How does a university take shape?
In 1908, the University of the Philippines was established with an aspiration to promote higher learning for all Filipinos. Before its eventual growth into 8 constituent universities with 17 campuses nationwide, UP first found its home within the quiet suburbs of Ermita in Manila. From there, buildings would rise in the coming decades to house the first colleges and institutions of the emerging university.
This June 2026, as we celebrate 118 years of honor, excellence, and service, let us look back to the very beginning of our university’s history. Join us in a special UPM historical walking tour to revisit the spaces that bear witness to UP’s firsts. From the envisioned Medical Center of Manila to the bustling University Campus in Padre Faura, let us relive the historical moments that have shaped the university as we know it today.
The Foundations of a Filipino University: A Historical Walking Tour of UP Manila
June 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
UP Manila
Register here: https://forms.gle/Noitp1oF1K9S6FUJ8
