All UA&P students, alumni, faculty, and staff, together with their families and friends, are invited to the celebration of the Solemnity of St. Josemaría Escrivá at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory on June 26 (Thursday) at 12:05 pm.

The University's Charter Day will also be celebrated during the 7:45 am and 12:05 pm Masses on this feast day.

On June 4, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) hosted Atty. Patricia Viciera Ortega, a professor of Civil Law from the University of Granada, Spain, through the Erasmus+ Faculty/Staff Mobility Program.

Atty. Ortega delivered an insightful lecture on AI credit scoring and its role in improving access to credit for vulnerable consumers, organized by the UA&P School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance (SLG).

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

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

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.  

The School of Education and Human Development (SED) invites educators to a Continuing Professional Development-accredited seminar-workshop titled "Writing Stories for the Classroom" to be held on September 20, 2025 (Saturday), from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Telengtan Hall.

This hands-on, one-day workshop will equip participants with storytelling principles and strategies that they can apply immediately in their teaching. Educators will learn how to transform their lessons into engaging narratives that spark deeper learning. 

The session will be facilitated by Dr. Joem Antonio, professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Nina Aunario, instructor at the School of Education and Human Development.

Licensed professional teachers will earn 4 CPD units.

Register here. The registration fee of Php 1,718 includes meals, handouts, and a certificate. 

For questions, email [email protected].

Note: No refunds will be issued. Walk-in participants will not be accommodated.

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.

Limang propesor mula sa UA&P College of Arts and Sciences ang naging hurado sa Graduate Student Congress 2025 ng UP Asian Center noong Mayo 31, 2025, na may tema na "The Philippines in a Multipolar World."

Kabilang sa mga hurado sina Dr. Dean Edward Mejos (CAS Vice Dean), Dr. Philip Michael Paje (Tagapangulo, Asia Pacific Studies), Dr. Elizabeth Urgel (APS), Dr. Maria Jesusa Carina Aunario (Literature), at Dr. Moreal Camba (Tagapangulo, Kagawaran ng Filipino).

Mahigit 100 gradwadong mag-aaral ang nagbahagi ng kanilang pananaliksik sa iba't ibang larang tulad ng pulitika, pamamahala, ugnayang panlabas, seguridad, migrasyon,  kultura, sining, wika, kalusugan, teknolohiya, kasaysayan, at midya.

Ang paglahok ng kaguruan mula CAS ay naging daan upang mapili ang pinakamahuhusay na mananaliksik at tagapaglahad sa bawat kategorya. Nagbukas din ito ng posibilidad para sa mga kolaborasyon sa hinaharap.

Turnitin, in partnership with PACU and PEAC, invites you to an insightful and thought-provoking webinar designed for higher education leaders and educators on June 17 (Tuesday) from 9:00 am to 10:45 am.

The webinar will explore the evolving role of AI in education and its impact on teaching, learning, and assessment; the differing perspectives on acceptable AI use among administrators, educators, and students; the strategies for implementing responsible AI policies in higher education institutions; and the best practices for leveraging AI to foster innovation while maintaining academic integrity.

Register here and kindly answer this short pre-event survey. Your responses will help us address key concerns and tailor the discussion to your interests.

The Continuum is offering a complimentary photoshoot for all staff members as part of the Continuum Yearbook production. 

What to Expect:
- Quick and relaxed shoot (5-10 mins per person)
- Raw, high resolution digital copies sent directly to you
- Department/Photos can be featured in the Continuum Yearbook

                📍   Dining Hall, University of Asia and the Pacific
                📅   June 11, 2025
                🕒   9:00 am to 12:00 pm (group/department photos)
                🕒  12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (individual photos)

Interested staff members are encouraged to dress professionally.

Please sign up using this form: 2025 Continuum Photoshoot Sign-Up

The University Research Office is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 2025 Awards for Publication of Scholarly Work. All full-time UA&P employees are invited to submit their published scholarly works through this Google Form.

Guidelines:

• Coverage Period: June 16, 2024 to June 15, 2025.
  Note: Works that are only “accepted for publication” or “in press” are not eligible.
• Eligibility: Full-time UA&P faculty members, academic non-teaching staff, and administrative staff who were affiliated with the University during the conduct and publication of the work are eligible. Research reports published directly by the organization that funded, sponsored, or contracted the project are not eligible.
• Works that can be submitted: Peer-reviewed research articles and literary/ creative works, book chapters, and books that are published locally and internationally

If you uploaded your entries to the REA App before June 4, 2025, you will soon receive an email from the URO acknowledging your submission and requesting additional relevant details.

The deadline for submission of entries this year is June 30, 2025. 

Winners will be announced during the celebration of University Day to be held on August 14, 2025.

Kindly email [email protected] once you have completed the Google Form. 

Thank you and we are looking forward to your submissions.

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), through its School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance, in partnership with software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Sprout Solutions, will host a free webinar titled "The State of Job Growth 2025" on June 11, 2025 (Wednesday) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. The event aims to help business leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers understand the latest trends in hiring, compensation, and employee priorities across the Philippines.

Drawing from data collected from over 1,300 companies between 2022 and 2024, the webinar will explore how emerging technologies, economic shifts, and evolving workforce expectations are shaping the future of employment in the country.

Featured speakers include Gregorio Mabbagu (UA&P), Sir Winston Malapad (Foundever), and Atty. Lester Ople (Sprout Solutions), who will offer expert insights and practical strategies for workforce planning and employee engagement.

To register, visit https://hubs.li/Q03pFpVF0.

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) took part in the high-level forum on “Why Responsible AI Matters” held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Innovation Hub on May 23, 2025. Organized by ADB in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, the seminar highlighted the inclusive and sustainable applications of artificial intelligence technologies for social good.

Representing UA&P were Center for Teaching and Learning Managing Director Mr. Jason de Villa, Master in Applied Business Analytics Program Director Dr. Ruel Maningas, Master of Science in Management Program Director Ms. Kristine San Juan-Nable, BS Data Science Officer In Charge Dr. Eva Rodriguez, and School of Sciences, Engineering, & Technology Dean Dr. Noemi Torre.

The event featured distinguished speakers Professors Simon Lucey and Anton van den Hengel of the Australian Institute of Machine Learning (AIML), who shared cutting-edge developments and real-world use cases of responsible AI. Their insights sparked dynamic discussions among participants from academia, policy, and industry, reinforcing the importance of ethical and responsible approaches to AI development and deployment.

With this initiative,  UA&P commits to joining ADB's future AI forum and participating in any dialogue to represent the voice of higher education institutions in the pursuit of AI for social good.