University of the Philippines Diliman Muslim Students Association

(UPD MSA)

History

The University of the Philippines Muslim Students Association (UP MSA) was established in the
1960s and was formally recognized in 1983. Since its birth, it has served as a venue for understanding
between Muslims and non-Muslims.

Objectives and Principles

1. To arouse a proper and meaningful Islamic consciousness among the Muslims and the non-
Muslims in the university
2. To provide a venue for articulation of different ideas, issues and problems which confront
the Muslim Ummah
3. To promote socio-political consciousness and concern for the Muslim Ummah among the
Muslim students in the university
4. To preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Muslim Filipino
5. To coordinate with external entities for the promotion and achievement of the
organizations objectives
6. To serve as a venue for unity, camaraderie, friendship, academic independence and synergic
cooperation for the noble endeavors among the Muslims in the university

Activities
A.Y. 2017-2018 Calendar of Activities

Type of Activity Title of Activity Description Date

Organization - Sem Starter / This aims to strengthen the camaraderie of August 13,
Capacity Building Induction the members. 2017

Academic Lakabayan Dialogue: In partnership with the NCPAG Student September

Bityala Council, this dialogue aims to promote the 14, 2017
concerns of the indigenous people.
Organization - Applicants The orientation aims to introduce the September
Capacity Building Orientation organization to the applicants. 15, 2017

Advocacy and #Lakbayan2017: An This integration with the Moros from September
Extension Service Integration Northern Mindanao aims to enlighten the 17, 2017
members of the organization on the ongoing
injustices experienced on the ground and
other concerns; and to better voice out their
call.
Advocacy and Peace Month: In line with the peace month (September), September
Extension Service Partnership with MSA is forming a partnership with Peace 23, 2017
Peace Church Church Philippines. The program of the
 Philippines event includes peace dialogues and a
cultural night showcasing the participant's
talents and culture. This achieves one of the
goals of the organization: to coordinate with
external entities for the promotion and
achievement of the organizations
objectives.
Academic ACLE 2017 Ingud The Alternative Classroom Learning October 12,
Ami: Stories of Experience for this semester aims to tackle 2017
Marawi the issues faced by the Muslim community
in Marawi due to the war.
Organization - Acquaintance Party This aims to strengthen the camaraderie of October 29,
Capacity Building the members and applicants. 2017

Organization - Team Building This activity aims to strengthen the January

Capacity Building Activity organization. 2018
Community Dar Amanah The organization annually does a community March
Service service at Silang, Cavite during the Holy 2018
Week. Dar Amanah is an orphanage and
madrasah of Muslim children.
Advocacy and Islam Awareness The Islam Awareness Week is a week-long April 2018
Extension Service Week 2018 event of the organization. It aims to
showcase the advocacy of the organization:
to arouse proper and meaningful Islamic
consciousness among the Muslim and non-
Muslims in the university; and to generate
ideas and opinions regarding issues
confronting the Muslim society.
Organization - Year Ender This event will serve as venue for evaluating May 2018
Capacity Building the activities and achievements of the
organization throughout the academic year.
Advocacy and Dawah Sessions This aims to arouse a proper and meaningful Monthly
Extension Service Islamic consciousness among the members.

Advocacy and Tajweed Sessions This aims to arouse a proper and meaningful Monthly
Extension Service Islamic consciousness among the members.

Organization - General Assemblies The monthly general assembly serves as a Monthly

Capacity Building venue for planning and evaluation of past,
current, and future activities.
Organization - Alumni Homecoming The event's purpose is for the current TBA
Capacity Building members and the alumni of the organization
to reconnect and strengthen bonds. Through
the event, alumni will be updated with the
achievements of the organization. This also
aims to find potential partners of the
organization and donators.
Organization - Immersion This activity aims to immerse the applicants TBA
Capacity Building with the committees of the organization and
to get to know the organization more.

Former Officers

1993 President: Julkipli Wadi

1994 President: Dong Cusain

1995 President: Atty. Narra Pelandoc

1996 President: Samira Gutoc-Tomawis

1997 President: Atty. Kristine Aisha Gayapa

1998 President: Atty. Maki Daturamos

1999 President: Engr. Don Loong

2000 President: Aldean Alonto

2001 President: Vice Consul Rommel Romato

2002 President: Consul Gonaranao Musor

2003 President: Maharlika Alonto

2005 President: Atty. Anna Tarhata Basman

2006 President: Atty. Abdel Disangcopan

2007 President: Atty. Al Amin Julkipli

2008 President: Mohammad Taha Basman

2009 President: Abu Al-Rasheed T. Tanggol

2010 President: Mohammad Asnin Pendatun

2011 President: Engr. Ismael Naga

2012 President: Engr. Ashley Usman

2013 President: Al-Habbyel Yusoph

2014 President: Muhammad Yasin Maniri

2015 President: Ali Balindong III

 2016 President: Binladin Balt

Current Officers

President: Nareija Najma T. Tanggol

Vice President for Internal Affairs: Raihana B. Abdul

Vice President for External Affairs: Abdul Basit A. Manalundong

Secretary: Nurol Izzah M. Mala

Finance and Marketing Head: Mc Erschad D. Pabillan

Publicity and Education & Research Head: Mhariam A. Ahiyal

Dawah Head: Mohammad Jameel Jibreel N. Mamogkat

Advisers

Macrina A. Morados
Dean
Institute of Islamic Studies, UP Diliman
mamorados@up.edu.ph

Al-Habbyel B. Yusoph
Instructor
Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business, UP Diliman
abyusoph@up.edu.ph

URL Links

Email Address: up.muslimsa@gmail.com

Facebook Page: facebook.com/upmsadiliman

Twitter: twitter.com/upmsa