by Ivan Kurt M. Monasterial The Office of International Linkages (OIL) serves as the pivotal link between the university and various global engagements, participating in a multitude of formal functions. In light of the escalating demand for its presence at both local and international events in 2024 and the ensuing…
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Important Notice
23 January 2024 Due to recent vacancies, we are currently engaged in the recruitment process to address staffing limitations. We appreciate your patience during this period as there may be potential delays in responses and routine document processing. Rest assured, all responsibilities and pending transactions will receive diligent attention. We…
Courtesy Visit of the Harvard Philippine Forum to the University of the Philippines
by Ivan Monasterial As part of their annual January J-term trek to the Philippines, the Harvard Philippine Forum (HPF) visited the University of the Philippines (UP) last January 5-16, 2024. This year’s trip will have 3 core elements: education, service, and culture to develop a deeper understanding of Filipino education,…
Dezhou University Music College visit to UPD College of Music
by Ivan Monasterial On January 16, 2023, a significant meeting took place between representatives from Dezhou University Music College and the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Music. The exchange aimed to explore potential collaborations in academic and cultural endeavors, fostering a rich connection between the two institutions. Left…
The Confucius Institute at the University of the Philippines organizes a delegation of Philippine education officials to visit China
By Dr. Shi Xueqin, Chinese Director and International Faculty, Confucius Institute, UP Diliman Xiamen in early winter is as warm as spring. Guests from the Philippines are enchanted by Xiamen’s pleasant climate and beautiful cultural environment. Lai Hongkai, former deputy secretary of the Party Committee of Xiamen University, deputy director…
POOF 2023-004 Ms. Marilyn Nirza
by Ivan Kurt M. Monasterial In the realm of caring and compassion, Ms. Nirza, fondly known as Ate Mai among her friends and colleagues, embodies the nurturing instinct that defines a mother. As the Program Associate of the MOVE-UP Program, specializing in internationalization and financial assistance for undergraduates at the…
Malaysian Ambassador to PH pays a courtesy visit to UP
By: Kenneth Eser Jose In order to facilitate talks on an enhanced cooperation with the national university, His Excellency Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony led the Embassy of Malaysia, Manila delegation to their courtesy call on the University of the Philippines on 23 August 2023. Accompanying the ambassador…
The OIL Travel Grant Application Period for January – March 2024 is now open!
UP OIL Travel Grant is pleased to announce that the Application Period for those with international engagements and conferences scheduled from January to March 2024 is now open! Kindly read the application guidelines at https://oil.up.edu.ph/…/travel-grant/about-travel-grant/ You may access the application form at bit.ly/TGPacket2023 Kindly course your applications, duly endorsed by…
People of OIL Feature 23-003 – Mr. Dennis Bugnalen
By Ivan Kurt M. Monasterial Sir Denz, Kuya Dong, Dodonghae Corporation. These are some of the endearing nicknames the staff use to address Mr. Dennis T. Bugnalen both as a colleague, as a friend, and as the Office of International Linkages’ (OIL) Administrative Aide. His responsibilities involve transporting both outgoing…
UP-PAASE Visit to Linhai Ecopark
by IS Martinez A delegation of University of the Philippines faculty members who are also members of the Philippine American Association of Scientists and Engineers (PAASE) visited the Linhai Ecopark in Kaohsiung last August 1-5, 2023. The delegation was led by the Vice President for Academic Affairs Leo Cubillan. The…