DISTINGUISHED UP ALUMNAE

1. Famous women who are UP alumni and friends of UP come together in the all-star cast
of “UP Naming Mahal,” the grand musical review celebrating UP’s 91-year history, to be
staged on June 18 (UP Foundation Day) at 8 p.m. and June 19 at 3 p.m. at the University
Theater in Diliman. They will participate in the segment recalling the “Cadena de Amor”
ritual, held annually in U.P. from 1934 to 1968. The ritual pays to the virtues expected of
UP women.
2. Spanning several generations of UP alumnae, the Cadena de Amor cast includes Atty.
Pacita de los Reyes- Phillips, Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim, Elsa Syjuco, Lydia Baskina-
Espiritu, Nellie Favis-Villafuerte, Ruth Nguyen-Carpio, Alma Laminta-Javier, Elisa
“Boots” Anson- Roa, Gloria Manalang- Angara, Cynthia Aguilar- Villar, Health
Undersecretary Susan Pineda- Mercado, Nelia Cruz- Sarcol, and Dr. Helena Z. Benitez.

3. “U.P Naming Mahal” is directed by Tony Mabesa, with music by Ryan Cayabyab, and
libretto by Bien Lumbera. Floy Quintos co- directs. The all- UP cast and crew of this
grand musicale, the first by UP about UP, includes The Eraserheads, Nina Alagao, Ogie
Alcasid, Michelle Aldana, Angel Aquino, Harlene Bautista, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Earl
Ignacio, Nanette Inventor, Agot Isidro.

 Activity 6
 Pontejos, Jade A.
 GE 319