UP Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo

12/10/2026

Volunteerism in Action!

On October 9, 2026, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod volunteers from the UP Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO), together with their coordinator, Ms. Jeramie Joy Santiago, and Program Secretary Asst. Prof. Ethelbert Galang responded to the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) request by helping pack Go Bags for disaster-prone communities, ensuring essential emergency supplies are ready for those affected by emergencies and calamities.

09/10/2026

This October, the UPDEPPO BA Applied Psychology Program invites the community to join a month-long Mental Health Awareness Program featuring learning sessions, reflection activities, and opportunities for connection and healing!

📅 Save the dates:
💚 October 6 – Opening Program
💚 October 13 – Positive Psychology and Applied Kapwa Psychology
💚 October 21 – Mental Health Film Showing
💚 October 28 – Community Gathering for Music and Healing

Together, let us build a more caring, resilient community.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Continued Demand Survey for Proposed Programs at Mabalacat NHS

On October 6, 2026, UPDEPPO conducted another round of its orientation and demand survey for the proposed Development Studies (BA DevSt) and Social Work (BS SW) programs at Mabalacat National High School. UPDEPPO Director Dr. Patrick C. De Leon, along with Dr. Rhayan G. Melendres and Ms. Jasmine Alfonso, led the activity to gather students' input on their academic interests and degree program preferences.

UPDEPPO extends its sincere gratitude to Ms. Jessica Sison, Principal of Mabalacat National High School, for her support and permission to conduct the activity.

09/10/2026

[UPCOMING WEBINAR EVENT]

The 2026 Sinukuán Lecture Series returns for its second installment!

The University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) warmly invites students, faculty, lecturers, researchers, and the general public to a webinar featuring Dr. Fumio Watanabe, Professor Emeritus at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan.

In this lecture, titled "EPOCHE in Practice: Relationship Precedes Essence," Dr. Watanabe will explore philosophical reflections on human relationships, experience, and meaning through the lens of phenomenological inquiry.

📅 27 October 2026 (Tuesday)
🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍 Via Zoom
🔗 Webinar ID: 959 7494 2763
🔑 Passcode: 69330961

Join us as we continue the Sinukuán Lecture Series, a platform for meaningful conversations and shared learning!

05/10/2026

In-Person Demand Survey for BA DevSt and BSSW Launched

UPDEPPO Director Dr. Patrick C. De Leon successfully conducted a demand survey for the proposed Development Studies and Social Work bachelor's degree programs among six sections of Grade 11 students of Eastern Porac National High School last October 1, 2026.

The activity sought to gather valuable insights on senior high school students' academic interests and career aspirations, helping ensure that future program offerings are responsive to the needs of prospective students and their communities. Prior to the classroom orientation and survey administration, Dr. De Leon met with their school principal and teachers to discuss the purpose, significance, and objectives of the demand survey.

UPDEPPO continues to strengthen its partnerships with local schools and communities while advancing its commitment to expanding access to quality UP education.

05/10/2026

UPDEPPO Inks MOAs with PREO/CCA and LBP West CSFP

On October 1, 2026, UP Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) Director Dr. Patrick C. De Leon personally delivered the signed and notarized Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) to the Pampanga Research Educators Organization (PREO)/City College of Angeles, where Dr. Jean Paolo Lacap, CCA's Vice President for Research, Extension and Quality Assurance, received the document on behalf of the institution, and to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) West San Fernando Branch.

UPDEPPO remains grateful for the trust and partnership of institutions that support its mission of advancing learning and community engagement in the region.

05/10/2026

Ipinagmamalaki ng UP Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) ang pagkakatampok kay Dr. Rowena P. Festin Valerio bilang isa sa mga hurado ng 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary: Tinig at Panulat (Essay Writing Contest) ng Civil Service Commission Region IV.

Binabati namin si Dr. Valerio sa pagkilalang ito at sa patuloy niyang pagbibigay-inspirasyon sa mga manunulat, mag-aaral, at lingkod-bayan. 💚❤

𝗦𝗶 𝗥𝝾𝘄𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗣. 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 ay ipinanganak at lumaki sa San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Nagtapos siya ng doktorado sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas - Diliman. Sa kasalukuyan, siya ay g**o sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas - Pampanga.

Ang kanyang mga tula at maikling kuwento ay nagkamit ng mga pagkilala sa Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards at Gawad Galian. Kinilala rin siya ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) bilang Makata ng Taon. Kinilala ng National Book Development Board (NBDB) at Manila Critics Circle (MCC) ang kanyang aklat ng mga tula na Banayad bilang pinakamahusay na aklat ng mga tula sa Filipino noong 2017 at kanyang aklat ng mga maikling kuwento na Ang Buang ng Bayan bilang pinakamahusay na aklat ng mga maikling kuwento sa Filipino noong 2024. Isinalin niya sa Filipino ang nobelang Great Expectations ni Charles Dickens na inilimbag ng KWF, at ang nobelang Little Women ni Louisa May Alcott na inilimbag naman ng Southern Voices (SVPP). Ang kanyang mga tula, maikling kuwento, at mga kritikal na sanaysay tungkol sa panitikan at kulturang Pilipino ay nailathala sa mga lokal at internasyonal na dyornal at antolohiya.

05/10/2026

[NEW PUBLICATION] 📘

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Cynthia Grace S. Sanguyu on the publication of her book chapter, "Indigenizing Philippine Literary Studies," in the recently launched book "Rooting Indigeneity in the Philippines: Contexts and Complexities," edited by Leah Abayao, Carolyn Podruchny, and Jimmy Fong, published by the UP Baguio Cordillera Studies Center and launched on October 1, 2026.

Her book chapter contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs), advocating for Philippine literary studies that are grounded in indigenous worldviews, traditions, and epistemologies.

A complimentary copy of the book is available at the UPDEPPO Clark Library for students, faculty, researchers, and interested readers.

Congratulations, Prof. Chia! 💚❤

05/10/2026

🌟 HELP US BUILD A SAFE SPACE FOR OUR LITTLE ONES! 🌟

The University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) invites our students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners, and friends to support the establishment of Silid Paslit, the approved childminding room that will soon occupy Room 106 of the UPDEPPO Clark Campus.

Silid Paslit aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and child-friendly space for the children of our personnel who may not always have access to childcare while reporting for work. It is also intended for kids of students in the MM and MGIL Graduate Programs. More than a room, it is a commitment to fostering a caring and inclusive workplace for our UPDEPPO community.

We are humbly seeking donations to help furnish and equip the facility with essential items such as:
🧸 Toys and children's books
🪑 Child-friendly furniture and room essentials
🎨 Learning and play materials
🛝 Play equipment and safety features
🧩 Other resources that can contribute to a welcoming environment for young children

Whether new or gently used, your donations can help transform the space into a place where children can play, learn, and feel at home.

📍 Drop-off Point: UPDEPPO Clinic (Look for Nurse Brenda Abela)
🕖 Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to building Silid Paslit. 💚❤