Dr. Luis J. Pascual, UPERDFI Founding Secretary and UP Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Founding Chairman, started the UPERDFI Golden Anniversary Fund Drive in support of engineering projects with societal impact. The application of the donation is being discussed. Dr. Pascual established a Professorial Chair dedicated to Systems Read more…
On November 5, the Department of Geodetic Engineering hosted its annual alumni homecoming, highlighting its 85th anniversary and the 58th anniversary of the Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (TCAGP) at the Melchor Hall Lobby. Hosted by DGE Chairman Dr. Jak Sarmiento and the UP Geomatics Alumni Association, the Read more…
UPERDFI President Chicho Mantaring and Executive Director Tito Aliga, and Tau Alpha Foundation, Inc. Chairman Norberto Mendoza signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the construction of the BoardWalk in UP Diliman on November 3 at the UPERDFI Office. The Tau Alpha Legacy Project, initially planned to be the Infinity Walk, has Read more…
UPERDFI and UPCOE leaders met with the Fluor Daniel Inc. Philippines led by Angelo Cagatin and Abe Jun Clarito on October 21 in UP Diliman to boost the support to instructional and research facilities of the College. Previous donations through UPERDFI were made in 2012-13 for the Fluor Lecture Room Read more…
The Management Association of the Philippines selected DMCI Holdings Chairman Isidro A. Consunji as its Management Man of the Year 2022. The award is given to outstanding individuals in business and government for their management performance and contribution to nation-building. Sid Consunji is an Adviser of UPERDFI. He has been actively Read more…
UPERDFI hosted a reception to welcome the UP College of Engineering Leadership Team headed by Dean Maria Antonia “Tonette” Tanchuling on September 29, 2022 at the Melchor Hall Faculty Lounge. Dean Tonette presented her Vision Paper, tagged ENGGAGE!, which is anchored on engaging the UP Engineering community towards sustainable national development. Read more…
After over two years of fund-raising, vetting of technical specifications and procurement, the 1,152-core High Performance Computing System was delivered to UPCOE on September 28, 2022. Sourcing the equipment from PSSC Labs in California, our supplier, State Alliance Enterprises, Inc. (SAEI) delivered the order 2.5 months ahead of schedule. The Read more…
Emmanuel Pornillos delivered the Distinguished Alumni Lecture hosted by the Dept. of Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering on September 26 at the UP DMMME. He also signed the Deed of Donation for the Prof. Emmanuel U. Pornillos Professorial Chair in Mining Engineering. The donor, Prof. Pornillos belongs to the illustrious Read more…
Seaoil, through its Independent Director and UPERDFI Adviser Lito Frondoso, made a significant donation to the Tau Alpha Fraternity Infinity Walk Project in UP Diliman. UPERDFI will administer and account for the project funds.
Prof. Ferdinand G. Manegdeg completed his term as Dean from September 2019 until August 2022. In a turnover ceremony held on August 31, he handed over the reins of the College to Dr. Ma. Antonia N. Tanchuling. Dean Ferdie is a professor of Mechanical Engineering, who joined the Faculty soon Read more…