University of the Philippines Cebu School of Management

ATTENTION:

ACADEMIC PRE-ENLISTMENT PERIOD
Undergraduate and Graduate Semestral Students
First Semester, Academic Year 2026-2027
22-26 June 2026 (Monday to Friday)

22 June 2026 (Monday), 4th year undergrad
23 June 2026 (Tuesday), 3rd year undergrad
24 June 2026 (Wednesday), 2nd year undergrad
25 and 26 June 2026 (Thursday and Friday), Free for All

22-26 June 2026, All graduate semestral

Driving Better Decisions Through Applied Research✨

The University of the Philippines Cebu School of Management proudly presents the 1st MBAX: Graduate Research Forum 2026—a platform showcasing the innovative and impactful research of our graduating MBA students.

Join us as the MBA Graduating Batch of 2026 share evidence-based insights that address real-world challenges in sustainability, digital transformation, organizational development, finance, public service, and innovation. Through meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange, MBAX bridges academic research with practical solutions for industry, government, and society.

📅 Date: June 20, 2026 (Saturday)
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: University of the Philippines Cebu Learning Commons (inside UPC Library)
🔗 Pre-register here:
https://forms.gle/YYGmWH6VTZEirT7u5
(Or scan the QR code on the poster.)

See you at MBAX 2026!

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GENERAL APPEALS

The second round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 19 to 20 JUNE 2026.

Appeal results will be released on 22 JUNE 2026.

If you are offered a slot, please reply to the offer in the portal on or before 11:59 pm of the day after the release of your results.

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

🏅 2026 School of Management (SoM) Service Awardees

The School of Management proudly congratulates our faculty members on receiving their well-deserved Service Awards. Their dedication, commitment to excellence, and years of faithful service have significantly contributed to the growth of the University and the development of future leaders.

✨ Retirement Recognition:
Prof. Mary Gretchen Chaves, DBA

✨ 25 Years of Service:
Asso. Prof. Marie Jane Jumawan-Matero, DPA, Ph.D, CPA

Thank you for your invaluable contributions and steadfast commitment to public service, academic excellence, and nation-building.

Honor. Excellence. Service to the Nation.

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📢 OCS Advisory for MBA Students

The Office of the College Secretary (OCS) reminds all MBA students to take note of the following important academic deadlines and schedules:

🗓️ July 7, 2026 (Tue) - July 9 (Thu) - Pre-enlistment period
🗓️ July 14, 2026 (Tue) - Deadline for the removal of INC/4.0 incurred during Third Trimester of AY 2024-2025
🗓️ July 15, 2026 (Wed) - SoM deadline for filing of application for re-admission/extension of MRR/waiver of MRR and academic appeals for consideration
🗓️ July 15 (Wed) - July 17 (Fri) - Registration period

Students are advised to comply with the prescribed schedules and submit the necessary requirements on or before the stated deadlines.

For inquiries, you may contact:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Please copy your adviser in your email correspondence to facilitate timely assistance.

Thank you and please be guided accordingly.

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📢 OCS Advisory for BS Management and BS Accountancy Students

The Office of the College Secretary (OCS) reminds all BS Management and BS Accountancy students to take note of the following important academic deadlines and schedules:

🗓️ June 22–26, 2026 (Monday–Friday) – Pre-Enlistment Period
🗓️ June 20–July 30, 2026 – Removal Examination Period
🗓️ July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) – SoM deadline for filing of application for re-admission/extension of MRR/waiver of MRR and academic appeals for consideration
🗓️ July 30, 2026 (Thursday) – Deadline for Removal of INC/4.0 incurred during the Midyear Term and 1st & 2nd Semesters of AY 2025–2026

Students are advised to comply with the prescribed schedules and submit the necessary requirements on or before the stated deadlines.

For inquiries, you may contact:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Please copy your adviser in your email correspondence to facilitate timely assistance.

Thank you and please be guided accordingly.

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The University of the Philippines Cebu is honored to welcome Kara Patria David-Cancio, also known as Kara David, as the speaker for its 87th Commencement Exercises on July 14, 2:00 PM, at the Lahug Campus Grounds.

A multi-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist, David-Cancio has dedicated 30 years to journalism and storytelling. She is a host and writer for I-Witness, the longest-running television documentary program in the Philippines, and also hosts the magazine show Pinas Sarap and the video podcast i-Listen. Prior to becoming a news anchor, she served as a field reporter for 15 years, covering stories and communities across the country.

Her work has earned more than 20 international awards and over 50 local recognitions for excellence in broadcast journalism. Among the honors she has received are the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, UNICEF Child Rights Award, Asian Television Awards, and New York Festivals recognition, alongside a nomination at the International Emmy Awards.

Beyond media, David-Cancio serves as an Assistant Professor of Journalism at the UP College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. She is also the founder of Project Malasakit, Inc., a duly recognized social service organization that provides educational scholarships to poor but deserving Filipino children.

David-Cancio was chosen by the Class of 2026 as their commencement speaker.