Over the past 118 years, the University of the Philippines has proven itself worthy of the title of the country’s national university. Surviving world wars, colonial occupations, civil rights struggles and cultural upheavals, economic downturns and upsurges, UP has played a role in shaping the nation’s political and social consciousness, and ultimately helping to define the national identity.
The University of the Philippines integrates sustainability into all aspects of its mission — academic excellence, public service, and research and innovation — aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals guide our initiatives in promoting health, inclusive education, gender equity, sustainable and people-centered communities, decisive climate action, and partnerships that advance the common good.
Control is one of the central principles underlying any feat of engineering. By harnessing and controlling the laws of nature, engineers not only shape the world to their will, they ensure that the products of their imagination behave predictably and for the greater good. That beautiful idea certainly motivated Micah Angelo Bacani, an alumnus of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman.
In the face of worsening floods and failing water systems, researchers from the University of the Philippines Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology are turning to artificial intelligence for answers. By teaching machines to understand our rivers and wetlands, UP scientists hope to help government agencies make smarter, data-driven decisions that protect both people and the planet.
With a focus on fostering a just, equitable, and sustainable society, UP’s strategic themes prioritize preparing graduates for the future, promoting public service for the common good and ensuring transparent and accountable governance.
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Ang paglalakbay ng Munting Prinsipe sa mundo ni Gracio
English summary: “The Little Prince’s journey through Gracio’s world,” encapsulates Jerry Gracio’s translation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s story...
Read More“Why Not Fry It?” UPV engineer reimagines how hospitals handle their most dangerous waste
The idea started as a joke. Before starting his academic career at the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) School...
Read MorePower to the people: How UP is rewiring itself for cheaper, cleaner electricity
Since championing solar power research in the 1990s, Professor and Associate Dean for Public Engagement Rowaldo Del Mundo of the...
Read MoreAng paglalakbay ng Munting Prinsipe sa mundo ni Gracio
English summary: “The Little Prince’s journey through Gracio’s world,” encapsulates Jerry Gracio’s translation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s story...
Read More“Why Not Fry It?” UPV engineer reimagines how hospitals handle their most dangerous waste
The idea started as a joke. Before starting his academic career at the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) School...
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UP fetes 2025 licensure exam topnotchers
The UP graduates who ranked first in their respective licensure exams get a special prize from the university. Photo by...
Read MoreUP sends team to Mindanao to assess quake damage
UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering Professor Eric Tingatinga inspects a collapsed restaurant’s building at General Santos City, June 11....
Read MoreUP continues to lead PH unis in QS World University Rankings 2027
The University of the Philippines continues to be the country’s leading university in the latest global rankings released by analytics...
Read MoreUP fetes 2025 licensure exam topnotchers
The UP graduates who ranked first in their respective licensure exams get a special prize from the university. Photo by...
Read MoreUP sends team to Mindanao to assess quake damage
UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering Professor Eric Tingatinga inspects a collapsed restaurant’s building at General Santos City, June 11....
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UP Diliman Graduation 2026
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UP Cebu Graduation 2026
UP Manila Graduation 2026
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Ukraine reaches out to UP
Ukraine, the second-largest country in Europe, through its Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines Yuliia Oleksandrivna Fediv, expressed...
Read MoreUP Stands with Mindanao: Statement of Solidarity and Support
The University of the Philippines extends its deepest sympathies and solidarity to all individuals, families, and communities affected by the...
Read MoreUP celebrates youngest budget secretary in PH history
DBM Secretary Kim Robert de Leon (left) receives the UP Oblation statuette from UP President Angelo Jimenez (right). Photo by...
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UP, DHSUD unveil model rental housing unit for SDG Park
Officials from the University of the Philippines and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development formally unveiled the...
Read MoreFormer Regent Padilla appointed Interim Dean of the UP Mindanao School of Medicine
The University of the Philippines community congratulates Dr. Philip Ian Padilla — physician, scientist, academic, and educator — on...
Read MorePublic service highlights UP’s 118th anniversary
The University of the Philippines chose to highlight its role as a public service university in commemorating its 118th...
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UPSO delivers musical performance on UP’s 118th year
Hymns of patriotism, resistance, and struggle for freedom echoed through the University Theater as the University of the Philippines...
Read MoreNewest Pahinungód volunteers vow to serve communities
Twenty-six graduates of the University of the Philippines heeded the call of the Oblation, taking on the challenge of...
Read MoreBatch 3 UPSA staff complete workshop series for “Tatak-UP” public service
The third batch of University of the Philippines System Administration employees completed LINANG 1.1: Mga Serye ng Pagsasanay para...
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