UPV Office of Alumni Relations

24/09/2026

Panginbuhalan!

Chancellor Clement C. Camposano!

The University of the Philippines Board of Regents has appointed Dr. Clement Camposano as UPV Chancellor following its 1412th meeting today, Sept. 24, 2026. With this development, Dr. Camposano is set to begin his third term as UPV Chancellor later this year.

Congratulations, Chancellor Camposano!

24/09/2026

18/09/2026

Homecoming Exhibits 2026: UPV Art Beyond Walls

Last July, UPV Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) opened “Homecoming Exhibits 2026" at the UPV Handumanan-Old High School (OHS) building. This featured two main collections, framed works, “The Chancellors” and “Handumanan: Revisiting the Past, Recreating Memories”, and a mural, the Oblation trompe l'oeil.

The Oblation trompe l'oeil, located at the building’s lobby, is open for the alumni to take photos with. Trompe l'oeil art is a technique where realistic visuals are used to create a three-dimensional optical illusion on a flat surface. This art is often seen in murals, street art, classic architecture, and modern interactive museums.

The Oblation trompe l'oeil, executed by D&D Creations, is a gift from Mr. Francisco G. Villanueva (HS 1965, UPIC), taken from the Php35,000.00 proceeds from sales of his book “Bugasong to Barcelona: Life & Works of Felix Laureano,” launched during UPV Homecoming 2025.

This year, the alumni got to experience the 3D art and share it through their social media accounts with the hashtag "upvartbeyondwalls". In the spirit of giving back, they were able to raise Php8,050.00 for their unique interactive experience with the art piece. This collective gift was then able to produce one wooden bench in the amount of Php4,500. It now accompanies the mural for a better experience.

More gifts have been received for the Handumanan - OHS Building including another bench from Ms. Jollylyn Lagrosa-Pasaporte (HS 1988, BS Management 1992, UPV), and six floor fans from Mr. Martin Earl D. Baliao (HS 2008, BA History-Literature 2013, UPV).

But the Handuman - OHS Building still has a long way to go to be complete. Your support is very much welcome.

Be part of the UPV Handumanan Experience. Be one with the UPV Alumni Community.

03/09/2026

Calling all UPV alumni in America!

You are cordially invited to the UP Grand Reunion & Convention and UP Alumni Association in America's 24th Biennial in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Now we can start sharing!

27/08/2026

The UPV alumni community mourns the passing of UPV's first Chancellor, Dr. Dionisia "Dan" A. Rola.

She was a visionary leader, a distinguished academic, and a dedicated public servant.

She started teaching in UP Iloilo College (UPIC) shortly after its establishment in 1947. In the 70s she became Dean of UP College Iloilo (UPCI). This is when she envisioned and championed the creation of an autonomous University of the Philippines unit in the Visayas.

It was during her leadership that the groundwork for the new constituent university was laid. The site for the Miagao campus was acquired, infrastructure was built, and academic foundations were strengthened.

In 1980, Executive Order No. 628 formally operationalized the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, with Dr. Dionisia A. Rola appointed as its first Chancellor, becoming the first woman Chancellor in the whole UP System.

Chancellor Rola helped shape UP Visayas into an institution committed to honor, excellence, service, and regional development.

We send our deepest sympathies to the family of Chancellor Rola.

26/08/2026

A celebration of history, legacy, and camaraderie ✊🏼

The University of the Philippines Visayas is set to celebrate the 79th Anniversary of the UP Presence in Iloilo this September!

To formally kick off this year’s festivities, UPV will hold the Opening Program at the New Administration Building, UPV Miagao campus, on Sept. 1.

The program will feature the opening of the Anniversary Exhibit and a teaser video for Pasundayag 2026.

The UP Presence celebration brings together the UPV community to celebrate its milestones, shared aspirations, and meaningful contributions to society.

See you there!

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

Our condolences to the family of Filomeno M. Cabardo (HS 1969, UPI) who passed away July 11, 2026.

20/08/2026

UPV CM Batch 1996, in partnership with the Philippines Tuberculosis Society, Inc. will be holding an outreach program on August 21 - Friday, providing free X-Ray examinations to UPV constituents.

For those interested, the activity will be held at CM22-25, from 8am-2pm. Walk ins are welcome.