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UP leaps into THE Asia’s Top 200

Riding on its research being cited by the world’s scholars, the University of the Philippines made a big jump in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings or the THE ranking of the top 359 universities of the region. The Philippine national university leaped from the 201st-250th ranked group in 2017 to the top 200, placing 156th, in 2018.


UP alumni conferred Accountancy Centenary Awards of Excellence and Recognition Awards

Alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) were proclaimed recipients of “Centenary Awards of Excellence” and “Recognition Awards for the Board of Accountancy Members” during the celebration of the Centenary Year of the Accountancy Profession in the Philippines, led by the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The awardees […]


UP webinar to discuss early cancer detection with Next Generation Sequencing

Over the past 15 years, cutting-edge research has made it possible to better understand cancer. It is a genetic disease that is borne out of genomic disruptions that drive gene expression changes or activate or silence genes, thereby altering gene networks and pathways. Global efforts to study multiple cancer types are opening up opportunities for […]


UP graduates dominate the top 10 Veterinarian board exam passers

Graduates of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) dominated the list of top 10 examinees who garnered the highest scores in the March 2023 Veterinarian licensure board exam. This was announced recently by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Maria Adrianna Isabella Gray Claraval, who ranked no. 1, also had the highest examination rating […]


Two UP alumni awarded for exemplary government service

  Two alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) were recognized for their exemplary government service by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the awarding ceremony for the recipients of the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Presidential Lingkod Bayan, Pagasa, and Dangal ng Bayan Awards for 2022. The awarding ceremony was held on 8 March […]


UPCAT applications are now open

The Office of Admissions has opened the portal for applications for the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT). Visit https://upcat2024online.up.edu.ph/ for details. Please take note of the important dates found on their announcement below. For questions, please contact the Office of Admissions by sending them a message via this email address: upcollegeapplications.oadms@up.edu.ph For updates, follow the […]


Rizal and the ASEAN’s way forward: Malaysian PM Anwar speaks in UP on strategic takeaways for ASEAN 30 years after The Asian Renaissance

  Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia, called for an ASEAN that is built “on the firm foundations of a humane economy, compassion, justice, inclusiveness and shared prosperity”, in a special lecture he delivered at the University of the Philippines (UP) Theater in its Diliman campus on March 2, 2023, as […]


Official nominees for the Search for the Next UP Diliman Chancellor

The Search Committee for the Search for the Next UP Diliman Chancellor has announced the official nominees.  They have also released a schedule of activities for the presentation of the nominees’ vision papers, as well as the sectoral consultations. Please read the committee’s announcement below. To view the the nominees’ respective Curriculum Vitae and Vision […]


UPM NIH celebrates 25th anniversary

The University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP NIH) celebrated its 25th anniversary on February 27, 2023 at the UP Professional Schools in BGC, Taguig. A two-day anniversary conference, “Transforming Philippine Health Systems Toward Universal Healthcare Through Research Partnerships”, was held with Department of Health (DOH) Officer in Charge Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and […]


All-UP Composers Featured in UPSO’s Likhang Peyups!

  Catch the University of the Philippines Symphony Orchestra (UPSO) in LIKHANG PEYUPS on Friday, March 10, 2023, 6 pm, at the UP Theater! In alignment with the 2023 Arts Month theme “Kaloob”, the UPSO looks inward to salute the music of the UP Diliman community in its latest concert offering. The orchestra will perform […]


Welcome and Introduction by President Jimenez of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Welcome and Introduction by UP President Angelo A. Jimenez for the Honorary Degree Conferment Ceremony of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim 2 March 2023, UP Theater, UP Diliman Your Excellency Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Charge d’Affaires Mr. Mohammad Fareed Zakaria, Esteemed Members of the Board of Regents, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Chancellor […]