As part of its 10th anniversary webinar series, Conversations for Global Goals, UP-CIFAL Philippines convened maritime experts, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to examine the status of Filipina seafarers through the presentation of the initial findings of a landmark research project aimed at advancing gender-responsive maritime policies. The webinar, Mapping of Filipina Seafarers in the Domestic and International Maritime Industry, featured the Phase 1 Data Snapshot of a research project led by Professor Joefe B. Santarita of the University of the Philippines Asian Center. The snapshot provides a comprehensive quantitative…

06 June 2026—UP-CIFAL Philippines commemorated its 10th anniversary through “TANGLAW: UP-CIFAL Philippines Professional Courses Alumni Homecoming”, held on 6 June 2026 at SEAMEO INNOTECH in Quezon City.  The homecoming served both as a celebration of UP-CIFAL Philippines’ achievements and as a reaffirmation of its commitment to capacitating leaders and practitioners working toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In her welcome remarks, UP-CIFAL Philippines Director Michelle R. Pulumbarit recognized the Center’s decade-long journey and acknowledged the presence of its founding director, Dr. Edna E.A. Co, whose leadership was instrumental…

6 March 2026 — UP-CIFAL Philippines convened its 9th Annual Board of Representatives Meeting at the University Hotel in University of the Philippines Diliman last 6 March 2026. The meeting was chaired by Percival Almoro, Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation of the University of the Philippines, representing UP President Angelo Jimenez. In his message, Almoro emphasized the Centre’s role in the University when it comes to strengthening research, partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives that support the implementation of the United Nations’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Michelle Palumbarit, Director…

As part of its 10th anniversary webinar series, Conversations for Global Goals, UP-CIFAL Philippines convened maritime experts, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to examine the status of Filipina seafarers through the presentation of the initial findings of a landmark research project aimed at advancing gender-responsive maritime policies. The webinar, Mapping of Filipina Seafarers in the Domestic and International Maritime Industry, featured the Phase 1 Data…

06 June 2026—UP-CIFAL Philippines commemorated its 10th anniversary through “TANGLAW: UP-CIFAL Philippines Professional Courses Alumni Homecoming”, held on 6 June 2026 at SEAMEO INNOTECH in Quezon City.  The homecoming served both as a celebration of UP-CIFAL Philippines’ achievements and as a reaffirmation of its commitment to capacitating leaders and practitioners working toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In her welcome remarks, UP-CIFAL Philippines…

6 March 2026 — UP-CIFAL Philippines convened its 9th Annual Board of Representatives Meeting at the University Hotel in University of the Philippines Diliman last 6 March 2026. The meeting was chaired by Percival Almoro, Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation of the University of the Philippines, representing UP President Angelo Jimenez. In his message, Almoro emphasized the Centre’s role in the University when…