A multidisciplinary team from the University of the Philippines is developing a virtual reality (VR) game that turns therapy into play for patients with cerebral palsy and dementia. The system, known as the Immersive Gamification Technology System (ImGTS), combines physical and cognitive tasks in a safe, virtual environment to support mobility, memory, and overall quality […]
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UP Manila, UP Diliman Rank Among World’s Top Universities in CWUR Global 2000
Two University of the Philippines (UP) campuses have made it to the top 10% of the 2025 Global 2000 list released by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Read how UP Manila and UP Diliman were also recognized in a previous CWUR list for global employability in this earlier story from GoodNewsPilipinas. UP Manila, […]
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How Did These 4 UP Alumni Make It to Forbes ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ 2025?
Four University of the Philippines (UP) alumni have been named to the prestigious Forbes ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ list for 2025, recognizing their achievements in venture capital, art, medicine, and sustainability. Read about another proud Filipino on the list—P-Pop sensation BINI is also part of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia for Entertainment and Sports. Ysabel […]
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Philippine Universities DLSU and UP Forge Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship and Service Learning
Two of the Philippines’ leading academic institutions, De La Salle University (DLSU) and the University of the Philippines (UP), have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost academic cooperation focused on social entrepreneurship and service learning. Read how UP and DLSU continue to elevate Philippine education in global university rankings. The signing ceremony […]
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3 Philippine Universities Advance to Oxford’s Price Media Law Moot Court International Rounds
Three Philippine universities—University of the Philippines (UP), Tarlac State University (TSU), and Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) College of Law—have qualified for the prestigious Price Media Law Moot Court International Rounds at the University of Oxford in England. The competition is set to take place in person from April 21 to 25, 2025. Celebrate […]
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The Road to Glory: A Recap of UP Fighting Maroons’ Dominant Journey to UAAP Finals Victory
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons have claimed their fourth University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball championship in Season 87, dethroning the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers in a dramatic Game 3 on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Discover how the UP Fighting Maroons […]
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UP Leads 25 Philippine Universities in QS Asia Rankings 2025
The University of the Philippines (UP) continues to lead Philippine higher education in the 2025 QS Asia University Rankings. This year marks UP’s 13th consecutive year as the nation’s top-ranked university since Philippine schools first joined the list in 2012. DISCOVER how Philippine universities continue to shine in the QS Asia University Rankings—read more about […]
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Record Number of Philippine Universities Listed in 2025 THE World University Rankings
Six Philippine universities have earned places in the prestigious 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR), marking the highest number of local institutions ever recognized in this annual global list which spotlights the world’s leading higher education institutions (HEIs), with universities assessed across key missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook. The […]
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Stay Safe from Environmental Hazards: How to Use NOAH Studio for Accurate Weather Preparedness
The University of the Philippines Resilience Institute’s Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (UP NOAH) introduces a step-by-step guide on using the NOAH Studio feature to help individuals avoid environmental hazards. Using Talisay, Batangas as an example—one of many areas hit by heavy rain as Typhoon Kristine swept through the Philippines last week—this guide helps users […]
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Eraserheads Reunion and UP-Ateneo Clash to Kick Off UAAP Season 87
Brandishing their UP pedigree, legendary rock band Eraserheads reunite today on the music stage while a rivalry on the hardcourt is rekindled between the UP Fighting Maroons and Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball teams as the University of the Philippines hosts the opening ceremony of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87. […]
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UP and Karen Davila’s SheSTEMS Scholarship Awards Support These 10 Future Women Leaders in STEM
The SheSTEMS initiative of Karen Davila’s Her Legacy Project has launched its first cohort of female scholars, in partnership with the University of the Philippines (UP). This program aims to empower outstanding young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by providing financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities. SheSTEMS scholars each receive at least […]
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UP Manila Chorale Wins Grand Prize at Poland’s Szyrocki International Choral Festival
The University of the Philippines Manila Chorale (UPMC) brought home the Grand Prize from the Prof. Jan Szyrocki International Festival of Choral Song in Miedzyzdroje, Poland, marking a triumphant return from its month-long 10th European Concert Tour. UP Manila Chorale, composed of alumni and students enrolled in different health science colleges, was the only foreign […]
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