AFM Advisory: Bidding on office furniture

The Assets and Facilities Management Group (AFM) invites all UA&P employees to bid on this list of various furniture from January 12 to January 13, 2026. These items are being sold as is, where is.

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.

Bid Guidelines:

1. Bidders may place a bid on one or more items available.

2. Bids shall be submitted via email to [email protected].

3. Viewing of items will be from January 12 to January 13, 2026:

          Location: ACB Basement 2

          Time: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

4. Submission of bidding will start on January 12. The online bidding form will close at exactly 3:00 pm on January 13, 2026.

5. Announcement of winning bids will be on January 14 at 9:30 am.

6. AFM shall issue the Notice of Award to winning bidders with indicated payment/settlement instructions.

7. AFM may/can cancel or declare a failure of bidding based on the following assessments:

• The bid offer is not in the prescribed form.
• The bid is below the minimum bid price.
• The winning bid is not paid by January 16, 2026 (no proof of bank transfer or official receipt). Failure on the part of the awardee to claim the item within the stipulated period shall deem the award cancelled, and payment is forfeited.

8. All expenses incidental to the claiming of the item (transportation, etc.) shall be borne by the winning bidder.

9. For other inquiries regarding the bidding, please contact Mr. Johnny Cristobal of the General Services Section (GSS) at 02-86370912 local 258.

SCM faculty joins global research initiative on youth, faith, and values

UA&P School of Media and Marketing (SCM) professor Dr. Robert Z. Cortes has recently co-published with an international team of researchers a scholarly article in Taylor & Francis Online titled “An International Survey About Young People, Faith and Religion: Framework of the Research and Overall Results.”

The study is the first major output of the Footprints Project, a large-scale, multi-year (eight-year) and multi-phase research initiative involving young people from eight countries: Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Grounded in a “continuous listening” approach, the project seeks to understand how young people articulate their values, aspirations, and concerns in key areas such as work, family life, and religion.

Based on survey data collected in November 2023 from 4,889 individuals aged 18–29, the article outlines the conceptual framework guiding the Footprints Project and presents an overview of its initial findings. It examines how faith and religion influence young people’s identities and behaviors across different cultural and national contexts, offering a comparative perspective on youth religiosity today.

Through its participation in this international collaboration, UA&P continues to contribute to scholarly conversations on youth, culture, and faith, while engaging with research initiatives that connect Philippine perspectives to broader global discussions.

The full article may be read here.

Monthly Guided Prayer for Women

The monthly guided prayer for women will be held on January 21 (Wednesday) from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory.

The activity is open to all faculty, staff, and students. This is a timely occasion to pause from our busy schedules and receive the spiritual nourishment essential for our well-being to grow in virtue and character.

We encourage colleagues and students to participate in this invaluable opportunity for spiritual growth.

UA&P School of Law launches BS Legal Management program

The UA&P School of Law is pleased to announce that admissions for Academic Year 2026–2027 for its new program, the Bachelor of Science in Legal Management, are now open.

UA&P’s Bachelor of Science in Legal Management (BSLM) Program integrates law, economics, and management to prepare students for the legal and regulatory realities of today’s corporate and political environment.

Grounded in the humanities and the interplay of Philippine and international law, the program develops strong analytical legal insight alongside managerial competence, equipping students for effective leadership in contemporary business and society.

For application guidelines and requirements, visit uap.asia/admissions.

UA&P faculty publish Taylor & Francis article on Filipino youth and faith

UA&P School of Media and Marketing professor Dr. Robert Z. Cortes and University Research Office Executive Director Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez have recently published a scholarly article titled “Footprints of the Faith among Filipino Youth: Five Hundred Years and Moving Forward” in Taylor & Francis Online.

The article examines the faith experiences of Filipino youth in the context of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines, offering insights into how religious identity, belief, and practice continue to evolve among younger generations.

The publication contributes to ongoing academic discussions on youth, culture, and faith, and highlights the University’s commitment to research that engages both historical reflection and contemporary social realities.

The full article is available here.