University of Asia and the Pacific

University of Asia and the Pacific
Unibersidad ng Asya at Pasipiko

Latin: Universitas Asiae et Pacificarum
Former names	Center for Research and Communication (CRC)
Motto	Unitas
Motto in English	"Unity"
Type	Private, Nonsectarian University
Established	August 15, 1967 (as CRC) June 26, 1995 (as UA&P)
President	Winston Conrad B. Padojinog, DBA
Administrative staff	Approx. 330
Undergraduates	Approx. 2,400
Postgraduates	Approx. 200
Location	Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
University Hymn	Star of the Orient
Colors	Red and Gold
Nickname	UA&P Dragons
Mascot	Dragon
Website	www.uap.asia

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is a private university in the Philippines. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established in August 15, 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.

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.

Presidents of the
University of Asia and the Pacific

Dr. Jesus Estanislao, 1995–1997

Dr. Mario Camacho, 1997–2000

Dr. Jose Maria Mariano, 2000–2015

Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, 2015–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. ^[1]

History

1967

Founded as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC).,^[2] by two well-known economists: Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao (former Finance Secretary)^[3] and Dr. Bernardo Villegas,

1970

In a private meeting with Opus Dei founder, Msgr. Josemaría Escrivá 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.^[4]

1982

Moved to current campus in Ortigas Center, Pasig, 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 Relations (HPAIR) Conference—today Harvard University'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.

1996 The School of Management was founded with Dr. Jose Rene C. Gayo as the Founding Dean.

1997

Mario D. Camacho installed as second University President.

1998

Visit by the University Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei.

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^[5]) launched.

2008

Visit by UA&P Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria.

2010

School of Sciences and Engineering established; BS Applied Mathematics program offered^[6]
Tambuli Awards made an annual event, to further its advocacy of values in integrated marketing communications.^[7]

2013

School of Law and Governance established which replaced the Institute of Political Economy.

2016

UA&P, in pursuance to the K-12 program of DepEd, offers the 6-Year Integrated University Program, which consists of 2 years of General Education, 2.5 years of a Bachelor's degree program and 1.5 years of a Masters program.
BS Accountancy program offered.

Notable alumni

Cayetano Paderanga, Jr. - Former Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority
Dr. Delfin Go - Lead Economist, World Bank, Washington, D.C.
Ralph Recto - President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines
Dr. Thomas Aquino - Senior Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines
Vicente Yap - Governor, Tarlac Province
Paolo S. Javier - Congressman, lone district of Antique Province
Alex Gonzaga - Artist, television host, educator

Student Government

The College of Arts and Sciences Student Executive Board is the executive office with the largest scope of functions and student body.

The two other student government branches in UA&P are dedicated in serving students in the Entrepreneurial Management and Information Technology programs.

As of 2012, the SEB has been called the USG (University Student Government).

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, handball, tennis, badminton, swimming, arnis, taekwondo, aikido, karate, table tennis and athletics.

In December 2008, the men's futsal team won the championship cup in the MNCAA.

In October 2009, the women's basketball and volleyball^[8] teams won the championship titles in the WNCAA.^[9]

In February 2012, the UA&P Firestarters, the university's all-female cheerdance varsity, grabbed the WNCAA cheerdance competition gold.

Notes

↑ UAP.asia Official website of the University of Asia and the Pacific, Administration - Management Committee, http://uap.asia/#aboutus-32-7
↑ http://www.ahead.com.ph/books_planning_ahead_university_of_asia_and_the-pacific.htm
↑ http://www.opusdei.ph/art.php?p=22619
↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/07/23/SCAU2004072314667.html
↑ Tambuli Awards, http://www.tambuliawards.com/
↑ Universitas, an official publication of the University of Asia and the Pacific, November 2009 Edition, p.26, http://issuu.com/cco.uap/docs/universitasnov2009
↑ Tambuli Awards, http://www.tambuliawards.com/
↑ UA&P grabs WNCAA volleyball crown http://www.uap.edu.ph/news.aspx?pg=95
↑ WNCAA senior cage, volley finals on, http://www.wncaa.com.ph/40thseason/news_09182009.html

External links

Official Website

Universities and colleges in Metro Manila

Universities

State universities	Philippine Normal University Polytechnic University of the Philippines PUP Parañaque PUP Quezon City PUP San Juan PUP Taguig Rizal Technological University Technological University of the Philippines TUP Taguig University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines Manila

Local universities	City University of Pasay Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Quezon City Polytechnic University Taguig City University Universidad de Manila University of Caloocan City University of Makati University of the City of Manila

Catholic universities	Adamson University Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle Araneta University De La Salle University Our Lady of Fatima University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas

Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University CEU Las Piñas CEU Makati Far Eastern University FEU Diliman FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University National University New Era University Philippine Christian University Philippine Women's University Southville Foreign University Trinity University of Asia University of Asia and the Pacific University of the East UE Caloocan University of Manila

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics

Local colleges	Marikina Polytechnic College Navotas Polytechnic College

Catholic colleges	Angelicum College Assumption College San Lorenzo Children of Mary Immaculate College Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de San Lorenzo Colegio de Santa Rosa CSR Makati College of the Holy Spirit Concordia College De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Don Bosco Technical College Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque La Consolacion College Manila LCC Novaliches Miriam College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Pasig Catholic College Perpetual Help College Saint Bernadette College Saint Francis of Assisi College System Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College SBC Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College

Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation School Asia Pacific College Asian Institute of Computer Studies Asian Institute for Distance Education Asian Institute of Maritime Studies CAP College Foundation Center for Culinary Arts Central Colleges of the Philippines Chiang Kai Shek College Chinese General Hospital Colleges CIIT College of Arts and Technology DLS-STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges Global City Innovative College Golden Link College Grace Christian College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Adventist College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Mapúa Institute of Technology Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation NAMEI Polytechnic Institute National Christian Life College National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College OB Montessori Olivarez College Open Source College PATTS College of Aeronautics Philippine College of Criminology Philippine College of Health Sciences Philippine Cultural College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges PNTC Colleges Roosevelt College Saint Jude College South Mansfield College South SEED LPDH College Southeast Asian College Southville International School and Colleges STI College Technological Institute of the Philippines The Fisher Valley College Universal College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College

Theological colleges	Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Asian Theological Seminary Christ the King Mission Seminary Maryhill School of Theology San Agustin Center of Studies San Carlos Seminary

Postgraduate education

Graduate schools	Adamson University Graduate School Alliance Graduate School Arellano University Graduate School Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication Asian Institute of Management Asian Social Institute Ateneo Graduate School of Business Ateneo School of Government National Defense College of the Philippines San Beda College of Medicine South East Asia Graduate School of Theology University of the East Graduate School University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery University of Santo Tomas Graduate School

Law schools	Arellano University School of Law Ateneo Law School De La Salle University College of Law Far Eastern University Institute of Law Philippine Law School PLM Graduate School of Law Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law San Beda College of Law University of the East College of Law University of the Philippines College of Law University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law

Coordinates: 14°34′49″N 121°03′38″E / 14.58035°N 121.06069°E / 14.58035; 121.06069

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