College of Arts and Sciences

Two of UP’s most accomplished researchers from CAS earned the title of UP Scientist 1, while another, the title of UP Artist 1, for 2018-2020. Associate Professors Marilen P. Balolong and Voltaire G. Organo of the Department of Biology and the Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, respectively, were officially recognized, together with 69 other […]

“Teachers are born, they are not made.” Over the years of his teaching experience, Dr. Edanjarlo Marquez has always been guided by his principles. Among these is the belief that the learning experience should be “simulating, exciting and fun” both for his students and himself. It is important that both sides see the joy in […]

Ma’am Carlota P. Surat is the Administrative Officer of the College of Arts and Sciences. Being the AO, she is in charge of the general upkeeping of the college. She efficiently distributes tasks among administrative staff members, not to mention that she takes on their tasks if they are on leave or away from work. […]

Public service is never easy. Still, this is something rooted at the heart of Prof. Andrea Martinez. “I’ve been into volunteer work ever since I could remember”, she recalls. As a student of the University of the Philippines, she has been a volunteer in Ugnayan ng Pahinungód-Manila. After graduating, the first job she landed in […]

Dr. Rosario R. Rubite is the only specialist on the plant Begonia in the Philippines, has received recognition as an Outstanding Researcher of the 2017 Gawad Chancellor Awards and a University Scientist for two terms: 2015 – 2016 and 2017 – 2019. She has finished her undergraduate program, BS Biological Sciences, at the University of the Philippines Manila. She has taken up MS Biology afterward in the University of the Philippines Diliman and has continued to pursue graduate studies in De la Salle University, attaining a Ph.D. in Biology.

VALEDICTORY ADDRESSDelivered by Ms. Georgina Mia B. Gato, BA Political Science, Summa Cum Laude (GWA 1.11) during CAS Recognition Day held at UP Theater on June 21, 2019. Mr. Danilo Concepcion, UP President; Atty. Gaby Concepcion, guest speaker; Mr. Roberto Lara, University Secretary; Dr. Carmencita Padilla, UP Manila Chancellor; Dr. Leonardo Estacio Jr., CAS Dean; […]