UP Rising! Gala Celebrates Filipino Excellence and Community Leadership in the Bay Area
- Melissa Santañez
- May 31
- 2 min read
UPstanding Pinoy Gala in San Francisco: The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco is hosting the "UPstanding Pinoy Gala" to celebrate alumni excellence and Filipino pride in the Bay Area.
The UP Rising! UPstanding Pinoy Gala is set to take place today, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront in Burlingame, California. Hosted by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF), this event celebrates the achievements of outstanding Filipino alumni and community members who exemplify the values of excellence, integrity, and service. source: EventBrite
🌟 Event Highlights
Honoring UPstanding Pinoys: The gala will recognize exceptional individuals, including Consul General Neil Ferrer, Minette Sy Chan, Ben Balatbat, and Homer Pantua, for their significant contributions to the community.
Board Induction: The newly elected UPAASF Board of Directors for 2025–2026 will be formally inducted during the event.
Keynote Address: Consul General Neil Ferrer will deliver the keynote speech, sharing insights on leadership and community engagement.
Launch of Initiatives: UPAASF will introduce its upcoming programs, including Connect UP, UP in the Streets, and the UP Alumni Mentoring Program, aimed at fostering leadership and cultural enrichment within the Filipino-American community.
Entertainment and Activities: Attendees can look forward to live performances, participatory poetry by Gigi Carunungan, crowd bingo, raffle prizes, dinner, and dancing.
🎟️ Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Registration opens at 5:00 PM)
Venue: Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront, 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010
Attire: Cocktail attire or traditional Filipiniana is encouraged.
Tickets: Limited tickets are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit upaasf.org.
Sources: upaasf.org, Asian Journal News, United Tribes, Event Brite
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