Five hundred fifty Latin honor awardees. Three hundred sixty-five cum laude. One hundred seventy-three magna cum laude. Twelve summa cum laude.  These were among the academic achievements celebrated as the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila conferred degrees on 1,333 graduates during its 117th Commencement Exercises on Aug. 4, 2026, at the iconic Philippine International … Continue reading UP Manila Officials to Class of 2026: Serve the Filipino People and Break The Cycle of Poverty and Hardship