Data Science in Focus: UA&P and BSU exchange insights in benchmarking visit
On March 27, 2025, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) received Bulacan State University (BSU) in a benchmarking activity that brought together key faculty members from both institutions, including Prof. Gerald Hilario, Dean of BSU-Sarmiento Campus; Dr. Elenita Capariño, Department Head of Information Technology and Data Science; and Dr. Marlon Hernandez, BSU Benchmarking Chairperson.
Dr. Eva Rodriguez, Acting Program Director of the UA&P Data Science Program, gave a detailed presentation of BS Data Science, highlighting its curriculum, faculty, and students, as well as innovative approaches and practices. Additionally, a testimonial from Jaime Santos, a 4th-year BS Data Science student, offered insightful perspectives on the student experience and the program's impact. The guests were given a guided tour of the campus afterward.
The benchmarking activity provided BSU with an opportunity to learn from UA&P's offerings and advancements in data science education. This facilitated valuable discussions on enhancing data science education and fostering collaboration between the two universities for future academic and professional development.
Officials of the UA&P School of Sciences and Engineering with the representatives from Bulacan State University (L-R): Two BSU faculty members, Dr. Marlon Hernandez (Benchmarking Chairperson), Dr. Elenita Capariño (Head, ITDS Department), and Prof. Gerald Hilario (Dean, Bulsu-Sarmiento Campus), SSE Dean Dr. Noemi Barcial-Torre, BSDS Program Director Ms. Kim Vallesteros, BSDS student Jaime Santos, and BSDS Acting Program Director Dr. Eva Rodriguez.
UA&P Chorale EP Launch Concert
With the guidance of Mrs. Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero, the blooming voices of UA&P Chorale return, slowly flowering, reawakening, and yielding. Witness SIBOL: Official EP Launch Concert on April 25 (Friday) at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory at 7:00 pm.
Tickets are priced at Php250.00 for all types of audiences. Watch the flourishing here.
For inquiries, you may reach out to [email protected].
Canteen to resume operations on April 21
Please be informed that the University Canteen will be closed during the Holy Week and will resume operations on April 21.
ALB Extension 1 and 2 will remain open as venue for lunch during the men's retreat.
Shift to Online Work (April 14–16)
In observance of the Holy Week, please be informed that work will shift to online work mode from April 14 (Monday) to April 16 (Wednesday), 2025. The campus will be closed except for activities that have already been pre-scheduled and approved. Employees are expected to work from home and remain reachable during working hours. Please note that April 14 and 15 will follow regular working hours, while April 16 will be half-day only.
FMR Advisory: Online payment of tuition fees
In view of the shift to online work mode from April 14 (Monday) to April 16 (Wednesday), the payment of tuition fees will be done online through the EmpowerED student portal.