Marcos vetoes PUP bill; university cites funding concerns
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has vetoed a bill aimed at strengthening the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) as the National Polytechnic University.
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Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Also known as PUP
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has seen a significant increase in higher education access due to government equity initiatives, rising its admission rate to 47 percent. PUP collaborates with various institutions like BuCor and BSP to provide training programs for prison staff and develop financial inclusion tools for farmers. The university also hosts cultural events such as the Choral Fest, celebrating music and advocacy.
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Last updated at May 16, 2025.
Recent stories about PUP
Students walk out nationwide to mark Edsa People Power anniversary
The Office of the Student Regent at Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) organized a mass walkout on Tuesday, February 25, to mark the 39th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.
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ADMU leads Bar Exams for first-time candidates with 96.36%, followed by UP and San Beda
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) topped the Bar Examinations for first-time candidates with a 96.36% passing rate, followed by UP, San Beda University, University of Santo Tomas-Manila, and University of San Carlos.
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Metro Manila schools shift to online classes due to transport strike
Some schools and universities in Metro Manila and nearby areas have suspended or shifted to online classes on Tuesday, September 24, due to a continuing two-day transport strike organized by groups Manibela and Piston.
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PUP OUS holds first face-to-face classes for PDLs at Manila City Jail
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University System (PUP OUS) held its first face-to-face classes for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) inside the Manila City Jail - Male Dormitory on Wednesday, expanding their Education-on-Wheels program.
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PUP suspends freshmen enrollment due to Typhoon Carina and habagat rains
On Tuesday, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) announced a suspension of freshmen enrollment for Wednesday, July 24 due to inclement weather caused by Typhoon Carina and habagat rains.
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MMDA extends Pasig Ferry suspension due to high water levels
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) extended the suspension of Pasig Ferry operations on Friday due to elevated water levels causing damage to pontoons.
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LGUs cancel classes and work due to Habagat, Typhoon Carina
Several local government units in the Philippines have canceled classes and work for Tuesday, July 23, Wednesday, July 24, and Friday, July 26, due to inclement weather caused by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Typhoon Carina.
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MMDA: Pasig River blocked by trash, clean-up underway
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday that a section of the Pasig River is impassable for boats due to garbage accumulation.
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Classes suspended in Metro Manila and nearby provinces due to extreme heat
Local government units across Metro Manila and nearby provinces have suspended face-to-face classes from May 2 to 3 due to extreme heat conditions.
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