Lawyer Angelo A. Jimenez officially took the helm as the President of UP after former UP President Danilo L. Concepcion turned over the leadership during a ceremony held at the Quezon Hall Lobby in UP Diliman on Friday morning, Feb. 10.
Lawyer Angelo A. Jimenez officially took the helm as the President of the University of the Philippines after former UP President Danilo L. Concepcion turned over the leadership during a ceremony held at the Quezon Hall Lobby in UP Diliman on Friday morning, Feb. 10.
Jimenez was also a consultant at the International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders Philippines and a deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration from 2005 to 2007.In his speech, Concepcion enumerated some of the university’s most notable achievements during his term from 2017 to 2022.
Moreover, the 21st UP president reiterated that the university had received over P2 billion worth of infrastructure funds annually over the past six years from congressional initiatives.Concepcion said that this fund was utilized to create new buildings, laboratories, and public areas within the UP community.
“I am now retiring from my post with deep pride and gratitude for this opportunity of a lifetime,” he said.Meanwhile, Jimenez assured in his acceptance speech that UP will always uphold its honor.
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