UPERDFI and UPCOE leaders met with the Fluor Daniel Inc. Philippines led by Angelo Cagatin and Abe Jun Clarito on October 21 in UP Diliman to boost the support to instructional and research facilities of the College. Previous donations through UPERDFI were made in 2012-13 for the Fluor Lecture Room Read more…
Emmanuel Pornillos delivered the Distinguished Alumni Lecture hosted by the Dept. of Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering on September 26 at the UP DMMME. He also signed the Deed of Donation for the Prof. Emmanuel U. Pornillos Professorial Chair in Mining Engineering. The donor, Prof. Pornillos belongs to the illustrious Read more…
Prof. Ferdinand G. Manegdeg completed his term as Dean from September 2019 until August 2022. In a turnover ceremony held on August 31, he handed over the reins of the College to Dr. Ma. Antonia N. Tanchuling. Dean Ferdie is a professor of Mechanical Engineering, who joined the Faculty soon Read more…
In a hybrid meeting on September 8, Phinma Foundation VP Peter Angelo Perfecto, ED Armand Galicia, and Program Manager Elaine Lora discussed moving-forward tasks (to fill 2022-23 slots) with Dean Tonette Tanchuling, AD Kate Tungpalan, EEEI Prof Jaybie de Guzman, and ED Tito Aliga. Tasks to increase applicant numbers were Read more…
The Murata Science Foundation of Japan, represented by executives of The Philippine Manufacturing Company of Murata (PMCM), discussed the implementation of the MSF Research Grants for AY 2022-23 on September 7 at the UP College of Engineering. While ten slots with the funding support of JPY 300,000 each were offered, Read more…
The Metrobank Foundation and the GT Foundation, Inc. invited UPERDFI to take part in the virtual celebration on Sept 5. President Chicho was a featured speaker in the event. While MetroBank has been our banker for many years, GT Foundation started providing scholarships on a 4-year commitment from AY 2018-19. Read more…
On September 1, faculty members from the Construction Engineering and Management Group (CEMG) of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering met with the prime movers and pillars of the Philippine construction industry to discuss the development of a Master of Engineering program in Construction Engineering and Management. This is meant Read more…
The UP College of Engineering held the 2022 Recognition Rites virtually on July 30, broadcasted on TVUP (YouTube). UPERDFI Member Artemio Disini, BS Mining Engineering ‘63 graduate and former president and CEO of Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co., was the keynote speaker. He shared his experience as a mining engineer and encouraged Read more…
Alvarez Foundation Philippines, represented by its Program Director Michelle Deles, renewed its scholarship program in engineering and expanded its commitment to cover two more students, for a total of four scholars. Starting the first semester of AY 2022-23, engineering students can opt to attend physical classes on campus and can greatly Read more…
Reviving a lead that came up as a result of our first Technology Hour in July 2019, UPERDFI, with the assistance of UPSCALE, UP Institute of Civil Engineering, and UP NEC Building Research Service, discussed going-forward details for a research project for an “affordable, easy-to-assemble/transport modular housing kit/system catering to Read more…