News and Events
SSE Technovation Week and Founding Anniversary
The School of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (SSE) will celebrate its 16th Founding Anniversary on November 15. It also marks the Feast of St. Albert the Great, Patron Saint of the Natural Sciences—a fitting day to honor the spirit of discovery and faith that guides our School.
Join us for a Thanksgiving Mass at 12:05 PM at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory on November 17 (Monday) as we give thanks for 16 years of learning, innovation, and service.
This week, we also celebrate Technovation Week (Nov. 12–19), featuring exciting talks, exhibits, and activities that highlight creativity and innovation in science and technology.
Thank you to the entire UA&P community for your continued support through the years. Here’s to more discoveries and milestones ahead!
Experience the Senate: UA&P Anima Educational Trip, November 19
UA&P Anima invites interested UA&P students, faculty, personnel, and alumni to join them for an educational trip to the Senate on November 19 (Wednesday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
The activity aims to provide participants with firsthand exposure to government processes by observing a live Senate hearing and getting a tour of the Senate building, fostering a deeper understanding of national issues and critical engagement with how government works.
The registration fee is Php200. Transportation will be provided.
Kindly sign up here.
Economic and political insights shared at UA&P diplomatic briefing
On November 5, the University of Asia and the Pacific held an Economic Briefing for Diplomats featuring Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, UA&P Trustee and University Professor Emeritus, and Dr. Dennis Coronacion, Chair of the UST Political Science Department.
Dr. Villegas presented “The Philippines as a High-Middle-Income Economy,” highlighting that the country remains on track to achieve upper middle-income status despite slower third-quarter economic growth. Dr. Coronacion followed with a talk titled “Corruption, scandals, and patronage: How to understand Philippine politics and where does it lead to?,” offering insights into the political dynamics influencing governance and reform.
The briefing was attended by H.E. Eduardo Young Virzi, Ambassador of Panama, along with representatives from the embassies of Malaysia, New Zealand, the United States, Sweden, the Czech Republic, India, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, Myanmar, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Ukraine, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Timor-Leste, and Australia.
Representatives from the embassies (standing) with (seated, L-R) University Secretary Ms. Viory Janeo, Professor Emeritus Dr. Bernardo Villegas, UST Political Science Department Chair Dr. Dennis Coronacion, UA&P School of Economics Dean Dr. Peter U, and UA&P Events Head Ms. Marielle Uy-Abella.
Oxford University holds information session at UA&P
UA&P students attended an information session on the Oxford Certificate Programme offered by Worcester College, University of Oxford, held on November 7, 2025, at ACB 301.
Dr. Dominik Wanner, Director of the Oxford Certificate Programme, provided an overview of the programme’s objectives, structure, and application process. The session also underscored the value of international learning experiences and how the programme fosters both personal and professional growth.
Oxford Certificate Programme Director Dr. Dominik Wanner.
