The Japan Foundation Manila (JFM), together with UPSCALE and UPERDFI, held the kick-off event for the We Project Design Challenge on October 14, via Zoom. The We Project is a collaboration between JFM and UPSCALE Innovation Hub to showcase inclusive design for people with disabilities in the Philippines and in Read more…
The UPERDFI trustees, officers and staff, and scholars and faculty members who have received support administered by UPERDFI, met with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) evaluators on September 27, 2021 for the online evaluation of its programs and operations. A breakout session was held in the afternoon to Read more…
UPERDFI signed a Collaborative Agreement with Accenture, Inc. aimed at promoting industry-academe cooperation, supporting startups, and improving innovation and technology transfer. The activities will be undertaken through UPSCALE, the innovation hub of UP Diliman, which UPERDFI partnered with for its innovation initiatives. Accenture donated PhP 9.2 Million to support UPSCALE Read more…
The Management Committee for 2021-22, led by Pres Val Reyes, convened on June 16 to level-off on the objectives, processes and expectations of the members. The purpose of the ManCom was summarized into four: target-setting and resourcing initiatives, reviewing operations and projects, problem-solving, and decision-making. Membership Committee chairman Dante Briones Read more…
To firm up the High Performance Computing Facility Project, we have mobilized our resources to put in place our Project Governance Process, in accordance with Project Governance Policies and Guidelines. UPERDFI, UPCOE and ePLDT Services officials met on June 11 to discuss four hosting options and undertake a rigorous analytical Read more…
On June 7, the Management Association of the Philippines Energy Committee organized a zoom meeting with electric distribution associations, where Dr. Mike Pedrasa discussed the ESM Study. The groups included the Private Electric Power Operators Association (PEPOA), Development for Renewable Energy Applications Market Mainstreaming and Sustainability (DREAMS), Philippine Independent Power Read more…
Our hardworking Dean works on a Sunday! On June 6, he hosted several members of his cohort ME classes (he is ME ’79) who wanted to reinvest in UPCOE. Convened by Jomie Francisco, the group included Rosen Sanchez, Tophie Barrameda, Benjie Lava, Mon del Rosario and Bobby Angangco. Others included Read more…
In a zoom meeting hosted by Dean Ferdie Manegdeg on June 4, CleanTech Global Renewables President Salvador Antonio “Aboy” Castro, Jr.,ChE ’92, signified the company’s desire to enhance its participation in the various efforts of the College. CleanTech is in the business of renewable energy, with solar and wind farms. Read more…
From the May 19 General Membership Meeting electing new Trustees, and the Board of Trustees meeting that ensued, President Val Reyes promptly started his term on June 1. A special BoT meeting was convened on June 2, to itemize ongoing projects and formally turn over from the outgoing president Ferdz Read more…
The Management Committee convened on May 12 to prepare for the annual General Membership Meeting and Board of Trustees Meeting on May 19. The UPERDFI President, Executive Director and Treasurer, and the UPCOE Dean will deliver their annual reports to keep members in touch with the Foundation’s activities. The Research Read more…