UPLB events, initiatives to look forward to this week

This week, join and participate in live streams that aim to give back to communities that were severely affected by the recent calamities and continue to extend a helping hand by donating. 

“ML Baklaan” game live streaming donation drive

UPLB Babaylan will host a benefit Mobile Legends (ML) game live stream with the title, “ML Baklaan: Gaymers Give Back,” participated in by members of the LGBTQ+ organization this December 12, 2020 at 7 PM. The activity will be commentated by known UPLB personalities, Niroshana Priyadarsana Sangasingha and Kishan Garcia. Details of the donation drive will also be shown during the event. Join them as they play against Bahaghari, a national democratic organization of militant members of the LGBTQ+ community, and support their cause in raising money for the victims of Typhoons Quinta, Rolly, and Ulysses. 

This initiative is the organization’s way to raise funds that will be donated to UPLB Agapay, a disaster response task force spearheaded by the Serve the People Brigade (STPB) UPLB. Donations will go to communities that are still displaced in evacuation areas due to the aftermaths of severe flooding and other hazards brought about by the calamities, all of which happened in the middle of a pandemic. 

For monetary donations, you may refer to the bank details below: 

Banco de Oro (BDO)
Name: Nadine Estampador
Acc No.: 000251294900

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Name: Fatin Albani
Acc No.: 9529151249

GCash
Name: Nadine Estampador
No.: 09059121989

“BALIK BAYAN” community service donation drive 

Society of Exchange Students – UP (SExS-UP) launched the donation drive “BALIK BAYAN: The Official Community Service Drive of SExS-UP,” that aims to provide help and assistance for the recovery of the victims of the recent typhoons. 

The organization aims to raise 30,000 PHP worth of monetary donations and pledged to forward 10,000 PHP to each of their partner organizations that include UPLB AGAPAY from STPB – UPLB, KilosKabataan from AmbagNatin, and Project #SharedSalad from Salad.Ign. Support their cause by donating to their donation channels and sharing their publication materials. For monetary donations, you may send it to any of the following:

GCASH
Jean Hannah Belle Montebon 
0956 317 5660

PayMaya
Jean Hannah Belle Montebon 
0945 548 9154

BPI
Jean Hannah Belle Montebon 
5806 4207 02

PayPal
sophia.romilla@gmail.com

For inquiries and concerns, you may contact Patricia Angelica Cabrera at pdcabrera2@up.edu.ph  or 0966 713 3326. 

UPLB Kilos Na’s call for donations and #WelgaUPLB campaign

UPLB Kilos Na is requesting monetary donations from individuals and organizations in order to help with the ongoing relief operations for the constituents of the university who were affected by the recent typhoons. This initiative also serves to help with the continuing expenses of the students’ campaign to #EndTheSemNow. 

The UPLB Kilos Na Task Force was formed during the CSL on November 7, to spearhead the multi-sectoral strike in line with the #EndTheSem campaign to focus student efforts on providing relief for victims among other demands. Their Facebook page provides all of the announcements, releases, and updates regarding the #WelgaUPLB campaign. The ongoing multi-sectoral academic strike calls to end the semester to help all the UPLB constituents that remain victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and the typhoons. For more information on the strike, please visit http://bit.ly/WelgaUPLBInfo. 

Support their cause by donating and sharing their publicity materials. For monetary donations, you may refer to the bank details below:

BPI
Niezelle Mae Visaya
3189 3130 11

BDO
Jericho Angelo S. Dionisio
0006 7101 0719

Landbank
Aliyah Reign P. Mata
4748 4425 4010 2566

GCash
Aliyah Reign P. Mata
09275853789

Paymaya
Aliyah Reign P. Mata
09275853789

Kindly send a screenshot of the transaction to uplb.kilosna@gmail.com for auditing purposes. 

“PAg-alaLAY 2020” donation drive for farmers affected by the recent typhoons

The UPLB College of Economics and Management Student Council (CEMSC) is now accepting donations for its fourth phase of their donation drive, “PAg-alaLAY 2020: Binhi ng pasasalamat para sa kapwa nating mga magsasaka.” Their initiative aims to provide assistance to farmers in Barangay Imok, Calauan, Laguna who are victims of the recent typhoons that hit the country. The livelihood of the farmers in the community was severely affected by the onslaught of the calamity in their area. The consecutive strong typhoons destroyed most, if not all, of their produce. 

Support CEMSC’s efforts by donating and sharing their publication materials. Our farmers, who are the backbone of our country, need our help during these times of crisis. For monetary donations, you may refer to the bank details below: 

BPI 
Cristina Marie M. Mercado
5806300294

GCash
Cristina Marie M. Mercado
0998 577 3521

PayMaya
Yasmin Lara Calidro
09560979514

Philippine National Bank (PNB)
Yasmin Lara Calidro
111310043257

For inquiries, you may contact them at pagalalay2020@gmail.com or you may send a message on the official Facebook page of CEMSC. 

“Noche Buena” benefit concert for the affected and displaced typhoon victims

Noche Buena is what we, Filipinos, call the night before Christmas. During this special time, families gather together to bond, eat together, and enjoy the holidays. Sadly, not everyone has the privilege of having a merry Christmas due to the overlapping devastating effects brought by the pandemic and consecutive typhoons this year. 

The UP Human Ecology Student Society (UP HESS), along with their partner organization, invites all individuals and organizations to their event entitled, “Noche Buena: A Benefit Concert for the Affected and Displaced During Typhoon Ulysses,” on December 12, Saturday at 5 PM. According to the organization, it will be the concluding event of their ongoing donation drive. The proceeds will be forwarded to UPLB Agapay, with a transparency report to be released afterwards. The said event will also showcase the different talents of local artists from Los Baños, Laguna.

For monetary donations, you may refer to the bank details below: 

BPI
5019014132
Ezra Ysabela R. Dignadice

BDO 
005100351757
Princess Precious Tolentino

GCash
09338615310
Daphne Danao

PayPal
paypal.me/slfuentes
Shannon Kristen Fuentes




Stream for a cause “AGRA: A New Musical”

AGRA: A New Musical will be streaming on December 10, Thursday, starting at 7 PM and will be available for 48 hours. AGRA is a musical production that advocates for the promotion of agriculture to young people. 

In partnership with STPB – UPLB, UP Broadway Company is conducting a donation drive to help with the ongoing relief operations. All proceeds will be donated to UPLB Agapay for the benefit of the victims of Typhoon Ulysses and the residents of Marikina, Cagayan, Isabela, and Tuguegarao.

The organization is encouraging viewers to donate to the following channels:

Jochebed Awa-ao
BDO 000251353176
UnionBank 109658022805

Naomi Mikaela Dano
GCash/Paymaya 09360232372

Once you have sent your donation, kindly fill up this google form to confirm for tracking: https://bit.ly/UPBCDonationDrive. 

You may also check your donation on their transparency report here: https://bit.ly/UPBCTransparencyReport. 

If you want to volunteer sign up here: https://bit.ly/3fWlitu. 

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Orgwatch is an initiative by UPLB Perspective that aims to strengthen its efforts in promoting a pro-student and well-informed community. Each week we curate a list of events, webinars, activities, donation drives, and campaigns led by student organizations that we think you need to know. 

Send us your events at orgwatch.uplbperspective@gmail.com. Provide the full name and brief description of your organization and the initiative you want to promote, and send us a copy of your logo and relevant publication material(s). [P]