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The Philippine Star
August 14, 2026 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) is set to honor 49 individual awardees, two outstanding UP alumni chapters, three recipients of the Presidential Service Award and 13 awardees of the Multigenerational Alumni Family Award.
The 2026 UPAA Awards Ceremony will be held on Aug. 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman.
Leading this year’s roster of Outstanding Alumni Awardees is Jorge Araneta (BS Business Administration ’58) the recipient of the 2026 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus Award. He is being honored for his lifelong dedication to nation-building, philanthropy, and community development. By consistently championing social progress, cultural preservation, and grassroots humanitarian aid, Araneta embodies the highest ideals of excellence and civic duty, making him an exemplary reflection of this lifetime achievement honor.
The UPAA Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards will be given to Dr. Lorna Ramos-Abad (BS‘75; MD‘80, MSEpi’01), Virgilio Bautista (BSBA’67), Rex Demafelis (MS‘90; PhD‘16), Teresita Leonardo-de Castro (ABPolSci‘68; LLB‘72; JD‘22), Lenore Raquel Santos Lim (BFA‘67), Carmen Martinez-Pascual (BFA‘71), Dr. Marita Tolentino-Reyes (AA‘59; BS‘61; MD‘64), and Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. (BSGeo‘84).
These awards celebrate alumni who have shown honor, excellence, and service, and who continue to make a positive impact through their leadership, contributions to society, and achievements in their fields – both in the Philippines and abroad.
The UPAA Distinguished Service Award for Alumni Chapters will recognize two chapters this year and honor families whose commitment to the university spans multiple generations through the UPAA Multigenerational Alumni Family Award.
