University of the Philippines Diliman

Kim Robert C. de Leon, assistant professor at the UP Diliman (UPD) National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG), has been appointed as Department of Budget and Management (DBM) secretary, and took his oath of office on May 19 at the Malacañang Palace. Prior to his appointment as DBM chief, de Leon served as […] The post NCPAG faculty appointed DBM chief appeared first on Unive…

The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) kicked off the 2026 edition of its Institutional Strategic Program for Innovation, Research, and Education (INSPIRE) with the theme Aligning Purpose. Strengthening Systems. Advancing Quality. INSPIRE brought together UP Diliman (UPD) administrators and unit heads to learn the knowledge, tools, and strategic framework needed to advance operational and academic ex…

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has formalized its partnership with UP Diliman (UPD) through a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that strengthens further the shared vision of both parties regarding community-driven development. The MOA, signed on May 13 at the Office of the Chancellor (OC), outlined the partnership between UPD and DSWD for […] The post UPD, DSWD sign MOA on Ka…

All 19 first-time examinees from UP Diliman (UPD) passed the elementary level of the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT), notching a 100% passing rate, with four making it to the Top 10: Bea Kathleen De Guia Perlas (fourth place, 94.20%), Katrina Galang Gaza (sixth place, 93.60%), Rhyjale Kate Binondo Cavalida (eighth place, […] The post UPD aces March 2026 LEPT appe…

UP Diliman (UPD) once again formally recognized and honored its international community and partners during the Chancellor’s International Reception 2026 (CIR 2026). At the event organized by the Office of International Linkages Diliman (OILD), UPD Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II expressed his gratitude to UPD’s international partners. Vistan stressed that UPD continues to strengthen […] Th…

UP Diliman (UPD) recognized the service of over 100 of its employees during the 2026 Parangal at Pagkilala para sa mga Kawani at Retirado ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Parangal sa mga Kawani at Retirado). The program went all out to honor the 62 administrative staff, eight REPS (research, extension, and professional staff), and 45 faculty […] The post Loyalty and excellence celebrated appeared fir…

Biking has gained popularity in the Philippines over the past few years, peaking during the pandemic. However, safety remains a major concern among cyclists. The post UPD study calls for safer bike lanes appeared first on University of the Philippines Diliman .

The UP Film Institute (UPFI), through its Film Archives and Library, moves to preserve the Cesar Hernando Collection of Philippine Cinema Memorabilia (Cesar Hernando Collection) using open and collaborative digital tools. According to the UPFI, the initiative seeks to safeguard the said collection and provide research access to the public. The Cesar Hernando Collection was […] The post UPFI launc…

For the second consecutive year, the UP Streetdance Club (UPSDC) emerged as the champion of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Streetdance competition. Dancing to a mix of OPM hits and character soundtracks, the UPSDC dazzled the 4,500-strong audience of the UAAP Season 88 Streetdance Competition on May 3 at the Ateneo Blue […] The post UPD Streetdance is champion once …

To strengthen community safety and provide accessible resources for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors, the UP Diliman (UPD) Gender Office (DGO) officially launched its first-ever mobile application dedicated to addressing GBV. The post Inside the mobile toolkit to end GBV appeared first on University of the Philippines Diliman .

A 14-person delegation of scientists, representatives from the academe, policy makers, and the private sector paid a courtesy call to UP Diliman (UPD) Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II to discuss the possibility of academic partnerships particularly in the realm of semiconductors. Prior to the meeting the delegation visited the facilities under the UPD College […] The post Brazilian delegatio…

For many women, house work remains invisible labor, and care work in society is often overlooked. This was the central theme of the awareness seminar Advancing Gender Equality in the Care Economy. The post Gender equality in care economy appeared first on University of the Philippines Diliman .

UP Diliman (UPD) constituents explored a wide array of digital resources at Sagwanan: The University Library Book and e-Fair 2026 (Sagwanan 2026), held at the Palma Hall lobby on April 24. The post UL e-fair connects UPD to digital resources appeared first on University of the Philippines Diliman .

All 24 first-time examinees from UP Diliman Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute passed the April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examinations, giving the University a 100% passing rate. In addition, two of them landed in the top 10 successful examinees. Leading the successful batch was John Labrador, who placed first with his 94.25% rating. Meanwhile, […] The post UPD …

The University of the Philippines Diliman Committee on the Protection of Academic Freedom and Human Rights has received reports of incidences of red-tagging and harassment among students doing research in local communities. The post Statement of the UP Diliman Committee on the Protection of Academic Freedom and Human Rights in Support of Students and Other Constituents Doing Field Work, Condemnin…

DZUP 1602 (DZUP), UP Diliman’s (UPD) campus radio station, won five awards at the 20th UP ComBroadSoc Gandingan Awards (Gandingan Awards 2026) on April 25 at the DL Umali Hall of UP Los Baños (UPLB). DZUP triumphed across three major categories: Core Awards (Programs), General Awards (Radio), and General Awards (Online). UPD’s radio station, alongside […] The post DZUP wins 5 awards at 20<sup>th<…

In celebration of the UP Diliman Environmental Sustainability Month this April, the UP Diliman (UPD) Environmental Management Office (DEMO) launched Sustainability Fiesta 2026 with the theme Aruga: Paglinang ng Luntiang Komunidad last Friday, April 24, at the Sunken Garden Grandstand. The post UPD hosts sustainability fiesta appeared first on University of the Philippines Diliman .

The following is a consolidated list of UP Diliman units’ work arrangements pursuant to Memorandum No. ECLV-26-013. The post Consolidated Advisory Pursuant to Memorandum No. ECLV-26-013 appeared first on University of the Philippines Diliman .

The Office of the Chancellor shall receive nominations for the deanship of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) from 24 April to 8 May 2026 (5 p.m.). The post 2026 Call for Nominations for the Deanship of the UP Diliman School of Library and Information Studies appeared first on University of the Philippines Diliman .

The Committee on the Protection of Academic Freedom and Human Rights (CPAFHR) of UP Diliman condemns the killing of incumbent USC councilor Alyssa Alano, a political science student of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. The post Statement of the UP Diliman Committee on the Protection of Academic Freedom and Human Rights on the killing of University Student Council (USC) councilor Alys…