The University of the Philippines is highly committed to admitting the best students and providing increased access to quality higher education. For SY 2025-2026, all eligible students will be granted free tuition and miscellaneous fees when they enroll in the University of the Philippines, in accordance with the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017. In addition to tuition and other fee subsidies given by the National Government, the University also provides other forms of financial assistance to qualified students. These are grouped according to financial needs…

By Haidee C. Pineda (MAR. 17)— Which course should I enroll in? Incoming freshmen who have yet to decide on which degree program to pursue got a better idea on UPD’s various…

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) Hostel NISMED is a popular venue for seminars, workshops, conferment of honorary degrees among others. It is also a research institute attached to the College of Education established in 1964. It is a center for research, curriculum development, teacher training, and science and math education and extension work. NISMED also houses a 48-room hostel that can accommodate as many as 120 guests at a time. It has a cafeteria that offers selections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Rates differ depending on the…

(FEB. 23)—It was not yet 6 p.m. but the Bahay ng Alumni was filling up with School of Economics alumni, all excited and dressed to the nines, looking for familiar faces: classmates, friends and professors. As expected, batch mates gravitated towards each other, eager to catch up on each other’s lives. On-stage was a huge screen showing video presentations of the UP School of Economics (UPSE) and UPSE Alumni Association (UPSEAA) activities in preparation for the Gala Night! The show, produced by the UPSEAA…

Dr. Abdulmari Asia Imao January 14, 1936 – December 16, 2014 Wake at the Loyola Memorial Park Marikina (Main Chapel) December 17 to 20, 2014 Necrological Tribute at the Cultural Center Of The Philippines 8:00 AM , Sunday December 21, 2014 Tanghalan Nicanor Abelardo, (CCP Main Theatre) State Funeral and Honors immediately follows at the Libingan ng mga Bayani Dr. Abdulmari Asia Imao, beloved brother, father, and grandfather, a creative soul of the…

By Albino C. Gamba Jr., image by Leonardo A. Reyes (DEC. 9)—The creation of Research Laboratories (RLs) is the top priority for Dr. Dennis S. Mapa, dean of the School of Statistics (SS). Mapa said RLs are enhanced study groups with specific objectives and outputs, headed by one or two senior faculty members with a number of junior faculty members with the same research interest as associates. “What we have…

Roman served three terms as chancellor from 1991 to 1993, 1999 to 2002 and 2002 to 2005. She established the Diliman Interactive Learning Center, the… Emerlinda R. Roman, PhD1991-1993 and 1999-2005Professor Emeritus, Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business (VSB) Roman served three terms as chancellor from 1991 to 1993, 1999 to 2002 and 2002 to 2005. She established the Diliman Interactive Learning Center, the… Emerlinda R. Roman, PhD1991-1993 and 1999-2005Professor Emeritus, Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business (VSB) Roman served three terms as chancellor from 1991 to 1993, 1999 to 2002 and 2002 to 2005. She established the Diliman Interactive Learning Center, the…

Cao served as chancellor for two terms, from 2005 to 2008 and 2008 to 2011. Among his accomplishments were the infrastructure development of the… Sergio S. Cao, PhD 2005-2011Professor 11, Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business (VSB)  (ret.) Cao served as chancellor for two terms, from 2005 to 2008 and 2008 to 2011. Among his accomplishments were the infrastructure development of the… Sergio S. Cao, PhD 2005-2011Professor 11, Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business (VSB)  (ret.) Cao served as chancellor for two terms, from 2005 to 2008 and 2008 to 2011. Among his accomplishments were the infrastructure development of the…

The Galileo Galilei Award of the International Commission of Optics (ICO) is given for outstanding contributions to the field of optics achieved under “comparatively unfavorable circumstances,” refering to “difficult economic or social conditions or lack of access to scientific or technical facilities or sources of information.” The outstanding contributions must be documented, if applicable, by internationally-acknowledged publications. The award is normally given to one person; however, if a collective contribution is judged to be worthy of the award, a team of several persons may be selected. The award consists of the Galileo Galilei Medal, a…

Text and image by Benito V. Sanvictores  Jr. (July-August)—He works in a discreet area in the third floor of the University Library at UP Diliman (UPD). His old, dependable desk is set amidst the sea of books and other printed materials stacked side by side and on top of each other on the book shelves, waiting for his hands to give them a new lease…