University Archives, UP Diliman

In celebration of the 118𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒚 of the University of the Philippines , the University Archives, with the assistance of the Main Library Sections and Unit Libraries, presents an online exhibit honoring the prominent personalities and their meaningful contributions for whom the Halls surrounding the UP Academic Oval are named.

Explore the online exhibit here:

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 (𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭)

https://mainlib.upd.edu.ph/institutional-memory-in-stone-honoring-the-names-behind-the-up-diliman-buildings-part-1/

Happy Founding Anniversary, UP!

Institutional Memory in Stone: Honoring the names behind the UP Diliman Buildings (part 1) In celebration of the 118th Foundation Day of the University of the Philippines, the University Archives, through the assistance of the Main Library Sections and Unit Libraries, presents an online …

Rest in peace, Atty. Myrna Feliciano 🙏

The University Library mourns the passing of Prof. Myrna S. Feliciano, former Officer-in-Charge of the University Library Diliman from 1981 to 1984. During the same period, she also served as Head Librarian of the College of Law.

Prof. Feliciano earned her Bachelor of Science in Library Science from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) in 1953 and later completed her Master of Law Librarianship at the University of Washington in 1965. She subsequently obtained her Bachelor of Laws from UPD in 1973 and earned her Master of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1980.

A respected law librarian, educator, and legal scholar, Prof. Feliciano made significant contributions to the field of legal information and documentation. Among her notable published works are Philippine Manual of Legal Citations (2013), Access to Law Information Needs of Researchers in Law and the Public (1984), and Law Libraries and Legal Documentation in the Philippines (1976).

In 1983, Prof. Feliciano and former University Librarian Filomena M. Tann represented the UP Library System at the Conference of Chief Librarians, Archivists, and Museum Curators of Government-Owned Institutes of ASEAN Countries in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. They highlighted the University Library’s accomplishments in achieving its objectives and shared its long-term programs and strategic directions for future development.

Prof. Feliciano will be remembered for her dedicated service and valuable contributions to the University Library and the UP Diliman community.

The University Library joins her family, friends, colleagues, former students, and the library community in mourning her passing and honoring her lasting contributions to librarianship, legal education, and the University.

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Photo from the University Archives, UP Diliman

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬:

On This Day, 25 May in 1928:
Remembering President Jose V. Abueva: Scholar, Reformer, and Public Servant

Born on 25 May 1928 in Taburan, Cebu, President Abueva dedicated his life to advancing education, democratization, and nation-building. In 1951, he earned his AB Arts-Law degree from the University of the Philippines, graduating with cm laude honors.

As the 15th President of the University of the Philippines from 1987 to 1993, his reforms made the University more inclusive, socially responsive, and deeply rooted in Filipino identity. Before his appointment, he served as Director of Planning and Evaluation at the United Nations University in Tokyo, while also advising the Government Peace Panel on Mindanao and the Cordilleras.

Among his most notable contributions was the implementation of the Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP), which widened educational access for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. He also abolished the controversial “presidential discretion” in admissions to uphold fairness and equal opportunity within the university system.

A steadfast advocate of Filipino language and culture, President Abueva led the approval of the Multilingual Language Policy in 1989 and established the Sentro ng Wikang Filipino in 1990 to further promote Filipino in teaching, research, and public discourse.

Beyond administration, he was a prolific writer, respected political scientist, and dedicated mentor whose work helped shape Philippine public administration and higher education. His leadership embodied honor, excellence, nationalism, and service to the people.

President Abueva passed away on 18 August 2021, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of Iskolar ng Bayan and public servants alike.

As we remember his life and contributions today, may we continue to uphold the values he championed — honor, excellence, public service, and love for country.

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝘼𝙗𝙪𝙚𝙫𝙖!

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:

University of the Philippines. (1987, August 6). 1002𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘜.𝘗. 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦, 18(3), 68.
University of the Philippines. (1987). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝘜.𝘗. 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦, 18(3), 61.
Lopez, H. E. (Ed.). (1999). 𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘜.𝘗.: 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. Office of the Secretary of the University, University of the Philippines System, 184-191.
𝘜.𝘗. 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘋𝘳. 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘝. 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘦𝘷𝘢 [Photographs]. (1987). University of the Philippines, University Archives.

We are delighted to welcome veteran journalist Abner P. Mercado as he delivers a lecture during the Culmination and Awarding Ceremony of The Great InfoHunt 2025: HUKAY.

Register here: https://forms.gle/GsaCdLbsdwkmg7Bo8
Limited slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬:

On This Day, 26 April 1949
UP Diliman Milestone: First Commencement Exercises

On 26 April 1949, the University of the Philippines held its first commencement exercises at its new Diliman campus, marking a historic moment in the institution’s post-war growth. The ceremony, held at the university’s open football field, now known as the Sunken Garden, gathered 576 graduates, the largest graduating class at the time, led by Carlos P. Romulo as guest speaker.

The month-long “35th Commencement Season” began earlier in April with various academic and campus activities across Diliman and Los Baños, culminating in the grand graduation rites. The event was described as especially significant, symbolizing a renewed academic spirit in the post-war era.

During the ceremony, honorary Doctor of Laws degrees were conferred upon three distinguished figures: Carlos P. Romulo, then Philippine delegate to the United Nations; George A. Malcolm, founding dean of the College of Law; and Edwin Bingham Copeland, first dean of the College of Agriculture. Malcolm, who also returned to UP to teach legal ethics, was honored for his foundational role in legal education at the university.

The College of Education produced the largest number of graduates with 112 candidates. The occasion also featured the awarding of presidential pins to honor students graduating with distinction, highlighting both academic excellence and the university’s tradition of honoring achievement.

The ceremony symbolized a new chapter for UP in Diliman—one marked by expansion, resilience, and a growing national significance in higher education

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:

35th commencement season starts April 10th. (1949, April 26). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘢𝘯, 28–30.
Alfonso, O. M., & Bauzon, L. E. (1985). 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 75 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 (1908-1983) (p. 287). Quezon City : University of the Philippines Press.
Aquino, B. (Ed.). (1991). 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 82𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 (p. 187).
Cruz-Lucero, R., Pison, R. J. L., Aguilar, M., & Dacanay, A. (2021). 𝘈 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴: 1943-1975, 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘰 𝘎. 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳 𝘗. 𝘓𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘻. The University of the Philippines Press.

⚠ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 ⚠
In support of UP's energy conservation efforts, the Main Library and University Archives will adopt an alternative work arrangement, designating Mondays as a common Work-From-Home (WFH) day, with no onsite operations.
Effective 13 April 2026
· Mondays: Online services only.
· Tuesdays–Saturdays: Regular library operations.
Appointments for non-UP clients will be accommodated on Fridays. Should a holiday occur on a Friday, the service day will shift to Monday.

⚠ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 ⚠

In support of UP's energy conservation efforts, the Main Library and University Archives will adopt an alternative work arrangement, designating Mondays as a common Work-From-Home (WFH) day, with no onsite operations.

Effective 13 April 2026
· Mondays: Online services only.
· Tuesdays–Saturdays: Regular library operations.

Appointments for non-UP clients will be accommodated on Fridays. Should a holiday occur on a Friday, the service day will shift to Monday.

⚠ Service Advisory ⚠

In observance of Araw ng Kagitingan, the Main Library and University Archives will be closed tomorrow, 09 April 2026.

Please plan your library transactions accordingly.