A simple Book Turnover Ceremony of the Cesar A. Buenaventura Collection was recently held at the UP Diliman College of Engineering Library. An engineer by training, Mr. Cesar A. Buenaventura earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines and later obtained his masterβs degree Read more…
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Passing the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) is a major achievement for any student, but gaining admission to the UP College of Engineering (COE) carries even greater meaning. It is not only a recognition of exceptional academic potential but also a call to serve the nation through Read more…
The UP College of Engineering (UPCOE), in collaboration with the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) and the National Engineering Center (NEC), held the annual Professorial Chair Colloquium on November 25, 2024 at the Institute of Civil Engineering Building to honor 138 qualified faculty members for their outstanding Read more…
UPERDFI Adviser Fortunato βBoyβ T. de la PeΓ±a (BS ChE, MS IE) was recognized by the National Academy of Science and Technology for his contributions to the development of science and technology in the Philippines and elected him as an Academician. Rising through the ranks at DOST while being in Read more…
We thank our Adviser, Mr. Cesar Virata, for sponsoring the Cesar E. A Virata Professorial Chair in Industrial Engineering! The Deed of Donation was signed on June 13, which included his donation for the Chair Endowment Fund! Mr. Virata is currently the Vice Chairman of the Board of Rizal Commercial Read more…
It is with profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility that I accept the presidency of the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI). This role is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing engineering research, fostering innovation, and driving development for a better Philippines and a Read more…
Ms. Angelina (Jean) Maniquis Ople, widow of Felicisimo S. Ople, Jr. and their children Mark, Eric and PJ, signed the Deed of Donation for the establishment of the Felicisimo V. Ople (CE 1928) and Felicisimo S. Ople, Jr. (CE 1958) Professorial Chair in Engineering. Fel Jr., BSCE magna cum laude, Read more…
Effective March 15, 2024, our member Bobby Batungbacal assumed the Executive Directorβs position in the influential Makati Business Club. Its website cites MBCβs purpose to be the voice of the Philippine business sector, taking advocacy positions and implementation roles necessary to contribute to nation-building. Bobby retired as Managing Director of Read more…
As President of the Philippine Academy for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PHILAAST), our Adviser Boy de la PeΓ±a led two Roundtable discussions on advancing STI in the Philippines. Recall that he was a leading proponent of FILIPINNOVATION during his term as DOST Secretary in 2016-22. The discussions organized Read more…