UP Tomo-Kai

15/11/2025

[WORD OF THE WEEK #2]

This week’s word is 予約 (yoyaku), which means reservation or appointment. 🖋️📑

Example:
SUBの部屋を使いたいなら、今すぐ予約して！
If you want to use the SUB rooms, reserve it right away!

Make sure to always keep track of your appointments! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و



Writeup by Kyabetsu
Pub by Powder

10/11/2025

[KANJI OF THE WEEK #2]
This week’s kanji is 予, which means beforehand or previous.

Some word usages include:
⏳ 予め (arakajime) - in advance, beforehand
🗓️ 予定 (yotei) - plan; arrangement; schedule

Planning ahead can go a long way towards achieving your goals!



Write-up by Kyabetsu
Pub by Cheru

10/11/2025

| Sensing and Call for Donations and Volunteers

In light of the heavy rains and strong winds caused by Super Typhoon , UP Tomo-Kai, together with the UPD University Student Council, is conducting a sensing for those affected by the inclement weather conditions and is in need of help.

For UPD students, you may refer to your local college council for urgent needs, or access the sensing form for organized by UPD USC: tinyurl.com/IskoOpsUwanPHSensing

For donations for affected UP communities. In-kind donations may be dropped of at this site: RM 411, Student Union Building, UP Diliman.

For in-kind donations contact USC SRS Councilor, Fatima Mendoza:
📞 (0917) 858 1716
🔗 facebook.com/mariafatimasm

Transparency report for Donations may be accessed through this link: tinyurl.com/UwanIskoOpsDonations

For urgent concerns and Volunteers, contact USC CSAW Councilor, Vher Nuñez:
📞 (0916) 567 1132
🔗 facebook.com/vher.nunez

Emergency Hotlines:

Brgy. UP Campus Hotline - 09957219867
QC Hotline - 122 / 911
CMO Quick Response team - 09777841234
UP Diliman Police - 8928-3615
UPD USC - 0916 567 1132

03/11/2025

🌾 UP Tomo-Kai expresses its support for UP Variates’ SEEDS: UPV 36 Grand Outreach, an initiative dedicated to assisting the farmers of Pook Aguinaldo. Learn more about the project and how you can help through the details posted. 💚

03/11/2025

✨ See UP Venta's new merch line:

25/10/2025

[WORD OF THE WEEK #1]

This week’s word is 創立 (souritsu), which means establishment, founding, or organization. 🏛️🌱

Example:
フィリピン大学は1908年に創立されました。
The University of the Philippines was founded in 1908.

Can you think of other examples that have their own 創立 story? 👀



Writeup by Ron
Pub by Powder

23/10/2025

✈️ Don’t miss out!

Join the remaining events of UP Travel Society’s TS Week ❄️ celebrating culture, connection, and the joy of discovery.

See their page for more details!

🎶 From into the unknown to 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻, the UP Travel Society invites you to celebrate 𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, a five-day journey honoring 38 years of camaraderie, service, and the transformative power of travel. 🌏

Since 1987, UPTS has built a legacy of creating meaningful experiences and nurturing a community bound by friendship, purpose, and discovery. This year, we continue that tradition through a week-long celebration filled with activities that embody the warmth of adventure and the joy of connection — inspired by the enchanting spirit of Frozen’s world. ❄️✨

Here’s what’s in store for you:
🗝️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 (Exhibit) – Explore UPTS’s legacy through stories, photos, and a fun treasure hunt!
🍴 𝗧𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗧𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 – Grab your favorite comfort snacks and treats while supporting UPTS projects.
🌐 𝗧𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Discover the travel stories of different orgs across UP and the horizons that unite us all.
🐾 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘀 – Take a well-deserved breather with our furry friends in this heartwarming initiative for wellness.
🌿 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 – End the week with food, fun, and friendship as we share one table, one story, one journey.

💙 Whether you’re a long-time member or a curious traveler, 𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 is a celebration of how far we’ve come — and how much farther we’ll go together.

Join us from 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬–𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at the 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 as we continue exploring the unknown, one adventure at a time. ✨

In Partnership With
UP Phi Delta Alpha Sorority

Special Thanks To
UP Tomo-Kai

20/10/2025

🌙 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝟐𝟓𝟐𝟔𝐀 🌙

Last October 3, UP Tomo-Kai opened its tavern doors for its Tambay Night! 🌌🍻 Members and applicants gathered together to unwind and get to know each other better by sharing their talents, hobbies, and interests throughout the night.

We hope everyone had fun and that the event gave you a moment to relax from your daily quests. Thank you once again to everyone who joined us! ありがとうございます！☆～('▽^人)

17/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to UP GeogSoc for the successful MAPAaralan 2025 initiative! Thank you once again for letting UP Tomo-Kai be part of this meaningful project. 💞✨

11/10/2025

[KANJI OF THE WEEK #1]
創 is a word associated with creation and beginnings. As we start this new series, may this kanji inspire us to keep on creating, learning, and discovering more about the language and culture that we love. 💖📖



Write-up by Ron
Pub by Cheru

09/10/2025

🗺️ UP Tomo-Kai is proud to support UP GeogSoc’s MAPAaralan 2025: a wonderful initiative that inspires learning and community through geography!✨

𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗗𝗙𝗜! 🏫✏️🌏

As part of our goal to advance and promote the discipline of geography in the country, the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc) will be partnering with Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas, Inc.!

Grounded in the organization’s principles and advocacies, the fourth iteration of 𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻: 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 will support ADFI’s efforts to aid community children. Through engaging activities such as landform modeling, simple map-making, and teaching basic spatial concepts, we aim to introduce geography in fun and practical ways that will help children better understand and appreciate their surroundings. 🗺️

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
4J School Supplies and General Merchandise

𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
UP Department of Geography

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
UP Philippines-Japan Friendship Club (UP Tomo-Kai)
UP Volunteers for Children (UP VFC)
DLSU Development Initiative (DLSU DevInt)
HallyUP
UP Resilience Institute YouthMappers
UP Gaqued 'Y ang mga Palaweño

𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
UP Samahang Mag-aaral na Nagkakaisa (UP SAMANA)
UP Anthropology Society (UP AnthroSoc)
UP Education Society (UP EdSoc)
UP Association of Visual Communicators (UP AVCOM)
UP Katilingban sa mga Anak Mindanao (UP Kalinaw)

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
UP Katilingban Sang Nakatundang Kabisayaan (UP KASANAG)
UP Geomajie Core Group
UP Society of Geodetic Engineering Majors (UP GEOP)
UP Children's Rights Advocates League (UP CRADLe)
UP Design Core
UP Zoological Society

24/09/2025

𝐔𝐏 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨-𝐊𝐚𝐢 @ 𝐇𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

Thank you to everyone who dropped by our booth at Palma Hall last September 9〜 (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶) Once again, your enthusiasm and support made the day extra magical for us! 🪄

We would also like to extend our gratitude to UP Tabletop for organizing and hosting this wonderful event.

Cheers to more friendships, fun, and unforgettable memories. Till our next adventure!

またね！🙌