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…
Ms. Angelina (Jean) Maniquis Ople, widow of Felicisimo S. Ople, Jr. and their children Mark, Eric and PJ, signed the Deed of Donation for the establishment of the Felicisimo V. Ople (CE 1928) and Felicisimo S. Ople, Jr. (CE 1958) Professorial Chair in Engineering. Fel Jr., BSCE magna cum laude, Read more…
Effective March 15, 2024, our member Bobby Batungbacal assumed the Executive Director’s position in the influential Makati Business Club. Its website cites MBC’s purpose to be the voice of the Philippine business sector, taking advocacy positions and implementation roles necessary to contribute to nation-building. Bobby retired as Managing Director of Read more…
As President of the Philippine Academy for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PHILAAST), our Adviser Boy de la Peña led two Roundtable discussions on advancing STI in the Philippines. Recall that he was a leading proponent of FILIPINNOVATION during his term as DOST Secretary in 2016-22. The discussions organized Read more…
On February 10, 2024, the Philsaga Mining Corporation dispatched an emergency response team to assist with the search and retrieval operation and initial relief goods distribution for the Masara landslide orphans in Maco, Davao de Oro, demonstrating the company’s solidarity with the affected communities. In a parallel effort, the DENR Read more…
On February 15, faculty awardees of the two APEX Professorial Chairs made a presentation to APEX Technical and Operations Executives. DMMME Profs. Karlo Baladad (Chair in Mining) and Richard Espiritu (Chair in Met Engg) were joined by ED Tito Aliga for the event. Our member Louie Sarmiento is the President Read more…
Makati City, Philippines – UPERDFI held a Donor Recognition and Thanksgiving Dinner on February 7, 2024, at the Makati Sports Club to honor and appreciate those who have supported the Foundation over the years up to 2023. Caption: (L-R) UP President Angelo A. Jimenez honors Legacy Donors Isidro A. Consunji; Read more…
MPTC held a Meet and Greet with 50+ scholars from different school partners at the MPT South Hub in Imus, Cavite on November 23, 2023. The celebration of the scholarship program, tagged Pathways to Progress, was led by MPTC President & CEO and UPERDFI Member Rogelio L. Singson, who warmly Read more…
UPERDFI released the professorial chair awards for the 126 faculty members from the UP College of Engineering on December 21, 2023, after the approval of the University of the Philippines President of the list submitted by UPCOE Dean Tonette Tanchuling The awards are annual incentives for research and publications by 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…