University of the Philippines

The University of the Philippines (UP) is the country’s national university. This premier institution of higher learning was established in 1908 and is now a university system composed of eight constituent universities and one autonomous college spread throughout 17 campuses in the archipelago.

In 2012, the Commission on Higher Education declared 24 units of the university as Centers of Excellence; while 6 units have been declared as Centers of Development. For a more detailed list of the units and the programs they offer, please click here.

The University of the Philippines System publishes regular updates on the university via Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and LinkedIn. Videos about the university are also available on Youtube, while publications from the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs are also published on Issuu. Photos on some of the historic moments of the university are also posted on Instagram.

Shaping minds that shape the nation.

Controversy
UP-DND Accord


 * Duterte backs termination of UP-DND accord, says Malacañang
 * “Protect academic freedom”–UP President Danilo L. Concepcion responds to DND’s unilateral abrogation of the UP-DND Accord.
 * Despite abrogation of UP-DND pact, this 1981 agreement still bars police and military from campuses, former student leaders say.
 * What you need to know about the 1989 UP-DND accord
 * 'Where is your honor, excellence?' Question 'unfair,' says Harry Roque in interview.
 * Old photo of SPOX Harry Roque raising "UP Fight" sign goes viral
 * The Source host Pinky Webb offended Sec. Harry Roque due to supposed unfair questions live on national TV

Category
2021