U.P. Paranormal Society (UPPS)
Basic Info
Write-up
The UP Paranormal Society is a duly recognized, special-interest student organization based in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. The society is geared towards research on the various topics in the paranormal field and the promotion of its awareness and understanding. It aims to provide help and encouragement to the higher development and pursuit of higher ideals of individuals, especially the members, in order to appreciate their full potential. These they had been accomplishing for almost six years since their foundation last August 1997 by Ms. Lea Dimarucut and Ms. Catherine Perrin, through their various activities such as talks, workshops, seminars, meditation sessions, field trips, and trainings among others.
They participate in the activities of the university (University Student Council), such as the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) and the UP Fair, as well as in the activities of various groups in the university such as those of other student organizations and other groups. These are being done in order to reach out to the students.
They have been of service to people, both inside and outside of the university, desiring help for better understanding of paranormal phenomena. Thus, they have always been consulted by students of UP as well as those of other schools, doing research connected to the subject. They have also served as resource on the paranormal phenomena on a number of occasions in various TV programs such as Magandang Gabi Bayan, Imbestigador, Debate, among others.
From its foundation up to the present, the organization remains respected in the field of the paranormal.