Ensuring the continuous availability of resources for student engineers and faculty researchers is essential to building a resilient, innovative Philippines. To advance this mission, several Deeds of Donation were executed to provide crucial financial assistance to deserving students at the UP Diliman College of Engineering (UPDCOE) throughout Academic Year 2026-27. Read more…
No matter the weather, Executive Director Tito Aliga remained on the ground and actively engaged to ensure that programs continue uninterrupted. Hardware purchased for the mental health chatbot, an initiative under the Nation-Building Project Grants under the UP–Ayala Partnership on AI. Project leader is Prof. Lorelie C. Grepo-Jalao of the Read more…
UPERDFI closed 2025 on very strong financial footing. Donor contributions aren’t just gifts—they are investments in the future of Philippine engineering and innovation. At UPERDFI, we are bridging the gap between research and real-world application. Through strengthened organizational infrastructure, expanded faculty and student support, and strategic industry collaborations, we ensure Read more…
by Denise Pallasigue and Trisha Mae Roque, BS Mechanical Engineering students from UP Diliman, recipients of The Sherwin O Thesis Support Grant. Trisha is also a recipient of Jose and Fae Albano Study Grant. Meet our scholars and discover the thesis projects that showcase their hard work, innovation, and dedication. Read more…
A Time to Pass the Torch When I accepted the presidency of UPERDFI two years ago, I did not set out to make history. My goal was much simpler: to leave the Foundation a little stronger than I found it. The office normally changes hands after a year. I was Read more…
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the UP Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) successfully concluded its 2026 Annual General Membership Meeting. Held in a hybrid format, the event officially proceeded with its formal business agenda after duly securing a quorum of dedicated members. During the meeting, Treasurer Glen Tabios Read more…
We are excited to welcome our new Trustees, whose fresh perspectives and energy will help guide our organization forward. Alongside our returning members, they will comprise the 15-member Board of Trustees for the 2026–2027 term. Elected: Ex-officio: The Board elected the following Officers: and re-appointed the following: Executive Director – Read more…
This infographic is mostly directionally correct, but it mixes verified facts, projections, and interpretive conclusions without clearly distinguishing between them. Be that as it may, let’s zero in at the 1.7 TFR and ask ourselves what does it really mean? === There are moments when a statistic tells a much Read more…
by Christian Falseco and Chrisa Venus, BS Computer Engineering students from UP Diliman, recipients of The Luisa Yao Que-Sanchez Thesis Support Grant. Meet our scholars and discover the thesis projects that showcase their hard work, innovation, and dedication. Smart homes continue to become more connected, but this convenience comes with Read more…
The UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) proudly presents its 2024 Annual Report. In a year marked by robust financial performance and strategic breakthroughs, the Foundation successfully mobilized ₱60 million in donations and deployed ₱52 million across critical faculty, student, infrastructure, and R&D programs. Moving forward into 2025, Read more…