The University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) launched its first internationalization initiative today, July 23, 2026, under the leadership of Dr. Patrick C. De Leon. A delegation of 43 Taiwanese students from Dewey International Education Co. Ltd. arrived for a week-long cultural exchange program, each paired with UPDEPPO student continue reading : UPDEPPO Welcomes First Batch of Taiwanese Students in Week-Long Cultural Exchange
The UPCAT Caravan and Review 2026, organized by UPDEPPO Pahinungód under the Affirmative Action Program, successfully concluded its second and final day last July 11, 2026 at the Porac Municipal Convention Hall. The second day of the UPCAT Caravan was led by Dr. Rhayan G. Melendres, UPDEPPO Pahinungód Focal Person, alongside Asst. Prof. Sharon M. continue reading : UPCAT Caravan 2026 Day 2: Inspiring Students to Dream
On July 17, 2026, the UPDEPPO Clark Campus welcomed Dr. Nicole Ann C. De Leon from the Provincial Veterinary Office of Bataan. Dr. De Leon volunteered her professional services to administer vaccinations and perform health check-ups to the campus’s beloved resident dog and cats. She will conduct a follow-up vaccination after three months and continue continue reading : UPDEPPO Clark Hosts Veterinary Outreach
On July 16, 2026, the UPDEPPO Clark Campus began a simple but meaningful greening initiative with the planting of 30 banaba seedlings (Lagerstroemia speciosa). In time, the banaba trees will grow and bloom with clusters of purple flowers that will surely add natural beauty to the campus surroundings. The effort was made possible through donations continue reading : Banaba Seedlings Planted at UPDEPPO Clark Campus
On July 13-14, 2026, the University of the Philippines Office of International Linkages (OIL) hosted KAPIT-BISIG 2026: United from Within to Beyond at the SMX Convention Center Clark, Pampanga. Organized under the Erasmus+ ANTENA and UNICATION Capacity Building Projects, the program gathered higher education leaders, administrators, and international relations officers and practitioners from across the continue reading : UPDEPPO Joins KAPIT-BISIG 2026, Eyes Strengthening its IZN Efforts
The University of the Philippines Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) is deeply honored to be welcomed as an Institutional Partner of the upcoming PREO International Research Conference on October 22-24, 2026, organized by the Pampanga Research Educators Organization (PREO). This meaningful partnership was formalized through the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) continue reading : PREO partners with UPDEPPO for IRC 2026!
The UPCAT Caravan of UPDEPPO Pahinungód officially began on July 4, 2026 at the Porac Municipal Convention Hall, marking the first day of UP’s mission to guide aspiring Iskolar ng Bayan and widen access to quality education. The caravan brought together students, educators, and local partners in a shared commitment to empower the youth and continue reading : UPCAT Caravan 2026 Kicks Off in Porac
On July 2, 2026, the University of the Philippines (through the UP Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga) and the Department of Economic Planning and Development (DEPDev) Region 3 officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen academic-industry collaboration. The signing was graced by Regional Director Nerrisa T. Esguerra and Chief Administrative Officer Daisy D. continue reading : UPDEPP Formalizes Midyear Internship Program with DEPDev 3
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda made a surprise visit last July 1, 2026 to the UPDEPPO Clark Campus to personally check the speed and reliability of our connection to GovNet, the national fiber-optic backbone designed to securely interconnect government agencies, LGUs, public schools, and state hospitals. UPDEPPO Clark Campus continue reading : Strengthening Digital Connectivity at UPDEPPO Clark Campus
On June 30, 2026, UPDEPPO Director Dr. Patrick C. De Leon welcomed officers from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and NCIA Bayanihan, led by Mr. Jesse Las Marias, Mr. Remy Albano, and Ms. Maria Mylene G. Laririt, for talks on the upcoming microcredentials offering. They were joined by Former UPDEPPO Director Dr. Florencia Charito Imperial-Sebastian continue reading : Strengthening Partnerships for Local Agriculture