SPG Dean joins 2025 Galing Pook Awards at Malacañang
Dr. Nick Alviar, Dean of the UA&P School of Politics and Governance (SPG), joined local government officials, representatives from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), led by Secretary Jonvic Remulla, and other good governance advocates for the 2025 Galing Pook Awards held at the Malacañang Palace on December 3, 2025.
The awarding ceremony recognized the Ten Outstanding Barangay Initiatives for the year. The awardees are chosen from a national search of local governance programs, evaluated through a rigorous multilevel screening process based on positive results and impact, promotion of people’s participation and empowerment, innovation and adaptation, resilience, sustainability, and the efficiency of program service delivery and transferability.
In his speech, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the critical role of barangays, the frontline government units directly in touch with the people.
Galing Pook, of which Dr. Alviar is a member, is the leading resource institution that recognizes, capacitates, and promotes innovation, sustainability, citizen empowerment, and excellence in local governance.
(From left) UA&P SPG Dean Dr. Nick Alviar; Maria Fe Villamejor-Mendoza, former Dean of the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance; Lilian de Leon, DILG Assistant Secretary for International Relations; DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla; Galing Pook Chairman Mel Sarmiento; and Elisea Gozun, former Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
The Galing Pook Awardees (left) with (center) DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla, His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., and Galing Pook Chairman Mel Sarmiento.
AFM Advisory: AFM Christmas party on December 16
Please be informed that the Assets and Facilities Management Group (AFM), together with the outsourced personnel, will have its Christmas party on December 16 (Tuesday) in the afternoon at the University Student Commons (USC).
Employees are encouraged to place their requests for supplies or assistance by December 15 (Monday). Only urgent requests will be accommodated on the morning of December 16.
UA&P delivers typhoon relief support to Philippine Red Cross
On December 3, 2025, UA&P formally turned over a total of ₱75,000 in monetary donations, along with accumulated in-kind goods, to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support its ongoing relief operations for families affected by the recent typhoons.
Representing the University at the turnover ceremony were Mrs. Aurea F. Cruz, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Affairs, and Dr. Fe Gladys B. Golo, Vice President for Academic and Faculty Affairs. The donations were received on behalf of the PRC by Dr. Gwendolyn T. Pang, Secretary General.
The contributions from the UA&P community will help the PRC provide immediate humanitarian assistance to affected families and communities.
(L-R) UA&P Vice President for Finance and Administrative Affairs Mrs. Aurea Cruz, PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn T. Pang, and UA&P Vice President for Academic and Faculty Affairs Dr. Fe Gladys Golo.
University Library semestral and Christmas break schedules
The University Library will be closed for the Christmas break from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Regular operations will resume on January 3, 2026 (Saturday).
The semestral break schedule may be read below:
