Chancellor Murao has issued OC-MEM-LAEM 2024 - 007, dated 04 February 2024, moving the first day of classes to February 12, 2024, from the original start date of 05 February 2024. 

In her memo, the chancellor stated, "In response to the recent heavy rains and floods affecting Mindanao, particularly the Davao region and CARAGA, our top priority is ensuring the safety of our University constituents. The adverse weather has disrupted transportation and Internet connectivity, presenting challenges for some members of our academic community.

Due to these unforeseen circumstances and based on recent data from monitoring of students, we have made the decision to postpone the start of classes to 12 February 2024. This adjustment allows time for those affected to address the difficulties posed by the current situation."

See the memo here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hL-X6QeywvAVKoBxzJbEqvkWWsq1VD00/view?usp=sharing 

BS Architecture graduates of the University of the Philippines Mindanao continued their 100-percent-passing performance in the January 2024 Licensure Examination for Architects.

UP Mindanao produced 11 new licensed architects in the licensure examinations administered by the Professional Regulation Commission's Licensure Board for Architecture in January 24 and 26, 2024. The licensure exams are offered twice a year.

The UPMin BS Architecture graduates have consistently achieved a 100-percent-passing performance through the years. The architecture program has produced a number of top ten board topnotchers through the years. They are trained with an in-house mock exam, the Architecture Instructional Examination (AIEX). It addresses the Sustainable Development Goal (#4) of Quality Education.

UPMin officials and personnel applaud the signing of the agreement in November 2023

The UP Mindanao Human Resources Development Office announced the commencement of the effectivity of the memorandum of agreement between UP Mindanao and the Adventist Hospital Davao on January 24, 2024, following the signing in November 2023.

"We are pleased to inform everyone that UP Mindanao has successfully entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with Adventist Hospital for the eHOPE benefit of UP Mindanao employees. This partnership allows us to access their services in cases of confinement.

Reimbursement of hospitalization expenses is our present practice in UP Mindanao. With this partnership with Adventist Hospital, UP Mindanao employees may now have the option to be admitted to the said hospital with minimal or no cash-out from our personal funds."

However, with regard to doctor's professional fees, the HRDO memorandum clarified that "we are only allowed to reimburse up to a maximum of twice the amounts based on the Relative Value Unit (RVU) set by Philhealth for specific medical cases," they stated.

With regard to hospital expenses, the HRDO memo stated that "hospital expenses up to the authorized maximum amount of P100,000, and take-home medicines up to P10,000.00 per year."

In closing, the HRDO memo stated, "Please take note that utilization of this benefit is subject to the eHOPE guidelines, and amended approved guidelines from the 1380th Board of Regents meeting dated 27 April 2023."

The collaboration between UPMin and the Adventist Hospital addresses Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being.  

To facilitate the processing of this benefit, employees may use the following documents: 

Letter of Authority–Notice of Allowable Amount: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ujayrT9Y4_PucBPrPDQLlAExpoHGiThw/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112178946811507424949&rtpof=true&sd=true

UP Mindanao's healthcare program through eHOPE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fr7xj-VEk9-Urn0kERp4EdXZ2-VVK3Ik/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112178946811507424949&rtpof=true&sd=true

For further information/inquiries, please feel free to contact HRDO through the following channels:

. Landline: 293-0258 or 293-0016 local 9141

. E-mail:

The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) is celebrating its 29th anniversary on February 20, 2024. The Anniversary Committee crafted the theme "Duyog sa Pag-alagad: Sustainable partnership in the service to the people." 

Implementation of the logo and related materials is set for 01 February 2024. 

UPMin was created by Republic Act 7889 on February 20, 1995, in response to appeals from alumni for a UP in Mindanao. 

UP Mindanao is presently the only UP constituent university in Mindanao. Its primary mandate is to provide equitable access to quality UP education to Mindanaoans. It offers academic programs in the fields of the humanities, architecture, mathematics, food technology, agribusiness economics, sports, and the social, natural, and computing sciences. As a graduate university, it offers PhD by Research, and graduate degrees in management, food science, urban and regional planning, and sports science. Its development agenda focuses on opening additional academic programs and new colleges in sports, medicine, and engineering, to support Mindanao sports, health, technological, and bio-cultural diversity initiatives. With these, it aims to be an internationally competitive graduate, research, and public service university, primed to contribute to Mindanao and Philippine development.