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…
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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…
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…
UP OIL Group Dynamics and Capacity Building for Good Governance
University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG), recently led a Group Dynamics and Capacity Building workshop for the University of the Philippines Office of International Linkages (UP OIL). The session, held on March 14, 2024, with Dr. Imee Su Martinez, UP System OIL Director,…
People of OIL Feature 2024-003 Dr. Noel Christian A. Moratilla
Upholding Filipino Workers’ Rights and International Education: Insights from UP’s Office of International Linkages In a world where globalization often overshadows local interests, the plight of Filipino workers in foreign lands remains a poignant reminder of the complexities of internationalization. Dr. Noel Christian A. Moratilla, Deputy Director of the UP…
Unifying Worlds and Voices: UNICATION Erasmus Project Kick-Off Meeting
By Chynna Riego Photo Credits: Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) As a formal launching of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education (CBHE) project entitled Unify Communication in International Projects (UNICATION), a kick-off meeting was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 19 – 23 February 2024 and hosted by Phnom…
Serving the Nation as Faithful Stewards of Internationalization
By Chynna Riego Photo credits: Ms. Helweena Sadorra, OIL Last March 15, staff members of the Office of International Linkages underwent a training on Good Governance facilitated by Dr. Eing Ming Wu, Visiting Professor of the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) and the Executive Director of the…
UP CBRNE TWG with Prof. Roland Goertz
Prof. Roland Goertz visited the University of the Philippines last February 16-22, 2024 to work on the syllabus for a Chemical Safety and Security course, which will be offered this mid-year in the Institute of Chemistry, University of the Philippines Diliman. The class will focus on pyrophoric materials and fire…
People of OIL Feature 2024-002 Ms. Chynna Louise Riego
by Ivan Monasterial In a world where change and taxes are often deemed the only constants, and life is an ever-present challenge, our resident Disney Princess of the office stands unwavering, meeting each obstacle with a remarkable blend of grace and fortitude. Ms. Chynna Louise Riego, nicknamed Chynna, and Bebe…
POOF 2024-001 Ms. Karla Mae T. Punay
Ms. Karla Punay’s Journey and Evolving Roles at UP OIL: A Seven-Year Odyssey In 2017, Ms. Karla Punay embarked on her journey with the University of the Philippines – Office of International Linkages (UP OIL). Now, after seven years of dedicated service, she was given a chance to reflect on…