Page 108 - UPAAA GRC '21 Souvenir Journal

UP confered honorary degree on former University President Alfredo E. Pascual,
September 6, 2020.

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“Dr. Alfredo E. Pascual served as the 20 president of the University of the Philippines from 2011-2017,
distinguishing his term with a range of impactful initiatives and reforms that earned him a special citation
from the Board of Regents. His strategic vision of ONE UP unified the UP System with its eight constituent
universities (CUs) across 17 campuses nationwide.

Facilities and infrastructure were significantly improved with the addition of over 100 new buildings and
structures, plus 50 major renovations in various campuses. Investments also went to modernizing equipment
in the UP Manila-Philippine General Hospital, the Philippine Genome Center, and the UP Manila-National
Institutes of Health building. Funds were also allocated for the rehabilitation of facilities for the performing
arts and creative works in different campuses.

He also sought to internationalize the University, subjecting its systems and curricular programs to
international evaluations. By the end of his term, UP entered the Times Higher Education list as one of the
top research universities in Asia. The University has since continued to rise in this and other global rankings of
educational institutions. His administration’s focus on serving the country has meant enhanced public service
capabilities through a University public service office, the internet-based TVUP, and the UP Resilience
Institute. His Green UP movement has resulted in improved environmental sustainability.

Mr. Pascual earned his BS Chemistry degree, cum laude, and his MBA in UP. He has since worked as an
international development banker, corporate governance advocate and management educator. He is
currently involved with the Technical Advisory Group on Climate Change and the Environment in the Western
Pacific Region of the World Health Organization, and with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Multi-Sector
Governance Council, to name a few. He is also an Independent Director of Concepcion Industrial Corporation.
Mr. Pascual received the honorary degree from the UP Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the
President of UP and Committee on Honorary Degrees.”
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