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Buwan ng Unibersidad 2026

As the University of the Philippines marks its 118th founding anniversary June 18, we celebrate with a monthlong commemoration of honor, excellence, and service to the Filipino people.

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

Over the past 117 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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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.

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Scaling intentionality: How a UP engineer’s robotic hand for stroke patients now helps satellites point

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.

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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.

Ang paglalakbay ng Munting Prinsipe sa mundo ni Gracio

“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...

The Forest in a Drop of Honey: How UP scientists uncovered the chemical fingerprint of the Sierra Madre

Honey has long been prized for its sweetness and healing properties. Some varieties, such as New Zealand’s famous Manuka honey,...

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...

“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...

The Forest in a Drop of Honey: How UP scientists uncovered the chemical fingerprint of the Sierra Madre

Honey has long been prized for its sweetness and healing properties. Some varieties, such as New Zealand’s famous Manuka honey,...

UP scientists and faculty among this years Asian Scientist 100

Monthlong founding anniversary activities begin

The University of the Philippines has officially opened Buwan ng Unibersidad, June 2. This monthlong celebration of its founding anniversary...

UP CEDEV, SEAMEO INNOTECH hold forum on EDCOM 2

The panelists, beginning second from left: Southern Cross University School of Education Professor Emeritus Martin Hayden; UNICEF Philippines Chief of...

UP scientists and faculty among this years Asian Scientist 100

The University of the Philippines is proud to have five of its scientists and faculty named among this...

Monthlong founding anniversary activities begin

The University of the Philippines has officially opened Buwan ng Unibersidad, June 2. This monthlong celebration of its founding anniversary...

UP CEDEV, SEAMEO INNOTECH hold forum on EDCOM 2

The panelists, beginning second from left: Southern Cross University School of Education Professor Emeritus Martin Hayden; UNICEF Philippines Chief of...

Jun

Pagkilala sa Fakulti, REPS, Kawani, Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa...

The Pagkilala sa Fakulti, Kawani, at Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa o Internasyonal na Rekognisyon is part of the...

Jun

Buwan ng Unibersidad: Parangal at Pagkilala sa Kawani at Retirado...

Organized by the Office of the Vice President for Administration, the Parangal at Pagkilala sa Kawani at Retirado ng...

Jun

Pagkilala sa Fakulti, REPS, Kawani, Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa...

The Pagkilala sa Fakulti, Kawani, at Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa o Internasyonal na Rekognisyon is part of the...

Jun

2026 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement...

The 2026 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Asia-Pacific Community of Practice (IARSLCE APCoP) International...

Jun

Buwan ng Unibersidad: Alab ng Puso Public Service Day

In celebration of the 118th Foundation Day of the University of the Philippines System, the university community will be...

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President's Corner

DBM Secretary Kim Robert de Leon (left) receives the UP Oblation statuette from UP President ...

A contingent from the Province of Dinagat Islands led by Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. ...

The University of the Philippines is deeply saddened by the death of UP students Alyssa ...

UP Offices

The University of the Philippines-Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders Philippines held ...

Completers of the 2026 Hamon ng Himig Batch 2 beam with pride as they show ...

Following the elevation of University of the Philippines Tacloban as the ninth constituent university ...

Community

The third batch of University of the Philippines System Administration employees completed LINANG 1.1: ...

As the second iteration of the Alumni Mentoring Program concluded, completers of the program ...

Certified trainers. LINANG 2.0 Batch 2 poses for a group photo with officials and staff ...

Making A Difference

Ang paglalakbay ng Munting Prinsipe sa mundo ni Gracio

“Why Not Fry It?” UPV engineer reimagines how hospitals handle their most dangerous waste

The Forest in a Drop of Honey: How UP scientists uncovered the chemical fingerprint of the Sierra Madre

Ang paglalakbay ng Munting Prinsipe sa mundo ni Gracio

“Why Not Fry It?” UPV engineer reimagines how hospitals handle their most dangerous waste

The Forest in a Drop of Honey: How UP scientists uncovered the chemical fingerprint of the Sierra Madre

News

UP scientists and faculty among this years Asian Scientist 100

Monthlong founding anniversary activities begin

UP CEDEV, SEAMEO INNOTECH hold forum on EDCOM 2

UP scientists and faculty among this years Asian Scientist 100

Monthlong founding anniversary activities begin

UP CEDEV, SEAMEO INNOTECH hold forum on EDCOM 2

Events

Pagkilala sa Fakulti, REPS, Kawani, Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa...

Buwan ng Unibersidad: Parangal at Pagkilala sa Kawani at Retirado...

Pagkilala sa Fakulti, REPS, Kawani, Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa...

2026 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement...

Buwan ng Unibersidad: Alab ng Puso Public Service Day

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President's Corner

UP Offices

Community

President's Corner

UP celebrates youngest budget secretary in PH history

Dinagat Islands asks UP to help set up state college

Statement on the Toboso Tragedy

UP Offices

UP-CIFAL marks 10th year, holds first alumni homecoming

2026 Hamon ng Himig concludes with student recital

Search for first UP Tacloban chancellor underway

Community

Batch 3 UPSA staff complete workshop series for “Tatak-UP” public service

Alumni Mentoring Program Batch 2 concludes, expected to reach more CUs

LINANG 2.0 certifies 74 more trainers

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