The University of the Philippines complies with the conditions of good governance as set by National Budget Circular 542 issued by the Department of Budget of Management.
Available below are the information required of the university under the circular.
I. Mandate, Function, List of Officials, and Contact Information
A. Mandate and Functions
Section 3 of the UP Charter of 2008 (Republic Act 9500) states that:
As the national university, a public and secular institution of higher learning, and a community of scholars dedicated to the search for truth and knowledge as well as the development of future leaders, the University of the Philippines shall perform its unique and distinctive leadership in higher education and development.
The University shall:
Lead in setting academic standards and initiating innovations in teaching, research, and faculty development in philosophy, the arts and humanities, the social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, and technology; and maintain centers of excellence in these disciplines and professions.
Serve as a graduate university by providing advanced studies and specialization for scholars, scientists, writers, artists, and professionals especially those who serve on the faculty of state and private colleges and universities.
Serve as a research university in various fields of expertise and specialization by conducting basic and applied research, promoting research and development, and contributing to the dissemination and application of knowledge.
Lead as a public service university by providing various forms of community, public and volunteer service, as well as scholarly and technical assistance to the government, the private sector, and civil society while maintaining its standards of excellence.
Protect and promote the professional and economic rights and welfare of its academic and non-academic personnel.
Provide opportunities for training and learning in leadership, responsible citizenship, and the development of democratic values, institutions, and practice through academic and non-academic programs, including sports and enhancement of nationalism and national identity.
Serve as a regional and global university in cooperation with international and scientific unions, networks of universities, scholarly and professional associations in the Asia Pacific Region and around the world.
Provide democratic governance based on collegiality, representation, accountability, transparency, and active participation of its constituents; and promote the holding of fora for students, faculty, research, extension and professional staff (REPS), administrative staff, and alumni to discuss non-academic issues affecting the University.
For a full text of the UP Charter, please click here.
B. Vision and Mission
A great university, taking a leadership role in the development of a globally competitive Philippines, driven by:
Academic excellence and operational excellence;
Strong research and creative capability supported by expanded graduate programs and geared toward addressing the country’s problems;
Excellent faculty and staff working in an environment conducive to outstanding performance and high productivity;
The best and brightest students from across the country prepared for successful careers and responsive citizenship;
Strong support from the alumni and other stakeholders;
High visibility and effective public service;
Modernized physical facilities and technological infrastructure for teaching, research, and administration; and
Financial sustainability achieved by resource generation and administrative efficiency, while preserving its public character.
For more information on the vision and mission of the University, please click here.
C. List of Officials
II. Annual Financial Reports
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 1
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Summary Report on Disbursements
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Budget Accountability Report (BAR) No. 1
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 5
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Plan – BED No. 1
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 1-A (For DBM and COA purposes)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 1-B (For DBM and COA purposes)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 1-C (For DBM and COA purposes)
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 2 (For DBM and COA purposes)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 2-A (For DBM and COA purposes)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 3 (For DBM and COA purposes)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 4 (For DBM and COA purposes)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Financial Accountability Report (FAR) No. 6 (For DBM and COA purposes)
III. DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets
2024
A. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024
B. GAA Performance Targets for FY 2024
2023
A. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2023
B. GAA Performance Targets for FY 2023
2022
A. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022
B. GAA Performance Targets for FY 2022
2021
A. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2021
B. GAA Performance Targets for FY 2021
2020
IV. Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries and Status of Implementation for FY 2020
Projects, programs, activities, beneficiaries and status of implementation are reported in the following links:
UP System
• Emerging Interdisciplinary Research (EIDR)
• Enhanced Creative Work and Research Grant (ECWRG)
• Implementation of the Free Tuition Law
V. Annual Procurement Plan
FY 2019 Consolidated Annual Procurement Plan (FY 2019 APP-nonCSE) for all UP CUs
FY 2020 Consolidated Annual Procurement Plan (FY 2020 APP-nonCSE) for all UP CUs
FY 2021 Consolidated Annual Procurement Plan (FY 2021 APP-nonCSE) for all UP Cus
FY 2022 Consolidated Annual Procurement Plan (FY 2022 APP-nonCSE) for all UP Cus
UP Systemwide Summary, UP System Administration and UP Diliman
UP Los Baños, UP Manila, PGH, UP Open U, UP Visayas, UP Baguio, UP Mindanao and UP Cebu
FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Procurement Plan (FY 2023 APP-nonCSE) for all UP Cus
FY 2024 Consolidated UP System-wide Annual Procurement Plan Non-CSE
FY 2024 Consolidated UP System-wide EPA for 2024
VI. Quality Management System Certificates
Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings 2024
Quacquarelli Symonds Asia Rankings 2023
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2023
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2024
Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2023
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023
ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA)
Quacquarelli Symonds Asia Rankings 2023
ISO Certificates
1. Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
Renewal 2018-2021
Renewal 2021-2024
2. Institute of Human Genetics (IHG), UP Manila
Renewal 2018-2021
Renewal 2021-2024
3. Newborn Screening Center (NSRC), UP Manila
Renewal 2017-2020
Renewal 2020-2023
4. NIH-IHG-Newborn Screening Center (NSC), UP Manila
Renewal 2018-2021
Renewal 2021-2024
5. UP Law Complex, UP Diliman
6. Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms – National Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (PNCM-NIMBB), UP Los Baños
7. University of the Philippines Manila (UPM)
8. Natural Sciences Research Institute
Other Certificates
1. Human Resource Development Office (HRDO), UP Diliman
Human Resource Development Office (HRDO), UP Diliman PRIME HRM Maturity Level 2
2. UP Diliman
3. Open University (UPOU)
4. College of Medicine (CM), UP Manila
Basic Medical Education Program – PAASCU – Level IV Re-accredited Status
5. College of Pharmacy (CP), UP Manila
Pharmacy Program – PAASCU – Level III Re-accredited Status
6. College of Nursing (CN), UP Manila
Nursing Program – PAASCU – Level II Re-accredited Status
VII. Guidelines in Determining the Eligibility of Delivery Units and Individuals
VIII. Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of Statements and Financial Disclosures
UP Sytemwide 2018 SALN Review and Compliance Committee
UP Sytemwide 2019 SALN Review and Compliance Committee
UP Sytemwide 2020 SALN Review and Compliance Committee
UP Sytemwide 2021 SALN Review and Compliance Committee
UP Sytemwide 2022 SALN Review and Compliance Committee
UP Sytemwide 2023 SALN Review and Compliance Committee
IX. People’s Freedom of Information
* Assessing Information Disclosure Practices for FOI Compliance (AID-FOI Tool)
*The Final People’s Freedom to Information (FOI) Manual
*Freedom of Information (FOI) Reports 2024
*Modified One-Page FOI Manual
*Modified One-Page FOI Manual in Filipino
*Certificate of No Pending FOI Requests
X. Compliance to Republic Act No. 11032: An Act Promoting Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9485, otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 and for other Purposes
Certificate of Compliance to Republic Act No. 11032: An Act Promoting Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services (updated: 2020)
UP System and Constituent Universities Committee on Anti-Red Tape (CART)
Citizen’s Charter Handbook 2023
XI. Accountability Report Cards
2021
Performance-Based Bonus Scorecard
2020
2019
- Congratulatory Letter
- MFO Accountability Report Card (MARC-1)
- Management Accountability Report Card (MARC-2)
2018