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Personalized up oblation statuettes
UP OBLATION STATUETTE
Formed out of the iconic statue by Guillermo Tolentino, our Oblation Statuettes commemorate the UP ideals of Honor, Excellence, and Service.
We are reaching out to the UP Community accross generations – alumni, students and affiliate organizations, TAKE #UP WITH YOU.
UP OBLATION STATUETTE
Formed out of the iconic statue by Guillermo Tolentino, our Oblation Statuettes commemorate the UP ideals of Honor, Excellence, and Service.
We are reaching out to the UP Community accross generations – alumni, students and affiliate organizations, TAKE #UP WITH YOU.
THIS SIDE OF OUR STORY
Founded in 2016 by three UP alumni, This Side UP Casting is a Pampanga-based local manufacturer of novelty products, which began with a vision to exclusively feature the UP brands of identity.
For its main product, the company was granted trademark license by University of the Philippines Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (UP TTBDO) to produce derivative works of the iconic Oblation, featuring statuette-replicas.
Our reproductions are sculpted faithful to form in the image of the symbolic statue, created in 1935 by Guillermo Tolentino, renowned UP alumnus and Philippine National Artist for Sculpture.
The Oblation statuette serves as a personalized memento, exclusive only to UP Students and Alumni, UP-accredited and affiliated Organizations. The replicas are available in fiberglass in various resin faux finishes (bronze, copper bronze, gold and marble black or white), reasonably priced in three sizes — 12,” 15″ and 21″ in height (including base), and a personalized nameplate with student details and the UP seal.
Subject to our license agreement with the UP system, portion of the sales of the Oblation statuettes entails royalty fees payable to the university. The merchandise may include names, images, symbols, emblems, designs, logos and other marks of UP — with one or more as part of product design, marketing material and advertising campaign.
Brand recognition, artistic skill and creativity, innovation, leadership and promotion in line with #tatakUP are considered the core competencies of the company; and are represented by its founding workforce who sought to give distinction to their beloved alma mater #upnamingmahal.
We aim to reach #UP across generations – alumni, students and affiliate organizations – for the Iskolar ng Bayan deserves a personalized memento that exudes the UP ideals of honor, excellence and service to our nation.
FAQs
PERSONALIZED
- with an option to add UP Affiliation details and seal.
MATERIAL
- Fiberglass cast in resin faux finishes | bronze, copper bronze, gold and marble (white or black)
SIZES (in height)
- 21 in. (with or without UP/org/soro/frat seal on stone base)
- figure (16″), stone pedestal (3.5″), base with nameplate (1.5″)
- 15 in. (with or without UP/org/soro/frat seal on stone base)
- figure (10.25″), stone pedestal (3″), base with nameplate (1.5″)
- 12 in. (without seal)
- figure (8″), stone pedestal (2.4″), base with nameplate (1.575″)
WEIGHT (approx.)
- 2.5+ kg (21″)
- 1.5+ kg (15″)
- 1kg (12″)
NAMEPLATE ON BASE
- with student details and options for UP/org/soro/frat seal
- plate sizes according to statuette: 1 x 4.5 in. (21″ and 15″ sizes) & 1 x 3.5 in. (12″ size)
- can be CUSTOMIZED also for UP Orgs/Soro/Frat events/awarding ceremonies
Order Processing
- PhP 5500.00 (21 in.)
- PhP 4500.00 (15 in.)
- PhP 3500.00 (12 in.)
You may place an order here in our website shop, or thru our FB messenger
Shipping & Handling
- Since we are based in Angeles City, we charge an additional P500.00 (sizes 12″ & 15″) and P700 (size 21″) for domestic shipping & handling (anywhere in the Philippines), except for meet-up / store pick-up by appointment
- Delivery time: 5-7 working days from shipment date
- Overseas shipping & handling also available- Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom. For other countries, please Contact us.
Online Store Orders | Payment Options
- Your full name, student number, degree/course, UP unit, etc.
- Your shipping address (if not for pick-up)
- Any feedback you provide as our client
- Information gathered for our marketing research
Shipped Items:
In the event that a product reaches you with damages incurred during shipment, we will promptly send you a replacement with the same specifications as originally ordered.
Meet-Up Clients:
HANDLE WITH CARE
Statuettes are made of fiberglass with faux finishes that simulate the textures of wood, metal, or stone. Please note that luster may fade over time. To maintain their appearance, avoid polishing and refrain from using any cleaning agents or wiping cloths. Instead, gently clean the surface using a light dusting brush.”
BE OUR PARTNER!
- We welcome partnerships with UP-accredited and affiliated organizations, sororities and fraternities (either student or alumni groups).
- Commissions are given to partners equivalent to 5% of the total sales.
- For other arrangements, please contact us.
- Though we cannot altogether verify that all who ordered statuettes with seals of UP orgs/frats/soros are bonafide members of the said groups, we will from time to time address the issue with the respective student and alumni officers concerned.
- One current scheme works by having org members place their statuette orders thru their respective officers, whose org/soro/frat will then be entitled to commissions (as our partner group).
The Oblation Statuettes are reserved exclusively for UP Alumni, UP-affiliated organizations, and undergraduate UP students who have completed a minimum of 70 units. However, non-UP individuals may place an order if the statuette is intended as a gift for a UP alumni, such as a graduation present for a relative or friend. This exclusivity ensures that the tradition and honor embodied by the Oblation remains closely tied to the UP community.
PERSONALIZED
- with an option to add UP Affiliation details and seal.
MATERIAL
- Fiberglass cast in resin faux finishes | bronze, copper bronze, gold and marble (white or black)
SIZES (in height)
- 21 in. (with or without UP/org/soro/frat seal on stone base)
- figure (16″), stone pedestal (3.5″), base with nameplate (1.5″)
- 15 in. (with or without UP/org/soro/frat seal on stone base)
- figure (10.25″), stone pedestal (3″), base with nameplate (1.5″)
- 12 in. (without seal)
- figure (8″), stone pedestal (2.4″), base with nameplate (1.575″)
WEIGHT (approx.)
- 2.5+ kg (21″)
- 1.5+ kg (15″)
- 1kg (12″)
NAMEPLATE ON BASE
- with student details and options for UP/org/soro/frat seal
- plate sizes according to statuette: 1 x 4.5 in. (21″ and 15″ sizes) & 1 x 3.5 in. (12″ size)
- can be CUSTOMIZED also for UP Orgs/Soro/Frat events/awarding ceremonies
Order Processing
- PhP 5500.00 (21 in.)
- PhP 4500.00 (15 in.)
- PhP 3500.00 (12 in.)
You may place an order here in our website shop, or thru our FB messenger
Shipping & Handling
- Since we are based in Angeles City, we charge an additional P500.00 (sizes 12″ & 15″) and P700 (size 21″) for domestic shipping & handling (anywhere in the Philippines), except for meet-up / store pick-up by appointment
- Delivery time: 5-7 working days from shipment date
- Overseas shipping & handling also available- Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom. For other countries, please Contact us.
Online Store Orders | Payment Options
- Your full name, student number, degree/course, UP unit, etc.
- Your shipping address (if not for pick-up)
- Any feedback you provide as our client
- Information gathered for our marketing research
Shipped Items:
In the event that a product reaches you with damages incurred during shipment, we will promptly send you a replacement with the same specifications as originally ordered.
Meet-Up Clients:
HANDLE WITH CARE
BE OUR PARTNER!
- We welcome partnerships with UP-accredited and affiliated organizations, sororities and fraternities (either student or alumni groups).
- Commissions are given to partners equivalent to 5% of the total sales.
- For other arrangements, please contact us.
- Though we cannot altogether verify that all who ordered statuettes with seals of UP orgs/frats/soros are bonafide members of the said groups, we will from time to time address the issue with the respective student and alumni officers concerned.
- One current scheme works by having org members place their statuette orders thru their respective officers, whose org/soro/frat will then be entitled to commissions (as our partner group).
The Oblation Statuettes are reserved exclusively for UP Alumni, UP-affiliated organizations, and undergraduate UP students who have completed a minimum of 70 units. However, non-UP individuals may place an order if the statuette is intended as a gift for a UP alumni, such as a graduation present for a relative or friend. This exclusivity ensures that the tradition and honor embodied by the Oblation remains closely tied to the UP community.
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