Transparency Seal
The University of the Philippines complies with the conditions of good governance as set by Section 106 of the General Provisions of the FY 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and Section 94 of the General Provisions of the FY 2020 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Available below are the information required of the University under the said directive.
I. Mandate, Vision, Mission and List of Officials
A. Mandate and Functions
Section 3 of the UP Charter of 2008 (Republic Act 9500) states that:
As the national university, a public and secular institution of higher learning, and a community of scholars dedicated to the search for truth and knowledge as well as the development of future leaders, the University of the Philippines shall perform its unique and distinctive leadership in higher education and development.
The University shall:
Lead in setting academic standards and initiating innovations in teaching, research, and faculty development in philosophy, the arts and humanities, the social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, and technology; and maintain centers of excellence in these disciplines and professions.
Serve as a graduate university by providing advanced studies and specialization for scholars, scientists, writers, artists, and professionals especially those who serve on the faculty of state and private colleges and universities.
Serve as a research university in various fields of expertise and specialization by conducting basic and applied research, promoting research and development, and contributing to the dissemination and application of knowledge.
Lead as a public service university by providing various forms of community, public and volunteer service, as well as scholarly and technical assistance to the government, the private sector, and civil society while maintaining its standards of excellence.
Protect and promote the professional and economic rights and welfare of its academic and non-academic personnel.
Provide opportunities for training and learning in leadership, responsible citizenship, and the development of democratic values, institutions, and practice through academic and non-academic programs, including sports and enhancement of nationalism and national identity.
Serve as a regional and global university in cooperation with international and scientific unions, networks of universities, scholarly and professional associations in the Asia Pacific Region and around the world.
Provide democratic governance based on collegiality, representation, accountability, transparency, and active participation of its constituents; and promote the holding of fora for students, faculty, research, extension and professional staff (REPS), administrative staff, and alumni to discuss non-academic issues affecting the University.
For a full text of the UP Charter, please click here.
B. Vision and Mission
C. List of officials
To view the Transparency pages of the constituent units of the University, please click the links below:
UP Diliman
UP Los Baños
UP Manila
UP Visayas
UP Open University
UP Mindanao
UP Baguio
UP Cebu
UP PGH
II. Annual Financial Reports
III. DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets
IV. Projects, Programs and Activities, Beneficiaries and Status of Implementation for FY 2020
VI. Quality Management System Certificates
ISO Certificates
University of the Philippines Manila (UPM): | 2022-2025 |
Philippine General Hospital (PGH): | Renewal 2018-2021 | Renewal 2021-2024 |
NIH-Institute of Human Genetics (IHG), UP Manila: | Renewal 2018-2021 | Renewal 2021-2024 |
NIH-IHG-Newborn Screening Center (NSC), UP Manila: | Renewal 2018-2021 | Renewal 2021-2024 |
Newborn Screening Reference Center (NSRC), UP Manila: | Renewal 2017-2020 | Renewal 2020-2023 |
UP Law Complex, UP Diliman: | 2020-2023 |
Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms – National Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (PNCM-NIMBB), UP Los Baños: | 2018-2021 | Renewal 2021-2024 |
Other Certificates
University of the Philippines (UP): Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Certificate of Commendation and Certificate of Achievement
- Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings 2024
- Quacquarelli Symonds Asia Rankings 2023
- Times Higher Education World Rankings 2023
- Times Higher Education World Rankings 2024
- Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2023
- Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023
- ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA)
Human Resource Development Office (HRDO), UP Diliman: PRIME HRM Assessment
Open University (UPOU): ICDE PRIZE OF EXCELLENCE
College of Medicine (CM), UP Manila: Basic Medical Education Program – PAASCU – Level IV Re-accredited Status
College of Pharmacy (CP), UP Manila: Pharmacy Program – PAASCU – Level III Re-accredited Status
College of Nursing (CN), UP Manila: Nursing Program – PAASCU – Level II Re-accredited Status
VII. Guidelines in Determining the Eligibility of Delivery Units and Individuals
VIII. Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of Statements and Financial Disclosures
IX. People’s Freedom of Information
X. Compliance to Republic Act No. 11032: An Act Promoting Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9485, otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 and for other Purposes
To view the Citizen’s Charters of the UP System and the Constituent Universities, please click the links below: