University of the Philippines Baguio

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣

UP Baguio congratulates Dr. Renz Jimwel S. Mina and Sharie May L. Barbacena who were recipients of awards and citations at the recently concluded Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Convention held on June 3 to 5, 2026, at the Golden Lion Hotel, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

Dr. Mina received the 2026 MSP PhD Graduate Special Citation Award for his dissertation entitled “Ranks of Elliptic Curves and the θ-Congruent Number Problem.” His dissertation was supervised by UP Baguio Prof. Jerico B. Bacani and UP Diliman Assoc. Prof. Victor Manuel R. Aricheta.

Meanwhile, Barbacena received the Poster Award recipient (undergraduate) for her study “A Mathematical Modeling Analysis of the Transmission Dynamics of Drug-Susceptible and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DS-TB and DR-TB) in Camarines Sur Using an SEIL Framework.” Her work was co-authored by Bea Andrea Cabaluna and advised by UP Baguio Asst. Prof. Andrei A. Domogo.

These achievements highlight the excellence, dedication, and growing research contributions of the department in the field of mathematics.

Text and photos by Jerico B. Bacani/UPB-OVCA

Pride is not just a colorful celebration. Above all, Pride is a continuing march toward a more inclusive tomorrow.

This June, the University of the Philippines joins the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride Month and in honoring their continuing struggle for justice and equality for all.

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Our hearts are with the communities affected by the recent Mindanao earthquake.

In this difficult time, we invite the UP community and the public to extend solidarity to our fellow Filipinos in Mindanao. Through your generosity, we can help provide immediate relief and support to families as they begin the long journey toward recovery.

📌 Donations may be sent through:

Philippine National Bank
UP Campus Diliman Branch

Account Name: The University of the Philippines Foundation, Inc.
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Account Numbers:
LOCAL: 108610120641
INTERNATIONAL: 108660098796

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For inquiries, please contact the Padayon UP Public Service Office:
📞 (8981) 8500 local 4256
📧 [email protected]

Together, let us help Mindanao rise. We need your help.

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Our hearts are with the communities affected by the recent Mindanao earthquake.

In this difficult time, we invite the UP community and the public to extend solidarity to our fellow Filipinos in Mindanao. Through your generosity, we can help provide immediate relief and support to families as they begin the long journey toward recovery.

📌 Donations may be sent through:

Philippine National Bank
UP Campus Diliman Branch

Account Name: The University of the Philippines Foundation, Inc.
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Account Numbers:
LOCAL: 108610120641
INTERNATIONAL: 108660098796

For monitoring purposes, kindly send us your full name, city and country, and a screenshot of your donation transaction receipt through our email or page.

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For inquiries, please contact the Padayon UP Public Service Office:
📞 (8981) 8500 local 4256
📧 [email protected]

Together, let us help Mindanao rise. We need your help.

𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

Coldest campus but with the warmest people?

Welcome to the University of the Philippines Baguio!

On 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Baguio with the UPB Office of Public Affairs will be hosting an open house for the UP PUBLIC SERVICE DAY.

The open house gives a glimpse into what service really means as Iskolars ng bayan. A Photo exhibit will be on display for the whole day featuring stories of sacrifice, volunteerism, and being selfless at times where service is needed. This exhibit is open to all visitors.

The open house also provides a lens for senior high school students to know what it takes to be a UP Baguio student through a University Readiness Program. Here, chosen students will undergo a review and assessment of their academic knowledge guided by UPB Professors. Limited slots are available so please register through the QR code or this link below.

https://forms.gle/a8A5fRrZTpZj1aAJ8

The deadline for registration is on June 17, 2026 (𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠)

Last but not the least, the open house also highlights the place where UP Baguio is situated in, The Cordilleras. Chosen guests will be given a free museum tour where they will be immersed in the rich knowledge of the Indigenous cultures in Cordillera.

If you have any queries or concerns, don't hesitate to message us or visit our office.

𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

Coldest campus but with the warmest people?

Welcome to the University of the Philippines Baguio!

On 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Baguio with the UPB Office of Public Affairs will be hosting an open house for the UP PUBLIC SERVICE DAY.

The open house gives a glimpse into what service really means as Iskolars ng bayan. A Photo exhibit will be on display for the whole day featuring stories of sacrifice, volunteerism, and being selfless at times where service is needed. This exhibit is open to all visitors.

The open house also provides a lens for 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 to know what it takes to be a UP Baguio student through a 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. Here, chosen students will undergo a review and assessment of their academic knowledge guided by UPB Professors. Limited slots are available so please register through the 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 or this 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄:

https://forms.gle/a8A5fRrZTpZj1aAJ8
https://forms.gle/a8A5fRrZTpZj1aAJ8
https://forms.gle/a8A5fRrZTpZj1aAJ8

The deadline for registration of the University Readiness Program is on June 17, 2026 (𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠)

Last but not the least, the open house also highlights the place where UP Baguio is situated in, The Cordilleras. Chosen guests will be given a free museum tour where they will be immersed in the rich knowledge of the Indigenous cultures in Cordillera.


If you have any queries or concerns, don't hesitate to message us or visit our office.

Mapping Excellence and Honor: UP’s First Campus

In celebration of the 118th foundation anniversary of the University of the Philippines, we are proud to present a special exhibition that narrates the university’s transformation and growth. Through a collection of maps and archival photographs, visitors are invited to explore the early years of UP Manila and discover how a Filipino university began to take shape both in principle and in place.

Visit the Mapping Excellence and Honor: UP’s First Campus exhibit!
📍 Museum of a History of Ideas
📅 June 16–19, 2026
🕘 Open daily to the public, 8 AM to 5 PM

About the Exhibit
This exhibit presents a collection of historical maps and photographs that trace the origins and development of the first campus of the University of the Philippines in Manila. Through the lens of mapping, it follows the transformation of physical space into a center of academic excellence, revealing how geography, history, and institutional identity intersect and evolve over time.

More than a visual display, the exhibit highlights the dynamic relationship between geography and history. It underscores the role of the University of the Philippines as a national institution committed to public service. Each map serves not only as a representation of place, but also as a reflection of aspirations, transitions, and the continuing journey toward excellence and honor. “Mapping Excellence and Honor” ultimately tells a story of place-making—of how a university’s physical beginnings in Manila became foundational to its enduring mission of serving the nation.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧! 🌟

Applications for the ISKOLAR NG BAYAN program for AY 2026-2027 will be open from 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Eligible individuals must log in through the DIWA Portal (https://diwa.up.edu.ph/) to accomplish the application.

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘)📣📔

The College of Social Sciences congratulates 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘇 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼 for his 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀!

📄 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Lamayo, Renz Venielle. “Institutional Choices in the Benguet Potato Value Chain.” Philippine Journal of Public Policy: Interdisciplinary Development Perspectives, 2026: 38-67.

📄 Access the Journal Article Here:
https://cids.up.edu.ph/.../institutional-benguet-potato.../

2026 General Appeals

The first round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 10 to 11 June 2026.

UPCAT 2026 applicants with a UPG of 2.800 or better, as well as waitlisted applicants who have not been offered a degree program, are eligible to appeal.

Please be guided by the UPG cutoff score per UP campus. Note that some campuses and degree programs have additional requirements.

Only the campuses and degree programs for which you meet the appeal criteria and that still have available slots will appear in your DIWA portal.

Appeal results will be released on 15 June 2026.

Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

2026 General Appeals

The first round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 10 to 11 June 2026.

UPCAT 2026 applicants with a UPG of 2.800 or better, as well as waitlisted applicants who have not been offered a degree program, are eligible to appeal.

Please be guided by the UPG cutoff score per UP campus. Note that some campuses and degree programs have additional requirements. Only the campuses and degree programs for which you meet the appeal criteria and that still have available slots will appear in your DIWA portal.

Appeal results will be released on 15 June 2026.

Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

Congratulations to this year’s nominees for the Darnay Demetillo Artist Award (DDAA)!

ABAD, Kim Russel
AINZA, Paul Christian
MALTO, Mac Daryll
TRINIDAD, Julian Gabriel
VALDEZ, Arvelle Nils Irik

The DDAA 2026 recognition program and exhibit opening will be held on Friday, June 26 10:30 AM- 12:00 NN at the Darnay Demetillo Art Space, College of Arts and Communication, University of the Philippines Baguio.

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

The University of the Philippines Baguio proudly congratulates five of its faculty members and researchers admitted to the roster of UP Social Scientists / UP Scholars under the UP Social Sciences and Philosophy Productivity System (SSPPS) for the 2023-2025 and 2024-2026 cycles.

The SSPPS is “anchored on the UP’s desire to create a more inclusive perspective of recognition for its scholars’ unique contribution in social development and nation building.”

The Board of Regents (BOR) approved their appointment in its 1409th BOR meeting on May 27, 2026. Appointed as UP Social Scientists II / UP Scholar II awardees are:
Prof. Leah E. Abayao, Ph.D.
Prof. Charita A. Delos Reyes, Ph.D.

Meanwhile, the following were appointed as UP Social Scientists I / UP Scholar I:
Asst. Prof. Kelly Louise Rexzy P. Agra, Ph.D.
Prof. Jennifer C. Josef, Ph.D.
Prof. Orville B. Tatcho, Ph.D.

Their appointments reflect UP Baguio’s continuing commitment to excellence in research and scholarship.