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Honor, Excellence and Service to the Nation: UP in the Past 118 Years

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.

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Our Typhoons Could Rain Like Never Before. This UP Scientist Is Finding Out Why.

Yolanda. Pablo. Ompong. We already know what these storms can do. But what happens when you add a warming climate to the mix?
UP climate scientist Rafaela Jane Delfino recreated them on a computer and discovered how their already intense rains could get even worse. Her reaction? “Sometimes, I really hope my model is wrong.”

Read how scientists are uncovering why our typhoons could rain like never before

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UP Day of Remembrance:
Commemorating the university’s tradition of critical thinking, activism, and sacrifice for the Nation

Against the continuing proliferation of historical revisionism, disinformation and trolling on social media, the UP Day of Remembrance is an important occasion which allows for reflection on the national university’s important role in the continuing struggle for truth, justice and democracy.

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A UP microbiologist found antibiotic resistance genes in Laguna Lake. Now what?

Using portable genomic sequencing, UP microbiologist and Gawad Pangulo awardee, Dr. Pierangeli Vital, and her team mapped the lake's hidden microbial world, revealing why environmental surveillance is one of our best tools for protecting public health — long before problems become national emergencies.

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UP Towards Sustainability

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.

Know more about UP's efforts in sustainability

Making A Difference

From winless to winning: Coach Mo’s UPMBT journey

Our Typhoons Could Rain Like Never Before. This UP Scientist Is Finding Out Why.

Dr. Rafaela Jane Delfino, head of the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology’s Climate and High Impact Weather Laboratory...

UP Day of Remembrance: Commemorating the university’s tradition of critical thinking, activism, and sacrifice for the Nation

For this year’s UP Day of Remembrance, Professor Emeritus Jose Y. Dalisay and former Secretary of Social Welfare and Development...

From winless to winning: Coach Mo’s UPMBT journey

Coach Moriah Joel Gingerich. Banner photo by Mar Lopez, UPS-MCO. Coach Moriah Joel Gingerich. Banner photo by Mar Lopez, UPS-MCO....

Our Typhoons Could Rain Like Never Before. This UP Scientist Is Finding Out Why.

Dr. Rafaela Jane Delfino, head of the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology’s Climate and High Impact Weather Laboratory...

UP Day of Remembrance: Commemorating the university’s tradition of critical thinking, activism, and sacrifice for the Nation

For this year’s UP Day of Remembrance, Professor Emeritus Jose Y. Dalisay and former Secretary of Social Welfare and Development...

UP celebrates collaborative study and findings on Philippine Eagle genome

UP recognized as National Teacher Education Center of Excellence

The University of the Philippines was recognized by the Teacher Education Council as one of the five National Teacher...

UP registers 100% passing rate in Psychometricians Licensure Exam

All 146 examinees from the University of the Philippines passed the September 2026 Licensure Examination for Psychometricians. UP Tacloban,...

UP celebrates collaborative study and findings on Philippine Eagle genome

UP College of Science Dean Cynthia Saloma, former executive director of the UP Philippine Genome Center, gives an overview of...

UP recognized as National Teacher Education Center of Excellence

The University of the Philippines was recognized by the Teacher Education Council as one of the five National Teacher...

UP registers 100% passing rate in Psychometricians Licensure Exam

All 146 examinees from the University of the Philippines passed the September 2026 Licensure Examination for Psychometricians. UP Tacloban,...

Oct

UP Symphony Orchestra Concert Series: Heroic Symphony

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗦! The UP Symphony Orchestra’s 8th Year Concert Series opens soon! Join the #OrkestraNgBayan as we...

Nov

After Dark: kaDiliman

What goes on in UP Diliman after dark? Have you heard of urban legends, ghost stories, and historical...

Dec

UP Open University Graduation 2026

The University of the Philippines Open University will hold its commencement exercises for this year on December 5, 2026,...

Nov

31st ICDE World Conference calls for submissions

The International Council for Open and Distance Education has opened submissions to its 31st World Conference next year, themed,...

Voices

President's Corner

In the photo are (from left): UPD College of Arts and Letters Department of European ...

Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) and UP officials reaffirm their partnership during a meeting Sept. ...

UP commemorates today, the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. As it recalls ...

UP Offices

Members of the UP Board of Regents join Alumni Regent Fernando Sanchez Jr. (seated, center), ...

LINANG 1.1: Mga Serye ng Pagsasanay para sa Pagpapaunlad ng Paglilingkod sa Pamantasan at ...

The University of the Philippines Ugnayan ng Pahinungód/Oblation Corps honored its newest batch of ...

Community

“Pinili ang tambuli di lamang bilang sagisag ng lahat ng midya–kasama na ang radyo, telebisyon, ...

Welcome to the team! University of the Philippines Women’s Basketball Team Manager Patricio Roman Jr. ...

GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA (Sept. 17, 2026) – The University of the Philippines Diliman College of ...

Making A Difference

From winless to winning: Coach Mo’s UPMBT journey

Our Typhoons Could Rain Like Never Before. This UP Scientist Is Finding Out Why.

UP Day of Remembrance: Commemorating the university’s tradition of critical thinking, activism, and sacrifice for the Nation

From winless to winning: Coach Mo’s UPMBT journey

Our Typhoons Could Rain Like Never Before. This UP Scientist Is Finding Out Why.

UP Day of Remembrance: Commemorating the university’s tradition of critical thinking, activism, and sacrifice for the Nation

News

UP celebrates collaborative study and findings on Philippine Eagle genome

UP recognized as National Teacher Education Center of Excellence

UP registers 100% passing rate in Psychometricians Licensure Exam

UP celebrates collaborative study and findings on Philippine Eagle genome

UP recognized as National Teacher Education Center of Excellence

UP registers 100% passing rate in Psychometricians Licensure Exam

Events

UP Symphony Orchestra Concert Series: Heroic Symphony

After Dark: kaDiliman

UP Open University Graduation 2026

31st ICDE World Conference calls for submissions

Voices

President's Corner

UP Offices

Community

President's Corner

Peru Ambassador visits UP

UP, K-water explore concrete partnership on water, climate resilience

Commemorating the 54th Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law and the UP Day of Remembrance

UP Offices

Alumni regent takes oath, BOR reappoints 3 Chancellors

New batch of UPSA employees complete LINANG 1.1

Pahinungód awards volunteers, opens photo exhibit

Community

CMC unveils new seal

CSMC now official sponsor of UPWBT

UPCFA opens Philippine Pavilion at 16th Gwangju Biennale

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