The University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) held the second day of its 2026 Freshman Convocation and Orientation on August 13, 2026. The event was attended by the administration, faculty, and staff, with Director Dr. Patrick C. De Leon delivering the opening remarks to welcome the new students. As continue reading : UPDEPPO Freshman Convocation Highlights Academic and Student Life Orientations
The University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO) began its 2026 Freshman Convocation and Orientation on August 12, 2026 with a Gender Sensitivity Orientation. The activity was attended by incoming first-year students, as well as shiftees and transferees, together with representatives of student organizations. The orientation featured Mr. Cid Ryan continue reading : UPDEPPO Opens Freshman Orientation with Gender Sensitivity Session
The University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO), represented by its Director Dr. Patrick C. De Leon and Chief Information Officer Asst. Prof. Arnulf Roan M. Pita, joined fellow higher education institutions (HEIs) in Central Luzon for the Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program (LGC RevAmP) Batch 2, held continue reading : UPDEPPO Joins Central Luzon HEIs in LGC RevAmP by DILG Region 3
Despite the inclement weather last August 8, 2026, the graduating students of Master in Governance and Innovative Leadership (MGIL) successfully showcased five innovative projects during the Capstone Project Colloquium with the theme “Networked Governance for AmBisyon 2040: Innovations from Central Luzon.” The event was graced by UPDEPPO Director Dr. Patrick De Leon, Graduate Program Coordinator continue reading : UPDEPPO hosts its third MGIL 299 Capstone Colloquium
On August 4, 2026, University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga (UPDEPPO) Director Dr. Patrick De Leon formally received the signed Memoranda of Agreement with the Land Bank of the Philippines – West San Fernando Branch, the Department of Trade and Industry – Pampanga, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue – Revenue Region continue reading : UPDEPPO Expands Student Opportunities in Government Service
UPDEPPO extends its heartfelt gratitude to San Miguel Brewery and to our Senior Lecturer Prof. Edwin Quiambao for their generous donation of a platform stage that will greatly support campus activities and events. Last August 4, 2026, a short turnover ceremony was held, where the stage was formally received by Program Secretary Asst. Prof. Ethelbert continue reading : Platform Stage Donated to UPDEPPO
Congratulations to our beloved Director, Dr. Patrick C. De Leon, for the successful publication of his research, “Sustaining Total Quality Management and ISO 9001 in Valenzuela, Philippines”, in the latest issue of the Journal of Management Studies and Development! His work highlights the integration of Total Quality Management and ISO 9001 standards within local government continue reading : NEW PUBLICATION
On July 15, 2026, the University Computer Center, led by Director Dr. Manuel C. Ramos, Jr., visited the UPDEPPO Clark Campus. They were warmly welcomed by Deputy Director Asst. Prof. Maria Eunice G. Felix, Chief Information Officer Asst. Prof. Arnulf Roan M. Pita, and Mr. Kristoffer Berwin C. Bondoc of the Information Technology Office. They continue reading : Advancing Campus Network Infrastructure at UPDEPPO
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