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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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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...

PH to host 2027 ICDE World Conference in Cebu

UP, MMDA sign MOU

UP Resilience Institute Executive Director Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay explains the determination of detention basins guided by science and history...

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...

PH to host 2027 ICDE World Conference in Cebu

ICDE Secretary General Torunn Gjelsvik (left) and UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano (right) present details on the upcoming 31st ICDE World...

UP, MMDA sign MOU

UP Resilience Institute Executive Director Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay explains the determination of detention basins guided by science and history...

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...

Nov

After Dark: kaDiliman

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

Nov

Maki+FIESTA 3.0

THE STORIES WE TELL. THE VOICES THAT MATTER. THE DEMOCRACY WE SHAPE. Get ready for MAKI+Fiesta 3.0! Where creativity...

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

On October 22, Officials and representatives from different Local Government Units, Civil Society and Private ...

“We both share the love for public health. We both believe that medicine should not ...

Asian Games archery silver medalist Amaya Amparo “Aya” Paz Cojuangco says she is grateful to ...

UP Offices

The University of the Philippines has extended the deadline for nominations for the next ...

The University of the Philippines System Administration successfully completed its first ISO 9001:2015 surveillance ...

Representatives from student councils across the University of the Philippines System air their concerns in ...

Community

The University of the Philippines congratulates alumnae Martha Sazon of Mynt/GCash and Lynette Ortiz ...

Josh Meriño (#95) celebrates after his goal. Photo by MIsael Bacani, UPS-MCO. photo 27 Jian ...

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

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

PH to host 2027 ICDE World Conference in Cebu

UP, MMDA sign MOU

UP celebrates collaborative study and findings on Philippine Eagle genome

PH to host 2027 ICDE World Conference in Cebu

UP, MMDA sign MOU

UP celebrates collaborative study and findings on Philippine Eagle genome

Events

After Dark: kaDiliman

Maki+FIESTA 3.0

UP Open University Graduation 2026

31st ICDE World Conference calls for submissions

Voices

President's Corner

UP Offices

Community

President's Corner

UP president: Creative industry dev’t a shared responsibility

UP fetes alumni appointed to lead PH health care

UP honors Team PH archer Aya Paz Cojuangco

UP Offices

UP extends nomination deadline for next Faculty Regent to Nov. 4

ISO 9001:2015 surveillance audit affirms UPSA quality management

OSDS holds consultation with student leaders

Community

UP alumnae lead Philippine CEOs in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia

UPMFT begins UAAP title defense with win

CMC unveils new seal

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