News & Updates
Be informed on significant events, activities, and developments that affect or are of interest to our alumni membership at large.
Countdown to Paulinian Vibe: SPUM Grand Alumni Homecoming 2027
October 28, 2026
With just three months to go, excitement is building as the St. Paul Manila Alumni Foundation, Inc. (SPMAFI) ramps up preparations for the 2027 SPUM Grand Alumni Homecoming on January 31, 2027 at the SPUM Quadrangle. This year’s homecoming carries the theme “Paulinian Vibe” — a celebration of the energy, spirit, and enduring bonds that […]
SPMAFI President Atty. Pilar Almira Receives Outstanding Alumni Award at Ateneo GSB Diamond Homecoming
October 26, 2026
The St. Paul Manila Alumni Foundation, Inc. (SPMAFI) extends its warmest congratulations to SPMAFI President Atty. Pilar Nenuca P. Almira on being conferred the Outstanding Alumni Award at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business Diamond Homecoming. This prestigious recognition celebrates her exemplary corporate and ethical leadership, bestowed during the institution’s milestone 60th Anniversary celebration. Atty. […]
Every Reunion is a New Reality
October 4, 2026
A reunion is not merely the repetition of an old gathering. Every reunion creates a new reality because the people who come together are no longer exactly the same people they were before. Between one reunion and the next, life happens. People grow older. Some retire, some become grandparents, some succeed, some struggle, some recover […]
Homecoming 2027: Let’s Get Together Again
September 8, 2026
We invite you to join us for the 2027 SPUM Grand Alumni Homecoming on January 31, 2027, 1:00 pm, at the SPUM Quadrangle. Let’s make this another memorable celebration of friendship, fellowship and Paulinian spirit! EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED! Suggested deadline for early registration December 30, 2026 Please register and update your Alumni Membership, and […]
Gratitude in Action This 2026 Thanksgiving Season
August 26, 2026
Think back to the first time a Sister looked at you with patience you didn’t yet deserve. Maybe she corrected your homework with a gentle smile. Maybe she stayed after class to help you believe in yourself, or prayed for you when you couldn’t find the words. Somewhere along the way, the faith, character, and […]
SPMAFI Kicks Off 2027 Grand Homecoming Planning
July 6, 2026
The St. Paul Manila Alumni Foundation, Inc. (SPMAFI) held a meeting with 2027 jubilarians and fellow Paulinian alumni to provide updates on the upcoming Grand Homecoming. The meeting was led by SPMAFI President Atty. Pilar Almira and presided over by SPMAFI Vice President and Homecoming Chair, Popi Gutay. Among the highlights of the gathering was […]
Christmas 2025 Message
December 25, 2025
Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends: In behalf of the St. Paul Manila Alumni Foundation, Inc., I am extending to each of you our sincerest greetings and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Bountiful New Year ahead. May the coming of our Lord bring you and your loved ones joy, and the New Year, […]
A Heartfelt Thanksgiving at the Vigil House
August 6, 2025
It's that time of the year again - when we gather our hearts (and goodies!) to bring joy to our beloved SPC Sisters at the Vigil House in Taytay. These amazing women dedicated their lives to guiding us, and now it's our turn to give back
SPMAFI Outreach to Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School
July 24, 2025
The St. Paul Manila Alumni Foundation (SPMAFI) recently demonstrated the power of community collaboration through a successful educational outreach initiative. This program delivered essential school supplies to 600 Grade 1 students at Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School (AAQES) in San Andres, Malate, Manila, embodying the Paulinian commitment to nurturing young minds and supporting educational advancement […]
Valedictory Speech of Patricia “Ricki” Arches
February 1, 2025
As I mulled over this valedictory speech, I was struck by the realization thateverything we did during my tenure as SPMAFI President was a reflection of thetheme that we have chosen for the 2025 Homecoming, “ Reboot, Refresh,Rekindle,,,, a Paulinian Homecoming v.2025”. For indeed, this theme defines for usnot only what a Paulinian Homecoming should […]
