To Our Brothers and Sisters in Mindanao, There are moments when a nation is reminded of what truly matters. The recent earthquake that struck Mindanao has left communities shaken, homes damaged, livelihoods disrupted, and families facing uncertainty. For many, the coming days will be filled not with headlines or political Read more…
by Franz Velasco, Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (MEng AI), scholar of Ayala Corporation Meet our scholars and discover the thesis projects that showcase their hard work, innovation, and dedication. I decided to pursue the Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (MEng AI) program primarily because I wanted to Read more…
UPERDFI is befitting of the word “foundation” – solid, stable, sound. Now in its 52nd year, it continues with DRIVING PROGRESS towards its strategic objectives laid out for the next 50 years. As we look back on the 2023 accomplishments, UPERDFI will always be grateful for the continued support of Read more…
CROSSING OVER TO THE NEXT GOLDEN AGE The UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. was established on August 3, 1972 to support the UP College of Engineering in its mission to produce top-notch engineers and promote research and development toward nation-building. UPERDFI took the Golden Anniversary as an opportunity Read more…
The year 2021 has marked the end of the first 50 years of UPERDFI, and we are ushering in the next 50 or more years to come. Read about the successes and challenges that shaped the Foundation’s Golden Year celebration into a truly memorable milestone.
A Message from the UPERDFI President, Angelito “Lito” Bermudo delivered during the Annual Membership Meeting and Donor Appreciation We gather today not merely to satisfy a governance requirement, but to reflect on the future of an institution entrusted to us by generations of engineers, educators, and nation-builders. UPERDFI was founded Read more…
A Message from the UPERDFI Chairman, Jose Jerome “Jeng” Pascual III delivered during the Annual Membership Meeting and Donor Appreciation Your Character is the Sum of Your Values Your character shows how you respond—to pressure, to failure, to opportunity. And your values are the foundation upon which your character is Read more…
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 master’s degree Read more…
“𝙻𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙 𝚒𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 — 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎, 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚐𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚝.” – 𝚂𝚎𝚌. 𝙱𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚜 𝚂𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜𝚘𝚗 This was the powerful message shared by UPERDFI member and former DPWH Secretary Rogelio “Babes” Singson during his keynote address before UPERDFI members, donors, partners, and friends at the recently held 2026 Annual Read more…
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…