Milestones
Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao and Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas established the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), a private, not-for-profit think tank that catered to private sector businesses by analyzing developments in the business economic environment and translating their implications on business strategy.
CRC was formally inaugurated in its second site: 1607 Bocobo St., Malate, Manila.
The first batch of Master of Science in Industrial Economics (MSIE) students graduated.
CRC moved to its new site in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
The Center for Food and Agribusiness (CFA) was established.
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, then prelate of Opus Dei, reminded CRC of the challenge of St. Josemaría Escrivá to consider putting up a university in the soonest time possible owing to its greater influence on society.
The CRC-College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) accepted its first batch of 158 undergraduate students.
The first Equatorial Rites was held.
The Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory was inaugurated.
The first batch of CRC-CAS students graduated. The School of Economics, the School of Education, and the Center for Management were established
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved CRC’s conversion into the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P). UA&P was formally established by CHED and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao was installed as UA&P’s first president. The Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in the Philippines, Fr. Ramon Lopez, is conferred the honorary title of Vice Grand Chancellor of the University. UA&P put up a straight five-year master’s program (combined undergraduate and graduate program).
The School of Management (SMN) was established. UA&P held its first Graduation Rites.
Mr. Mario D. Camacho was installed as the second University President. The APEC Communications Building was completed.
The University’s Honorary Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarría, visited UA&P.
Dr. Jose Maria G. Mariano was installed as the third University President.
The 1st Marketing Communication Effectiveness Awards (precursor of the Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards) is launched, the only award in the country that salutes marketing communications campaigns that carry both business and societal values. The first Eucharistic procession in UA&P was held.
The School of Communication (SCM) was established.
Bishop Javier Echevarría visited UA&P for the second time. The School of Education was renamed the School of Education and Human Development in line with its three interrelated areas of faculty concentration: education, psychology, and human capital development.
The School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE) was established.
The School of Law and Governance (SLG) was established. UA&P became the first university in the Philippines to publish a sustainability report following the reporting framework of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
The School of Law and Governance (SLG) was established. UA&P became the first university in the Philippines to publish a sustainability report following the reporting framework of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
UA&P switched on its 300kW photovoltaic solar power system. The Parking and Sports Building (PSB) was completed.
Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog was installed as the fourth University President.
CHED designated the Teacher Education program of UA&P as a Center of Development. UA&P put up a six-year integrated university program (combined junior college/senior high school, undergraduate,and graduate program).
CHED officially granted Autonomous Status to UA&P. The Institute of Law was established under the School of Law and Governance. The University celebrated its Golden Jubilee.
The Institute of Law of the School of Law and Governance produced its first batch of seven graduates for the Juris Doctor program. The Institute of Law of the School of Law and Governance produced its first batch of seven graduates for the Juris Doctor program. The conversion of the former Multi-Purpose Court (MPC) to the University Student Commons (USC) was completed
The ALB Library expansion project was completed.
The Dr. Placido L. Mapa, Jr. Scholarship Endowment was created in honor of the Founding Chairman of CRC and its successor institution, UA&P.
The School of Law and Governance was renamed the School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance to recognize the valuable and indispensable role of the social sciences in the profound understanding and effective practice of law and governance. The University created CORE or Continuing Real-World Education: a brand of programs that are curated, relevant, and responsive to the market’s current needs.
The University’s Honorary Grand Chancellor, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, visited UA&P. The School of Communication was renamed the School of Media and Marketing to better reflect the school’s core offerings and clarify its scope.
