We share the news with pride that UPERDFI Treasurer and former UP College of Engineering Dean Edgardo Atanacio has been appointed by the UP Foundation, Inc. (UPFI) Board of Trustees to serve as its Executive Director effective July 1, 2021. Read more…
The University of the Philippines Diliman, led by Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, recognized UPERDFI’s contribution in mobilizing support during the pandemic. The award was presented during the opening ceremony of the Linggo ng Parangal on June 21. Source: UP Diliman Information Office Under Read more…
The Management Committee for 2021-22, led by Pres Val Reyes, convened on June 16 to level-off on the objectives, processes and expectations of the members. The purpose of the ManCom was summarized into four: target-setting and resourcing initiatives, reviewing operations Read more…
Our UP Engineering R&D Foundation overcame numerous challenges in 2020, especially the ongoing pandemic, the conditions of which prevail until now. Through the concerted efforts of our leaders, members, donors, and partners who are alumni or committed supporters of the Read more…
To firm up the High Performance Computing Facility Project, we have mobilized our resources to put in place our Project Governance Process, in accordance with Project Governance Policies and Guidelines. UPERDFI, UPCOE and ePLDT Services officials met on June 11 Read more…
On June 7, the Management Association of the Philippines Energy Committee organized a zoom meeting with electric distribution associations, where Dr. Mike Pedrasa discussed the ESM Study. The groups included the Private Electric Power Operators Association (PEPOA), Development for Renewable Read more…
Our hardworking Dean works on a Sunday! On June 6, he hosted several members of his cohort ME classes (he is ME ’79) who wanted to reinvest in UPCOE. Convened by Jomie Francisco, the group included Rosen Sanchez, Tophie Barrameda, Read more…
In a zoom meeting hosted by Dean Ferdie Manegdeg on June 4, CleanTech Global Renewables President Salvador Antonio “Aboy” Castro, Jr.,ChE ’92, signified the company’s desire to enhance its participation in the various efforts of the College. CleanTech is in Read more…
From the May 19 General Membership Meeting electing new Trustees, and the Board of Trustees meeting that ensued, President Val Reyes promptly started his term on June 1. A special BoT meeting was convened on June 2, to itemize ongoing Read more…
I am stealing with pride the catch phrase of a boyhood ad about vegetables which stuck in my mind over the years – GO, GROW AND GLOW. This basically captures our intentions for the year — move into action with measurable Read more…