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…
We are pleased to announce the new leadership team of the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) for the term June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. First, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Trustees for their dedicated service and invaluable contributions to UPERDFI. – Alex Read more…
In a letter dated April 23, 2024 to UPERDFI, UP President Angelo Jimenez informed us of the appointment of our member UP VP Dan Peckley as the UP Representative to our Board of Trustees! Dan, who holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Tokyo and served in Read more…
UPERDFI held its 55th General Membership Meeting on May 15, 2024 at the Juinio Hall UP National Engineering Center and via Zoom. UPERDFI President Winnie Torres-Ordoñez, ED Tito Aliga and Treasurer Glen Tabios presented the 2023 highlights of the Foundation’s activities and financials and current activities. COE Dean Tonette Tanchuling Read more…
(L-R) DED Norika Ishikawa; DOST SFU Officials Dex Abino, Kaelle Calzado, Corly Canilao, Melvin Jusi; and ED Tito Aliga The DOST Science & Technology Foundation Unit composed of Melvin Jusi, Dex Abino, Corly Canilao and Kaelle Calzado met with UPERDFI Executive Director Tito Aliga, Deputy ED Norika Ishikawa and Accountant Read more…
The Primary Group of Builders, headed by its President and CEO, UPERDFI Member William Christopher “Wally” Liu, Jr., led the opening of the 19-hectare ship-building and ship repair facility in Buenavista, Bohol on November 28, 2023. The Artemis Marine and Industrial Construction Inc. (AMICI) Marine Shipyard is expected to generate Read more…
UPERDFI met with its external auditor, SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. on December 1, 2023 to plan for a smooth and timely audit process. The UPERDFI team consists of ED Tito Aliga, Comptroller Edith Atienza, Deputy ED Nori Ishikawa, Finance and Investment Officer Mike Magana, Accountant Nelly Manalo and Bernadette Read more…
Under the upbeat leadership of President Joey Gomez, the UP Alumni Engineers hosted the 2023 Homecoming at the UP Bahay Alumni on November 18, 2023. With a full house of over 300 attendees, Joey discussed the plans and programs of UPAE, under the tagline UP ENGG R.I.S.E.S. (Reconnects, Inspires, Supports, Read more…
UPERDFI joins the family and friends of Member Frankie Arellano in praying for the eternal repose of his soul.
UPERDFI mourns the passing of its esteemed member and donor, Dr. Rolando T. Dy.