As we celebrate International Women’s Month, I am drawn to reflect on my transformative academic journey at Ewha Womans University, where I earned my MA in Asian Women’s Studies. Immersed in a community that celebrated women’s voices and defied traditional paradigms, I discovered not only the power of diverse cultural…
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UP Students Engage in Cultural Exchange with JENESYS Japanese Delegates
Quezon City, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) hosted eight Japanese youth delegates as part of the JENESYS Philippines-Japan Cultural Exchange Program on February 27, 2025, at the UP Asian Center. The event, organized in collaboration with the National Youth Commission (NYC) and the UP Office of International…
UP and NTPU Discuss Potential Academic and Research Collaboration
Quezon City, Philippines – The University of the Philippines (UP) and the National Taipei University (NTPU) convened an exploratory meeting via Zoom to discuss potential collaborations in academic and research engagements. The discussion centered on sustainability, social sciences, business, and open distance learning, with both institutions expressing keen interest in…
POOF 2025-001: Asst. Prof. Dolores Cecilia T. Madrid
FACING 2025 WITH HOPE AND ASPIRATIONS As I step into this new role, I am deeply honored and excited to serve our beloved university and its vibrant community. To our UP faculty, REPS, administrative staff, and students—your dedication, creativity, and resilience are the heart of our institution. My message to…
ANNOUNCEMENT: Going Live of the Budget Utilization and Liquidation System Analytics (BULSA)
The processing of OIL Financial Grants will now transition from the University Information Systems (UIS) to the Budget Utilization and Liquidation System (BULSA), as outlined in Memorandum No. IYB-2024-057 from the Office of the Vice President for Planning and Finance. Following this transition, please expect delays in grant releases. Nonetheless,…
UPLB OIL and UP OIL Conduct Cultural and Immersive Tour at Makiling Botanic Gardens and Dairy Training Institute
The University of the Philippines Los Baños Office of International Linkages (UPLB OIL) collaborated with the UP System Office of International Linkages (UP OIL) to facilitate a cultural and immersive tour as part of their internationalization efforts. This tour, which served as a culminating activity, provided participants with valuable insights…
UP OIL Virtual UPOU Campus Tour with Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr.
The University of the Philippines Office of International Linkages (UP OIL) held its annual roadshow, Harnessing Linkage Opportunities for Knowledge Advancement (HALIKA) 2024, showcasing an innovative virtual experience at the UP Open University (UPOU) Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. One of the highlights of the event was the UPOU Virtual…
UP OIL HALIKA 2024 @ UP Open University
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted the third iteration of the UP Office of International Linkages’ (UP OIL) annual on-site roadshow, HALIKA: Harnessing Linkage Opportunities for Knowledge Advancement 2024, on October 15, 2024, at the CCDL, UPOU Headquarters. Co-organized with UPOU and UPLB, the event served as…
People of OIL Feature 2024-005: Mr. Rafael Francisco
Going to Thailand was once nothing more than a distant dream for me. Entering UP back in 2020 as a student whose entire degree centers on studying the society, culture, language, literature, and development of the Philippines, I have also been quite interested in learning about culture and society across…
People of OIL Feature No. 2024-004: Ms. Jana Denise Tomacruz
Hybrid Seminar on Filipino-Japanese Intercultural Communication (Hiragana and Katakana review) – Hosted by MMS 198 and CODTL Hosted against the lively backdrop of the UP Open University Sandbox in Laguna, Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., Associate Professor of Information Technology and Education Technology in UPOU, conducted an engaging seminar on April…