UPM CAS Office of Alumni Affairs

BARUG MINDANAO!

Relief Operations for Mindanao Earthquake Response. The unprecedented 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao island, with Sarangani province as the epicenter, has devastated lives and communities since June 8.

The Sisters’ Association in Mindanao (SAMIN) and the Laudato Si Relief Network are mobilizing resources in response to the victims of the earthquake:

☀️ Help us bring our portable solar generator set to power communities cut-off from the grid

🫴 Donate relief goods through our drop-off centers across Mindanao, our Pope Francis/Tatay FrancisMorales Disaster Response Truck will deliver these for you

👥Volunteer for our relief missions, join Catholic sisters, clergy, and laypersons as we conduct psychosocial-intervention (PSI) activities especially for children and women

🫰Donate cash so that we can reach out to more people in need
Accounts for Donations:

🔵GCash
0956 693 2345
Sr. Lilibeth Cajes, SM

🔴BPI
Sisters’ Association in Mindanao- SAMIN
2083-8010-37
Contact Us:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Our Drop-Off Centers:

PAGLAUM Philantrophic Center
Assumption College of Davao, JP Cabaguio Ave., Davao City
Sr. Nenen, m.a.

DCENT Center
IFI Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
Fr. Darryl

United Methodist Church
General Santos City
Rev. Jonathan Ulanday

United Church of Christ in the Philippines
Lagao, Brgy. San Isidro, General Santos City
Rev. Amy Rafales

(More Drop-Off Centers To Be Announced)

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The College of Arts and Sciences joins communities around the world in celebrating Pride Month, recognizing the diversity and richness of human experiences and reaffirming our commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive academic community for all.

As part of this celebration and in line with our continuing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Department of Behavioral Sciences, through the Graduate Program in Health Policy Studies (Health Social Science), in partnership with the Office of the Gender Program of the College of Arts and Sciences, will co-host the online forum “The Right to Care Act: Advancing Inclusive Health and Social Protection in the Philippines” this June (details will be announced soon).

The forum aims to provide a platform for meaningful discussions on the proposed Right to Care Act and its potential role in advancing the rights and welfare of LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families in the Philippines. Specifically, the discussion will examine how the proposed legislation seeks to uphold the right of individuals to designate their chosen caregivers and decision-makers, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or family structure, particularly in matters involving healthcare, medical decision-making, and access to social protection.

As LGBTQIA+ communities face persistent barriers to securing equitable healthcare, legal recognition, and supportive social systems, the forum will also explore the broader social, legal, and public health implications of the proposed measure. By bringing together scholars, advocates, policymakers, health professionals, and members of civil society, the event seeks to foster informed dialogue on inclusive care systems, human rights, and policy reforms that contribute to a more compassionate, inclusive, and equitable Philippine society.

Through this initiative, the College of Arts and Sciences reaffirms its support for evidence-based policymaking, social justice, and the promotion of human dignity for all, in the spirit of Pride Month and beyond.

"T-SHIRT DESIGN, PLS!"

Ito po, ma'am, sir.

Choose your preferred distance and reserve your slot/s with these rates.
200 m - P 800
3 km - P 1,000
5 km - P 1,200
(Additional P 500 for your furbabies!)

SAVE THE DATE!
📍 Quirino Grandstand / Roxas Boulevard
🗓 June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
🕔 Gun Start: 5:00 AM

Register at https://bit.ly/2026UPManilaFunRun

Registration is ongoing and will be closed on June 15, 2026.

Secure your slots and register now!

This activity is part of the University of the Philippines Foundation Celebration in June.

For inquiries, email the 2026 UP Manila Foundation Committee at [email protected].

PAGPUPUGAY SA MGA DAKILANG MANGGAGAWA

Sa likod ng bawat paglilingkod ay ang mga manggagawang patuloy na lumalaban para sa nakabubuhay na sahod, maayos na trabaho, at sistematikong pagbabago.

Habang sila ang nagpapaandar sa lipunan, sila rin ang unang naaapektuhan, patuloy na sumasalo sa bigat ng araw-araw na pamumuhay, at napag-iiwanan lalo na sa gitna ng kasalukuyang krisis. Kaya’t ang paggawa ay hindi dapat manatili sa likod, kundi inilalapit sa sentro ng pagkilala at pagpapahalaga.

Pagpupugay sa mga manggagawang Pilipino, ngayong Araw ng Manggagawa at sa kanilang araw-araw na pakikibaka. ✊

COMING UP: Beyond Classrooms: Conversations on Southeast Asia

What is Academic Freedom?
📅 April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Register here: https://bit.ly/41zUN7r

WE ARE HIRING!

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Place of Assignment: UP Manila Department of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, or related field
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in development work, including community-based development, policy research and analysis, program or project monitoring and evaluation, and engagement with government or non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Deadline of Application: April 30, 2026

For qualified applicants, kindly send your application to [email protected] and [email protected], addressed to:
Prof. Julian Advincula Jr.
Chairperson
Department of Social Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
University of the Philippines Manila

Ma. Josephine Therese Emily G. Teves, PhD
Development Studies Program Coordinator
Department of Social Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
University of the Philippines Manila

See the list of qualifications and application documents in the comment section.