A transition point as the University heads for the future, grasps new and emerging technologies, and prepares itself to become globally competitive.
2000April 2000: PUP Information Technology Center started its operation with Prof. Mely R. Luya as the director. Later that year, it changed its name to Information and Communications Technology Center (PUP ICT Center).
February 2000:The University was conferred by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Development for Excellence (CODE) in Information Technology. read news article about this
March 2000: PUP was designated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as a Virtual Center for Technology Innovation in Information Technology (VCTI-IT) and during the Year-End Commencement Exercise, PUP was declared an Information Technology Zone.
June 2000: The Master of Science in Information Technology program began with Prof. Rosicar E. Escober as the chairperson.
On June 30, PUP ICT Center was declared as a Microsoft Certified Government Technology Education Center (GTEC).
PUP celebrated its 96th Foundation Anniversary with the theme: "PUP @ 96: Knowledge Connectivity to e-Economy."
2001Important developments during this year include:
PUP celebrated its 97th Foundation Anniversary with the theme: "PUP: Kabalikat ng Pamahalaan sa Pag-aangat ng Antas ng Buhay ng mga Mamamayan" (PUP: Together with the Government in Uplifting the Lives of the People)
2002PUP celebrated its 98th Foundation Anniversary.
2003Dr. Ofelia M. Carague completed her term as University President on April 20, 2003. Through Board Resolution No. 202, Dr. Samuel M. Salvador was designated as Officer-in-Charge.
Dr. Samuel M. Salvador
The offering of AB Theater Arts for school year 2003-2004 was unanimously approved by the Board of Regents.
Consistent to existing Civil Service Rules and the PUP Merit System for Faculty and Academic Staff, 176 faculty members and 30 administrative staff were promoted one step higher in rank, and 36 faculty members and 7 administrative employee enjoyed permanent or temporary status.
2004On January 26, Dr. Salvador's designation was reclassified as Acting President of the University. Preparations for PUP's centenary became the most strategic agenda of his stewardship.
Developments during this year include:
On September 18, 2004, over 30,000 students, faculty and alumni of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines create a "human rainbow" in a move to boost the image of the school and a bid to set a new record for world's largest human rainbow in the Guinness Book of World Records.
2005Through a Board Resolution, Dr. Dante G. Guevarra was appointed Officer-in-Charge, which took effect on July 1.
Dr. Dante G. Guevarra
October 1, the University celebrated its 101st Founding Anniversary. Through another Board Resolution, Dr. Guevarra was appointed Acting President extending his term for another year.
Other events that took place on that year were: DBM e-budget Training (July 11-29), Training on Computer Literacy and Proficiency Training Program of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Development (OVPRD), Philippine Educators Network for Training, Research, and Development, Inc. (PENTRAD) and The Rotary International (Oct.13-14, and 17 and 18), Microsoft Office Specialist PUP Faculty Training (Partners in Learning Program, July 13-27), Microsoft Faculty and Student Ambassador Program Cascades (Technical and Business Management trainings) to A. Maceda Integrated School Teachers and Students (November 10-11), First ever PUP Technology Day at PUP ICT Center (November 18), Computer literacy program for the disabled military of the Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines (September 24, October 8 & 15, 20).
PUPCET iApply, a Web-based PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) Application System was pre-released on December to accommodate PUPCET applicants until January 31, 2006.
2006PUP Participates In DOST's Technology Innovation for Commercialization (TECHNICOM) Program. A research proposal “Development of Design Mix of Asphalt Pavement Using Crumb Rubber Tire and Coal Combustion by Products” of the College of Engineering with Dean Manuel M. Muhi as project leader, was submitted for funding to DOST-TECHNICOM through the RDU of the OVPRD. This research aims to utilize the coal combustion by-products of the National Power Corporation Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant in Calaca, Batangas and crumb rubber tire as material for asphalt pavement. SCI-TECH, through its director, Dr. Lorna T. Enerva, submitted a research proposal "Determination of the Fuel Oil (Bunker) Properties of 1, 2 Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, Diisoocytyl Ester and Antimicrobial Activity from Heterophyllus Moracea Lam (Jackfruit seeds)" Meanwhile, another research proposal from the SCI-TECH, “Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic and Fuel Oil (Bunker) Property of 1, 2 Benzenedicarboxylic acid, Diisoctyl Ester of Eucalyptus Globules (Eucalyptus)”, has also been submitted to the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) for funding.
Focusing on strengthening research activities on alternative energy, environment, food processing and other concerns, four HEI's composed of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of Sto. Tomas, Dela Salle University and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, as permanent members, formed the Metropolitan Manila Industry and Energy Research and Development Consortium (MMIERDC).
Aleli Antinopo, a Bachelor in Business Management senior at the Taguig Campus presented the winning business plan of the Pinatubo Dental Implant Team that won the third prize in the Philippine Emerging Startups Open Incorporated—sponsored PESO Challenge 2006.
PUP leads in the CHED-approved and funded study on Distance Education.
2007The College of Communication (COC) romped away with the most coveted Grand Prize trophy as well as the viewer's Choice Award in ABC 5's “DOKYU-Student Documentary Competition” thru its “Pundido” entry.
The international radio program of CED aired over DZRP (Voice of the Philippines) got a favorable evaluation from Philippine Broadcasting Service.
PUP was chosen as South East Asia's first Railway Academy.
Geraldine Llera Gammad, a PUP BS Food Technology cum laude graduate contributed to the success of the favorite KFC "hotshots" which she formulated. A testimonial to the product's success is its realization of its 3-month targeted sales in barely a month and KFC USA (the mother unit) is asking its Philippine subsidiary to share Gammad's formula with its other outlets worldwide.
Calamansi Soda of Zesto, the first fruit soda in the local market to utilize the abundant tropical fruit was the result of a study made by Agnes Nadres, a B.S. Food Technology graduate from the College of Nutrition and Food Science.
The PUP ICT Center, in cooperation with the Advanced Technology Learning Alliance for Students, PUP Junior Management Society and Microsoft Philippines through the Microsoft Student Partners (MSP) Program, conducted a festive all-day conference called “Technology Day 2007” on February 8, 2007.
Among the projects which were completed include the arc at the main gate, visitors' lounge, new flagpole, Mabini Obelisk, Freedom Plaza, Sto. Tomas Gymnasium, Hasmin Café, and classrooms and restrooms in PUP's branches and campuses.
September 28, 2007 was a red-letter day for PUP because it marked the University's initial attempt at Unified Communications with the Main Campus videoconferencing with the College of Engineering in the nearby NDC Campus, the Sto. Tomas Campus in Batangas, and Polycom Singapore.
The Annual Research Awards (ARAW) was established. It aims to promote a research culture and encourages the innovative-minded youth.
2008In cooperation with the Department of Energy (DOE), PUP held a three-day energy fair from February 18 to 20, which focuses on research for alternative energy and biofuels, creation of energy thru cold nuclear fusion process, energy safety and efficiency, and energy utilization and downstream.
PUP was designated as one of the sites for the entire nation's commemoration of the 110th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence.
PUP, in partnership with the San Juan City local government, opened the PUP San Juan Campus.
The PUP Technical School became the College of Technology and offered short management technology courses in ICT, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics Communications Engineering.
2009Construction and inauguration of the executive offices and conference rooms (Mateo, Olonan, and Carague) at the 2nd floor South Wing of the main building. This brought PUP's past presidents back home to the university they served for years.
PUP, in cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Energy, led the Engineering Research Conference 2009 with the theme: "Forging Synergistic Partnerships with the Global Industry through Market Driven Research Initiatives" held at the Bayview Park Hotel in Manila on March 9 and 10 and in PUP on March 11 and 12.
The PUP Open University launched the eMabini Learning Portal.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has chosen the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) as the model of the proposed "Clean River Zone" as DENR, along with various organizations, intensify their rehabilitation campaign for the Pasig River on their program "Kapit Bisig para sa Ilog Pasig."
PUP, with SMART Communications as its technology partner, launched PUP iText, a Short Messaging Service (SMS) that enables PUP students to receive reminders, announcements and advisories from the University through their mobile phones. The service uses SMART Infoboard.
PUP won the 1st College Debate Contest on Democracy and Political Tolerance sponsored by the Senate of the Philippines in celebration of the 2009 International Day of Democracy held on October 14, 2009 at the Claro M. Recto Hall of the Senate of the Philippines.
The University conducted a forum on Climate Change.
PUP Mulanay Bachelor in Business Teacher Education graduating student, Joy P. Lamod, won third place in the 2009 National Essay Writing Contest. Her winning entry has been published at the DSWD website.
2010The Philippine president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, declared Polytechnic University of the Philippines as the official permanent home of the Mabini Shrine. Through Proclamation 1992, President Arroyo stressed the need for a permanent home of the Mabini Shrine for the protection and preservation of its historical and architectural value. The President said that the PUP Mabini Campus is the fourth site of the Mabini Shrine. It was transferred in PUP through the National Historical Institute's Board Resolution No. 01, s. 2008, to protect it from the flood control project of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
College of Communication professor, Danny Pata, won third place at the 3rd Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand (FCCT) Photojournalism Contest on spot news category in Thailand.
PUP partnered with Beijing Hangweili Educational Technology, Ltd. (BHETL), which aims to support the promotion of the Philippines as an educational center of the ASEAN region.
The National Cheerleading Championship (NCC), the country's first and only cheerleading competition that employs international rules and regulations, held its championship tournament on March 6, 2010 where PUP Taguig ranked 6th among the 19 cheerleading squads.
With its initiative to promote energy conservation, SM Supermalls partnered with PUP and participated in an international advocacy - the Earth Hour campaign on March 27.
PUP and Jollibee promoted ACE: Improving Access, Curriculum and Employability in HRM Education Towards Poverty Alleviation – where third year PUP-HRM students interested to work and study at the same time, can avail of a scholarship grant which they may enjoy until they reach fourth year. This scholarship being offered by JFC is its corporate social responsibility.
PUP conducted the 1st Gat Apolinario Mabini Awards held at the Manila Hotel on October 11. Awards were presented to retired Chief Justice Reynato Puno of the Supreme Court for law; Dr. Renato Labadan for agriculture; Dr. Teresita Salva, for education; Edgar Taladhay for environmental leadership; Ms. Gina Lopez, environmental advocacy; Brillante Mendoza, film; Angel Cacnio, visual arts; Dr. Roel Cagape, medicine, science and technology; Kara Patria David, broadcast journalism; Howie Severino, documentary reportage; Norby Salonga, student leadership; Carlito Amalla, youth volunteer; DSWD Undersecretary Celia Capadocia-Yangco, public service; DFA Undersecretary Rafael Seguis, peace and social justice; and Andrew Tan for business.
The Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines received the Philippine Association of National Advertisers Foundation (PANAF) Merit Award in it s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Youth Congress Competition on November 13, 2010.
The PUP Bachelor in Transportation Management students won 1st place in the Annual Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) Interschool Quiz Bee Competition held at the Ford Global City Taguig on December 4, 2010.
2011PUP participated in a nationwide videoconference. The event uses technology to connect large groups of young people who are divided by distance, background and conflict, for the primary purpose of creating understanding among them. It is a joint undertaking of the PeaceTech Inc., a non-profit organization, PUP, Office of the Presidential Advisor on the Peace Process, Department of Education and the AUSAID.
Engineering students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines won the top spots in the Mech Expo 2011 with the theme "Hytec Robotics Competition" and the Schneider Electric Philippines 2010 Energy University Challenge with the theme "Green the World @ My Campus" , held on February 4, 2011 at the University of Santo Tomas and February 16, 2011 at the Fort Bonifacio, respectively.
On February 10-12, 2011, the Department of Hotel and Restaurant Management won one of the six competitions in the Chefs on Parade - the most anticipated event in the field of the Hospitality and Foodservice Industry.
As a gesture of thanks to PUP for contributing talents to its workforce and as part of its corporate social responsibility, Accenture set up an Ideas Exchange Room (IER) for PUP students and faculty.
PUP launched Rizal@150 in celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal's 150th birthday. Conduct of various activities that relate to the theme “Rizal sa Iba't-Ibang Persona: Haligi ng Bayan sa Makabagong Panahon” was held at the PUP Main Campus from June 27 to July 1. Internationally acclaimed actor Mr. Cesar Montano visited Polytechnic University of the Philippines' special screening of the film Jose Rizal (1998) on June 27, 2011 at the Bulwagang Balagtas, Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center, PUP Main Campus.
Myro Jethro T. Tejedor, Davencci C. Fagtanan, Marlon E. Domagtoy and Janine Carla C. Daliva, fourth year prime section students from the College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management (CTHTM) of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), won 1st place in the 5th Manila Foods and Beverage Exposition (MAFBEX) with a green theme inspired by the National Forest Month celebration.
PUP was awarded recognition by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as third best performing school in Nutrition and Dietetics along with the University of Santo Tomas and the University of the Philippines-Los Baños.
The PUP Bagong Himig Serenata won 1st place in the 22nd Philippine Travel Operators Association (PhilTOA) Travel Mart Competition held at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay on September 4.
By virtue of PUP Board Resolution No. 846, series 2011 issued on September 15, 2011 and embodied in CHED Special Order No. 71, series of 2011, Atty. Estelita Wi Dela Rosa was designated Officer-in-Charge.
Atty. Estelita Wi Dela Rosa
PUP, headed by the College of Communication, organized the 1st Young Communicators' Congress (YCC) with the theme “Academe and Media: Partners in Societal Transformation” held at the Bulwagang Balagtas, NALLRC, PUP Mabini Campus on September 16.
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