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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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Can AI save our country’s water?

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.

Know more about how AI is used to test solutions for water supply

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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

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

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

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

Back when she was a student, Dr. Pierangeli Vital, head of the UP Natural Sciences Research Institute’s Biological Research and...

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...

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

Back when she was a student, Dr. Pierangeli Vital, head of the UP Natural Sciences Research Institute’s Biological Research and...

Korea-ASEAN relations seen to drive national development

UP hosts Belgian embassy exhibit celebrating PH-Belgium relations

The University of the Philippines and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium opened an exhibit at the lobby...

2025 National Artists

The University of the Philippines proudly congratulates the UP alumni, faculty, and long-time friends of the UP community who are...

Korea-ASEAN relations seen to drive national development

Key officials of the Philippine government and members of the diplomatic corps (seated) pose for a group photo with the...

UP hosts Belgian embassy exhibit celebrating PH-Belgium relations

The University of the Philippines and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium opened an exhibit at the lobby...

2025 National Artists

The University of the Philippines proudly congratulates the UP alumni, faculty, and long-time friends of the UP community who are...

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...

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,...

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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 ...

Landbank renewed its support for the Lingap Iskolar Program by signing a memorandum of ...

Community

Laced up; hopes up. The starting 11 of the UP Women’s Football Team flash a ...

From left: UP Vice President for Research and Innovation Joel Joseph Marciano; UP VP for ...

Inked, given, and received. Copies of the signed deed of donation are held up by, ...

Making A Difference

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

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

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

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

News

Korea-ASEAN relations seen to drive national development

UP hosts Belgian embassy exhibit celebrating PH-Belgium relations

2025 National Artists

Korea-ASEAN relations seen to drive national development

UP hosts Belgian embassy exhibit celebrating PH-Belgium relations

2025 National Artists

Events

UP Symphony Orchestra Concert Series: Heroic Symphony

UP Open University Graduation 2026

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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

Landbank formalizes support for Lingap Iskolar Program, UPCAT

Community

UP falls to DLSU in UAAP women’s football opener

New UPCBAAA board meets UP President

PhP1.5M endowment establishes Salvacion G. Bailon-Reyes Professorial Chair

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