\u201cUPCAT is a chance \u2013<\/span> isang pagkakataon para subukan ninyo ang inyong mga sarili at buksan ang mga bagong posibilidad para sa inyong kinabukasan<\/span><\/i>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n With the aim of making quality education more accessible to aspiring <\/span>Iskolars ng Bayan<\/span><\/i>, the Ugnayan ng Pahinung\u00f3d UP Open University (UPOU) conducted the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2027 Online Orientation last 23 March 2026 via Zoom Video Conferencing Platform and Facebook Livestream. Around 360 participants including senior high school students, teachers, and parents attended the orientation. <\/span><\/p>\n The program began with the welcoming remarks of the UPOU Chancellor, Prof. Joane V. Serrano. In her message, she shared valuable tips on how students can effectively maximize the wide range of online resources available to them throughout their studies. She also encouraged everyone \u201cto explore different ways of learning, especially independent and online learning.\u201d Highlighting the accessibility of knowledge in today\u2019s era, she noted that \u201cthere are now numerous materials online including practice exercises and learning resources that can help strengthen [the students\u2019] skills.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Gerald Pio M. Franco, the UP Office of Admission Director, introduced UP as well as its eight constituent universities, and one autonomous college by providing a brief overview of each campus and highlighting their areas of expertise. His presentation also focused on the university\u2019s admission process, including the UPCAT application requirements and deadlines, and the important do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when applying. To support students from remote areas, he also discussed various scholarship opportunities available in the university. Lastly, he presented the relevant platforms where students can seek assistance for any issues that they will encounter during the application process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>