Text by Charmaine A. Lingdas
Photos by Jericho Paolo L. Mabansag

University of the Philippines Manila Chancellor Michael Tee began his second term of leadership by affirming the reappointment of his team that will continue to serve for the next three years. 

The announcement was made during the flag ceremony on Nov. 3, 2026, led by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development.

“Katulad dati, pakikinggan ko kung ano man ang inyong mga nais iparating upang lalo nating mapabuti ang ating mga gawain bilang isang national university at national Health Sciences Center,” the Chancellor said.

UP Manila’s top official introduced the members of the university’s leadership team, including Vice Chancellors Bernadette Heizel Manapat-Reyes, Johanna Patricia Cañal, Leslie Michelle Dalmacio, and Jose Velasco Tecson III, who returned to the university after completing his work at the Department of Health.

He also thanked Dr. Melfred Hernandez for taking on the responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development over the preceding two months. He announced Hernandez’s designation as Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development.

Furthermore, Chancellor Tee expressed his appreciation for the support of university officials and employees and encouraged the community to continue working together to advance the university’s institutional goals.

During the program, Vice Chancellor Cañal reminded the university community of the upcoming ASEAN Summit and the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) call for government institutions to observe ASEAN-themed attire in connection with the regional gathering. 

She also announced the expected release of employees’ bonuses within the week and reminded offices to prepare their Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMPs) properly.

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