The announcement informs the UP-Manila community of the official schedule of activities for the ongoing search process for the next Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Manila. It includes the following activities:

31 July 2026 (11:59 PM): Deadline for Submission of Nominations (Completed)

1–4 August 2026: Preliminary Technical Review of Nomination Documents

7–17 August 2026: Sectoral Consultations (Faculty, REPS, Administrative Personnel, Students, Alumni, and Other Stakeholders)

11–20 August 2026: Background Validation of Candidates

18–27 August 2026: Interviews with Qualified Nominees and Presentation of Their Vision for UP Manila

28–31 August 2026: Search Committee Deliberation

15 September 2026: Submission of the Search Committee Report to the President of the University of the Philippines

The announcement also states that the schedule may be adjusted, and that detailed notices regarding the sectoral consultations will be issued through official University communication channels. Members of the UP Manila community are encouraged to actively participate in the consultation process.

Requested Publication Date: As soon as possible.

Contact Person:
Secretariat, UP Manila Search Committee for Chancellor Selection. mailto:   osu@up.edu.ph or mgdeguzman3@up.edu.ph