posted 24 Oct 2010 06:30 by jeko abila
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updated 24 Oct 2010 06:46
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HONG KONG – UPAA-HK is fielding
two all-Filipino teams at this year’s Oxfam Trailwalker, one of
Hong Kong’s largest
charity sporting events.
Oxfam Trailwalker is an endurance
challenge that gathers the most intrepid hikers in Hong Kong and overseas to
conquer the 100-kilometer MacLehose Trail within 48 hours. The MacLehose
Trail consists of 10 stages of varying terrain and difficulty. Each team is
required to pass through checkpoints at each stage and complete the trail together. Oxfam
Trailwalker 2010 is scheduled on Nov 19-21.
The two UPAA-HK teams, comprising four members each, are among the 1,000 teams selected
from 3,000-plus applications this year.
Jerico Abila and Rex Aguado have been
appointed leaders of teams 0310 and 0536 respectively.
Wilbert Jarata has been selected as support captain for both teams.
Abila, Aguado and Jarata – all
incumbent officers of UPAA-HK – were also part of last year’s all-Filipino team
that finished the 100-kilometer challenge in 36 hours 23 minutes.
“Our all-Filipino team had a strong
showing last year, and we hope to do even better this year,” says Aguado.
“UPAA-HK aims to raise the profile of Filipinos in Hong Kong. We also hope to
raise funds for Oxfam’s poverty alleviation projects in Asia.”
UPAA-HK targets to raise at least HK$6,500 per team.
Please support UPAA-HK teams 0310 and 0536. For online donations, please visit:
https://www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk/opencms.war/opencms/_info_/join/registration/findATeam.jsp?__locale=en
Or contact:
Wilbert Jarata
(wiljar@gmail.com) Jasper Galimba (jaspergalimba@yahoo.com)
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posted 16 May 2010 00:26 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 19 May 2010 09:42 by jeko abila
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14th May, Friday
PICA PICA, PCOS PCOS
A bottle of beer and a spoonful of politics for the socially conscious and the politically correct. Anchor's Point Bar, 630pm onwards.
15th May, Saturday
JABERWALKY
Take a leisurely walk on the wild side with the original JaberWALKy cast, led by Jaber-Joann. Hong Kong Trail Stage 7.
29th May, Saturday
INAUGURAL UPLYMPICS
The ultimate test to prove you're better, faster, stronger when it comes to traditional Pinoy games -- from hilahang lubid to saluhang itlog! Form your own team of six. Open to non-alumni members. Repulse Bay beach, 230pm onwards. A barbecue/bonfire party follows.
3rd / 6th June, Thursday / Sunday
UPO HIKING SOCIETY TEAM RECRUITMENT
Watch history unfold as UPAA-HK forms the UP Open Hiking Society. Open to non-alumni members. Online announcement / Bayanihan Centre / Philippine Consulate.
19th June, Saturday
2010 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Let's take a look at the first six months of 2010, as well as the remaining activities for the next six months. Also meet the newest alumni members and help DaHunks shape the group's future.
26th June, Saturday
UPO HIKING SOCIETY LAUNCH /
JABERDAY /
PREXY'S HOUSE WARMING (aka DAHUNKS' new abode)
A three-in-one event. We welcome the members of the newly established UPO Hiking Society, greet the May/June/July birthday guys and gals, and invade pREXy's new home. Clearwater Bay/Saikung.
-DaHunks-
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posted 30 Nov 2009 22:17 by Benjamin Azada
The UPAA-HK will be holding its Annual General Meeting, Election of Officers and Christmas Party on Saturday, 5th December 2009.
Contact us at upaahk [at] yahoo [dot] com [dot] ph for details. |
posted 27 Nov 2009 19:39 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 27 Nov 2009 19:57
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Team 0383 (a.k.a the "Trekkies") of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association - Hong Kong complete a gruelling 102 km hike across the New Territories in 36 hours and 23 minutes, raising over HK$10,000. Read the press coverage on Good News Pilipinas, ABS-CBN, Inquirer and the Department of Foreign Affairs website. Photos by former President Butch Durias taken at at Sai Kung East Country Park and the Yuen Long Jockey Club Camp finish line can be found here.  ;) Congratulations! |
posted 6 Nov 2009 06:02 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 17 Nov 2009 02:02
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 The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in Hong Kong (UPAA-HK) is fielding an all-Filipino team at this year's Oxfam Trailwalker, one of Hong Kong's biggest sports and charity events. Oxfam Trailwaker gathers the most intrepid hikers in Hong Kong (and overseas), to conquer a 102-kilometre trail within 48 hours, from November 20 to 22. The teams go through a rigid selection process. Out of the more than 4,000 teams (four in each team) applying for a slot every year, only 900 teams are given the opportunity to take on the challenge. The Maclehose trail consists of 10 stages of varying terrain and difficulty. Each team is required to pass through checkpoints every stage and complete the trail together. The record time is just under 12 hours while the majority takes from 20-45 hours. As first timers, we aim to finish within 35 hours. Our goal is to raise the profile of Filipinos in Hong Kong (what better way to do this than hike 102 kilometres for the Philippines!), promote good health and well-being, and raise funds for Oxfam's projects that aim to alleviate poverty and combat climate change. You can support our team by donating online: https://admin.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk/en/registration/teamDetail.html?teamId=200954497Learn more about our team: http://upaahk-trekkies.blogspot.com
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posted 18 Oct 2009 04:25 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 18 Oct 2009 04:31
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Tagay for a Cause was a success! Check out the photos, courtesy of our former President, Butch Durias. More photos in the UPAA-HK Facebook group. |
posted 4 Oct 2009 00:31 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 6 Oct 2009 19:47
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The University of the Philippines Alumni Association - Hong Kong (UPAA-HK) cordially inivtes you to "Tagay for a Cause"!
"Tagay for a Cause" is a private event for our members, friends and business associates, organised primarily in support for our very own Team #0383 who will be participating in Oxfam's Trailwalker 2009 in November, but also for those affected by the recent flood disaster in the Philippines.
Oxfam Trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sporting events in Hong Kong. Since 1986, more than 62,000 participants have raised over HK$290 million to support Oxfam's various poverty alleviation and emergency relief projects in Asia and Africa, including the Philippines.
Venue: Anchor's Point Bar & Restaurant, 40 Staunton Street, Soho
Date/Time: 7 - 9:30 pm, Wednesday 7th October
HK$100 - two drinks
See you
all there! |
posted 30 Sep 2009 21:57 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 2 Oct 2009 01:10
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We are urgently appealing for support for the University of the Philippines - Diliman University Student Council's "UP SAGIP ISKO" relief drive for the victims of Tropical Storm Ketsana/Ondoy in the Philippines. With Typhoon Parma/Pepeng about to hit the country, your help is even more urgently needed. Photos and videos of the relief efforts can be found here and here.
Please deposit your donation to our Association's bank
account, and email details to <benjazada (at) yahoo (dot) com> for proper accounting and acknowledgment.
- HSBC account number: 640-004222-838
- Branch: Wanchai CTC
- Account
name: "UNIVERSITY
OF THE PHILIPPINES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HONG KONG
CHAPTER (UPAA HK)"
A formal appeal letter signed by our President can be found below, with additional details. A downloadable PDF version is also available here.Feel free to distribute this letter to your friends and business associates.SAGIP ISKO Appeal LetterSAGIP ISKO Appeal Letter - External |
posted 29 Sep 2009 19:03 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 2 Oct 2009 06:16
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For tomorrow (Sat, 3 Oct 2009), The Hong Kong Taskforce Operations Relief for Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) Victims are accepting emergency relief donations at the Philippine Consulate General (14/F, Admiralty Centre) from
9:30 am onwards. The Consulate was gracious enough to allow the
taskforce to do this emergency relief work where we will continue to receive, sort, pack and send the relief goods to the designated charities below.
* ABS-CBN "Sagip Kapamilya" (Broadcast Station)
* GMA Channel 7 - "Kapuso" (Broadcast Station)
* Ateneo Alumni Association
* UP Alumni Association
* The Philippine National Red Cross
* The Ayala Foundation
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The following banks have signified to open up their offices for drop off of donations. These are all located at the World wide House in Central with the following locations:
Philippine National Bank
26th Floor, Worldwide House, 19 Des Voeux Road, Central, HongKong
Hotlines: 7730, 6730, 7037
Tel. Nos: (852) 2543-1066
Trunkline; (852) 2543-7171
Telex: 73019 PNB HK
Fax No.: (852) 2525-3107; (852) 2541-6645
Metrobank
MB REMITTANCE CENTRE, LTD.
Worldwide House Branch
Shop 202-206, 2/F Worldwide Plaza
No. 19 Des Voeux Rd.
Central Hong Kong
Tel No.: (852) 2877-9161
Fax No.: (852) 2877-3569
Business Days: Mondays to Sundays
Business Hours:
Mondays to Saturdays (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Sundays (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
RCBC
RCBC INVESTMENTS LTD
WORLD - WIDE HOUSE
Shop 127/129 1 st Floor
Worldwide Plaza # 19
Des Voeux Road
Central Hong Kong
Tel No. 2501-0703
Contact Person: Mr. Federico E. Agus, Jr
A-Freight is providing free shipping they need volunteers to sort things.
Bayanihan Centre is another drop off point at 55 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town.
All the banks and their branches, Prime Credit and A-Freight
volunteered to have their offices as drop off points during the meeting
today. |
posted 28 Sep 2009 06:01 by Benjamin Azada
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updated 28 Sep 2009 06:03
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Fit and brave members of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association-HK are on
a quest to conquer the rugged 102-kilometer MacLehose trail for charity.
Read the feature by Smiley Julve on The Sun Internet Edition. |
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