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Honor, Excellence and Service to the Nation: UP in the Past 117 Years

Over the past 117 years, the University of the Philippines has proven itself worthy of the title of the country’s national university. Surviving world wars, colonial occupations, civil rights struggles and cultural upheavals, economic downturns and upsurges, UP has played a role in shaping the nation’s political and social consciousness, and ultimately helping to define the national identity.

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UP Towards Sustainability

The University of the Philippines integrates sustainability into all aspects of its mission — academic excellence, public service, and research and innovation — aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals guide our initiatives in promoting health, inclusive education, gender equity, sustainable and people-centered communities, decisive climate action, and partnerships that advance the common good.

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What can chicken DNA reveal about ancient Philippine migration?

When one looks at history and culture, the choice to study chickens makes sense. According to the paper, people in the Sulu Archipelago have and continue to show a deep dependence on chickens, and vice versa. This relationship, referred to as “entanglement” can be seen in the archipelago’s various chicken-based dishes, rituals, arts and ceremonies. This pattern is also seen in the closely-related people of Borneo and broader Indonesia.

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Can AI save our country’s water?

In the face of worsening floods and failing water systems, researchers from the University of the Philippines Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology are turning to artificial intelligence for answers. By teaching machines to understand our rivers and wetlands, UP scientists hope to help government agencies make smarter, data-driven decisions that protect both people and the planet.

UP’s LUNGSOD Solutions to power smart cities in SOCCSKSARGEN

As cities in regions like SOCCSKSARGEN grow, the problems they face become more complex. To face the challenges of increasing...

UP’s LUNGSOD Solutions to power smart cities in SOCCSKSARGEN

As cities in regions like SOCCSKSARGEN grow, the problems they face become more complex. To face the challenges of increasing...

Vistan to serve second term as UPD chancellor

UP student orgs win seed grants for SDG projects

Selected student organizations from across the University of the Philippines System were awarded seed grants for their proposed grassroots...

UP welcomes Chinese Embassy, signs MOA

Officials of the University of the Philippines System welcomed Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan and other officials from the Embassy...

Vistan to serve second term as UPD chancellor

The University of the Philippines Board of Regents, in its 1407th meeting, March 25 at the Asian Institute of Tourism,...

UP student orgs win seed grants for SDG projects

Selected student organizations from across the University of the Philippines System were awarded seed grants for their proposed grassroots...

UP welcomes Chinese Embassy, signs MOA

Officials of the University of the Philippines System welcomed Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan and other officials from the Embassy...

May

The 11th Philippine Korean Studies Symposium

The Philippine Korean Studies Symposium (PKSS), since its first organization in 2012, has provided a forum for Korean studies scholars...

Jun

2026 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement...

The 2026 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Asia-Pacific Community of Practice (IARSLCE APCoP) International...

Sep