UP conferred upon a new batch of regular or full-time faculty members, research faculty members, and researchers the titles of UP Scientist I, II, and III, for their outstanding scientific productivity. The titles come with corresponding financial awards per annum for three years, after which all of them and others with at least a […]

  In partnership with state universities and colleges (SUCs), public education institutions, and community-based organizations, the University of the Philippines has launched an interactive arts and culture program to empower indigenous peoples and marginalized communities across the Philippines. The program began Jan. 7, 2025, with an interactive concert by UP Kontra-GaPi (Kontemporaryong Gamelang Pilipino) at […]

  The University of the Philippines (UP) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPolyU) partnered for a vision screening project held on Jan. 8 at Krus na Ligas Elementary School, Quezon City (QC). This initiative provided vision screening and eye health education while also providing 200 pairs of eyeglasses for free to students with identified vision […]

  A champion of academic freedom, and a visionary who dedicated his life to education and social justice. This was how Dr. Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo, 18th UP President (1999-2005), was remembered by the University community in a program on Dec. 27 to honor his life and legacy. He passed away on Dec. 19, 2024 at […]

    On December 17, 2024, the Professional Regulation Commission announced that Constituent Universities (CUs) of the University of the Philippines (UP) were among the top-performing schools in the Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants held that same month. Graduates of these CUs also garnered some of the highest scores among that year’s test-takers. UP […]

The University of the Philippines (UP) was recognized as the Philippines’ top university in the Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025. The QS Sustainability Rankings evaluate institutions based on their ability to address critical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. UP placed 333rd out of nearly 1,800 universities across the globe. This ranking made […]

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman and chair of the University of the Philippines Board of Regents J. Prospero E. De Vera III has been named a 2024 recipient of The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) award for his contributions to advancing higher education in the Philippines. The TOFIL award, presented by the Junior Chamber International Senate […]

  The University of the Philippines (UP) celebrated the inaugural Gawad Pahinungod, an award established to recognize those who best exemplify exceptional volunteerism—of going “above and beyond service in their respective fields, [and] contributing to the values of excellence and civic responsibility that are central to the University’s mission.” The historic ceremony, held on Dec. […]

  Understanding the Filipino nation, as well as its culture and heritage, is important in the task of addressing contemporary issues on the national and global stage. This was the core message at the opening ceremony of Dialogo: Philippine Studies Goes Global, the first international conference on Philippine Studies. Organized by the University of the […]

The University of the Philippines (UP) presented the Archipelagic and Oceanic Virtual University (AOVU), the fifth flagship program of UP President Angelo Jimenez’s administration, during the International Conference on the Sulu Archipelago on Nov. 12-13 at Maas Kamlon Hall, Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO). Lead conveners of the conference […]