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Monthlong founding anniversary activities begin

| Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc

The University of the Philippines has officially opened Buwan ng Unibersidad, June 2. This monthlong celebration of its founding anniversary is an extension of what used to be a weeklong series of activities. UP distributed the program of festivities throughout the month to accommodate a broader range of UP System-level initiatives planned for this period.

UP President Angelo Jimenez said the university’s anniversary used to be celebrated simply and would pass without much reflection and thought, which is why his administration spearheaded the Linggo ng Unibersidad at the beginning of his presidency, but he admitted that a week was not enough.

“The true measure of UP excellence is not only what we achieve, but whom we serve, whom we empower, and whose lives we help transform,” UP President Angelo Jimenez emphasizes at the Buwan ng Unibersidad opening, June 2 at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.

With the theme, Ani at Alay: Tumutugon. Naglilingkod. Para sa Bayan, Buwan ng Unibersidad opened with a program that began with a flag-raising ceremony at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman.

The event also saw the launch of UP’s  new institutional videos, which were produced by the UP Media and Communication Office.

Linggo ng Parangal Flag Ceremony (28).JPG “The history of UP will always be tied to the history of our nation. We are not simply making history, we are making it,” UP Vice President for Public Affairs Marian Coquia-Regidor, who heads the Buwan ng Unibersidad organizing committee, says in her closing remarks at the opening of UP’s monthlong anniversary celebration. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.

UP marks its 118th founding anniversary on June 18.

The entire ceremony can be replayed at https://www.youtube.com/live/JOP2m-CGcB4

The activity line-up for  the 2026 Buwan ng Unibersidad can be viewed at https://up.edu.ph/events/.

The UP community attends the opening of Buwan ng Unibersidad and recites the Panunumpa ng Lingkod-Bayan. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
The UP community attends the opening of Buwan ng Unibersidad and recites the Panunumpa ng Lingkod-Bayan. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
Officials of the UP System and UP Diliman learn the steps of an indigenous dance, led by Kontra-GaPi. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
Officials of the UP System and UP Diliman learn the steps of an indigenous dance, led by Kontra-GaPi. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
Officials of the UP System and UP Diliman learn the steps of an indigenous dance, led by Kontra-GaPi. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
Officials of the UP System and UP Diliman learn the steps of an indigenous dance, led by Kontra-GaPi. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
In video messages, the chief executives of UP’s nine constituent universities take turns in presenting achievements of UP and, in chorus, urged the institution to carry on. In this photo is Acting Chancellor Patricia Arinto of UP Tacloban, which was elevated as the university’s ninth CU by the Board of Regents, May 27. Photo by Bong Arboleda , UPS-MCO.
In video messages, the chief executives of UP’s nine constituent universities take turns in presenting achievements of UP and, in chorus, urged the institution to carry on. In this photo is Acting Chancellor Patricia Arinto of UP Tacloban, which was elevated as the university’s ninth CU by the Board of Regents, May 27. Photo by Bong Arboleda , UPS-MCO.
The UP Varsity Pep Squad and UP Varsity Pep Drummers deliver a spirited set of routines and chants to end the opening program of Buwan ng Unibersidad. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
The UP Varsity Pep Squad and UP Varsity Pep Drummers deliver a spirited set of routines and chants to end the opening program of Buwan ng Unibersidad. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPS-MCO.
Organizing and production teams of Buwan ng Unibersidad, including TVUP and offices under Vice President for Public Affairs Marian Coquia-Regidor (third from right) pose with President Angelo Jimenez (fourth from right), at the opening program of Buwan ng Unibersidad. Photo by Bong Arboleda , UPS-MCO.
Organizing and production teams of Buwan ng Unibersidad, including TVUP and offices under Vice President for Public Affairs Marian Coquia-Regidor (third from right) pose with President Angelo Jimenez (fourth from right), at the opening program of Buwan ng Unibersidad. Photo by Bong Arboleda , UPS-MCO.