Former SED dean appointed as CHED Technical Evaluator

Dr. Angelito Z. Antonio, previous dean of the School of Education and Human Development (SED), has been appointed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a member of the newly reconstituted Technical Evaluators for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Needs Education per Commission en banc Resolution no. 106-2025. His appointment is effective from 2025 to 2027.

Congratulations, Dr. Antonio! 

Athletes' Night 2025

The Office of Sports Development of the Center for Student Affairs is pleased to announce that  Athletes' Night 2025, a special evening dedicated to celebrating the hard work, achievements, and sportsmanship of the varsity teams, will push through as scheduled on July 25 (Friday) at the Celestino Dizon Auditorium.

Refreshments and registration start at 3:30 pm. The program proper starts at 5:00 pm. Attendees are requested to be in semi-formal attire. Interested employees and members of the community may RSVP through this form.

Let us come together to honor the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance that defined 2024: Our Year, Our Time, Dragons Fight! 

UA&P Bar Preparations 2025

The UA&P Institute of Law Bar Preparations Commission invites the UA&P community to support the 25 Dragons who will take the Bar exams on September 7, 10, and 14.

You can help make #25for2025 a reality by sponsoring a kit or a bar bet, or donating cash or in-kind. Access the sponsorship form here.

For inquiries, contact [email protected].

Partial shift to online work from July 17 to August 2

The University will implement a partial shift to online work from July 17 (Thursday) to August 2, 2025 (Saturday). This temporary arrangement allows flexibility while ensuring that key services remain accessible to our stakeholders.

Please keep the following in mind:

• All employees must be available and responsive during work hours, whether working from home or onsite.
• Some units may need to send a few people to work onsite (skeletal staffing). Your supervisor will let you know if this applies to your unit.
• If you need to use any workspace or room on campus, your unit should coordinate in advance with AFM or the Reservations Office.
• The University Library operating hours are as follows:
       Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
       Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
• The Registrar’s Office, the Admissions Office, and the Financial Management and Reporting unit will maintain skeletal staffing onsite to assist students and parents submitting school documents, and for enlisting and enrolling.
• Institutional activities (e.g., the JC graduation and Freshstart) shall continue as planned and will be assisted by the appropriate support units (e.g., AFM, DTT).
• While some areas may be closed off, the campus must remain open and welcoming. Gates will stay open, but internal closures (e.g., ACB) may proceed as needed. The Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory will also remain open during this period.

We thank everyone for your cooperation, flexibility, and continued commitment to service excellence.

UA&P, UGR celebrate Spanish heritage and academic exchange

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) and the University of Granada (UGR) in Spain participated in a faculty and staff exchange under the Erasmus+ program. This collaboration aims to foster cultural exchange and professional development between the two institutions.

As part of the exchange, Dr. Rocio Cruz and Dr. Elena Ortez from UGR's Department of Spanish Language led a two-day seminar titled "Hola! Unveiling Spanish Heritage" on July 9-10, 2025. The seminar provided an in-depth look into the Spanish language and culture, covering topics such as cinema, festivals, sports, cuisine, and specifically, the traditions of Andalusia.

UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog with (L-R) UGR professors Dr. Rocio Cruz Ortiz and Dr. Elena Fernandez de Molina Ortes and UA&P International Affairs Officer Ms. Jhona Camba.

The speakers (3rd and 4th from right) with the attendees of the 2nd day of the seminar.

Meanwhile, Ms. Marielle Uy-Abella of UA&P's Public and International Affairs Office traveled to Spain to take part in the "Intercultural Insights Week 2025: Connecting Cultures in the Academic Environment" hosted by the University of Granada from July 7-11, 2025. The event served as a platform to enhance skills, share best practices, and strengthen international cooperation on interculturality within academic settings.

Ms. Marielle Uy-Abella.

With the participants of the University of Granada's Intercultural Insights Week 2025.

The exchange program highlights the commitment of both universities to global collaboration and underscores the importance of fostering a deeper understanding of diverse cultures in higher education.