Dated September 10, Dean Ferdie sent over to UPERDFI the list of 71 professors and their proposed chairs. The eligible batch comprises an estimated 160 professors who have complied with the qualification criteria adopted by the College. The schedule of Faculty Colloquia where the papers are formally presented is being Read more…
In a zoom event on September 1, the Philippine Manufacturing Company of Murata, Inc. signed in virtual format the governing MOU between the company and UP Diliman, and the MOA between the company and the College of Engineering covering Student Internships. Murata President Mr. Masayoshi Koda, UPD Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo Read more…
True to our mission of “bridging industry and the academe”, UPERDFI works to move R&D projects towards commercial exposure and social relevance. President Ferdz de la Cruz organized a meeting with Mega Sardines President and CEO William Tiu Lim and key managers in the company with FISH-I proponent Dr. Prospero Read more…
Dennis has offered his technical expertise and the facilities of his company, Beta Nanocoatings Philippines Inc. (BNPI), to project lead Dr. Jong Vasquez in developing the Disinfection of PPEs through the Plasma Treatment Project. A UP MetE grad with a PhD in plasma research in the field of metallurgy, and Read more…
The UPERDFI Investments and Finance Committee discussed ways to increase returns from investments on February 11 at the UPERDFI Office. Treasurer Ega Atanacio convened the meeting, with Adviser Mag Albarracin, VP Bing del Rosario, Sec Ronnie Nolasco and member Michael Gonzalez attending. Pres Rico, Chairman of the Resource Generation Committee, Read more…
In photo (seated, L-R): Deed of Donation Signing with PLDT Group Public Affairs Head Ramon Isberto, PLDT-SMART Foundation Chairman Manny Pangilinan, UP President Danilo Concepcion, PLDT-Smart Foundation President Esther Santos and UPERDFI President Rico Trinidad; and UPERDFI ED Tito Aliga (standing). Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO In a ceremony presided Read more…
As a part of the renewal of GT Foundation’s certificate with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), ED Tito Aliga participated in the “Voice of The Collaborating Partners” session conducted by PCNC on February 7 at the GTFI Office. GTFI sponsors ten scholars in the College of Engineering, with Read more…
UPERDFI held the third meeting of the Technical Advisory Panel for the Energy System Modelling Project on February 3 at the UP BGC. The five-year (2020-24) energy situationer was presented by team leader Dr. Mike Pedrasa, and assumptions for the long-term outlook were taken up by the panel. Eight of Read more…
UPERDFI Member Dr. Francis Chua turns over the new bus for UP Varsity Teams on February 3 in a ceremony attended by Dr. Chua’s family, and his close friends and classmates from Xavier School, and colleagues from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In photo (L-R) UPERDFI ED Tito Read more…
Pete Remoto, Resident Manager of Filminera Resources Corporation in Masbate, signed the deed of donation for the establishment of the Filminera Professorial Chair in Mining Engineering. The ceremony was a highlight of the fifth Technology Hour, held on January 22 at the UP NEC AVR. In photo: (L-R) CorSec Ronnie Read more…