UP Cesar E.A. Virata
School of Business
Learn more about our academic and research programs.
News & Announcements
[INVITE] 2024 UP VSB Alumni Homecoming
[NEWS] UP Diliman reclaims the roving trophy in the 2024 Intercollegiate Finance Competition
Five (5) BS Business Administration & Accountancy students of the Virata School of Business were recognized as champions in the 24th Intercollegiate Finance Competition (ICFC) on 22 November 2024 held at De La Salle University Manila. The ICFC is one of the most prestigious annual academic competitions for finance, banking, and economics in the Philippines organized by the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) which aims to determine the best finance teams in the country through a two-stage competition proper.
The team comprised Brian Dominic C. Dela Cruz, Mary Francine G. Estoesta, Marco Antonio P. Paez, Dominic O. Segunial, and Nemesio Justine dF. Torres, Jr. Prof. John Lester H. Aratea from the Department of Accounting and Finance coached the team.
Besting 98 other schools from six different locations nationwide, this year's win brings VSB's total to 14 championships out of the 24 times the competition has been held. NCR's host, De La Salle University, was recognized as the first Runner-up, while the second Runner-up was the University of San Carlos from Cebu. Congratulations to the team
[ANNOUNCEMENT] PhD in Business Administration Applications are OPEN
Deadline for submission of all application documents: March 31, 2025. For application details: https://www.vsb.upd.edu.ph/phd-program/admission.
[NEWS] UP Diliman wins the IIBD International Case Competition 2024
Gold news from the Netherlands! Five (5) BS Business Administration and Accountancy students from the UP Virata School of Business were awarded the Gold Prize at the Wing Lung Bank International Institute for Business Development (IIBD) International Case Competition 2024 held last November 7 in the town of Zwolle, the Netherlands. With the theme “Water for the World,” this year’s competition was jointly hosted by the Windesheim University of Applied Sciences and the Hong Kong Baptist University.
The team members are Chelsea Denise T. Cregencia, Karla S. Lorena, Ma. Angelica Grace L. Rapal, and Aleisha Hailey O. Uy, and were coached by Prof. Mikhael B. Magana. Lorena was also recognized as the Best Presenter of the competition. The team aced the first round and was chosen as a finalist from more than 50 global teams. In the finals, the jury was impressed with the team’s presentation for a fresh produce company, emphasizing the sustainability of farming practices and the financial viability of the proposed strategies.
The Wing Lung Bank IIBD is an international consortium comprised of 18 member universities in Australia, Canada, Sweden, Thailand, the Netherlands, the Philippines, the UK, the US & China. IIBD’s mission is to facilitate the growth and development of international business education activities through the cooperation and joint ventures with its global network. (From the IIBD Official Website)
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Call for Nominations: 2024 UP VSB Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA)
The school will honor its alumni who have outstanding accomplishments in the field of business management, and/or entrepreneurship, and/or public service. The awardees will be honored during the annual alumni homecoming on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) at the UPVSB Building.
This year, the honoree classes are: 1974 (Golden), 1979 (Sapphire), 1984 (Ruby), 1989 (Coral), 1994 (Pearl), 1999 (Silver), 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019. All MBA, MS Finance, MS Management, PhD graduates and graduates of Classes 2010-2024 are also cordially invited.
Selection Criteria
The nominee must have demonstrated outstanding achievement as a professional manager in an industry, and/or;
The nominee is a successful entrepreneur whose firm has a respectable size in terms of Total Assets and/or number of personnel; and/or
The nominee has rendered distinguished public service.
Past recipients of the DAA will no longer be considered for this award. The nomination form can be accomplished through https://tinyurl.com/VSBDAA2024. Complete nominations should be accomplished and sent no later than Monday, November 4, 2024, 12:00 noon.
[NEWS] VSB hosts Business Industry- Academe Research Forum: A Brownbag Session
UP VSB hosted the Business Industry-Academe Research Forum: A Brownbag Session last Friday, 27 September 2024. The event was paneled by Mr. Mhycke Gallego of P&A Grant Thornton, Mr. Winston Lim of Waltermart and Abenson, and Mr. Jimbo Reverente, Innovation Consultant and Lecturer for UP.
The panel posed cutting-edge research questions facing the Philippine and global business landscape in 2024 and beyond. The activity was attended by VSB faculty, students, and staff and held in partnership with UP OVCRD as a part of Saliksikhay 2024.
Thanks to those who attended our research conversation with industry leaders.
[NEWS] Three VSB Faculty distinguished as UP Scientists
Three UP Virata School of Business faculty have been conferred with the distinction of UP Scientist 1 under the UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS) Batch 2023-2025. The faculty are:
Dr. Erik Paolo S. Capistrano
Dr. Dave DG. Centeno
Dr. Maria Regina Lucia M. Lizares
The announcement was made by the Office of the Faculty Regent following the UP Board of Regents meeting today, 26 September 2024 (Thursday).
Congratulations to Dr. Erik, Dr. Dave, and Dean Gina!
[ANNOUNCEMENT] UP VSB Undergraduate Student Handbook (2024 Version)
All VSB Undergraduate students (BSBA and BSBAA) are encouraged to download a copy of the UP VSB Undergraduate Student Handbook from the link and QR Code below. The Handbook serves as your guide through most academic and non-academic policies and processes in the University and the School.
https://tinyurl.com/VSBUGHandbook
*Details in the Handbook may change without prior notice. Please consult the Undergraduate Programs Director if unsure.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] List of Conditionally Accepted Applicants to the MBA & MSFin Programs for AY 2024-25
All conditionally accepted applicants must check their email inbox for further instructions.
Master of Business Administration Program
Abadilla, Nevoj
Aliposa, Limwell Jr.
Anastacio, Anthea
Ang, Cathrine
Angeles, John Paul
Apit, Hyacinth
Aquino, Jose Marie
Aquino, Mark Romeo
Aragon, Sheeramae
Bacat, Vincent Kristine
Balingit, Bryan
Balusero, Jeremy Evan
Baran, WILLIAM ALEXANDER
Bautista, Jonalyn
Belandres, Art Kristoffer
Benig-Tan, Kresta
Bingcang, Pamela
Bolledo, Rolly
Bracamante, Anne Dominique
Briones, Ardie
Bumagat, Janice
Cabral, Christian
Caindoy, Aaron John
Canoy, Arianne Dominique
Cariño, Kevin
Castillon, Eliza Carrenn
Censon, Dakila
Chua, Clarice Kaye
Colegio, Reina Marielle
Coligado, Dirk Jan Dinno
De Leon, John Carlo
De Leon, Krsnadasi
De Torres, Justin Angelo
Dungao, Aljay
Espiridion, Margarette Mae-Elyse
Esquivel, Jannica Marie
Estacio, Daniel Andre
Estepa, Rowena Angeline
Eugenio, Rona
Fang, Wei
Faraon, Miguel Angelo
Feeser, Steven
Ferrer, Rovin Clark
Flores, Rochelle Marie
Fronteras, Janna Denise
Gacrama, Jonas
Gallosa, Janice
Gianan, Geaneil
Ilagan, Nikka
Lalata, Ana
Laquindanum, Vanessa Danueve
Loyola, Marc Zyrus
Luna, Joselyn Caren
Mamba, Jakyz
Manalo, Remilyn Theresa
Maralit, John Kenneth
Marquez, Marc Anthony
Mayonila, Aldrin
Mendoza, Angela Joy
Mendoza, Ma. Cecilia
Mendoza, Precious Gem
Milanes, Milanie
Mira, Benjamin Emmanuel
Nadurata, Marie Arrianne Bernadette
Natividad, Michael Ryan
Ng, Ayeeshia Elise
Obispo, Richard
Ojeda, Loraine Joy
Padua, Mark Lester
Pamplona, Romano
Parlan, John Nicolai
Perez, Armando Jr.
Planas, James Ryan
Ringor, Daniel Francisco
Robles, Valerin Gale
Rodriguez, Chiara Krisella
Sabarre, Matt Bianco
Salvatierra, Leah Anjanette
Samson-Capili, Melissa
Sanchez, Carla Faith Rilene
Sanchez, Mary Rose
Santos, Kim Tristan Deniel
Sayson, Jose Darmo
Seludo, Shiela Marie
Serohijos, Jonalyn
Talaue, Maylyn
Tolentino, Ricky Jr
Umali, Maria Imelda
Uno, Mariah Abegail
Valenzuela, Charmaine Ann
Ventura, Marian
Wilwayco, Gabrielle
Master of Science in Finance Program
Angeles, Joshua
Antigua, Bryan Lee
Arriola, Christian
Banzon, Jolina
Cademia, JANELA MAE
Calderon, Maria Veronica
Cantong, Jane
Capada, Erica
Constantino, Jordan
Coronel, Andreana Grace
Del Norte, Kris Gerald
Dionio, Neil Brianne
Fajardo, Bennette Edward John
Gangawan, Pershian Therese
Gannaban, Teodoro
Geguera, Ma. Camille
Go, Raymond John
Go, Sheenalyn
Guerra, Jocel Ann
Javellana, Charis Klaire
Kwok, Ivan
Lomboy, Marion
Lorenzo, Mark Anthony
Luga, Raye Marie
Macalintal, Michelle
Manila, Sam Marc
Nakpil, Rowena
Orillaza, Mhay Rose
Perez, Jenard Matthew
Pornasdoro, Kenneth
Ramos, Roberto Jr
Relox, Marlon
Salita, Jose Luis
Sandoval, Sophia
Tago, Fahruddin Nawawi
Tobias, Auneill Kurt
Tolentino, Arlyn
[INVITE] VSB Faculty Grant Lecture Series (June 2024)
You are all cordially invited to attend the following research lectures.
Using a Sari-Sari Store to Contextualize Accounting in the Philippines
- Prof. Remvert Bryan G. Placido - 14 June 2024 (Friday) | 10:00 AM | VSB Rm 106
[NEWS] May 2024 CPALE Results: 43 new CPAs from UPD
We congratulate the 43 graduates of the BS Business Administration & Accountancy (BAA) program who passed the recent Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE) held from May 26 to 28, 2024.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results last June 1, with 3,155 out of 10,421 examinees passing the examination for a national passing rate of 30.28%. UP Diliman registered an exemplary passing rate of 89.58%.
BS BAA Class of 2024 graduate Micolai Kate T. Odronia placed 10th with a rating of 89.17%.
To all our new CPAs, PADAYON!
[NEWS] Two VSB Students awarded the Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Mag-Aaral 2024
Two UP Virata School of Business students have been awarded the Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Mag-Aaral 2024. The awardees are:
Ron Simon B. Lomibao, a 4th Year BS Business Administration student and current Chairperson of the Business Administration Council, and
Mark Anthony S. Angeles, a 3rd Year Master of Business Administration student and Founder & President of Noypreneur
From the UP Diliman Information Office: The Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Mag-Aaral is the highest, most prestigious University award given to students who have attained a high level of academic accomplishment, demonstrated good leadership, and exemplified “honor and excellence in the service of the people.”
Congratulations, Simon and Mark!
[NEWS] UP Diliman Wins CFA IRC Local Finals
Team Emerald Equities, representing UP Diliman, were proclaimed champions at the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2024 Local Finals held on February 23, 2024.
The team is composed of 4th year students Patek Dee, Gabriel Ditching, Alex Pates, Kara Santiago, and Aleisha Uy. They were coached by Prof. Mike Magana. The team will represent the Philippines in the Sub-Regional stage later this year.
Congratulations to the team and best of luck in the next round of the competition!
[NEWS] UP VSB meets with UBC Vancouver
UP Virata School of Business met with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver, Canada, on 11 January 2024. Ms. Jennifer Dinh from UBC’s Student Services and Recruitment Team discussed their 2024 Summer Program, which will be held from June to August.
Dr. Gina Lizares, Dean, and Asst. Prof. Mike Magana, Undergraduate Programs Director, along with Ms. Noelle Rivera and Mr. Justin Alcantara from the UP Diliman Office of International Linkages, met with Ms. Dinh.
VSB students who are interested in applying for the program may coordinate with Asst. Prof. Magana.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] PhD in Business Administration Application for AY 2024-25 is ONGOING!
The VSB PhD Program was established to train highly motivated people to conduct frontier research in business and prepare them for a career in the academic sector. Through a rigorous selection process, the program chooses the individual who has a strong inclination to teach and a drive to excel in research. The program has graduated thought leaders in Philippine and global business research, including stalwart faculty members of the VSB.
The application for AY 2024-25 is ongoing until 30 April 2024. For application details, you may visit: https://www.vsb.upd.edu.ph/phd-program/admission
For more information, please email Dr. Lorna Paredes, PhD Program Officer-in-Charge at liparedes@up.edu.ph.
[INVITE] Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Workshop for VSB Students, Faculty, and Staff - Jan 22 (Mon), 9 AM
Microsoft Philippines is hosting a free orientation and laboratory workshop on Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft's public cloud computing platform that provides tools and ML frameworks for developers to create their own machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) services, on January 22 (Monday), 9 AM-12 PM in the UP VSB Computer Lab. Ziggy Zulueta, a Microsoft-certified Azure Solutions Architect and AI Engineer, will handle the training and workshop.
Interested attendees may register at tinyurl.com/VSBAzureWorkshop or scan the QR code below. Only 40 attendees will be allowed due to classroom size. Attendees may use computers in the Computer Lab or bring their own laptops for the workshop proper. MS Teams will be required.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] UP VSB Internal Shifting Application for the Second Semester AY 2023-24 is NOW OPEN!
Please note that only applicants from the BSBAA to BSBA program will be entertained this semester. Interested applicants can visit tinyurl.com/VSBshiftinginternall or scan the QR code below.
The deadline for submission of requirements through the online form is 26 January 2024, 11:59PM.
[NEWS] UP VSB finishes 1st Runner Up in 23rd ICFC
Five (5) BS Business Administration & Accountancy students of the Virata School of Business placed first runner-up nationwide in the final round of the recently concluded 23rd Intercollegiate Finance Competition (ICFC). The tilt was hosted by the Financial Executives of the Philippines (FINEX) last 24 November 2023 at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila. The team was composed of Joyce R. Belleza, Rose May A. Denila, John Elrich R. Gamboa, Karla S. Lorena, and Nicole Valerie A. Tan.
The team was coached by Mr. John Lester H. Aratea from the Department of Accounting & Finance.
Congratulations to the team and their coach!
[INVITE] VSB Faculty Grant and Professorial Lecture Series (December 2023)
You are all cordially invited to attend the following research lectures.
Profile of High-Equity Members of and its Policy Implications to UP Provident Fund - Prof. James Ryan O. Jonas - 13 December 2023 (Wednesday) | 1:30 PM | VSB Rm 110
BPI: Building a Digital Marketing Strategy - Prof. Arturo Benedicto M. Ilano - 13 December 2023 (Wednesday) | 2:30 PM | VSB Rm 110
Prof. Debbie Chua Bun Pho, PhD - 18 December 2023 (Monday) | 11:00 AM | VSB Rm 110
Prof. Ben Paul B. Gutierrez, PhD - 19 December 2023 (Tuesday) | 11:00 AM | VSB Rm 110
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Less than a month to go before the UP VSB Alumni Homecoming 2023!
All UP VSB Alumni are invited to the Alumni Homecoming on 2 December 2023 (Saturday) in UP Diliman. Honoree batches may coordinate with their respective batch coordinators and RSVP by 20 November 2023. For Sponsorship Package inquiries and guests from other batches, email rmavante1@up.edu.ph.
[NEWS] VSB and OIL Diliman international exchange opportunities with Chonnam National University and Kasetsart University
Last November 14 and 17, 2023, representatives from the UP Virata School of Business and the Office of International Linkages Diliman - OVCAA, UP Diliman met with their counterparts from 전남대학교 (Chonnam National University), South Korea, and Kasetsart University, Thailand. These two meetings explored future opportunities for international exchanges via student and faculty mobility. Through these, we hope we can expand our opportunities to have valuable international exchanges, for our students and our faculty and staff.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Call for Nominations: 2023 UP VSB Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA)
The school will honor its alumni who have outstanding accomplishments in the field of business management, and/or entrepreneurship, and/or public service. Nominations for the 2023 UP VSB Distinguished Alumni Awards are now open.
The awardees will be honored during the annual alumni homecoming on Saturday, December 2, 2023 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) at the UP VSB Building. This year, the honoree classes are: 1973 (Golden), 1978 (Sapphire), 1983 (Ruby), 1988 (Coral), 1993 (Pearl), 1998 (Silver), Classes of 2003 (China), 2008, 2013, and 2018. All MBA, MS Finance, MS Management, PhD graduates, and graduates of Classes 2009-2023 are also cordially invited.
Selection Criteria
The nominee must have demonstrated outstanding achievement as a professional manager in an industry, and/or;
The nominee is a successful entrepreneur whose firm has a respectable size in terms of Total Assets and/or number of personnel; and/or
The nominee has rendered distinguished public service.
Past recipients of the DAA will no longer be considered for this award. The nomination form can be accomplished through: https://tinyurl.com/VSBDAA2023. Complete nominations should be accomplished no later than Monday, October 30, 2023, 5:00 PM.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] New Email Addresses for the Office of the Department Chairs
For ease of communication, please use the following addresses for all communication to the respective Department Chairs of VSB:
Department of Accounting and Finance - daf.upd@up.edu.ph
Department of Business Administration - dba.upd@up.edu.ph
You may also reach the Office of the Department Chairs at +632 8981 8500 local 3458 or visit us at Rm 101, UP Virata School of Business, Diliman, Quezon City
[NEWS] Cases in Risk Management in the Philippines
Dear colleagues,
We are proud to announce the launch of Cases in Risk Management in the Philippines, published by the UP Business Research Foundation, Inc. and Development Center for Finance, Inc., edited by Arthur S. Cayanan, Corazon R. Estrella, and Helena Agnes S. Valderrama.
The book contains a selection of 19 case studies that were chosen to cover a wide variety of risks that companies in the Philippines face. The volume includes cases from the following authors: John Lester H. Aratea • Daniel Vincent H. Borja • Erik Paolo S. Capistrano • Arthur S. Cayanan • Rhey Joseph S. Daway • Diogenes C. Dy • Rowena N. de Guzman • Erlinda S. Echanis • Corazon R. Estrella • Jerold Jay M. Flores • Ben Paul B. Gutierrez • Luis Diego Dans Lee • Calen Martin Legaspi • Regina M. Lizares • Mikhael Anjelu B. Magana • Marc Kevin L. Morales • Justin Reginald Nery • Elisabeth Joan A. Ognita • Josel Richa Ann D. Rivera • Mia Pang-Rey • Rafael A. Rodriguez • Dani Rose C. Salazar • Ivy D.C. Suan • Helena Agnes S. Valderrama • Lawrence G. Velasco • Al-Habbyel B. Yusoph.
Congratulations to the editors, authors, and the project team behind the book!
The book is available through the UP Business Research Foundation, 2nd Floor, UP Cesar EA Virata School of Business, UP Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Conditionally Accepted Applicants to the MBA & MSFin Programs for AY 2023-24
All conditionally accepted applicants must check their email inbox for further instructions.
Master of Business Administration Program
Abilay, Susana Capones
Aguilar, Krisha Antonio
Ang, Charish Mae Cabello
Baja, Julie Anne Borzal
Balagtas, Carl Edison Mendoza
Bangloy-Guillermo, Melissa Joyce Respicio
Buenaventura, Hahnlyn Medino
Cadungon, Khia Andrea Coballes
Calitis, Bernabe Lastimosa
Campañano, Gerald Roy Derano
Castro, Michaela Veronica Padora
Centeno, Stephen Sonn Medina
Chua, Karissa Casunuran
Chuatoco, Ethel Lyn Pangilinan
Consuegra, Christian Colar
Corona, Arnel Plopinio
Cruzat, Julius Bryan Oxales
De Leon, Love Rose Luna
Delos Santos, Lauro Iii Ang
Diestro, Dionie Wilson Acosta
Duran, Christine Belo
Elizondo, Klaudine Ann Belda
Emlano, Jana Marie Paduada
Escosar, John Daniel Lim
Estares, Patrick Matthew Rizardo
Eugenio, Jose Francisco Ventosa
Galgo, Ma. Lee
Gonda, Brian Julius Pedrido
Humarang, Wilyne Puaso
Jolingan, Rose Joy Muyco
Lalata, Rex Montemayor
Lopez, Elyssa Christine Apelo
Ma, Wenjun No
Mendez, Hiraya Ramos
Mercolita, Ma. Lourdes Pacayo
Merino, Ma. Theresa Cecilia Guidote
Monzon-Ong, Josephine Tan
Morales, Neil Jerome Cayetano
Nocheseda, Ina Patricia Sotto
Ocampo, Soleandrea Batario
Orante, Ivan Fausto
Osma, Alveen Alamo
Otero, Jay Angelo Corpuz
Panisales, Edelca Gaylan
Placino, Mary Rose Racoma
Plana II, Jose Abraham Valdez
Racadio, Keana Lois Alban
Ramirez, Mikee Amparado
Rara, Maria Carmela Torres
Reyes, Frances Abigail Aguilar
Roxas, Fildred Sheena Cari
Sales, Christine Jane Jorolan
Santos, Tovi Bryant Santos
Tentativa, June Gloton
Tibi, Karen Joyce Garlan
Tubigan, Jan Heraldace Hernandez
Tungol, Ma. Katrina Cortez
Uy, Brian Nicole
Velasquez, Rekon Evangelista
Vergara, Raymart Chavez
Villa, Ciara Anne Ocampo
Villahermosa, Janine Reyes
Villaroman, Raphael Franco Gomez
Villaroya, Llaxlee Joize Cabading
Master of Science in Finance Program
Alejo, Ian Chris Castronuevo
Andicoy, Jenilyn Dacobor
Ang, Keenly Sheila Cruz
Atienza, Mhay Marasigan
Bantayan, Paul Adrian Baoy
Bello, Beren Ladislao
Bucaling, Joshua Abdon
Cariquitan, Vea Tretasco
Cipres, Lorenzo Galang
De Guzman, Jeremy Jeffrey Mercado
De Leon, John Alexis Castro
Dela Paz, Faith Chrysanthemum Espiritu
Formoso, Nikko Buenaobra
Guatato, Anne Mikaela Tayag
Ibaviosa, Raphael Dominic Umali
Lataquin, Jeanine Abenir
Miranda, Angela Victoria Dumrigue
Mortos, Andrei Dale Delgado
Ong, Jolina Banda
Palomo, Eliseo Grospe
Quiling, Mary Diola Ann Maniaul
Quiros, Matthew Liwag
Ramos, Danielle Benito
Rivera, Roselle Coleen Rivera
Samas, Mary Rose Johana Evangelista
Silvestre, Nicole Angelo Claudio
[INVITE] VSB Ph.D. Dissertation Public Lecture, Final Defense, and Faculty Grant Lecture Schedules (June-July 2023)
You are all cordially invited to attend various research lectures of the VSB faculty for June and July 2023. For Zoom lectures, kindly register for the events by clicking on the links below.
Prof. Pamela Lloren-Alcantara (Ph.D. Candidate)
Dissertation Public Seminar - 25 July 2023 (Tuesday) | 10:00 AM | RM 206, Virata School of Business
Final Defense - 31 July 2023 (Monday) | 1:00 PM | RM 206, Virata School of Business
Prof. Andrei Relente (Ph.D. Candidate)
Dissertation Public Seminar - 27 June 2023 (Tuesday) | 1:00 PM (Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/RelenteDissertation)
Final Defense - 4 July 2023 (Tuesday) | 1:00 PM | RM 206, Virata School of Business
Prof. Manuel C. Manuel III (Ph.D. Candidate)
Dissertation Public Seminar - 29 June 2023 (Thursday) | 1:00 PM (Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ManuelDissertation)
Final Defense - 5 July 2023 (Wednesday) | 1:00 PM | RM 206, Virata School of Business
VSB Faculty Grant Lectures
John Lester H. Aratea - 26 June 2023 (Monday) | 3:00 PM (Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ArateaGrant)
Prof. Dani Rose C. Salazar - 29 June 2023 (Thursday) } 10:00 AM | RM 206, Virata School of Business
Prof. Rhey Joseph S. Daway - 30 June 2023 (Friday) | 10:00 AM (Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/DawayGrant)
[ANNOUNCEMENT] UP VSB Shifting Applications 2023 are NOW OPEN!
For applicants from UP Diliman and other UP units, visit https://tinyurl.com/VSBShifting.
For applicants within VSB, visit https://tinyurl.com/VSBShiftingInternal.
Deadline for submission of requirements (via online form) is on 12 July 2023, 11:59PM.
Applicants from other universities should apply directly at the UP Diliman Office of the University Registrar. You may check the FAQs on their website at https://www.our.upd.edu.ph/faqars.php for transfer requirements.
In case the above links do not work:
https://www.vsb.upd.edu.ph/undergraduate-program/transfer
https://www.vsb.upd.edu.ph/undergraduate-program/internal-shifting
[NEWS] UP Diliman is the Top-Performing School in the May 2023 CPALE
We congratulate the 55 graduates of the BS Business Administration & Accountancy program who passed the recent Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE) held on May 21-23, 2023.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results on May 30. 2,239 out of 7,376 examinees passed the examination for a national passing rate of 30.36%.
PRC also announced that the University of the Philippines Diliman is the lone top-performing school with a passing rate of 93.22%. This award is the first for the CPALE since October 2019 when UP Diliman was also the only top-performing school
To all our new CPAs, PADAYON!
[ANNOUNCEMENT] UP VSB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2023
Through the continuing support of our alumni and other benevolent donors, we are once again opening applications for various VSB scholarships. This is open to all enrolled BS BA and BS BAA students this 2nd Semester A.Y. 2022-2023.
Selected scholars must maintain a good scholastic standing, carry a full semester load during the period of scholarship, and must not enjoy any other similar financial assistance, grant or scholarship from other sources.
To apply, just fill up the scholarship form https://tinyurl.com/UPVSBScholarship (you will be required to submit an application form, cover letter, and a copy of your grades from CRS) on or before 03 April 2023.
Remembering Professor Manuel S. Alba, PhD
Former UP College of Business Administration Professor Manuel S. Alba, PhD. passed away on March 19, 2023. He previously served the College as Chairman of the Department of Accounting and Business Administration (1963-1964), Director of Graduate Studies (1964-1965; 1969-1970), Chairman of the Department of Marketing (1968-1971; 1972-1973), and Chief of the Division of Business Research (1968-1969). He taught Public Policy and Business, Marketing Management, Introduction to Management, and Philippine Business Environment.
He also facilitated the approval of Executive Order 714, which pushed for the fiscal control and the management of funds of the University of the Philippines, in his capacity as Minister of the Budget and Management in the 1970s. This has ensured the fiscal autonomy of the University to control its internally-generated resources.
He also served as the Quezon City Administrator (1992-2001), as Chief of the Staff to the Department of Trade and Industry Secretary (2002) and as Board of Investments Governor (2002).
The community extends its condolences to Dr. Alba's family, friends, and loved ones.
[NEWS] UP alumni conferred Accountancy Centenary Awards of Excellence and Recognition Awards
Alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) were proclaimed recipients of “Centenary Awards of Excellence” and “Recognition Awards for the Board of Accountancy Members” during the celebration of the Centenary Year of the Accountancy Profession in the Philippines, led by the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Several are graduates and active alumni of the Cesar EA Virata School of Business. Congratulations to the awardees!
The full article can be viewed here: https://up.edu.ph/up-alumni-conferred-accountancy-centenary-awards-of-excellence-and-recognition-awards/
[NEWS] VSB Distinguished Alumni Awards 2021
[NEWS] VSB Distinguished Alumni Awards 2022
[NEWS] VSB WINS THE 15TH CFA IRC CHALLENGE LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Five BS Business Administration & Accountancy students of the Virata School of Business bagged the Local Championship of the 15th CFA Institute Research Challenge hosted by the CFA Society Philippines last 16 February 2023. The team, composed of Gracylyn Mikhaela D. Arada, Hector F. Deato, Marnelle Maxine G. Ortiz, Julianne Nicole L. Vitug, and Christian Martin R. Salgado, bested five other schools in the Local Finals.
The team will represent the Philippines in the Subregional stage later this year. The VSB team was coached by Kevin John D. Dela Cruz of the Department of Accounting & Finance.
Congratulations to the team and their coach, and best of luck in the Subregional stage!
[REMINDER] 2022 Alumni Homecoming - 11 February 2023
Less than a month to go before the 2022 Alumni Homecoming on 11 February 2023 (Saturday), 10 AM at the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business in UP Diliman. Honoree batches are invited to RSVP through your batch coordinators in the attached list. Ticket prices at Php 1,500. For interested corporate sponsors, sponsorship packages are available through Raquel Avante at rmavante1@up.edu.ph. Thanks and see you there!
VSB Internal Shifting for 2nd Semester AY 2022-23
UP VSB Internal Shifting Applications for 2nd Semester 2022-2023 are NOW OPEN!
Only applicants transferring from BA BAA to BA BA will be entertained. Visit https://tinyurl.com/VSBShiftingInternal or scan the QR code to access shifting requirements.
Deadline for submission of requirements through the online form is on 31 January 2023 (Tuesday), 11:59 PM.
[NEWS] 2023 VSB Executive Committee
The Cesar EA Virata School of Business welcomes the new year with a refreshed slate of administration leadership, helmed by the new Dean, Dr. Maria Regina Lucia M. Lizares.
In the photo are the members of the VSB Executive Committee, from left to right:
Prof. Mikhael Anjelu B. Magana, Undergraduate Programs Director
Dr. Dave DG. Centeno, PhD Program Director
Prof. Josel Richa Ann D. Rivera, Masters Programs Director
Dr. Maria Regina Lucia M. Lizares, Dean
Prof. Ma. Angelica Esmera Calso, Department of Accounting and Finance Chair
Dr. Erik Paolo S. Capistrano, College Secretary, and
Prof. Luis Diego D. Lee, Department of Business Administration Chair
The team completed its Strategic Planning for 2023 and beyond last 9 January 2023, and is looking forward to serving the VSB community.
Get updates about the school only from our official social media: