The Interdisciplinary Studies Center on Organic Agriculture (IdSC-OA) and the Organic Agriculture Program of the Agricultural Systems Institute, College of Agriculture and Food Science (ASI-CAFS) hosted the first “OA Fair @ UPLB” at the Organic Agriculture Research, Development, and Extension Center (OARDEC) in the UPLB campus on March 8.

After the COVID-19 pandemic hiatus, the University of the Philippines Ichthyophilic Society (UPIS) resumed its Medical, Dental, and Circumcision Mission (MDCM) on its sixth year with the theme, “Maayo nga panglawason, ibugsay sa sini ng misyon,” extending free healthcare services to 368 beneficiaries from six coastal barangays in Miagao last Saturday, May 6, at the UPV Covered Court.

Through its diverse initiatives in the country, the University of the Philippines (UP) remains active in fulfilling its mandate of leadership in public service, innovation, and development. With the needs of the country constantly evolving, the University has responded by enacting timely and relevant projects in different fields in its role as a national university. This report will highlight projects that the University and its constituent universities (CUs) have conducted and participated in, such as projects for knowledge sharing, physical and mental health, technology, and national development.