University of the Philippines

Also known as UP

The University of the Philippines (UP) is a premier state university known for its academic excellence and contributions to public service, with UPCAT exams starting on August 1, 2025, across 18 regions. UP has also faced recent legal challenges, such as faculty members warning against a Supreme Court ruling that undermines the impeachment process, emphasizing the importance of constitutional accountability.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about UP

BuCor, UP sign MOU to exchange lands in Laguna, Palawan

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the University of the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday, July 31, in Quezon City, to exchange land in Laguna and Palawan.
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UP Law faculty warn SC ruling undermines impeachment process

Individual faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law expressed 'grave concern' over the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Vice President Sara Duterte's articles of impeachment unconstitutional, emphasizing that Congress has 'high prerogatives' in the process.
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154 pass digital SSBE, top score 89.97%, exams held in 4 locations

A total of 154 examinees out of 629 passed the fully digitalized 2025 Shari'ah Special Bar Examinations (SSBE), announced by the Supreme Court on Friday.
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Manila ranked 88th in QS Best Student Cities Ranking

Manila has ranked 88th in the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Ranking, released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), placing it among global academic hubs.
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UP calls for justice in Sophia Coquilla's murder

The University of the Philippines (UP) has called for justice for Sophia Coquilla, a 19-year-old student who was robbed and killed during her vacation in Tagum City.
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PCA approves Chemrez's organic pesticide CropGuard

Chemrez Technologies Inc., an agri-solutions unit of D&L Industries, received approval from the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) for its locally developed organic pesticide CropGuard.
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2,369 UP Diliman students to graduate with honors

A total of 2,369 students from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman will graduate with Latin honors on Sunday, July 6.
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Philippine seas hit record-high temps after El Ni帽o

Marine scientists from the University of the Philippines reported record-high sea surface temperatures (SST) in Philippine waters lasting three months even after El Ni帽o ended in May 2024.
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DOST inaugurates first glycogen facility in Tacloban

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) inaugurated the country's first glycogen extraction facility in Tacloban City on Wednesday, aiming to convert green mussels into high-value glycogen for various applications.
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PGH starts construction on 16-story health center

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH), run by the University of the Philippines, commenced construction on a 16-story pediatric and adult specialty center on Wednesday.
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