THE UNIVERSITY of the Philippines’ Medical Alumni Society in America donated P1.2 million for the setting up of the Archives Section of the UP Visayas in its new library building.

With the assistance of Elvie Estampador-Gildea and Dr. Nerita Ulep, the project was made possible through the initiative of University Librarian Analiza Linaugo in collaboration with UPMASA.

“The project will provide the needed equipment and acquire materials for the archives section such as the bookshelves, chairs, tables, sofa set., etc., and refurbish the area (i.e. painting, installation of walls and dividers, aircon, flooring, etc.),” UPV said.

“Also, it will acquire a heavy-duty digitization machine and a DLSR camera for the digitization and preservation of the archival materials,” it added.

During a partial check release ceremony, UP Alumni Association Iloilo Chapter President Atty. Rene John Nuñez handed over a check for P299,000 to contractor Rex Rodriguez.

The turnover was witnessed by other UPV officials and UPAA Iloilo Chapter.