College of Arts and Sciences

Dean Leonardo R. Estacio Jr. receives the life size reproduction of the 1734 Velarde-Bagay-Suarez map given by Justice Antonio Carpio for UP Manila. Considered as the “Mother of all Philippine Maps”, it shows that Panacot (now Scarborough Shoal) and Los Bajos de Paragua (now Spratlys) formed part of the Philippine Territory since 1734. The map […]

The BPI-DOST Science Awards was held last August 2, 2019 at the Alphaland Makati Place, Ayala Avenue Ext., Makati City, Philippines. The BPI-DOST Science Awards recognizes students from the field of science, engineering, and technology from the partner universities in the Philippines. This allowed students to address competitive issues in science, research, and technology, and […]

It is said that street names are bearers of history. By their very nature, they denote a particular time and place in history. In her lecture entitled “Street names of Manila: Marking History, Creating Identity,” conducted by the Manila Studies Program (MSP) of CAS, Dr. Celestina P. Boncan said that Manila was the capital of […]

CAS welcomed its new students, shiftees, and transferees in a simple ceremony held at UP Manila Theater last August 7. Dean Estacio congratulated the new students for making it to UP and assured their parents that they are in good hands at CAS. To the 540 new Iskolar ng Bayan, the Dean had three important […]

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 […]