The UPOU Alumni Foundation, Inc. or UPOUAFI, is a non-stock, non-profit organization constituted by the pioneering alumni of the University of the Philippines Open University founded in 2001. The Alumni Foundation is composed of graduates from various undergraduate and graduate degree programs of UPOU. It is a duly recognized member of the UP Alumni Association.
UPOUAFI was previously called the UPOU Alumni Association (UPOUAA) during its first establishment. Its first organizational meeting was held at UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 21 February 2001 and the first set of officers was elected.
In February 2006, the UPOU Alumni Association formally became the UPOU Alumni Foundation, Inc. following its official registration in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
It sees itself as the prime partner of UPOU in the realization of its programs by being the responsive and proactive arm of UPOU in promoting and sustaining its advocacy.
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