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UNP partners with NAKEM on Dr. Julius Soria Lectures
By Limuel G. Habon (Bachelor of Elementary Education) The University of Northern Philippines has co-organized—together with the University of Hawaii Ilokano Program, NAKEM California, NAKEM Consortium, Saint Louis College,

UNP welcomes benchmarking delegates from the Bataan Peninsula State University
Irene Abigail S. Guerrero The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) welcomed personnel from the Strategy Management Office of the Bataan Peninsula State University on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The delegation

Talk by Indonesian prof stresses growth mindset
By Irene Abigail S. Guerrero The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) welcomed Prof. Dr. Suyadi Suyadi, the Secretary General of Deans of the State University Association in Indonesia, the Dean

SEA-Teacher Project: UNP welcomes 11 Indonesian students
By Patrick James L. Urcia (BSEd English IV) The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) facilitated a welcome program to extend its warm reception to the arrival of 11 inbound Indonesian

2022 Gawad Jesse M. Robredo award
The University of Northern Philippines sends its congratulatory greetings to UNP alumnus, and the former mayor of the Heritage City of Vigan, Hon. Juan Carlo S. Medina for being awarded

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University confab stresses performance checkup
Consistent with the aims of attaining the University’s vision and mission, University administrators gathered at the UNP Tadena Hall on August 4, 2023 for the University Performance Review Conference. The


At last, Despite All Pride, celebration, and friendship at UNP’s 58th Commencement
We’ve come back to the normal we used to know. If graduates in 2020 and 2021 experienced the end of their college years in a virtual mode with their pictures


The Valedictorian
“Everyone’s been working really hard and a lot of sacrifices have been made to reach this point. We humbly offer this accomplishment to our loved ones as a testament of


Of pride, celebration, and friendship
THE BEAUTY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION WITH GOOD GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP Practicing lawyer Derick Jackson C. Artates enrolled in his Master in Public Administration at the peak of the pandemic. “Pandemic


San Vicente’s heritage showcased thru an exhibit
The heritage of San Vicente, Ilocos Sur is featured in an exhibit on the ground floor of the College of Fine Arts and Design. Inaugurated today, it is open until


Student congress provides platform for budding researchers
With a vibrant research culture as one of the hallmarks of a university, a student research congress spearheaded by the University Research and Development Office (URDO) was held on June


Five programs undergo accreditation
As part of the University’s development goal of quality assurance, three undergraduate programs and two graduate programs undergo an online accreditation survey visit starting today, June 7, until June 9,


Lives of Crisologo, Arce remembered through mass offering
The University of Northern Philippines remembered the distinguished lives of Hon. Carmeling P. Crisologo and Dr. Gilbert R. Arce through a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the Pantoc Mausoleum


A life lived and shared well
UNP President Erwin F. Cadorna and the UNP community condole with family and friends on the loss of Dr. Gilbert R. Arce, President, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College & Former


UNP President Erwin F. Cadorna and the UNP community condole on the loss of Dr. Gilbert R. Arce
UNP President Erwin F. Cadorna and the UNP community condole with family and friends on the loss of Dr. Gilbert R. Arce, President, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College & Former


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UNP CFAD inks MOA with DTI
The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) through the College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) has successfully signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Trade and Industry


CFAD celebrates the 60th World Interiors Day
The UNP College of Fine Arts and Design joins the International Federation of Interior Architects and Designers in the celebration of 60th World Interiors Day with the theme “Sustainability, Design,


MSO, CHS hold medical mission in Caoayan
Despite the threats of COVID-19 resurgence, the Medical Services Office and the College of Health and Sciences (CHS) of the University of Northern Philippines successfully launched its first medical mission


UNP co-sponsors training on data mining
The University of Northern Philippines, together with the Visayas-Mindanao Consortium for Journal Publication, Inc., organized a two-day national training-workshop, titled “Training on Advanced Data Mining Tools and Techniques,” on May


Arki studes bound for Sun Yat-sen U for heritage preservation tilt
Going international! Students of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch) program are bound for the 1st Asian Cultural Heritage Conservation and Utilization Proposal competition in Sun Yat-sen


UNP research journal gains accolade
For steering scholarly exchange and knowledge dissemination through exemplary processes, one of the research journals of the University of Northern Philippines gained the “Exemplary Journal Award” (bronze) during the the


Alumni league, vice gov join forces for passport on wheels
The UNP Federated Alumni Association, in partnership with the Office of Vice Governor Ryan Luis V. Singson and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), initiated a two-day mobile passporting service


CHED officials, committee visit CHTM for upgrading project
Officials of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and selected members of the CHED Technical Committee for Hospitality Management and Tourism Management (TCHMTM) visited the UNP College of Hospitality and


Ilocos Sur Medical Society holds confab in UNP
Aimed to provide a platform for discussing trends in improving healthcare in the province, the Ilocos Sur Medical Society (ISMS), in collaboration with the UNP College of Medicine, held its


English majors’ seminar stresses Phl English
The Professional and Future English Teachers’ Association (Pro-FETA) of the UNP College of Teacher Education hosted a seminar on “Using Corpus in Teaching English Grammar” held on 24 March 2023


Cadorna graces Pammadayaw ’23 of Candon City
Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, UNP President, graced Pammadayaw 2023 as Guest Speaker in the City of Candon on March 26, 2023. Aimed to recognize outstanding Candonians who excelled in their


Marinduque SC visits UNP for benchmarking
Mr. Marvin P. Plata, MSC’s Vice President of Student Affairs, and his team pay a courtesy call to Dr. Rolando B. Navarro, VP for Academic Affairs. Aiming to learn from


UNP partners with San Vicente LGU, NCCA on culture projects
UNIVERSITY NEWS UNP partners with San Vicente LGU, NCCA on culture projects sHARE TO Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Hon. Tabanda and Dr. Cadorna sign the Memorandum of Agreement certifying UNP’s research


UNP kicks off Women’s Month with zumba
As a forerunner in the mainstreaming of gender and development, the University of Northern Philippines has shown again its commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity for all through its participation


FU beefs up faculty’s journalistic, creative writing skills
Prof. Maximo B. Borje Jr. shares strategies for writing news stories. With the aim of empowering the expressive capabilities of the University’s faculty members, the Faculty Union organized a retooling




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Job Opportunities | (79) Non-teaching Plantilla Positions
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Confab’s 5th run provides platform for researchers
Now on its fifth run, the Regional Research Congress organized by the University Research and Development Office, held on 19–20 December 2022 via Zoom, provided again an opportunity for UNP


Women commission certifies UNP as gender training center
Dr. Victoria R. Arce, together with Maria Kristine Josefina G. Balmes and Nharleen S. Millar of the PCW, signs the memorandum which certifies UNP CGAD as a National Training Center


Int’l audit firm probes UNP quality management system
Ms. Mercedelin D. Flores, lead auditor, interviews the top management of the University. SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc., an international audit agency and a leading player in testing, inspection, and certification


UNP Center for Diabetes Care now in full gears
The Center for Diabetes Care of the University of Northern Philippines Hospital is now fully operational, starting December 2022, by virtue of Board Resolution No. 46, s. 2022, signed by


Orange color floods UNP
In solidarity with the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, orange color flooded UNP grounds through a wear-orange-shirts cause for three weeks and a flashmob on 5 December 2022.


UNP hospital dons new look
The UNP Hospital administrators and personnel recognize that the physical environment has a significant impact on safety, patient comfort and healing as well as human performance. Patients coming for treatment


Publishers donate books to UNP, highlight Ilokano culture
Students have their books signed by multi-awarded writer Ariel Sotelo Tabag. A gathering of book enthusiasts, IndiePubCon 2.0, or the Independent Publishers Convention, has stressed the value of local culture


Programs go through AACCUP lens
Six programs of the University of Northern Philippines underwent the scrutiny of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines in an online survey visit on 23-25


CHED official orients UNP on inst’l probe
Engr. Angelica Q. Dolores, Supervising Education Program Specialist of the Commission on Higher Education–Regional Office I (CHED-ROI), was the speaker in the orientation program on Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA), held


NAST taps UNP as host of reg’l research training
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), an agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), has tapped the University of Northern Philippines as the host of a


IndiePubCon 2.0 to convene Ilokano writers and publishers
The Indie Publishers Collab PH (TIPC PH), a group of independent publishers in the Philippines, will hold an independent publishers’ convention dubbed as IndiePubCon2022 with assistance from the National Book


Five Academic Programs Go Through AACCUP’s Lens
Aiming to create more value in the delivery of the trifold functions within the academic reach, the university subjected five programs for Level III online accreditation survey visit. The accreditation


Training Workshop on Development of Research-Based IEC Materials
by Irene Abigail S. Guerrero The University Research and Development Office, headed by Dr. Edelyn A. Cadorna, initiated a two-day Training Workshop on Development of Research-Based Training Materials at the


DAP Enhances UNP Risk Management System
An on-line workshop on enhancing the Risk Management System framework, process and documentation of UNP was conducted by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) on 20-21 October 2022. The


UNP Holds Floro S. Crisologo Lecture Series 2022
In commemoration of the university founder’s death anniversary, the University of Northern Philippines conducted the Floro S. Crisologo Lecture Series on 18 October 2022 at the Tadena Hall. Anchored on


Intramural Games ’22 Culminate
The UNP Gymnasium roared with cheers and merriment during the closing program of Intramural Games on 18 October 2022.Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, University President, Albert R. Tejero, Vice President for


UEO Invades Ilocos Sur Prov’l Jail
To provide responsive, relevant and sustainable services to the community, the University Extension Office (UEO) initiated a program Alay Buhay Para sa Bagong Buhay at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail


University Marks Founder’s 52nd Anniversary
October 18 is a sacred and special day for the University of Northern Philippines community. It is the death anniversary of its founder- Hon. Floro S. Crisologo. This year, on


OVPAA Conducts Invitational Academic Quiz Bowl
As one of the highlights of the UNP 57th Foundation Anniversary, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs conducted the Invitational Academic Quiz Bowl on 11 October 2022


“Resiliency is Advancing Amidst Adversity”- Galera
“Transforming Public Servants into Resilient Servant-Heroes”, this year’s theme of the Awards Ceremonies encapsulates the real essence of working in the government. 14 October 2022, the University of Northern Philippines


UNP-CPAd now offers the Master of Public Administration major in Culture-Based Governance
The University of Northern Philippines, situated at the heart of the Heritage City of Vigan, plays an active role in cultural conservation programs. Integral in its development agenda is the


Students Swarm Opening Rites of Intramural Games 2022
Wearing their own unit colors, looking athletic and eager, thousands of UNP students trooped to the university oval to witness the opening of the Intramural Games 2022. As a part


On his 3rd Anniversary, CADORNA: With your commitment and faith, we can achieve goals
The University of Northern Philippines celebrated the 3rd Anniversary of Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna as UNP President on 09 October 2022. The celebration started with a Holy Mass officiated by


AACCUP Scrutinizes MAEd, MAT Programs
The University of Northern Philippines, in its pursuit of maintaining quality standards as a way of ensuring efficient knowledge exchange, submitted its two programs for the online accreditation survey visit


UEO- DRRMC Conducts Earthquake Drill
To equip the UNP students with knowledge and information on natural calamity preparedness, the University Extension Office thru the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center conducted a training and orientation


DAP Conducts GQMP 2022: Technical Assistance on Strengthening Risk Management for UNP
To enhance the Risk Management capability of the University of Northern Philippines as an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, the university top management, planning personnel and risk management team attended a


UNP Delivers Seminar to PNP
The University Extension Office (UEO) conducted a Journalism lecture-seminar on 27 September 2022. The extension activity, held via zoom, was attended by 57 police officers and non-uniformed personnel from the


𝐔𝐍𝐏 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭
The UNP Medical Services Office, headed by Dr. Daune Alden Oandasan (MSO), the University Extension Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, headed by Prof. Jake Jastin Soria, and the Vigan City


𝐔𝐍𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫
In preparation for the new academic year, the University of Northern Philippines, through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of the Director for Instruction and Faculty


𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
The Guidance and Counselling Services and the Information and Orientation Services of the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) conducted the General Orientation Program for New Students on 15


𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐔𝐍𝐏 𝐚𝐬 𝑺𝑰𝑲𝑨𝑷 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Commission on Higher Education-Regional Office I (CHED-RO1) awarded the University of Northern Philippines as a Delivering Higher Education Institution (DHEI) for the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement


Job Opportunities: (21) Instructor 1
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𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 TO OUR NEW REGISTERED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS!
41.67% Passing rate in the August 2022 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination– Mary Antonette R. Advincula, RMT– Rochel Ann April S. Amano, RMT– Jessa Regine F. Bumanglag, RMT– Elaine Faye G.


𝐔𝐍𝐏-𝐂𝐂𝐉𝐄, 𝐎𝐔 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
The UNP-College of Criminal Justice Education and Open University produced thirty-two (32) new Licensed Criminologists. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 12,698 out of 41,913 passed the Criminologist Licensure


𝟐𝟏𝟎 𝐔𝐍𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃 𝟏𝟗 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬
To upgrade the vaccination status of UNP constituents, the Medical Services Office (MSO) and the University Extension Office- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (UEO-DRRM) joined the Vigan City Health Office


Job Opportunities: Accountant 1
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Job Opportunities: Part-Time and Contractual Instructors
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UNP Health Advisory for the Enrollment Period
Everyone (students and faculty alike) is advised to strictly comply with the following health protocols: Fill-out the health declaration form sent online. Any student with signs and symptoms of COVID-19


𝐔𝐍𝐏-𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐚
Twenty-two families, whose houses were totally damaged during the 7.3 magnitude earthquake on 27 July 2022, received relief goods from the UNP Student Council. Dr. Mariano Paterno F. Avila, Director


𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐍𝐏-𝐒𝐂
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake that jolted Ilocos Region on 27 July 2022 displaced 65 families at Brgy. Matibuey, San Emilio Ilocos Sur. The barangay is situated at the foot of


BFAR, IPMDO Inspect Milkfish Facility
The Milkfish Nursery Facility of the University of Northern Philippines at Brgy. Nalvo, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur was inspected by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Office


ISCC Benchmarks UNP’s HRMO
With UNP’s passion, persistence, and dedication– the amalgamation of these virtues became the catalyst for the continuous elevation of quality and standard. This has served as a starting point for


MSO Instigates Earthquake Safety Guide
Due to the 7.3 magnitude earthquake experienced by the province on 27 July 2022, the Medical Services Office initiated information dissemination on earthquake through the production of printed materials distributed


UNP Manages to Stage 57th Graduation Rites
K-12 curriculum. Covid-19 Pandemic. On-line classes. Natural calamities. These were the challenges that beset the graduating class of 2022. The University of Northern Philippines 57th graduation ceremony was set on


UNP Responds to Infra Assessment Requests
The University of Northern Philippines extended infrastructure assessment services to University employees affected by the July 27, 2022 earthquake that struck the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Abra. The Risk


Pre-listing and Interview for Incoming Freshmen are Postponed.
The pre-listing and interview for incoming first year college students and transferees scheduled on August 1-8, 2022 are POSTPONED. Please wait for further announcements. Thank you and we pray for


UNP Observes Floro Crisologo’s 113th Birth Anniversary
The University of Northern Philippines commemorated the 113th birth anniversary of the late Hon. Floro S. Crisologo, UNP Founder, on 29 July 2022. A eucharistic celebration was held at the


UNP Founder’s Birth Anniversary
The University of Northern Philippines commemorates the birth anniversary of our University Founder, Hon. Floro S. Crisologo. The UNP members of the Administrative Council attended the Holy Mass at the


Job Opportunities: Administrative Aide III (Utility Worker II)
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UNP reaps awards at ASCU-SN Summer Olympics 2022
As part of the university’s mission of fostering good relationships with institutions, the University of Northern Philippines participated in the 9th Association of State Colleges and Universities- Solid North (ASCU-SN)


AACCUP visits MAN, MOS, BS Mid programs
Over the years, the university has been continuously adhering to standards of quality and excellence, accreditation being one of the most highlighted priorities. The University of Northern Philippines submitted its


UNP energizes student researchers in the 6th Student Research Congress
The University Research and Development Office (URDO), led by its Director, Dr. Edelyn A. Cadorna, organized this year’s UNP Student Research Congress with the theme: “Towards a Better Normal: Building


UNP conducts Annual Planning and Budgeting Conference
The university’s commitment and dedication to standards and processes, together with the university’s best practices, continuously help in the pursuit of quality and excellence. The Annual Planning and Budgeting Conference


OSA holds 7th Gawad Floro S. Crisologo
It was a historic afternoon at the University of Northern Philippines as the Office of Student Affairs and Services hosted the 7th Gawad Floro S. Crisologo to honor students and


UNP represents CHED R1, 5th Place-nationwide in 2022 CHED PADS Innovative Awards
The University of Northern Philippines notches fifth place in the 2022 CHED-Philippine Anti-Illegal Drug Strategy (PADS) Innovative Awards on 09 June 2022. The award was received by the UNP President,


57th Commencement Exercises
This year, the University of Northern Philippines will be holding its first-ever face-to-face commencement exercises after the pandemic. Join us as we celebrate and honor our graduates, who have persevered


UNP’s AJEHD and IJESTM are Now Online
On June 29, 2022, the University of Northern Philippines launched its two open access journals; the Asian Journal of Education and Human Development (AJEHD) and The Vector: International Journal of


UNP Lauds Researchers in the 4th Regional Research Congress
The University of Northern Philippines opened the 4th Regional Research Congress with much gusto and zest on the cloudy morning of June 29th. The theme for this year’s congress is


Enrolment Procedure and Schedule for Midyear Term 2020-2021
Heads up UNPians! Here are the steps on how to enroll for the Midyear Term 2021-2022!