The University of the Philippines (UP) will hold a necrological tribute to its former President, Dr. Jose V. Abueva, tomorrow, August 26, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.
Members of the UP community who worked with Dr. Abueva over the years will be sharing their stories about Dr. Abueva. Speakers include UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, former UP President and Professor Emeritus of Political Science Francisco Nemenzo, Department of Education Secretary and Professor Emeritus of Public Administration Leonor M. Briones, Professor Emeritus of Economics and former NEDA Secretary-General Ernesto M. Pernia, University Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Gémino H. Abad, University of the East President and former Commission on Higher Education Chair Ester Albano Garcia, and former UP Regent Angelo Jimenez. After the speakers, the Abueva family will give their response.
Dr. Abueva, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration and Political Science, served as the 16th President of the University of the Philippines from 1987 to 1993 and concurrently as chancellor of UP Diliman from 1990 to 1991. He was a prolific author, political science, and public administration scholar who advocated for constitutional reform to establish a Federal-Parliamentary Democracy. He was also a peace activist who campaigned for a non-killing society.
Dr. Abueva passed away on August 18 at the age of 93.
Join the rest of the UP community in honoring UP President Abueva via Zoom.
Please click the link to join: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/89040170782?pwd=Y040aGpFNU9yQU9qMWVWekRBT1Vtdz09
Webinar ID: 890 4017 0782
Passcode: JVAbueva
Aside from the University’s tribute, President Abueva’s family has also created an online memorial for him where his family call upon the public to join them in prayers for his eternal repose. Those interested may use the links below:
Zoom link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/82511751563?pwd=ZDI0QWFKRFRBZmF4VnBLQ082b0h1dz09
Meeting ID: 825 1175 1563
Passcode: JVAbueva
The family will be holding daily prayers for him, every 7:00 PM, from August 26 until his 40th day on September 26.
