The
University of the Philippines Diliman or
U.P. Diliman, is the flagship campus, seat of administration, and the largest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. It is located in Diliman,
Quezon CityQuezon City , is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
in
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. It offers courses in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Business and Economics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Music,Archaeology and Fine Arts among others. It offers the largest number of graduate and undergraduate courses among all the universities in the
PhilippinesThe Philippines officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a country in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital city. It comprises 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean....
.
The university has an Extension Program in Pampanga located at Clark Special Economic Zone,
PampangaPampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
, and an
Extension Program in OlongapoThe University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Program in Olongapo is an extension of the University of the Philippines, Diliman and a sister extension program of University of the Philippines, Extension Program in Pampanga...
located at
Olongapo CityThe City of Olongapo is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 227,270 people in 43,107 households.-History:...
,
ZambalesZambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of...
.
The
University of the Philippines SystemThe University of the Philippines is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
is governed by the U.P.
The
University of the Philippines Diliman or
U.P. Diliman, is the flagship campus, seat of administration, and the largest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. It is located in Diliman,
Quezon CityQuezon City , is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
in
Metro ManilaMetropolitan Manila or the National Capital Region is the administrative region encompassing the city of Manila, the national capital of the Philippines. As of the 2007 Census, the population is 11,553,427...
. It offers courses in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Business and Economics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Music,Archaeology and Fine Arts among others. It offers the largest number of graduate and undergraduate courses among all the universities in the
PhilippinesThe Philippines officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a country in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital city. It comprises 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean....
.
The university has an Extension Program in Pampanga located at Clark Special Economic Zone,
PampangaPampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
, and an
Extension Program in OlongapoThe University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Program in Olongapo is an extension of the University of the Philippines, Diliman and a sister extension program of University of the Philippines, Extension Program in Pampanga...
located at
Olongapo CityThe City of Olongapo is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 227,270 people in 43,107 households.-History:...
,
ZambalesZambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of...
.
Organization
The
University of the Philippines SystemThe University of the Philippines is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
is governed by the U.P. Board of Regents, which is the highest policy-making body of the University. The Diliman campus is headed by a Chancellor and Vice-Chancellors head specific offices. The Chancellor is Dr. Sergio S. Cao, who was elected to the position by the Board of Regents at its 1193rd meeting on February 24, 2005; Dr. Cao's three-year term commenced on March 1, 2005. Dr. Cao has been reinstituted as the Chancellor until March, 2011.
The University is composed of colleges (officially called,
degree-granting units).
- Archaeological Studies Program
- College of Architecture
- UP Diliman College of Arts and Letters
- Asian Center
- College of Business Administration
- School of Economics
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Home Economics
- College of Human Kinetics
- Institute of Islamic Studies
- School of Labor and Industrial Relations
- College of Law
The University of the Philippines College of Law or UP Law is the law college of the University of the Philippines System, the National University of the Philippines. Since 1948, it has been located at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City, UP's flagship campus.. Until the 1970s,...
- School of Library and Information Studies
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- College of Mass Communication
- College of Music
- National College of Public Administration and Governance
The National College of Public Administration and Governance is a degree-granting unit of the University of the Philippines, Diliman.Its services include professional and policy advice and technical assistance to a wide variety of local, national and international institutions...
- College of Science
The UP College of Science is one of the several colleges of the University of the Philippines. It is located on the UP Diliman Campus, which is the flagship campus of the University of the Philippines System....
- Institute of Small Scale Industries
- College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
- College of Social Work and Community Development
- School of Statistics
- UP Technology Management Center
- Asian Institute of Tourism
- School of Urban and Regional Planning
In addition, the University has units that do not grant degrees:
- U.P. Computer Center
The U.P. Computer Center is an independent unit of the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines that provides high-speed computer and information technology services to the University faculty, administration and students...
- U.P. Main Library
- Military Science and Tactics, Department of
- National Engineering Center
- University Center for Women's Studies
- DNA Analysis and Genetic Engineering Laboratory
- U.P. Creative Writing Center
- National Center for Transportation Studies
- National Hydraulics Center
- University Center for Integrative and Development Studies
- U.P. Law Center
- Local Government Center
- National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development
- Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry
- Sentro ng Wikang Filipino
- The Vargas Museum
- Business Research Foundation
- Development Center for Finance
- Third World Studies Center
- Center for International Studies
Deans
- Dr. Jose Danilo A. Silvestre - College of Architecture (Archi)
- Dr. Flora Elena R. Mirano - College of Arts and Letters (CAL)
- Dr. Aileen S.P. Baviera - Asian Center (AC)
- Dr. Ma. Corazon P. Rodriguez - Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT)
- Dr. Erlinda S. Echanis - College of Business Administration (CBA)
- Dr. Emmanuel S. De Dios - School of Economics (SE)
- Dr. Vivien M. Talisayon - College of Education (CEduc)
- Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara - College of Engineering (CEngg)
- Prof. Florentina P. Colayco - College of Fine Arts (CFA)
- Dr. Adelaida V. Mayo - College of Home Economics (CHE)
- Dr. Leilani L. Gonzalo - College of Human Kinetics (CHK)
- Dr. Mashur Bin-Ghalib Jundam - Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS)
- Prof. Jorge V. Sibal - School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR)
- Atty. Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
Marvic M.V.F. Leonen is a Filipino law professor well-known in the fields of environmental activism and community organizing. In 2008, he was selected as the Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law by the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines.Leonen graduated magna...
- College of Law (LAW)
- Atty. Vyva Victoria M. Aguirre - School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS)
- Dr. Rolando B. Tolentino - College of Mass Communication (CMC)
- Dr. Ramón Maria G. Acoymo - College of Music (CM)
- Dr. Alex B. Brillantes Jr. - National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG)
- Dr. Caesar Saloma
Caesar A. Saloma is a professor of physics at the , University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. He is currently the Dean of the , University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. He also served as Director of the National Institute of Physics from June 2000 to May 2006...
- College of Science (CS)
- Dr. Zosimo E. Lee - College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)
- Dr. Amaryllis T. Torres - College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD)
- Dr. Erniel B. Barrios - School of Statistics (Stat)
- Dr. Candido A. Cabrido, Jr. - School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP)
- Dr. Victor J. Paz - Director, Archaeological Studies Program (ASP)
- Dr. Amparo Adelina C. Umali III - Officer-in-Charge, Center for International Studies (CIS)
- Prof. Edison D. Cruz - Director, Technology Management Center (TMC)
- Dr. Julieta C. Mallari - Director, UP Extension Program in Pampanga (UPEPP)
Students
- See List of UP Diliman student organizations for a list of University student organizations.
| Academic Year |
Enrollment |
| 2006-2007 |
21,788 |
| 2007-2008 |
22,148 |
| 2008-2009 |
23,333 |
Chancellors
- Edgardo J. Angara (1982-1983)
- Ernesto G. Tabujara, Sr. (1983-1990)
- Jose V. Abueva (1990-1991)
- Emerlinda R. Roman (1991-1993 and 1999-2005)
- Roger Posadas (1993-1996)
- Claro C. Llaguno (1996-1999)
- Sergio S. Cao (2005-present)
Culture, sports and traditions
The Diliman community is sometimes called the
Diliman Republic and a "microcosm of the Philippines". It is the only university in
Metro ManilaMetropolitan Manila or the National Capital Region is the administrative region encompassing the city of Manila, the national capital of the Philippines. As of the 2007 Census, the population is 11,553,427...
that has its own
jeepneyJeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating...
transportation owing to its size. The university also has a congressional franchise to operate two radio stations (AM and FM) and a television station. The university only operates DZUP 1602, a community AM radio station. The campus encompasses residential areas and students often feel a sense of solidarity with the community residents. It is monitored by the local U.P. Police.
U.P. Diliman represents the U.P. System at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and participates in all events. The Fighting Maroons have consistently placed in the top three in the overall points race of the UAAP for the past several years.
Two of the most-awaited events in the campus are the Lantern Parade, held on the last week before the
ChristmasChristmas , also referred to as Christmas Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. The day marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days. The nativity of Jesus, which is the basis for the anno Domini...
break, and the U.P. Fair, held every February. During the Lantern Parade, groups within the University create Christmas lanterns and floats and parade around the Academic Oval. The U.P. Fair, organized by the
UP Diliman University Student CouncilThe University Student Council of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City is the official student representative body of the Philippines' premiere institution of higher learning. As such, it represents the interests of the students within and outside the University...
, is a week-long event held at the Sunken Garden that features nightly music concerts, booths, and amusement park rides.
Centers of Excellence and Development
The Diliman campus of the U.P. System holds the distinction of having the most Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs) among the country's educational institutions. The current COEs/CODs in the University are as follows:
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Biology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Arts (Communication Research)
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- English
- Filipino
- (Foreign) European Languages
- Geography
- Geodetic Engineering
- Geology
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology Education
- Journalism
- Literature
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Music
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
Centennial Celebration
On January 8, 2008, the University of the Philippines System (UP), with 7 constituent universities and 12 campuses offering 258 undergraduate and 438 graduate programs, began its centennial celebration at the Diliman campus. The university has produced 7 of 14 presidents, 12 chief justices of the Supreme Court, 30 of 31 national scientists and 36 of 57 national artists, and an estimated 250,000 alumni (15,000 doctors, 8,000 lawyers and 23,000 teachers).
Fernando Javier, 100, of
Baguio CityThe City of Baguio is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway...
, oldest UP
alumnusAn alumnus according to the American Heritage Dictionary is "a graduate or former student of a school, college, or university." In addition, an alumna An alumnus (pl. alumni) according to the American Heritage Dictionary is "a graduate (JC) or former student of a school, college, or university."...
(
Civil EngineeringCivil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings...
from
University of the Philippines, ManilaThe University of the Philippines Manila , founded in 1908, is birthplace of UP. It is the oldest of the seven constituent universities of the University of the Philippines . It is located in Manila, the capital of the Philippines...
, 1933), carried the 100-torch relay at the UP academic oval in Diliman,
Quezon CityQuezon City , is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
. The 99th torchbearer was Michael Reuben Dumlao, youngest, a 6-grader from the
University of the Philippines Integrated SchoolThe University of the Philippines Integrated School is the laboratory school of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, College of Education.-History:...
in U.P. Diliman. UP president Emerlinda Roman, first woman president, carried the 100th torch and ignited the centennial
cauldronA cauldron or caldron is a large metal pot for cooking and/or boiling over an open fire, with a large mouth and frequently with an arc-shaped hanger.-Symbolism and mythology:...
in the UP
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.
The cauldron featured 3 pillars representing the core values of Excellence, Leadership, and Service and 7 flowers representing the constituent universities, to wit, UP Manila, UP Diliman (together with UP Pampanga, its extension campus), UP Los Baños, UP Baguio, UP Visayas, UP Mindanao, and UP Open University.
UPAA 2008 Centennial Yearbook
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association announced its launching of a special three-volume UPAA 2008 Centennial Yearbook on June 21, 2008, the UPAA Grand Alumni-Faculty Homecoming and Reunion at the
Araneta ColiseumThe Araneta Coliseum is an indoor sport stadium located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines. It has hosted entertainment events in the country.-History:...
, Cubao, Quezon City. The theme is “UP Alumni: Excellence, Leadership and Service in the Next 100 Years,” with the three cover designs showing the works of national artists
Napoleon AbuevaNapoleón Isabelo Veloso-Abueva , more popularly known as Napoleón Abueva, is a Filipino artist. He is a sculptor given the distinction as the Philippines' National Artist for Sculpture. He is also entitled as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture"...
, Abdul Imao, and BenCab. Chief Justice
Reynato PunoReynato S. Puno is the incumbent Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Appointed on December 8, 2006 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, he is the 23nd person to serve as Chief Justice...
is the Yearbook's most distinguished alumnus awardee (among 46 other awardees).
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