The University of the Philippines (UP) Office of International Linkages (OIL) successfully concluded the inaugural Developing Academic Leadership and Organization Yield through Internationalization (DALOY) 2026: Capacity Building Workshop from 14 to 16 July 2026 at Park Inn by Radisson Clark. The workshop convened International Relations Officers (IROs) and administrative personnel…
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ICYMI: In Photos | UP OIL Brings Together 119 Philippine HEIs for KAPIT-BISIG 2026 to Advance Internationalization
The University of the Philippines (UP) Office of International Linkages (OIL) successfully concluded KAPIT-BISIG 2026: United from Within to Beyond, a two-day national capacity development program held on 13–14 July 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Clark. The event brought together representatives from 119 higher education institutions (HEIs) nationwide—comprising 75…
UP OIL VOLUNTEER CORPS 2026 APPLICATION
We are looking for enthusiastic and globally-minded students to join the UP OIL Volunteer Corps (VolCorps) 2026. Volunteer Corps members will support two of UP’s flagship internationalization initiatives: UP HIRAYA 2026 & UP Habi Global Fair 2026 Responsibilities: At UP Habi Global Fair 2026 At UP HIRAYA 2026 Important Dates:…
[EVENTS: UP, University of the Arts London Explore Strategic Collaboration in the Creative Arts]
QUEZON CITY — The University of the Philippines (UP) convened an exploratory meeting with the University of the Arts London (UAL) to examine potential areas of collaboration in arts, design, creative media, performance, and the humanities. The meeting was facilitated by the British Council during the Manila visit of UAL’s…
EVENTS: UP and Malaysian Universities Forge Strategic Ties to Boost Intra-ASEAN Mobility
QUEZON CITY – The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Commission on Higher Education – National Capital Region (CHED-NCR) hosted a high-level delegation from the World Education Expo (WEE) 2026 and Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) on February 4, 2026. Held at the UP Diliman Institute of Biology, the…
POOF 2026-002: Mr. Guillian M. Mecate
Global Vision, Personal Passion: Guillian Mecate on Building UP’s Bridges to the World As Head of Program Development and Strategy at the UP System Office of International Linkages (OIL), Guillian Magbanua Mecate has made it his mission to connect the University of the Philippines to the world. Backed by a…
EVENTS: Rowan University Explores Expanded Academic Collaboration with UP
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) hosted an academic delegation from Rowan University and the Philippine Consulate General in New York on 4 February 2026 at the Institute of Biology, UP Diliman, to advance potential partnerships in biomedical engineering and health-related fields. The meeting brought together…
EVENTS: Academic Visit of Mae Fah Luang to UP
Quezon City, 3 February 2026 — Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) of Thailand paid an academic visit to the University of the Philippines (UP) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, at the Faculty Lounge of the Virata School of Business (VSB), UP Diliman, reaffirming both institutions’ shared commitment to internationalization and…
UP OIL at Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Hearing on Tokyo Convention
The University of the Philippines Office of International Linkages (UP OIL) actively participated at the recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations last February 19, 2026, where stakeholders discussed the proposed ratification of the Tokyo Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education. UP OIL emphasized the…
People of OIL (POOF) 2026-001: Gino Angelo M. Velasco, Dr.rer.nat
Officer-In-Charge and Deputy Director, Office of International Linkages For Dr. Gino Angelo M. Velasco, internationalization works best when it is grounded—anchored in the everyday academic life of the University and connected to the public purpose UP serves. Stepping into his role as Deputy Director of the Office of International Linkages…