Who initiated the establishment of the organization U.P. Aguman: Eduardo Cunan, an architecture student, in 1971.

When was U.P. Aguman recognized as an organization: December 12, 1973.

Which university official gave U.P. Aguman recognition as an official student organization: Armando J. Malay, dean of student affairs.

Who is the first president of U.P. Aguman: Rommel Calilung, a charter member. 

Who is the first female president: Ma. Perla Joyce Andin, '81A, school year 1984-85.

How many charter members were there: 21.

Who is the only alumnus member: Isoceles Garbes, charter member.

Who designed the U.P. Aguman logo: Rodel Liwanag, '77B. The logo was first used during the school year 1981-82.

What do the three triangles in the logo stand for: They represent the Aguman's belief three things: in upholding the truth, in man's inherent goodness and capabilities and in the value of human relationships. These beliefs are the foundation of the Aguman creed.

When and how did the naming of batches start: First batch with a name is Batch '81A, Bisaclat.

What is Pautakan?
Pautakan is an interschool quiz show which has gained popularity since it was started in October 1974. The original concept targeted high school students, but due to popular demand, a college category is now included. Pautakan is the brainchild of charter member Danilo Galang, and is said to have been inspired by the ERG Quiz Show at the UP College of Engineering. It was the first project of the Education Committee, then headed by Renan del Rosario. 

Which school won the first Pautakan: Sacred Heart Seminary (now Chevalier School), Pautakan 1974.

What is Sining? 
Sining brings together the best student artists in Pampanga in various competitions. Held in February, this is the main project of the Socio-Cultural Committee. 

Under whose term as president did the socio-cultural project Sining start: Rodolfo Cortez, 1981-82. The Socio-Cultural Committee was formed to handle Sining '82, with Mimi Go-dela Cruz as its first chairman. The very first Sining was held February 1982.

What is CEER?
Formerly known as the UPCAT Review, the College Entrance Examinations Review aims to aid Capampangan high school seniors in preparing for different college entrance examinations. It is an annual project began in August 1991 by then External Vice President Jever Lynn Adriano. 

Which Pampanga official was made the organization's honorary member: Former Pampanga Vice Governor Cicero Punzalan.

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