University of Asia and the Pacific
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The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is a private research university in the Philippines
. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established in 1967 as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics.
The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the University is entrusted to Opus Dei
, a Personal prelature
of the Catholic Church.
A Board of Trustees, chaired by Dr. Placido Mapa, takes care of the UA&P Foundation, Inc. Under it is the Management Committee, presided by University President Jose Maria Mariano, which is the University’s governing body. It was formed to steer the University in the path set out for it. It makes sure that all plans, activities and projects undertaken advance the mission, goals and values of the University.
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It consists of students who ought to serve the student body by promoting the common good in the principle of subsidiarity. The SEB serves as a channel of communication between students and the administration as well as between students and the other sectors of the school. The student-representative body organizes and oversees official student activities in promoting student involvement and empowerment. It also aims to establish external linkages with different sectors of society.
The two other student government branches in UA&P are dedicated in serving students in the Entrepreneurial Management and Information Technology programs.
The Office of Student Affairs' civics desk holds the annual youth conference Civitas Asia and the BIGGKAS project which extends tutorial sessions to local public schools. The desk also supports student organizations with socio-civic aims and activities.
In December 2008, the men's futsal team grabbed the championship cup in the MNCAA.
In October 2009, the women's basketball and volleyball teams won the championship titles in the WNCAA.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established in 1967 as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics.
The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the University is entrusted to Opus Dei
Opus Dei
Opus Dei, formally known as The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei , is an organization of the Catholic Church that teaches that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. The majority of its membership are lay people, with secular priests under the...
, a Personal prelature
Personal prelature
Personal prelature is an institutional structure of the Roman Catholic Church which comprises a prelate, clergy and possibly laity who undertake specific pastoral activities. Personal prelatures, similar to dioceses and military ordinariates, are under the governance of the Vatican's Congregation...
of the Catholic Church.
Institution
The University is made up of a college offering liberal arts courses as core curriculum, five schools of varied specializations and an institute focusing on political economy, development and international relations.| font style="color:white;">Presidents of the University of Asia and the Pacific |
| Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, 1995–1997 |
| Mr. Mariano Camacho, 1997–2000 |
| Dr. Jose Maria Mariano, 2000–present |
A Board of Trustees, chaired by Dr. Placido Mapa, takes care of the UA&P Foundation, Inc. Under it is the Management Committee, presided by University President Jose Maria Mariano, which is the University’s governing body. It was formed to steer the University in the path set out for it. It makes sure that all plans, activities and projects undertaken advance the mission, goals and values of the University.
History
1967- Founded as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC)., by two well-known economists: Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao (former Finance Secretary) and Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas,
1970
- In a private meeting with Opus DeiOpus DeiOpus Dei, formally known as The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei , is an organization of the Catholic Church that teaches that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. The majority of its membership are lay people, with secular priests under the...
founder, Msgr. Josemaria Escriva in Mexico, Estanislao and Villegas tasked to expand CRC's academic horizons internationally. - First graduate program offered, leading to a Master of Science degree in Industrial Economics.
1982
- Moved to current campus in Ortigas CenterOrtigas CenterOrtigas Center is Metro Manila's second most important Philippine financial district-cum-central business district after the Makati Financial and Central Business District in Makati City. With an area of at least 100 hectares, the district is located at the boundaries of Pasig City, Mandaluyong...
, PasigPasig CityThe City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
, with formal and informal programs established.
1987
- The Institute of Development Education (forerunner of the School of Education) established.
1989
- The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) established, and first batch of college students admitted.
1993
- The School of Economics, the School of Education, and the Center for Management established.
- Application for "University Status" submitted to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
1994
- CRC CAS students lead in bidding for and hosting the Harvard Project for Asian and International RelationsThe Harvard Project for Asian and International RelationsThe Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations is a non-profit organization under the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences. HPAIR currently holds two annual conferences that bring together international students and eminent individuals in the fields of academia, politics and...
(HPAIR) Conference—today Harvard UniversityHarvard UniversityHarvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
's largest annual student event outside the United States.
1995
- University status granted. Estanislao installed as first University President.
- Regional Vicar of Opus Dei for Asia, Fr. Ramon Lopez conferred honor of Vice Grand Chancellor of the University.
1997
- Mario D. Camacho installed as second University President.
1998
- Visit by the University Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus DeiOpus DeiOpus Dei, formally known as The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei , is an organization of the Catholic Church that teaches that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. The majority of its membership are lay people, with secular priests under the...
.
2000
- Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Jose Maria Mariano installed as third University President.
2005
- The Marketing Communication Effectiveness Awards (now the Tambuli Awards) launched.
2008
- Visit by UA&P Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria.
2010
- School of Sciences and Engineering established; BS Applied Mathematics program offered
- Tambuli Awards made an annual event, to further its advocacy of values in integrated marketing communications.
Academics
The University offers the following academic degree programs:Undergraduate Programs:
- Applied Mathematics
- Business Administration, major in Management or Business Economics
- Child Development Education
- Communication, major in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Humanities, with a specialization in Literature or History
- Human Capital Development, major in Organizational Learning and Psychology
- Information Technology
- Industrial Economics
- Industrial Engineering
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Management
- Media and Entertainment Management
- Political Economy
Master's Programs:
- MA Communication, major in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
- MA Education, major in Child Development and Education
- MS Industrial Economics
- MS Information Technology
- MS Management
- MA Political Economy, with a specialization in International Relations and International Development
- MA Humanities
Other Programs:
- Applied Business Economics Program (ABEP)
- Strategic Business Economics Program (SBEP)
- Educational Leadership Program
- Child Development and Education for Practitioners
- Information Technology Program
Notable alumni
- Dr. Delfin Go - Lead Economist, World BankWorld BankThe World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, Washington, D.C. - John Eric T. Francia - Managing Director; Group Head of Corporate Strategy, Ayala CorporationAyala CorporationAyala Corporation is a holding company for the diversified interests of the Ayala Group. Founded in the Philippines by the Spanish and German Ayala, Roxas, and Zobel families during colonial rule, it is the country's oldest and largest conglomerate...
- Vincent G. Tobias - Country Manager, IntermediaIntermediaIntermedia was a concept employed in the mid-sixties by Fluxus artist Dick Higgins to describe the ineffable, often confusing, inter-disciplinary activities that occur between genres that became prevalent in the 1960s. Thus, the areas such as those between drawing and poetry, or between painting...
, U.K.; Strategy Consultant, Monitor GroupMonitor GroupMonitor Group is a global management consulting firm headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States and with 27 offices in 26 major cities around the world. It provides strategy consultation services to the senior management of organizations and governments...
, Greater China - Anthony T. Huang - Executive Vice President, Rustan'sRustan'sRustan's Department Store or simply Rustan's is considered as the country's most prestigious retailer, Rustan's remains the exclusive address of note of many of the world's most famous names and signatures - from Cartier to Mikimoto, Tiffany to Ermenegildo Zegna, Nina Ricci to Alfred Dunhill to...
; Store Specialists Inc. - PJ Garcia - Country Manager, ING GroupING GroupThe ING Group is a global financial institution offering retail banking, direct banking, commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, and insurance services. ING is the Dutch member of the Inter-Alpha Group of Banks, a cooperative consortium of 11 prominent European banks...
, Philippines - Edgardo Garcia - COO, Development Bank of the PhilippinesDevelopment Bank of the PhilippinesThe Development Bank of the Philippines , commonly known by its initials, DBP, is a state-owned development bank in Makati, Philippines.It is the seventh-largest bank in the Philippines in terms of assets, and is the second-largest...
- David Leechiu - Country Manager, Jones Lang LaSalleJones Lang LaSalleJones Lang LaSalle, Inc. is a multinational financial and professional services company specializing in real estate. Global headquarters are located in Chicago, with an operational remit covering the Americas regional market...
Leechiu, Philippines - Karmi Palafox - Urban Planner, Palafox & Associates
- Tesa Arcilla - Journalist / Producer -- Russia TodayRussia TodayRussia Today may refer to:* Russia Today, an English language 24-hour television news channel from Russia. It was launched in 2005 and is not related to an online news service of the similar name operated by EIN News...
; CNNCNNCable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
; TVB Hong Kong - Dr. Vaughn Montes - CitibankCitibankCitibank, a major international bank, is the consumer banking arm of financial services giant Citigroup. Citibank was founded in 1812 as the City Bank of New York, later First National City Bank of New York...
- Ralph RectoRalph RectoRalph Gonzalez Recto is a Filipino politician. Recto served as a member of the House of Representatives representing the 4th District of Batangas from 1992 to 2001. He was then elected to the Senate, serving from 2001 to 2007. In 2007, Recto run for reelection and lost because, as many analysts...
- Senator, Republic of the Philippines - Dr. Thomas Aquino - Senior Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines
- Francis Varela - Undersecretary, Department of Education and Culture, Philippines
- Ramon Estacio - Yes Man
- Pamela Abastillas - Digital Marketing, L'Oreal USA, New York City, NY, USA
- Jose Antonio S. Buencamino - Special Trade Representative to Geneva, Department of Trade & Industry, Philippines
- JR Ejercito - Governor, Laguna Province
- Vicente Yap - Governor, Tarlac Province
- Paolo S. Javier - Congressman, lone district of Antique Province
- Jose Enrique Garcia - Mayor, Balanga, Bataan Province
- Ivan Guerrero - Producer and film maker: "Premakes"
- Antonio Avelino - Vice Chair, OneNetworkBank - Mindanao
- Dr. Victor Abola - Economic Analyst/Consultant, UA&P School of Economics
- Dr. Emilio Antonio - Economic Analyst/Consultant, UA&P School of Economics
- Dr. Rolando Dy - Agribusiness Specialist/Consultant, UA&P Center for Food and Agri Business.
Student Government
The College of Arts and Sciences Student Executive Board is the executive office with the largest scope of functions and student body.It consists of students who ought to serve the student body by promoting the common good in the principle of subsidiarity. The SEB serves as a channel of communication between students and the administration as well as between students and the other sectors of the school. The student-representative body organizes and oversees official student activities in promoting student involvement and empowerment. It also aims to establish external linkages with different sectors of society.
The two other student government branches in UA&P are dedicated in serving students in the Entrepreneurial Management and Information Technology programs.
Co-curricular Activities
Student life in UA&P revolves around academics and undergraduates' participation in various co-curricular activities. Kultura (Filipino term for "culture") is an arts center based in the University that organizes arts galleries and exhibitions, theater performances and concerts.It also moderates student-led arts organizations such as Dulaang ROC, Creative Writers' Guild and the UA&P Chorale to name a few.The Office of Student Affairs' civics desk holds the annual youth conference Civitas Asia and the BIGGKAS project which extends tutorial sessions to local public schools. The desk also supports student organizations with socio-civic aims and activities.
Athletics
The University competes in the Men's National Collegiate Athletics Association (MNCAA) and the Women's National Collegiate Athletics Association (WNCAA). The University supports teams in basketball, futsal, volleyball, tennis, badminton, swimming, arnis, taekwondo, and athletics.In December 2008, the men's futsal team grabbed the championship cup in the MNCAA.
In October 2009, the women's basketball and volleyball teams won the championship titles in the WNCAA.