25-26 June 2026—The University of the Philippines–Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (UP-CIFAL Philippines) and the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance (DLSU-JRIG) successfully concluded the two-day “UP-DLSU Inter-University Roundtable on Governance and SDG Localization”, with the first day hosted at the University of the Philippines Diliman and the second day at De La Salle University Manila. Opening the forum, University of the Philippines President Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez underscored the urgency of accelerating progress toward the 2030 Agenda, emphasizing that sustainable development ultimately depends on rebuilding public…

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…

25-26 June 2026—The University of the Philippines–Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (UP-CIFAL Philippines) and the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance (DLSU-JRIG) successfully concluded the two-day “UP-DLSU Inter-University Roundtable on Governance and SDG Localization”, with the first day hosted at the University of the Philippines Diliman and the second day at De La Salle University Manila. Opening the forum, University of the…

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…