3674773434?omn=85754400808

🆔 Meeting ID: 367 477 3434

26/12/2025

[Invitation] TID Talks #22
AI & THE FUTURE OF INTELLIGENCE

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant promise — it is reshaping how we think, decide, and lead. As AI accelerates, the real question becomes: How do we harness intelligence—human and artificial—to create meaningful, scalable impact?

Join us for TID Talks #22 as we explore “AI & the Future of Intelligence” with one of the world’s most experienced digital transformation and systems thinkers — Dr. Ed Canela.

Dr. Canela is a global consulting and digital transformation expert who has worked across 79 countries, partnering with organizations such as The World Bank, UNDP, and USAID to solve complex, real-world challenges.

He holds a PhD in Systems Management, an MBA in Operations Management, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. He has taught at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the University of the Philippines (UP), and regularly shares cutting-edge insights through his bi-monthly Substack newsletter, OD Play Notes.

In this session, Dr. Canela will unpack how AI is redefining intelligence, decision-making, and organizational capability — and how leaders, innovators, and learners can leverage it to amplify human potential and drive unstoppable change.

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss mga brods and guest!

🗓 Date: December 28, 2025 (Sunday)
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM (Asia/Manila)
💻 Join via Zoom:
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83847701944
🆔 Meeting ID: 838 4770 1944