Everyone who participated in the fire drill conducted on April 14, 2026 (Tuesday), from 8:45 am to 9:15 am is requested to fill out the post-activity evaluation form. Your feedback will help the Emergency Response Team (ERT) assess the effectiveness of the drill and identify areas for improvement in preparedness, coordination, and safety protocols. 

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) invites UA&P employees, alumni, and friends to the soft launch of “Legacy of Intellectual Humility: A Tribute to Fr. Joseph De Torre” on 15 April 2026 at the Executive Café.

All those whose lives have been touched by Fr. De Torre are encouraged to attend and support this tribute project as it moves toward the publication of the manuscript.

Those who wish to extend their support may convey their interest by emailing [email protected].

Everyone is invited to "Radiant Stella: A Lecture on the Form, Function, and Theology of the Stella Orientis Chapel" to be held on April 22 (Wednesday) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory.
 
This lecture, to be given by Fr. Alfred Robert V. Cruz, will explore the deeper meaning behind the design, purpose, and theological significance of the Oratory.

Register here.

The monthly guided prayer for men will be held on April 22 (Wednesday) from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the ALB Oratory.

This activity is open to all faculty, staff, and students. It offers a timely opportunity to pause from our busy schedules and receive the spiritual nourishment essential to growing in virtue and character.

We encourage colleagues and students to take part in this meaningful opportunity for spiritual growth.

The monthly guided prayer for women will be held on April 15 (Wednesday) from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the ALB Oratory.

The activity is open to all faculty, staff, and students. This is a timely occasion to pause from our busy schedules and receive the spiritual nourishment essential for our well-being to grow in virtue and character.

We encourage colleagues and students to participate in this invaluable opportunity for spiritual growth.

Huawei offers exclusive discounts for the graduate students of UA&P until April 30. Click here to learn more.

The University of Asia and the Pacific claimed victory for the second consecutive year at the National Student-Investors’ Convention (NSInC) 2026, organized by the Ateneo Management Economics Organization (MEcO).

Citadel, UA&P’s Investor Society, dominated the Stock Pitch Competition held on March 21 with a podium sweep, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place this year.

Congratulations, Dragons!

• 1st Place: Warren’s Buffet

Mc Jairus Prince Marasigan (3-MSIE)
Randolf Daniel Mesa (3-BSIT)
Jan Kristoffer Abadicio (2-6YP MSIE)
Jiro Tanalgo Cascolan (3-BSEM)
Jazmine Paulette Due (1-BSBE)

• 2nd Place: Citadel 1

Andreas Christian Punzalan (2-6YP MSCM)
Dei Fajardo (2-BSBE)
Josh Fernando (4-BSDS)
Hesaya Hernandez (3-6YP MAIM)

• 3rd Place: Mine Ur Business

Tyrese Martin (3-MSIE)
Marcus Dela Rosa (5-6YP MScM)
Michael John Serica (3-6YP MScM)
Sherlyn Candelaria (1-LEX)

Everyone is invited to a plenary talk on the evolving landscape of the Filipino household on April 15 (Wednesday) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium. 

The discussion, to be held in collaboration with the American global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG), will center on BCG’s latest landmark research titled "The Filipino Family." The study moves beyond simple demographics to explore how households, not just individuals, drive the nation's economy. Attendees will gain insights into how family values like shared success and collective decision-making shape Filipino consumer behavior.

The talk will be given by Mr. Lance Katigbak, a Principal at BCG Manila. As a lead author of this research, Mr. Katigbak brings a wealth of expertise in strategic consulting and consumer insights. A Harvard University alumnus, he also serves on the Board of Trustees of Teach for the Philippines and the Harvard Club of the Philippines Global.

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) College of Arts and Sciences formally unveiled on March 23, 2026, at the PLDT Hall its pioneering study on the furniture and weaving industries of the UNESCO Creative Cities of Cebu and Baguio. 

Funded by the UA&P Center for Research and Communication, the book, The Weaving and Furniture Industries in the UNESCO Creative Cities of Baguio and Cebu: Strengthening Cooperation in Challenging Times, highlights the vital role of Filipino creatives in sustaining the economy during and beyond the pandemic. 

Edited by Dr. Elizabeth T. Urgel, the publication brings together contributions from Dr. Carmita Eliza D. Icasiano, UA&P College of Arts and Sciences faculty member; Mr. Ranel Ram C. Cheng, UA&P School of Politics and Governance lecturer; Dr. Philip Michael I. Paje, Chair of the UA&P Department of Asia Pacific Studies; and Dr. Laya Boquiren-Gonzales, University of the Philippines Cebu faculty member and former UA&P faculty. 

The study underscores how artisans and industry players in Cebu and Baguio have emerged as global powerhouses, demonstrating resilience, innovation, and the enduring value of Philippine creative industries in challenging times.

For book reservations and other inquiries, please email the Department of Asia Pacific Studies at [email protected] or call 8632-0912 local 277 or 278.

UA&P President Atty. John Philip Yeung (center ) with the book contributors and editor (L-R): Dr. Philip Michael Paje, Dr. Laya Boquiren-Gonzales, Dr. Elizabeth Urgel, and Dr. Carmita Icasiano.

With the College of Arts and Sciences Operations Committee members and Asia Pacific Studies faculty members (L-R):  CAS Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs Dr. Dean Edward A. Mejos, CAS Dean Dr. Philip Peckson, Dr. Laya Boquiren-Gonzales, Dr. Elizabeth Urgel, Dr. Carmita Icasiano, Ms. Ma. Agnes Paculdar, Ms. Zarah Suzanne Villanueva, Dr. Philip Michael Paje, and CAS Vice Dean for Academic Affairs & Student Affairs Dr. Moreal N. Camba.

The Business Economics Club (BEC) of the University of Asia and the Pacific will hold a session on April 29 (Wednesday) from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the PLDT Hall. This event will review recent macroeconomic trends in the Philippines alongside key developments across the ASEAN region.

The discussion will highlight shifts in growth dynamics, trade patterns, inflation, and financial conditions, with particular attention to key macroeconomic indicators. The session aims to help business leaders and industry practitioners better understand how the economy is progressing amid current uncertainties.

Business owners, managers, and professionals across various industries are invited to attend this event. The registration form may be accessed here.

For inquiries, kindly email bec.sec@uap.asia. 

The Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory (SMSO) is privileged to welcome the life-size image of Our Lady of Manaoag from Pangasinan as it celebrates its Centennial Canonical Year (1926-2026).

The UA&P community is invited to attend the Mass on April 26 (Sunday) at 4:00 pm, followed by the novena prayer. The image will stay in SMSO until the 12:05 pm mass on April 28 (Tuesday), after which a replica image will be on display until the departure on May 4 (Monday).

Please be guided by the schedule below:

April 26 (Sunday) 

11:00 am      Arrival of Our Lady of Manaoag image

4:00 pm       Holy Mass followed by novena prayer

April 27-May 2 (Monday-Saturday)

12:05 pm     Mass and novena prayer 

May 3 (Sunday)

4:00 pm      Mass and novena prayer

May 4 (Monday)

12:05 pm    Mass and novena prayer

Dr. Jovi C. Dacanay, Program Director for PhD in Business Economics of the UA&P School of Economics, was recently elected as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Economic Society (PES).

Also on the board was Department of Budget and Management Assistant Secretary Romeo Matthew T. Balanquit, who had previously taught at the UA&P School of Economics. Asec. Balanquit was elected as Secretary of the PES Board.

The Philippine Economic Society is a non-stock, non-profit organization that aims to foster and encourage professional relations among economists and seek to improve the standards of economic research and instruction in the Philippines.

Dr. Jovi C. Dacanay

DBM Asec. Romeo Matthew T. Balanquit

The UA&P School of Politics and Governance (SPG), in collaboration with the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR) and the SPG student organization POLIS, invites everyone to a lecture on "Philippines and Path Dependence: Explaining the Present Through the Past" to be held on April 8 (Wednesday) from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the PLDT Hall.

The lecture, part of the Politics, Economics, and Society Series of SPG, will feature Mr. Calixto Chikiamco, president of the public advocacy organization Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF).

Path dependence is an analytical framework used in economics and political economy to explain how past decisions shape present outcomes. Once policies, institutions, and incentives are established, they tend to reinforce themselves, making change gradual and often difficult even as circumstances evolve. 

The Path Dependence Caravan, an education-focused initiative of the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), uses this framework to help students and the public understand why the Philippine economy is the way it is today, and how earlier choices continue to influence current policy options.

Register here.

For inquiries, email spg@uap.asia.

The University Student Commons (USC) will undergo scheduled cleaning and maintenance from March 27 to 29 to improve facilities for the UA&P community.

On March 27, cleaning activities will be carried out, along with the removal of chairs and tables. Repainting of the USC will follow on March 28 and 29.

All chairs and tables will be temporarily relocated to Study Hall A from March 27 to 28 to accommodate the maintenance work.

USC food stalls will remain open on March 27; however, eating areas will be limited during the cleaning period.

Students and personnel are advised to plan accordingly and use designated alternative spaces while maintenance is ongoing.

The UA and P Credit Cooperative invites all members to its Annual General Assembly on March 25, 2026 (Wednesday), from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, at the PLDT Hall. The agenda will follow the order of business strictly for a regular GA.

a. Roll call
b. Proof of due notice
c. Call to order
d. Consideration of minutes of previous meeting
e. Consideration of the consolidated report of the Board of Directors, officers, and committees, including audited financial statements of the cooperative
f. Unfinished business
g. Presentation of the Board of Directors and committee members (Election and Audit)
h. New business
i. Other matters
j. Adjournment

Members are reminded that they have to attend at least one coop activity each year to be considered "active." 

Please email Ms. Idang del Valle at uapcreditcoop@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

We invite everyone to this year’s Easter Triduum Liturgical celebration at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory with a live feed at the Celestino Dizon Auditorium.

April 2                                                      
Holy Thursday                                       
The Lord’s Supper                  
6:00 pm                                    

April 3
Good Friday
The Lord’s Passion
3:00 pm

April 4
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil
8:00 pm

After the Evening of the Lord’s Supper, the Altar of Repose on Holy Thursday is open for Visita Iglesia until midnight. For the Easter Vigil, everyone is to assemble at the DCB Plaza. Please bring your candles with wax plates.

The Center for Student Affairs, through the Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC), successfully conducted a mental health talk for parents titled “Holding Space: Keeping Conversations Open with Your Teens” on March 7, 2026, at the Dizon Auditorium.

The event brought together parents and guardians of UA&P students in a meaningful learning session and open forum focused on understanding today’s Generation Z adolescents and strengthening parent-teen communication. The talk aimed to equip parents with practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations and foster more open, respectful, and supportive relationships with their children.

The session was led by Dr. Jerry J. Jurisprudencia, a clinical psychologist and guidance counselor from Miriam College, and Ms. Nikki Jean V. Jurisprudencia, a women & children rights advocate and researcher at NoBox Philippines. They shared their expertise in psychology, education, and family dynamics. Through their discussion, they highlighted the evolving digital landscape, the unique communication styles of today’s youth, and the importance of creating safe and supportive spaces for dialogue at home.

Participants engaged actively during the open forum, where parents raised questions and shared experiences related to communication challenges and parenting in the modern context. The exchange of insights further enriched the session, making it both informative and relatable.

The CSA-OGC continues to support the holistic well-being of students by engaging not only learners but also their families and support systems through relevant and timely programs.

(L-R) Ms. Katherine Nazal, OIC of CSA-OGC, Dr. Jerry Jurisprudencia, and Ms. Nikki Jurisprudencia.

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) participated in the 2026 Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC), an international leadership program held from March 1 to 5, 2026, in Japan. 

The camp took place in Tokyo and Yokohama and gathered student leaders from various countries for a week of leadership training, academic engagement, and cultural exchange.

Representing UA&P were Erin Rae Milward, Justin Stephen Dizon, and Ven Jairo Tio from the School of Management (SMN), and Kathriz Raine Tamesis from the School of Education and Human Development (SED).

(L-R) Kathriz Raine Tamesis from the School of Education and Human Development (SED) and Erin Rae Milward, Justin Stephen Dizon, and Ven Jairo Tio from the School of Management (SMN).

During the program, participants attended lectures and workshops led by international speakers, engaging in collaborative discussions on leadership, innovation, and global challenges. The delegates were also welcomed by Kanagawa University for a campus tour and a lecture on Japanese culture and business. As part of their industry exposure, they visited leading Japanese companies such as Nissan Motor Corporation, Fujifilm, and Yamaha Corporation. The program was further enriched by cultural visits and interactive activities that fostered intercultural understanding among students from diverse backgrounds.

In observance of the upcoming Holy Week, the University will shift to an online work arrangement from March 30 (Monday) to April 1 (Wednesday), 2026. Consequently, the campus will be closed to regular operations.

Please be guided by the following arrangements:

• Work Setup: Employees will transition to a work-from-home setup and are expected to remain reachable during standard working hours.
• Schedule: March 30 and 31 will follow regular working hours. As noted in the April holiday advisory, April 1 will observe a half-day schedule (work until 12:00 NN).
• Campus Access: On-campus activities are strictly restricted to those that have been pre-scheduled and explicitly approved.

This decision was made to facilitate safe travel to home provinces and to allow employees to prepare both practically and spiritually for the Paschal Triduum. May this period of remote work provide a peaceful transition into the solemn days ahead, allowing everyone a reflective start to their Holy Week journey.