Hanap Buhay is an artwork that illuminates the silent heroism of firefighters, portraying their work not only as a profession and means of livelihood but also as a relentless search for life and hope amid tragedy and disaster. The piece powerfully captures the extraordinary dedication of Filipino firefighters, who risk their lives in service to others, embodying this year’s competition theme, “The Filipino Public Servant.”

Currently teaching in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication program at UE CFAD, Mr. Mariano is a multi-talented artist whose practice spans character design, illustration, painting, and visual effects. A proud graduate of UE CFAD’s Advertising Arts program, now known as Visual Communication, he has established himself in both traditional and digital media. His professional portfolio includes contributions to television series, films, and commercials, most notably the acclaimed live-action adaptation of Voltes V: Legacy. As a 2D compositor and 3D visual effects artist, he combines technical expertise with a distinctive artistic vision that continues to shape imaginative visual worlds.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Mariano remains committed to mentoring the next generation of artists as an instructor at UE CFAD, where he emphasizes innovation, creativity, and strong artistic foundations. Outside the classroom and the studio, he is also an avid toy collector and designer, drawing inspiration from nostalgia and contemporary culture to create unique works that bridge the past and the present.

Meanwhile, other UE CFAD award-winning alumni who were among the competition’s finalists include Neo-Folkloric iconographer Ernesto “Aris” Bagtas, whose acrylic painting Lingkod Bayan was recognized, and Leo T. Santos III, who was also named a finalist for his acrylic painting, Apoy at Tapang. Both earned their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees with a major in Advertising Arts.

UE CFAD takes pride in the achievements of its alumni, whose artistic excellence and commitment to meaningful storytelling continue to inspire future generations of visual artists.

Kudos to the UE College of Dentistry for once again emerging as the highest-ranking dental school school in the Dentist Licensure Exam!

The latest DLE was held on May 4 to 6 (Theoretical Phase), and May 11 to 14, 2026 (Practical Phase).

UE CDent ranked first among dental schools that fielded 50 or more examinees, attaining at least 80% as the overall passing percentage:

A total of 56 out of 56 UE Doctor of Dental Medicine graduates passed the exam, making for a 100% passing percentage.

A total of 34 dental schools nationwide were represented by the 896 examinees across the country that took the May 2026 DLE as administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Dentistry. Of those examinees, 796 passed the exam, making for a national overall passing percentage of 88.84%.

Big, big-smile congratulations to the UE College of Dentistry, to our latest Warrior Topnotcher, and to all brand-new Warrior Dentists!

Congratulations to the UE College of Dentistry graduates who passed the latest licensure examination for dentists held on May 4 to 6 (Theoretical Phase) and May 11 to 14, 2026 (Practical Phase)!

They are led by UE’s latest topnotcher: 4th Place examinee Dr. Elen Kiana Tandingan Morados (exam average: 89.90%)!

Dr. Morados earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the UE CDent during the 27th Midyear Commencement Rites at the SMX Convention Center on February 3, 2026.

Big congratulations to our newly minted topnotcher and her fellow brand-new Warrior Dentists!

The University of the UUֱ�� (UE) has officially unveiled its 80th foundation anniversary logo, marking the start of its year-long celebration for eight decades of service in Philippine education.

Carrying the theme “Honoring the past, building the future,” the logo features a golden oak tree symbolizing strength, growth and UE’s enduring legacy since its founding in 1946.

“This logo reflects who we are and where we are headed—deeply rooted in our history, yet firmly focused on the future. As we move toward our September celebration, UE remains committed to delivering accessible, quality and future-ready education while continuing to build on a legacy that has served our students for eight decades,” said UE President Zosimo Battad.

UE traces its roots to September 1946, when the late Dr. Francisco T. Dalupan and his partners opened CPA review classes in Manila. The modest beginning quickly gained recognition after four of its first reviewees became topnotchers in the 1947 CPA board exams. The institution was formally registered as the Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration on September 25, 1946, before being granted university status and renamed University of the UUֱ�� on July 4, 1950.

“Reaching 80 years is both a milestone and a responsibility. It reminds us that UE’s legacy was built on resilience, relevance, and service—and that same spirit continues to guide how we educate, innovate and contribute to national development today,” Battad added.

Over the decades, UE grew into one of the country’s leading higher education institutions, becoming the largest university in Asia in terms of enrollment in the 1960s and 1970s, with a peak of more than 67,000 students in school year 1977-1978.

UE currently ranks no. 5 among Philippine private universities in Asia in the Applied Higher Education Private University Ranking All Asia 2026, and no. 9 in Manila and no. 20 in the Philippines based on  UE’s College of Computer Studies and Systems is also recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence in IT education.

At present, UE operates campuses in Manila and Caloocan, offering programs from basic education to graduate studies, including law, dentistry, engineering, business, fine arts, and information technology. UE Manila holds an autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), while UE Caloocan is CHED-regulated. A new campus in Eton City, Sta. Rosa, Laguna is also set to open as part of its major expansion outside of Metro Manila and into Southern Luzon.

Throughout its nearly 80-year history, UE has produced hundreds of licensure exam topnotchers, award-winning artists, champion athletes, and national and international leaders and changemakers in both the public and private sectors.

With more than a million alumni worldwide, UE continues to honor its past while shaping future generations, as it heads toward its milestone 80th anniversary celebration in September.

Among UE’s notable alumni are former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, Supreme Court Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Juliet Manalo-San Gaspar, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Dante Tinga, Chief Public Attorney Persida Rueda-Acosta, PCSO Chairman Felix Reyes, and election lawyer Romulo Macalintal, among others.

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The University of the UUֱ�� has once again proven itself to be one of the country’s top universities!

This recognition comes from , an international and independent organization that provides metric-based rankings of 14,131 universities across 183 countries ().

According to EduRank’s findings as of March 15, 2026, UE now ranks 6th among the best universities in Manila and 16th in the Philippines. This marks a significant improvement from 2025, when the University ranked 9th in Manila and 20th nationwide.

Globally, EduRank places UE at 5,572nd out of 14,131 universities, and 2,029th out of 5,830 in Asia, with rankings across 39 research topics. UE’s overall ranking is based on three factors: research output (with 638 academic publications and 26,004 citations attributed to the University), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 43 notable alumni.

In specific global subject rankings, UE is placed:

2,897th out of 4,334 in Math Teachers

3,212th out of 6,639 in Sociology

4,150th out of 6,855 in Computer Science

1,124th out of 8,074 in Alumni Impact

8,695th out of 14,131 in Non-academic Prominence

Among academic global rankings, UE performed best in Computer Science, ranking 9th out of 68 in the Philippines.

EduRank’s latest profile on UE can be viewed here: 

The site states that it “utilizes the world’s largest scholarly papers database, with 119,627,370 scientific publications and 3,164,054,493 citations, to rank universities across 246 research topics. In the overall rankings, we add non-academic prominence and alumni popularity indicators.”

Thank you, EduRank, for this recognition! Congratulations, Warrior members of the UE community!

Future Warrior Students, let your tomorrow begin in the UUֱ��! Sa UE ka na!

The future of mathematics is bright, and it begins in the UUֱ��!

The University of the UUֱ�� proudly celebrates another international milestone as students of the UE Basic Education Department-Caloocan once again brought honor to the University at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) Final Round, held February 6–9, 2026 (online and onsite), with official results released on February 11, 2026.

Competing against delegates from 24 participating countries and alongside 1,550 Philippine participants from 354 schools, UE Warrior ‘mathletes’ demonstrated excellence on the international stage.

Our students competed online in the following divisions:

 Primary 6:
Chua V. Mendoza – Merit Award
Coaches: Mr. Marvin D. Gutierrez and Mrs. Ana Loraine B. Bantigue

 Secondary 2
Yassan R. Zahran – Gold Award
Andrei M. Saagundo – Bronze Award
Miguel Iñiego B. Bayer – Bronze Award
Coach: Mr. Marvin Gutierrez

 Senior Secondary
Angel Sapira M. Saydoquen – Gold Award
Kyrhix Clint R. Layno – Silver Award
Zach Evans B. Impuerto – Silver Award
Stefano Alessandro M. Balaba – Bronze Award
Ethan C. Rodriguez – Merit Award
Coaches: Mrs. Alvert Loie Baylon-Ramos and Mr. Jhon Rex Malones

The Secondary 2 awardees are students under the Science-based Curriculum (SBC) of UE Basic Ed.-Caloocan, a program designed to strengthen analytical thinking, research orientation, and advanced mathematical competencies.

The Senior Secondary awardees are from the STEM strand, reflecting UE Caloocan’s strong commitment to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

These achievements affirm the strength of the UE Caloocan Basic Education programs, where excellence in mathematics and global competitiveness are cultivated at an early stage.

 The journey continues! Our students have also qualified for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad (BBB) Final Round set for March 14, 2026.

 Meanwhile, Grade 7 and 8 UE SBC students will participate in the Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO) Heat Round on March 8, 2026.

Congratulations to our Warrior awardees, coaches, and proud families! May this achievement inspire more young minds to pursue excellence in mathematics and beyond.

 Interested in becoming part of the UE Caloocan Basic Education community? Click on this link for the enrollment procedure: 

Learn more about the Science-based Curriculum by emailing basiced.cal@ue.edu.ph or calling 8367-4572 loc. 202 | 8366-5848

The University of the UUֱ�� (UE) has officially unveiled its 80th foundation anniversary logo, marking the start of its year-long celebration for eight decades of service in Philippine education.

Carrying the theme “Honoring the past, building the future,” the logo features a golden oak tree symbolizing strength, growth and UE’s enduring legacy since its founding in 1946.

“This logo reflects who we are and where we are headed—deeply rooted in our history, yet firmly focused on the future. As we move toward our September celebration, UE remains committed to delivering accessible, quality and future-ready education while continuing to build on a legacy that has served our students for eight decades,” said UE President Zosimo Battad.

UE traces its roots to September 1946, when the late Dr. Francisco T. Dalupan and his partners opened CPA review classes in Manila. The modest beginning quickly gained recognition after four of its first reviewees became topnotchers in the 1947 CPA board exams. The institution was formally registered as the Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration on September 25, 1946, before being granted university status and renamed University of the UUֱ�� on July 4, 1950.

“Reaching 80 years is both a milestone and a responsibility. It reminds us that UE’s legacy was built on resilience, relevance, and service—and that same spirit continues to guide how we educate, innovate and contribute to national development today,” Battad added.

Over the decades, UE grew into one of the country’s leading higher education institutions, becoming the largest university in Asia in terms of enrollment in the 1960s and 1970s, with a peak of more than 67,000 students in school year 1977-1978.

UE currently ranks no. 5 among Philippine private universities in Asia in the Applied Higher Education Private University Ranking All Asia 2026, and no. 9 in Manila and no. 20 in the Philippines based on  UE’s College of Computer Studies and Systems is also recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence in IT education.

At present, UE operates campuses in Manila and Caloocan, offering programs from basic education to graduate studies, including law, dentistry, engineering, business, fine arts, and information technology. UE Manila holds an autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), while UE Caloocan is CHED-regulated. A new campus in Eton City, Sta. Rosa, Laguna is also set to open as part of its major expansion outside of Metro Manila and into Southern Luzon.

Throughout its nearly 80-year history, UE has produced hundreds of licensure exam topnotchers, award-winning artists, champion athletes, and national and international leaders and changemakers in both the public and private sectors.

With more than a million alumni worldwide, UE continues to honor its past while shaping future generations, as it heads toward its milestone 80th anniversary celebration in September.

Among UE’s notable alumni are former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, Supreme Court Associate Justice Japar Dimaampao, Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Juliet Manalo-San Gaspar, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Dante Tinga, Chief Public Attorney Persida Rueda-Acosta, PCSO Chairman Felix Reyes, and election lawyer Romulo Macalintal, among others

Incoming college freshies, get to explore the University of the UUֱ�� through its main grounds in Manila through the Career-to-College Campus Tours!

Attend events organized by the UE Manila-based Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CAS Mla.), Business Administration (CBA Mla.), Computer Studies and Systems (CCSS), Education (CEduc), and Engineering (CEng’g Mla.) and their respective student orgs!

The Campus-to-Career Fair will be in five different sessions, each hosted by a UE Manila college: UE CEduc last January 29, UE CBA and UE CAS on Wednesday, February 18, UE CCSS on March 17, and UE CEng’g on March 23.

Each date will feature career talks by the host College as well as an introduction to their recognized student organizations.

Best of all, apply for and TAKE THE UE COLLEGE ENTRANCE TEST FOR FREE! See the post here for the specific dates.

Scan the QR code seen with this announcement to get started!

If you wish to inquire further, please email <stsp.manila@ue.edu.ph>; <admission@ue.edu.ph>.

Thank you, take care, and see you, future College Warriors of UE Manila!

Heads up, incoming UE college freshmen: You just might qualify to become a UE-TYKFI scholar!

The University of the UUֱ�� will administer anew the qualifying exam for the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. scholarship for first-year college students of school year 2026-2027 of UE Manila and UE Caloocan!

What’s more, the UE-TYKFI scholarship program will now be implemented in partnership with the Philippine National Bank (PNB), will include slots for dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and will grant qualified scholars post-graduation employment opportunities within the LT Group, Inc., particularly with PNB!

This scholarship is open to deserving incoming UE college freshmen of both campuses who:
1. Score a high passing mark in the UE college entrance test (UE CET);
2. Have a Grade 12 general weighted average (GWA) of at least 90%; and
3. Are looking into taking up Business Administration, Accountancy, Information Technology, Engineering, or Dentistry.

Full UE-TYKFI scholars are entitled to 100% free tuition and miscellaneous fees per semester[*], plus textbook allowance, uniform subsidy, transportation allowance and a monthly stipend.

* Maintaining the scholarship in succeeding semesters will be subject to meeting the qualifications and requirements.

Applications may be submitted onsite, to the UE Admissions Office-Manila or -Caloocan, or via email to <admission@ue.edu.ph> or <admissions.caloocan@ue.edu.ph> on or before February 13, 2026**, with the following requirements:

1. Accomplished application form with a recent 2” x 2” ID photo;
2. A copy of your Grade 12 report card; and
3. A copy of your UE CET result.

** The scholarship exam will be administered in UE Manila on February 24, 2026, but all applications must be in by Feb. 13.

The UE Admissions Office-Manila address is 2219 C.M. Recto Avenue, Brgy. 404, Zone 41, Sampaloc, Manila while the UE Admissions Office-Caloocan address is 105 Samson Road, Brgy. 80, Caloocan City.

Haven’t taken the UE CET yet? Apply for it by scanning the QR code with this announcement or clicking on this link: 

For more info, call the UE Admissions Office-Manila at tel. nos. 5328-5471 local 398 or 399, 8735-5471 local 398 or 399, 8735-8577 or 0961-568-2179, or the UE Admissions Office-Caloocan at tel. no. 5328-4572 local 160, 0936-904-3152 or 0921-927-1537—Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon or 1 to 5 p.m

Good luck, upcoming Warrior College Freshmen and aspiring UE-TYKFI Scholars!