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…
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…
We join in congratulating SGV & Co as it reaches its 80th year of active participation in the progress of our country! Founded in June 1946 by Mr. Washington SyCip, the Firm has grown to be a global force in Assurance, Tax Advisory, Business Advisory and in other professional services. Read more…
To All Members: Notice is hereby given that the Continuation of the Annual Membership Meeting of the UP Engineering Research & Development Foundation, Inc. is on July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) at the Executive Board Room of NEC, Juinio Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City, with the following Agenda: Agenda: RSVP to Read more…
by Angelo Aranilla and Lance Jonathan Gaspar, BS Computer Engineering students from UP Diliman, recipients of William Cua Scholarship Meet our scholars and discover the thesis projects that showcase their hard work, innovation, and dedication. Undertaking an undergraduate thesis is never easy, especially for nuanced and underexplored fields, such as Read more…
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…