HRM Advisory: Holidays for December 2025 and January 2026
As we enter the festive season, please be guided by the following declared non-working holidays for December 2025 and January 2026:
December 8 (Monday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Special non-working holiday
December 24 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve
Special non-working holiday
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day
Regular non-working holiday
December 26–29 (Friday–Monday)
Additional UA&P non-working holidays
December 30 (Tuesday) – Rizal Day
Regular non-working holiday
December 31 (Wednesday) – Last Day of the Year
Special non-working holiday
January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
Regular non-working holiday
January 2 (Friday)
Additional UA&P non-working holiday
Please also take note that Malacañang has released Presidential Proclamation No. 1006 declaring the regular and special non-working holidays for 2026. You may refer to the official list when planning future activities and schedules.
Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season ahead.
AFM Advisory: Bidding on furniture and equipment
The Assets and Facilities Management Group (AFM) invites all UA&P employees and service personnel to participate in the bidding for various furniture, audio-visual equipment, computer peripherals, and gym equipment from December 5 (Friday) to December 12 (Friday).
These items are being sold as is, where is, with no warranty or post-sale technical service.
Details for bidding and the bid form can be found here. For inquiries, please contact Mr. Johnny Cristobal of the General Services Section (GSS) at local 258.
Payment Note:
Employees: Automatic salary deduction
Service personnel and guards: Pay via FMR
Bidding Guidelines:
1. Bidders may place bids on one or more available items.
2. Bids must be submitted online via email.
3. Item viewing: December 5–12, 2025
Location: ACB Basement 2
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
4. Bid submission: Opens December 5 and closes exactly at 2:00 pm on December 12, 2025.
5. Announcement of winners: December 13 at 1:30 pm.
6. AFM will issue the Notice of Award with payment and settlement instructions.
7. AFM may cancel or declare the bidding a failure if:
- The bid is not in the prescribed form.
- The bid is below the minimum price.
- The winning bid is not paid by December 16, 2025, or the item is not claimed within the stipulated period. In such cases, the award is cancelled and payment forfeited.
8. All expenses for claiming items (e.g., transportation) are the responsibility of the winning bidder.
9. For other inquiries, contact Mr. Johnny Cristobal at 02(8)6370912 local 258.
SMN 29th Foundation Anniversary
The School of Management (SMN) is pleased to invite the UA&P community to the celebration of its 29th founding anniversary to be held on December 5 (Friday):
10:00 am | Dizon Auditorium
Legacy in Motion: The Trailblazer Stories of School of Management Alumni
12:00 pm | Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory
Holy Mass
The School’s foundation day falls on December 6, the feast day of St. Nicholas of Bari.
SMN would like to thank everyone in the UA&P community for their support and cooperation through the years.
UA&P Escriba Poets featured at Pandesal Forum
Last Saturday, the Pandesal Forum at the historic Kamuning Bakery Café became a stage for diplomacy and literature, prominently featuring the UA&P Escriba Poets.
The event centered on the Manila book launch of Singapore-based Filipino poet Eric Tinsay Valles. Underscoring the importance of the gathering, Singaporean Ambassador Constance See opened the program.
Following the launch, the UA&P Escriba Poets provided a compelling poetry reading session, showcasing the University's vibrant literary talent. The group, including Dr. Joem Antonio, Mr. Vince Acgaoili, Dr. Odie Lacsamana, Dr. Mic Camba, and Ms. Juliana Odoño, energized the crowd with their performances.
The event, a memorable convergence of local talent and international recognition, was hosted by writer and Kamuning Bakery owner Wilson Lee Flores.
(L-R) Mr. Wilson Lee Flores (owner of Kamuning Bakery Cafe), Ms. Juliana Odono, Dr. Joem Antonio, Dr. Eric Valles, Her Excellency Constance See (Singapore Ambassador), Dr. Moreal Camba, Dr. Odie Lacsamana, and Mr. Vince Agcaoili.
PAGSASALIN: Gawa ng Kagawaran ng Filipino itinampok sa FEU Book Talk
Itinampok sa Book Talk ng Far Eastern University (FEU) noong Nobyembre 25 ang aklat na "Ang Paglalakbay nina Horace, Longinus, at Plotinus Tungong Pilipinas: Pagsasalin ng mga Piling Tekstong Griyego" ng Kagawaran ng Filipino ng UA&P. Ginanap ang book talk sa FEU Multimedia Center bilang bahagi ng FEU Pahina Book Fair 2025.
Ibinida sa talakayan ang mahalagang gawa ng mga tagapagsalita at may-akda na sina Dr. Moreal Camba, Dr. Leodivico Lacsamana, G. Louise Vincent Amante, at G. John Errol Velasco.
Pangunahing sentro ng talakayan ang halaga ng pagsasalin ng mga klasikal na Griyegong akda sa paglalapit ng mga kaisipang ito sa kasalukuyang mambabasang Filipino. Partikular na pinag-usapan ang mga ideyang may kaugnayan sa sining ng pagsulat at paglikha, tungkulin ng manunulat, at mga pananaw hinggil sa kagandahan, kadakilaan, kahusayan, at karunungan.
Taos-pusong nagpapasalamat ang Kagawaran sa mainit na pagtanggap at pakikiisa ng komunidad ng FEU.
(Mula kaliwa) G. John Errol Velasco, Dr. Moreal Camba, G. Louise Vincent Amante, at Dr. Leodivico Lacsamana sa FEU.