Free lunch to be claimed at the main canteen

Please be informed that from December 9, 2025, to January 5, 2026, employees may claim their free lunch at the main canteen. 

Students from 11 nations unite at UA&P for IMUN Philippines

UA&P proudly hosted the International Model United Nations (IMUN) Philippines from November 12 to 14, featuring 250 student participants from India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Pakistan, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Guam, and Canada.

International Model United Nations (IMUN) brings youth together from around the world to learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations.

The opening ceremony featured a warm welcome from Dr. Gladys Golo, Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, followed by inspiring insights on international relations and diplomacy from the Ambassadors of Vietnam and Bangladesh, H.E. Lai Thai Binh and H.E. Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood, who also answered questions from the students.

Ms. Erica Duffy, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ireland, shared her experiences as a former IMUN participant, inspiring the next generation of global leaders.

Photos of the event may be viewed here.

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.