An Iskolar ng Bayan from UPD also ranked third in top successful examinees The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) was named the top-performing school in the April 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Results released on May 6 showed that 55 out of 56 UP Diliman examinees […]
Opening Remarks of University of the Philippines (UP) President Angelo Jimenez for the APEC University Leaders’ Forum 2025: Leveraging AI in Higher Education to address Asia Pacific challenges May 13, 2025, Jeju Island, Korea Artificial Intelligence is not new. But in the past few years, AI technology has evolved at an unprecedented pace, […]
Darna, the iconic superhero created by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Nestor Redondo, has long been dismissed by critics as a copycat of Western comic book heroes like Wonder Woman. But a deeper analysis of the nature of Darna’s powers—particularly their connection to the legendary bato (stone)—reveals a character deeply rooted in Filipino folklore and […]
The University of the Philippines strongly warns the public against individuals or groups fraudulently claiming to represent the University, its officials, or its constituent units in order to solicit money or donations. We have received reports of unauthorized solicitations using the name of UP Cebu Chancellor Atty. Leo B. Malagar, allegedly for a fictitious “UP […]
The incoming members of the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, and the chairperson and vice chairpersons of the various committees of the Philippine Association of University Women – University of the Philippines Chapter, Inc. (PAUW-UP) took their oaths of office before UP University President Angelo A. Jimenez. Even before its incorporation in 2004, the […]
The University of the Philippines and the De La Salle University today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen academic cooperation particularly in the areas of social entrepreneurship and service learning. The two universities will pursue collaborative initiatives in research, academic programs, and social engagement. “This notable partnership, a conscious effort to promote […]
The “AnthropoScene” exhibit features ceramic sculptures created by over 60 artists, scientists, and students from the University of the Philippines (UP) community. The curated installation by Katti Sta. Ana transcends art and science, shedding light on the environmental crisis and our impact on the planet. It responds to the pressing concerns about climate change and […]
The right drug at the right dose for the right person. That is the goal of precision medicine. And what can be more precise than diagnosis and treatment guided by the patient’s genes themselves? This has long been a goal of Filipino scientists and doctors involved in pharmacogenomics research, particularly in the treatment of […]
The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Institute today opened two new facilities aimed at advancing precision medicine in the country, particularly in the treatment of cancer “Many of our kababayan fighting life-threatening illnesses face a sobering double burden: the high cost of care, and the grim prognosis that often accompanies late […]
The University of the Philippines (UP) and De La Salle University (DLSU) will sign a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen academic cooperation and mutual understanding between the two universities. The partnership aims to promote a culture of sustainability and contribute to the development of Philippine society. Under the MOU, both universities […]
The UP College of Medicine (then known as the Philippine Medical School) opens. It predates the opening of the University proper by 3 years.
