Tue Mar 10, 2026
Employee Wellness Initiatives
We encourage all the employees to participate in these activities intended to provide opportunities to care for their health, strengthen their financial well-being, and nurture their spiritual life.
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Heartstrings: A Choral Concert and Photography Exhibit
Everyone is invited to "Heartstrings," a choral concert and photography exhibit for the benefit of the UA&P Chorale, the Dizon Auditorium, and Balanghai Study Center. It will be held on April 25, 2026 (Saturday), at the Dizon Auditorium from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
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UA&P faculty present papers at int'l symposium on humanity, justice & ecology
Dr. Philip Michael I. Paje (College of Arts and Sciences), Dr. Robert Z. Cortes (School of Media and Marketing), and Dr. Nicomedes B. Alviar (School of Politics and Governance) each presented online their research paper in a symposium organized by the Faculty of Philosophy of Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University.
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Fire drill at Richmonde Hotel on March 12
The Richmonde Hotel Ortigas will conduct its annual general fire and earthquake evacuation drill on March 12 (Thursday). The intersection of San Miguel Avenue, including Pearl Drive and Lourdes Drive, shall be closed to traffic from 3:00 pm onwards.
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Tue Mar 03, 2026
UA&P, Mendel University discuss research and exchange initiatives
Dr. Nick Alviar, Dean of the UA&P School of Politics and Governance, met with Dr. Ondrej Konecny, Dean of the Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies of Mendel University, Czech Republic, to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening academic cooperation.
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Employee Wellness Initiatives

As part of our commitment to supporting the holistic well-being of our employees, we are launching a series of initiatives focused on physical, spiritual, and financial wellness.

These activities are intended to provide opportunities to care for your health, strengthen your financial well-being, and nurture your spiritual life. We hope that through these initiatives, you can take time to attend to your personal well-being while continuing to contribute to a supportive and thriving workplace community.

We warmly encourage everyone to participate in the activities that may be helpful or meaningful for you.

The registration link is embedded in the title of each activity. Please click the title to register.

PHYSICAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

Annual Physical Examination
For Full-Time Female Employees
March 9, 2026
6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Dizon Auditorium

Annual Physical Examination
For Full-Time Male Employees
March 10, 2026
6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Dizon Auditorium

Vision & Skin Care Pop-Up: Sunnies Specs and Sunnies Face
Discounted eyeglasses and facial care products will be available, with installment payment options through salary deduction.
March 11–13, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ACB Metrobank Lobby

Know Your HMO: Avega Benefit Orientation
Learn how to maximize your HMO benefits in a fast and convenient way.

March 12, 2026
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
ALB Dining Halls

March 13, 2026
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
ALB Extension Room II

Nutrition and Wellness Talks
March 12, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ALB Dining Halls

Dieting Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
“Simple Choices for Sustainable Weight Loss – Lessons from My Personal Journey”
by Kynan Del Rosario, Founder of Diet Buddy Philippines

Movement is Medicine
by Ken Rioveros, RN
CrossFit Trainer and Owner of Taraki Fitness PH

Flexicare Wellness Booth
Free medical exams, consultations, and drug store discount cards
For all employees (full-time, part-time, and outsourced)
March 13, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dizon Auditorium

FINANCIAL WELLNESS TALKS

Saan Napunta ang Sweldo Ko? Spotting Ghost Expenses to End the “Petsa de Peligro” Cycle
March 12, 2026
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
ALB Dining Halls

The Ultimate Safety Net: Saving to Protect Your Health, Wealth, and Family
March 13, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ALB Extension Room II

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

Retreat for Female Employees
March 27–29, 2026
Dizon Auditorium

Retreat for Male Employees
April 2–4, 2026
Dizon Auditorium

Heartstrings: A Choral Concert and Photography Exhibit

The Fund Development Office would like to invite everyone to "Heartstrings," a choral concert and photography exhibit for the benefit of the UA&P Chorale, the Dizon Auditorium, and Balanghai Study Center. It will be held on April 25, 2026 (Saturday), at the Dizon Auditorium from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

The concert will feature the UA&P Chorale under the direction of the distinguished choirmaster Ms. Anna Abeleda-Piquero. Known for their musical artistry and winning performances, the UA&P Chorale continues to aspire toward greater engagements. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the UA&P Chorale, enabling them to join competitions abroad and represent the University on the international stage. Joining them for special performances are the Philippine Homeschool Chorale with their conductor Leslie Anne Abordo and soprano Ms. Rhina Palma-Cruz.

Accompanying the concert is a photography exhibit featuring the works of Philip Dizon, grandson of the auditorium’s namesake, Celestino M. Dizon. The exhibit supports the much-needed major upgrading and renovation of the Dizon Auditorium built more than three decades ago. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the sale of the fine art nature photographs will go directly to the Dizon Auditorium Renovation Fund.

Balanghai Study Center, a project of Kalinangan Youth Foundation, Inc. (KALFI), serves as a vibrant hub for young women—a safe space where they can grow and thrive together through leadership, service, and a shared commitment to professional development. Throughout the year, the Center organizes outreach activities and workshops that promote study, culture, and integral character growth, all within a welcoming, family-like atmosphere.

Donations of Php1500 and Php2000 include corresponding admission passes to the concert. The concert pass page can be accessed here.

UA&P faculty present papers at int'l symposium on humanity, justice & ecology

Three faculty members of the University of Asia and the Pacific represented the university at The 3rd International Symposium Series on Transformative Ideas in A Changing World, organized by the Faculty of Philosophy of Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University and held in Surabaya, Indonesia, from March 4 to 6, 2026.

The symposium, conducted in a hybrid format, gathered scholars from various institutions to explore this year’s theme, “Humanity, Justice, and Ecological Schemes: Rethinking Ethics, Technology, and Sustainability.” The event provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on pressing global issues related to ethical leadership, technological change, and environmental responsibility.

Representing the university were Dr. Philip Michael I. Paje (College of Arts and Sciences), Dr. Robert Z. Cortes (School of Media and Marketing), and Dr. Nicomedes B. Alviar (School of Politics and Governance), who each presented online their research paper aligned with the symposium’s theme.

Dr. Paje presented his paper titled “The Intended and Unintended Consequences of Ecosystems-Based Climate Adaptation Strategy in Philippine Coastal Cities,” which examined the impacts of climate adaptation initiatives on coastal communities and ecosystems in the Philippines.

Dr. Cortes delivered a presentation entitled “Transcending ‘Technique’ in the Age of Generative AI: Reconstituting Clifford Christians’ Philosophy of Technology Through Wojtyła’s Personalism and Virtue Ethics.” His paper explored ethical frameworks for understanding emerging technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence, through philosophical and virtue-based perspectives.

Meanwhile, Dr. Alviar presented “Pope Francis as Global Leader: Promoting World Peace Sustainability Through Ethics,” highlighting the ethical leadership of Pope Francis in advancing global peace and sustainability.

Through their participation, the faculty members contributed to ongoing international conversations on ethics, technology, and ecological responsibility, while strengthening the university’s engagement with the global academic community.

Fire drill at Richmonde Hotel on March 12

The Richmonde Hotel Ortigas will conduct its annual general fire and earthquake evacuation drill on March 12 (Thursday). The intersection of San Miguel Avenue, including Pearl Drive and Lourdes Drive, shall be closed to traffic from 3:00 pm onwards.

UA&P, Mendel University discuss research and exchange initiatives

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) hosted a meeting with a representative from Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, on February 26, 2026, at the Executive Café Meeting Room 2 to review their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and explore opportunities for expanded collaboration.

Dr. Nick Alviar, Dean of the UA&P School of Politics and Governance, met with Dr. Ondrej Konecny, Dean of the Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies of Mendel University, to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening academic cooperation. Key areas of discussion included potential research collaborations and program exchange opportunities.

The meeting underscored both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing international partnerships and fostering meaningful academic engagement.