We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ernesto D. Grio as the Dean of the School of Education and Human Development (SED) Operations Committee effective 1 July 2025.

Dr. Grio has been serving as the Vice Dean of SED for almost five years and has been the concurrent Program Director for MA in Education majors in Educational Leadership and Adolescent Development and Education.

We thank Dr. Angelito Z. Antonio for his service in the SED OpCom for almost nine years. We continue to count on his service as faculty member and Program Director of Early Childhood Education and BS Psychology.

In the absence of other OpCom members, Dr. Grio will work closely with the ManCom-designate to uphold collegial decision-making.

We enjoin the University community to support Dr. Grio and the rest of the SED as they work towards our strategic goals this new academic year.

Dr. Peter L. U - Chair and Dean
Ms. Viory Yvonne T. Janeo - Vice Dean
Mr. Perry Fernand O. Reyes - OpCom Secretary

Prof. Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero, former President of the University of Navarra in Spain, will visit UA&P next week (January 22 to 27) to meet with various university stakeholders, share his experience and insights, and offer advice on University concerns.

Included in his schedule of activities are talks with university officials and prospective faculty and staff and meetings and get-togethers with faculty, administrative staff, students, and alumni. We enjoin the University community to welcome Prof. Tabernero on campus and extend support for a fruitful visit.

The Management Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Carlos V.G. Estrada as the new University Chaplain effective 1 January 2024. With this, the composition of the Chaplaincy Council is as follows:

Head Chaplain
Fr. Carlos V.G. Estrada

Assistant Head Chaplain
Fr. Edgar F. Soria

Secretary
Fr. Alfred Robert V. Cruz

We enjoin the University community to welcome back Fr. Estrada, who served as the Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in the Philippines and Indonesia and the Vice Grand Chancellor of UA&P until 2022.

We thank Fr. Emmanuel A. Garrido for his years of dedicated service to UA&P and wish him the best in his new assignment.

The Management Committee invites all faculty and staff to a town hall meeting with the University President at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium on January 17 (Wednesday) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

The activity aims to serve as a venue for the President to inform and update the University community of the simplified strategic plan and vision 2030 and to hear the feedback of the University's faculty and staff.

The schedule of activities is as follows:

1:45 pm to 2:00 pm
Registration

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Strategic Plan and Vision 2030
Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog
University President

3:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Open Forum

3:15 pm to 3:30 pm
Merienda

Please register your attendance at the town hall meeting here.

The Management Committee is pleased to announce the formalization of the Quality Management Team (QMT). This significant initiative underscores our commitment to excellence in every facet of our institution and reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of collaboration and quality. 

Comprising three key units, the QMT brings together Academic Quality Assurance (AQA), Business Process and Analytics (BPA), and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The main goal of the QMT is to actively collaborate in creating and sustaining a culture of quality within the University. This collaborative effort will be supported by the implementation of an institutional quality management system. AQA, BPA, and CTL will continue to operate independently as they work jointly as the QMT on quality management projects under the Office of the Vice President for Business Development, Dr. Roberto S. Roque. 

We earnestly seek the support and cooperation of the entire University community as we embark on this transformative journey with the Quality Management Team. Your commitment to excellence and dedication to our shared mission are vital in ensuring the success of the QMT's initiatives. 

We enjoin each member of our academic and administrative units to actively engage with the QMT, contribute insights, and participate in the ongoing dialogues and activities that will shape the culture of quality at UA&P. Together, we can build a stronger foundation for continuous improvement and innovation. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and collaboration, and we are excited about the positive changes and advancements that the QMT will bring to our beloved University.

In view of the changes brought about by the pandemic and the subsequent developments in the modes of class delivery and changes in work setups/arrangements, we are releasing the revised policy on the suspension of classes and employee work. The policy may be read here.

This policy will be included in the Employee Handbook and Student Handbook for easy reference.

We wish to inform all concerned about the transition plan at the Information and Communication Technologies Office in line with the search for a new Managing Director for the unit since Mr. Renato Derpo, the outgoing Managing Director and ICT consultant, has opted not to renew his full-time consultancy agreement with us starting August 01, 2023.

For the meantime, the current Section heads/Team Leads of the ICT Operations Team (Mr. Sam Anastacio), the Development Team, and the Project Management & Business Process Team (concurrently handled by Mr. Rodel Barcenas) are in charge of day-to-day decisions and operations in their respective areas. An ICT Council composed of these Section Heads shall also be convened to make cross-team decisions under the guidance of Mr. Guillermo “Mito” Pablo III, the new Vice President for Administrative Affairs.

We wish to thank Mr. Nato Derpo for his leadership of the ICT unit, especially during the critical years of the University’s shift to full online classes and work during the pandemic and the transition to blended learning and hybrid work mode.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Senen U. Reyes as the Executive Director of the Center for Food and Agribusiness (CFA) effective 15 July 2023. Mr. Reyes was appointed as the Deputy Director of CFA in April.

We enjoin everyone to lend their support to Mr. Reyes and CFA in this transition period as they work towards our strategic goals this new school year.

We thank Dr. Napoleon “Nap” K. Juanillo, Jr. for his contribution despite his brief service in CFA. We congratulate him on his appointment as the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez as the Executive Director of the University Research Office. She will concurrently hold the position of the chair of the Research Ethics Review Board this academic year.

Dr. Ramirez succeeds Dr. Grace Liza Y. Concepcion. We thank Dr. Concepcion for her work in starting up this office and establishing it on a sound footing.

We enjoin the entire university community to support Dr. Ramirez in her efforts to push forward UA&P’s research culture and agenda.

The following dates have been declared regular holidays for the month of June 2025:

June 6 (Friday)
Eid al-Adha
Regular Holiday

June 12 (Thursday)
Independence Day
Regular Holiday

June 26 (Thursday)
UA&P Holiday - Charter Day
Work until 12 noon only

The Human Resource Management, in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy of the College of Arts and Sciences, will offer Philosophy Classes on Special Ethics for faculty and staff beginning June 11 (Wednesday).

This series is a formative opportunity to deepen one's intellectual and moral understanding of the human person, of work, and of society through the lens of philosophical reflection. The classes are designed to foster a richer integration of previous IDP modules into one's personal and professional life at the University.

The classes will be from 10:30 am to 12 noon on the following dates:

June 11 
Diagnostic + Unity of life
Lecturer: Dr. Pia Garcia
Venue: ALB Case Room 1

June 18
Basis of good and evil (happiness + natural law + human dignity) / Sources of Morality
Lecturer: Dr. Guillermo Dionisio
Venue: ACB 401

June 25  
Virtues and Common good 
Lecturer: Ms. Celine Socrates
Venue: ALB Case Room 2

July 9
Doing your work well + creating a culture 
Lecturer: TBD
Venue: ALB Case Room 2

July 16 
Societal problems + human solutions, Part I 
Lecturer: TBD
Venue: ALB Case Room 2

July 23 
Societal problems + human solutions, Part II
Lecturer: TBD
Venue: ALB Case Room 2

This program offering on Special Ethics is part of Cycle 4: Philosophy Classes of the Institutional Development Program (IDP). Faculty and staff who have coursed through IDP Cycle I: Corporate Philosophy Series and IDP Cycle II: Christian Doctrine Series are highly encouraged to attend the classes. Employees who have previously taken the course may attend for a refresher.

To register for the program, click here.

Employees who wish to take IDP Cycles I and II asynchronously online may click here and here. 

Please note too that completion of IDP Cycle 4 is one of the criteria considered in the promotion of faculty members.

Please contact Ms. Zoila Pilola of HRM at [email protected] for inquiries.

The University of Asia and the Pacific is currently hiring for various roles across multiple departments. We invite you to explore our open positions and discover the job opportunities available. If you’re passionate about advancing your career and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to consider working with us to help further our mission of excellence in education. Available jobs in UA&P are as follows:

• Research & Administrative Assistant (Center for Food and Agri Business)
• Student Affairs Officer – OSD (Center for Student Affairs)
• Guidance Counselor (Center for Student Affairs)
• Research & Project Assistant (Center for Social Responsibility)
• Academic Support Staff (College of Arts and Sciences)
• Program Officer (College of Arts and Sciences)
• Marketing & Business Development Manager (Continuing Real World Education – Cebu)
• Corporate Planning Specialist (Corporate Planning & Review)
• Project Manager (Digital Transformation and Technology)
• Site Reliability Engineer (Digital Transformation and Technology)
• Solutions Architect (Digital Transformation and Technology)
• Executive Assistant (Executive Offices)
• Purchaser (Financial Management and Reporting)
• Treasury Accountant - Reliever (Financial Management and Reporting)
• Human Resource Development Supervisor (Human Resource Management)
• Librarian (Library)

Interested applicants may send their curriculum vitae and accomplished Applicant Information Form/Faculty Applicant Information Form to [email protected].

The University will implement a partial shift to online work from May 26 (Monday) to May 31, 2025 (Saturday). This temporary arrangement allows flexibility while ensuring that key services remain accessible to our stakeholders.

Please keep the following in mind:

• All employees must be available and responsive during work hours, whether working from home or onsite.
• Some units may need to send a few people to work onsite (skeletal staffing). Your supervisor will let you know if this applies to your unit.
• If you need to use any workspace or room on campus, your unit should coordinate in advance with AFM or the Reservations Office.
• The University Library (3rd level) will be partially open to receive hard copies of theses and capstone projects from graduating students. The Law Library (4th level) will stay open for SLG and law students.

Library hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

• The Registrar’s Office and the Admissions Office will maintain skeletal staffing onsite to assist students and parents submitting school documents.
• While some areas may be closed off, the campus must remain open and welcoming. Gates will stay open, but internal closures (e.g., ACB) may proceed as needed.

We thank everyone for your cooperation, flexibility, and continued commitment to service excellence.

BIGGKAS+, in collaboration with Human Resource Management and Office of Alumni Affairs, and the volunteer employees came together on April 28, 2025, for the Easter Care Drive, an outreach initiative dedicated to show care to more than 20 bedridden and senior citizens with disabilities from UA&P's partner community, Barangay Pineda, Pasig City. 

The drive, organized to celebrate the Jubilee of People with Disabilities, was an effort to make Easter more meaningful for those often underserved. Seventeen volunteers from various departments in UA&P participated in the preparation and distribution of the packages, delivering not just items but also messages of hope and solidarity. The team also organized a Self Care talk for the guardians/caregivers. The speaker for the session was Mr. Sed Ramiro of the Center for Student Affairs.

The success of the Easter Care Drive is a reminder of what can be achieved when a community works together with compassion and purpose.

The organizers and volunteers (standing) with some officials of Brgy. Pineda.

With some of the recipients of the Easter Care package.

All female faculty and staff are invited to the Meditation for Women on May 21 (Wednesday) from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the ALB Oratory, followed by a merienda get-together and flower arrangement activity at the Executive Café.

The flower arrangement activity will be facilitated by Ms. Lani Cervantes and Ms. Lynith Columna from the Chaplaincy, whose expertly made floral decorations have enhanced not only the events at the Oratory but also various institutional celebrations. The activity serves to celebrate the cultural and spiritual essence of Flores de Mayo. Participants can also look forward to fun games and exciting prizes during the gathering.

To register for the activities, click here. For inquiries, please contact Ms. Zoila Pilola at [email protected].

In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, each employee of the University should be well informed about data privacy, data protection, and their responsibilities as data protection officers.

In line with this, the Human Resource Management, in collaboration with the Data Privacy Office, invites all faculty and staff to attend the briefing on data privacy on May 7 (Wednesday) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at ALB Case Room 2. Faculty and staff who have not attended previous sessions, as well as newly hired employees, are highly encouraged to attend this important session. 

To register for the talk, click here.

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Zoila Pilola at [email protected].

The following dates have been declared non-working holidays for the month of May 2025:

May 1 (Thursday)
Labor Day
Regular non-working holiday

May 12 (Monday)
Election Day
Special non-working holiday

Congratulations to the winners of the Online Easter Egg Hunt and Find that Easter Icon game! HRM also extends its thanks to everyone who joined the contests and looks forward to seeing even more participation in future activities. 

Online Easter Egg Hunt

Winners of P500 Gift Certificates:

Mary Verna Gonzaga (SEC)
Jhona Camba (PIA)
Princess Plugio (CAS)

Consolation Prize Winners:

Liza Alvarado (CCO)
Miles Biay (REG)
Kyle Marbasan (DTT)
Michelle Alejandro (CSA)
Edwin Olmos (SSE)
Andrea Benitez (OAA)
Francesca Cabugoy (CSR)
Jose Maria Singson (SMN)
Robelle Guevara (CAS)
Julie Mea Guevarra (SEC)

Find that Easter Icon

Winners of P5,000 Gift Certificate

Pink Pirates: Kayla Quierrez (FMR), Alma Cayabyab (FMR), Charmaine Sabigan (FMR), Kathlen Gatinga (FMR), and Mae Doloiras (FMR)

Consolation Prize Winners (P1,000)

SEC Lab 888:  Elsie Tingzon, Mary Verna Gonzaga, Glenda Hitosis, Wilrose Gorumba, and Julie Mea Guevarra

SMN ELSIE: Rosana Gonzales, Jennifer Guimare, Marylyn Martinez, Katrina Ortega, and Elsie Laguador

Team Holy Grail: Dr. Joachim Antonio (CAS), Andrea Benitez (OAA), Jaime Benitez (CAS), Juliana Odono (CAS), Gino Pinga (CAS)

The 5 Blind Mice: Ronette Ballesteros (FMR), Mona Go (FMR), Sherilyn Balanag (FMR), Rolando Temporal (FMR), and Mary Grace Nobles (FMR)

Prizes may be claimed at the HRM Office from Monday to Friday anytime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

The Human Resource Management invites all employees to join this year’s Easter online game titled “Online Easter Egg Hunt.”

To view the mechanics and to join the game, click here.

Employees have until 5:00 pm on April 25 (Friday) to join the game. 

The first three participants with the correct answers will win gift certificates. Non-winning participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win special prizes.

Winners will be announced through Dragons’ Lair on April 30 (Wednesday).

The University Library invites everyone to the 26th Philippine Academic Book Fair to be held on July 1 to 3 (Tuesday to Thursday) from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at Megatrade Hall 1, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

To get a Visitor’s Pass, you may either print your ticket by clicking here, or claim your book fair pass in person at the Technical Services Division (TSD), 3rd Floor, Library. Please look for Ms. Kemberlyn Famularcano.

To guide the resource selection process, please refer to the professional resources course coding here and the bibliography reports here.

There will be a power interruption at the APEC Communications Building (ACB) on June 21 (Saturday) from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm to give way to the meter replacement at the ACB powerhouse. Generator power will be available during that time.

 The Library clearance guidebook (reissue) is designed to guide graduating students through the necessary library-related requirements they must complete before graduation. 

Please be informed that the Goldland Millenia Tower will be conducting a scheduled fire drill on June 11 (Wednesday) at 11:00 am.

In line with this activity, there will be a temporary re-routing of vehicular traffic around the NEDA Office area, as the vicinity will be used as a staging area for emergency responders and drill participants.

We encourage everyone to plan your movements accordingly and follow traffic advisories during this period.  

Please be advised that the Executive Café will be closed for the months of June and July.

While regular operations are paused, the venue remains available for event reservations.

For inquiries or assistance, feel free to contact Ms. Gretha Abutin at [email protected].

The Center for Family Business Excellence of the University of Asia & the Pacific is doing a groundwork research entitled "The Effect of Socioemotional Wealth on Perceived Successful Succession in Family Businesses mediated by Successor Attributes."

Family business owners belonging to the 2nd generation or below, who are mainly managing their family business (micro, small, medium, and large enterprise), are encouraged to participate in this survey.

The survey may be accessed here.

The Center for Family Business Excellence (CFBE) is an educational unit of UA&P that conducts research and shares knowledge on the uniqueness of Filipino and Asian family firms, their impact on the economy, and issues on the challenges of generational transition, legacy perpetuation, as well as sustainable stewardship towards social impact.

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), in partnership with Phildiz Studios and Galerie Joaquin, proudly launches “Giving heART: Restoring the Legacy, Transforming the Future”—an art-driven fundraising initiative supporting the renovation of the Celestino M. Dizon Auditorium, a long-standing venue for artistic and cultural expression at UA&P.

For decades, the Dizon Auditorium has served as a hub for plays, concerts, workshops, and exhibits, embodying UA&P’s commitment to holistic education rooted in the liberal arts. Now, with time having taken its toll, the space is in urgent need of restoration and modernization.

"Giving heART" aims to raise funds for this purpose through a digital catalogue sale featuring curated works by emerging and established Filipino artists. Running from June to September 2025, the campaign also includes a silent auction of ten limited-edition fine art nature photographs by renowned photographer Philip Dizon.

The initiative will culminate in an on-site exhibit in September 2025 at the Dizon Auditorium on the UA&P Ortigas Campus, where guests can view the featured artworks in person. All proceeds will go directly to the auditorium’s renovation.

"Giving heART" underscores the vital role of the arts in education—and the importance of preserving spaces that nurture creativity, culture, and community.

View the digital catalogue here:bit.ly/givingheart2025

For updates, featured artworks, and behind-the-scenes content, follow the UA&P Fund Development Office on Facebook and Instagram, or visit fdo.uap.asia. Inquiries may be forwarded to [email protected].

The University Library's schedule for the mid-year term and mid-year term break for SY2024-2025 are as follows: