Asian Center - Office of the College Secretary

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗖 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀!
These distinctions reflect their outstanding contributions to research, teaching, and public service, as well as their commitment to advancing knowledge on Asia and the Philippines.
The UP Asian Center proudly celebrates this well-deserved achievement and extends its warmest congratulations to our esteemed faculty members. Read more: https://bit.ly/acsocialscientist

PABATID | HALALAN UPD 2026

Extended ang botohan hanggang mamayang 8:30 ng gabi!

Batid naming busy ang lahat dahil sa finals. Kaya napagdesisyunan ng University Student Electoral Board (USEB) na bigyan pa ng oras ang mga iskolar para bumoto at magpasiya para sa kinabukasan ng UPD.

Pataasin pa natin ang voter turnout ngayong taon. Makilahok sa demokratikong proseso ng ating pamantasan at patuloy nating gamitin ang ating karapatang bumoto.

Samahan niyo rin kami mamayang 9:00PM para Proclamation of Winners na gaganapin sa Vinzons-SUB Complex.

Makialam. Makibahagi. Bumoto.

The SET Answering Module in CRS extended until

MAY 22, 2025

This applies to all units except selected programs (MBA, MS Finance, MM, MGIL, UPDEPP/O, PM-TMEM, UPSA).

🖥 HOW TO ANSWER

Log in to your CRS account and click on the “SET Answering Module.”

⚠️ IMPORTANT: PRIORITY TAGGING POLICY

Students who fail to accomplish the SET will be tagged as LOW PRIORITY in the next term’s pre-enlistment:

• No SET (2nd Sem) → Low priority next 1st Sem
• No SET (Midyear) → Low priority next 1st Sem
• MBA students → 1-hour delay in enlistment

👨‍🏫 FOR TFs & TAs

Evaluation must also be completed during the same period via CRS (if available).

If not in CRS, answer here:
🔗 https://upsystemdiliman.qualtrics.com/.../SV_czK5VMIoBFyGzS6

For assistance:
📧 [email protected]

🎯 WHY IT MATTERS

Your feedback helps:
✔ Improving teaching and learning delivery
✔ Faculty promotion and tenure decisions
✔ Awards and other academic recognition
✔ Institutional development purposes

📣 REMINDER:
Faculty are encouraged to remind students to accomplish the SET carefully and on time.

💬 Your voice matters. Answer your SET!

Thank you for your cooperation

📢 Service Advisory
Please be informed that the AC Library will be temporarily closed on 13–14 May 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in connection with the AC Staff Capacity Building Seminar.
Library services will resume at 4pm.
Book returns will be accommodated at the Hall of Wisdom lobby.

📢 Service Advisory

Please be informed that the AC Library will be temporarily closed on 13–14 May 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in connection with the AC Staff Capacity Building Seminar.

Library services will resume at 4pm.

Book returns will be accommodated at the Hall of Wisdom lobby.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

The AC–OCS is now open for the submission of Applications for Graduation for Midyear 2026, from 11 May 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Who may apply for graduation?

Students may apply if they fall under any of the following categories:

• Students who have successfully defended their thesis proposal
• Students currently in the thesis writing stage
• Students planning to conduct their final defense during Midyear 2026

Required Forms

• Application for Graduation and Data Privacy Consent Form
• AC Application for Graduation Evaluation Form
https://bit.ly/ACAppforGrad

All completed forms must be submitted on or before 26 June 2026.

Please be informed that there will be no Comprehensive Examination during Midyear 2026. The next call for intent will be during the 1st Semester AY 2026–2027.

For questions or clarifications, students may coordinate with us at [email protected]

Thank you very much.

Learn about the academic programs and get tips on applying!

Join our online 𝗔𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗵.𝗗. 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on 25 May 2026, 3 PM, PHT, online via Zoom! Just sign up via this link: https://bit.ly/acinfo7

APPLICATIONS ONGOING!!!!
The deadline for applications is 14 June 2026.
For the requirements and other instructions, visit bit.ly/acapply0126

Have a question in mind? Email us at [email protected]

Please see below the Important Dates to Remember for Midyear 2026

Note: Kindly be reminded to coordinate with your thesis adviser and panel members when planning your thesis defense for Midyear 2026, as some faculty members may be on leave during this period.

Thank you.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

Recognized in the Parangal sa Mag-aaral 2026, these achievers from the 2nd Semester, AY 2024–2025, and 1st Semester, AY 2025–2026, exemplify academic excellence, discipline, and commitment to scholarship.

Your achievements bring pride to the Asian Center community and inspire continued pursuit of excellence in the study of the Philippines, Asia, and beyond. Read more: bit.ly/acachieve26