News and Updates

The University of Rizal System (URS) will formally graduate 5,246 students across its campuses on June 19-20, 24, and 26 when it holds its graduation at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City, Ynares Center – Rodriguez, and the URS Morong Campus. The impressive number includes a diverse cohort of undergraduates, graduate school students, laboratory school completers, and senior high school graduates, all poised to contribute to various sectors of society. The bulk of this year’s Read more...

By: Janelle Faulve The University of Rizal System has officially earned its place among the world’s top academic institutions, securing a ranking of 1001–1500th in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. This notable inclusion marks a historic milestone for the university, reflecting its growing commitment to quality education, sustainable development, and global academic standards. The Times Higher Education (THE) is globally recognized for its university rankings that measure Read more...

The URS Intellectual Property Innovation and Technology Support Hub (IPITSH) received the Bronze Award from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) at the Sequoia Hotel, Manila Bay, Manila on April 10. The event was attended by Dr. Nancy Pascual, URS President; Dr. Leo Rio, dean of the Graduate School of Education and former head of IPITSH; Prof. Jerry Esperanza, Head of IPITSH; Ms. Day Cabugawan, executive secretary; and Ms. Danica Robles, staff member of IPITSH. The ITSO Read more...

In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration and academic excellence, the University of Rizal System (URS) officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Nha Trang University (NTU) of Vietnam on May 7. This landmark agreement paves the way for a dynamic partnership focused on student and faculty exchange, collaborative research initiatives, and enriching cultural exchange programs. The signing ceremony, held via Google Meet, marked a pivotal moment for both Read more...

URS is buzzing with pride and congratulations as a significant number of its graduates achieved remarkable success in various licensure examinations held in early 2025. The University has once again proven its commitment to academic excellence and producing highly competent professionals, even earning the distinction of being a top-performing school in a recent assessment. URS-Morong saw a strong showing in the April 2025 Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination, with 15 passers adding Read more...

Student journalists and their faculty coaches from the University of Rizal System (URS) received recognition at the 20th Luzon-wide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC), held from April 2-4 at Batis Aramin Hotel and Resort. The event, themed “PRESS PLAY: Campus Journalists as Game Changers in Digital Revolution,” celebrated excellence in campus journalism across Luzon. Several URS student scribes demonstrated their talent and journalistic prowess, securing top spots in various Read more...

DBM Region IV-A, headed by Ms. Nympha Manalastas, Regional Director; together with Ms. Jaqueline Ludovice, Assistant Regional Director; Ms. April Clor, Chief Budget and Management Specialist; and Ms. Winielyn Sonsona, Budget and Management Specialist, visited URS for the FY 2026 Technical Budget Hearing on April 8. They were welcomed by URS officials headed by Dr. Nancy Pascual, University President; together with Dr. Marvin Amoin, VP for Administration and Finance; Dr. Allan Conde, VP for Read more...

The URS Research Development Unit conducted the 2025 1st Agency In-House Review (AIHR) of Completed Research and Fullblown Extension Project Proposals on May 29 via MS Teams. Dr. Marites Rio, Vice President for Research, Development, Extension, and Production, welcomed all participants. An inspirational message was delivered by the University President, Dr. Nancy Pascual. Prof. Ferdinand Gimeno, Campus Research and Development (R&D) Head of URS Rodriguez, acknowledged all participants Read more...

In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025, the University of Rizal System (URS), in collaboration with the Environmental Education and Biodiversity Research Center (EEBRC) and the Extension Services and Production Services Unit, hosted a webinar-orientation on May 21 via Google Meet and the URS YouTube channel. Under the theme “Diversity in Action @URS: Empowering a Greener Future for Tomorrow’s Noblest,” the event aimed to ignite awareness, inspire Read more...

The URS On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Placement Unit, in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Rizal, hosted the Jobs Fair 2025. The event took place on May 29 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Function Hall of the URS Morong Campus. Under the theme “Building Bridges to Employment,” the Jobs Fair aims to connect job seekers directly with potential employers, facilitating opportunities for URS graduates, Read more...

The OUTREACH 4: Opportunities Within Reach for the Community Champions program delivered two more sessions aimed at enriching knowledge and skills for community development. The initiative featured expert speakers and covered diverse topics, from agricultural business ventures to specialized library practices, all accessible live via Google Meet and YouTube. The program kicked off Session 3 on April 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM, under the theme “Patuloy na Pagpapayaman ng Kaalaman at Kasanayan Read more...

The Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has generously donated 5,000 educational booklets and 11 posters to the libraries of the University of Rizal System on April 10. This donation is part of BSP’s ongoing efforts to enrich learning and promote financial literacy within the URS community. The University appreciates its support in fostering education and knowledge-sharing. It was learned from Ms. Anna Minia Lourdes Martinez, URS Librarian.Read more...

The Organization of University of Rizal System Staff, Inc. (OURSS, Inc.) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the recent election and oath-taking of its officers. On January 13, the newly elected board members formally assumed their roles during a ceremony held before Dr. Nancy Pascual, president of the University of Rizal System (URS). Leading the organization as President is Ms. Anna Minia Lourdes Martinez, bringing her vision and experience to the forefront. Supporting her in this Read more...

The 2025 Regional Women’s Month celebration in Region IV (CALABARZON) culminated in a powerful forum at the Ynares Event Center, Antipolo City, on March 20th, igniting a renewed commitment to gender equality and an inclusive society. Under the theme ‘WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society’ and the sub-theme ‘Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,’ the event served as a platform for insightful discussions and strategic planning for the Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) has demonstrated commendable results in the recent licensure examinations for Mechanical Engineers, Certified Human Resource Associates (CHRAs), and the Master Plumbers’ licensure test, highlighting the institution’s commitment to producing competent professionals. In the Mechanical Engineer licensure examinations held in February, the URS-Morong campus showcased a solid performance with 36 out of 49 examinees successfully passing. This translates to a Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) is demonstrating a powerful commitment to environmental responsibility through its active support of both Earth Hour 2025 and the International Day of Zero Waste 2025. As part of its Earth Hour efforts, URS actively encouraged its community to participate in the symbolic lights-off event and to consider the broader implications of energy consumption. URS also organized a webinar on March 21 titled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Mitigation in Lighting and Read more...

PRESTIGIOUS. VPAA Dr. Allan Conde, and IDSP Director Prof. Jonas Ynares receive three awards for resource generation, standardization, and EduRank position. The University of Rizal System (URS) has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to internationalization, bagging three prestigious awards at the 2024 CHED CALABARZON Internationalization Awards. The accolades, applied for by the Office of International Development & Special Programs in December 2024, were conferred upon the Read more...

HEALTH &WELLNESS. The new center will provide various health-related services and programs. The University of Rizal System (URS) marked a significant step forward in its commitment to the health and well-being of its students, faculty, and staff with the inauguration of its new Health and Wellness Center. The event, held on March 6, was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a solemn blessing. The newly established Health and Wellness Center stands as a testament to the Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) continues to make significant strides in research and innovation, with two faculty members recently having their scholarly works published in reputable, Scopus-indexed journals. Dr. Jannie Manimtim, the URS Research Development Unit Director and a faculty member from URS Morong Campus, has published her research in the Pakistan Journal of Life Sciences. This Scopus-indexed journal provides a platform for high-quality research in various fields of life Read more...

  MILESTONE. Ms. Vasquez and Gov. Ynares announce the establishment of a Science building that will soon house the College of Medicine. The University of Rizal System (URS)-Taytay campus recently welcomed two prominent figures committed to the progress and well-being of Rizal province: Ms. Judith Duavit-Vasquez and Governor Nina Ricci Ynares. Their visit on February 25 marked a significant step towards realizing a long-held aspiration for the region – the establishment of a Medicine Read more...

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has officially recognized two significant local technological developments by granting them Utility Model registration. This form of intellectual property protection is awarded to technical solutions that are new and industrially applicable, offering a more accessible route for innovation compared to patents. One of the registered technologies, titled “A Device for Attracting and Eliminating Mosquitoes,” was developed by a Read more...

TOP PERFORMER. L-R. Prof. Salve Oandasan, Dr. Nancy Pascual, Dr. Danilo Pascual, and Prof. Eloisa Bayangos pose with the EQUATE Award. Testament to the goals and objectives of the College of Education in the University of Rizal System to hone future teachers is its recent accolade awarded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) April 2 at the Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila. The College of Education (CoE) of the University of Rizal System, Antipolo City Campus, received the Read more...

By: Ms. Janelle Faulve One hundred fifty-nine newly appointed and promoted faculty and staff took their oath of office officiated by the University President, Dr. Nancy Pascual, on February 24 at the Quadrangle and March 3 at the Function Hall of URS Morong Campus. The ceremony was conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (Revised 2018), specifically Rule XIII, Section 139, which mandates the oath-taking and Read more...

By: Prof. Jeremy Aterrado Kaohsiung, Taiwan – February 2025 – Building on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) and the University of Rizal System (URS), a delegation from URS participated in an enriching International Academic Exchange Workshop hosted by KMU from February 10-14, 2025. This MOU serves as a foundational agreement aimed at fostering academic collaboration and deepening mutual partnerships between the two universities, focusing on Read more...

Competitions in visual arts, music, and the search for festival king and queen occurred in URS Morong Campus grounds, Campus Library, Alumni Hall, Audio-visual Education Center, and EARTS. Central to this year’s theme, “Tayo na Timog Katagalugan, Kultura at Sining ay Isulong,” contestants showcased their talents and passion before the judges, who meticulously evaluated their performances and outputs. Below are the winners for the different contest categories held on November 27 at URS: VISUAL Read more...

The much-awaited 8th STRASUC Festival King and Queen hails contenders from UPLB and URS as the search was held on November 27 at URS Morong Quadrangle. University of the Philippines-Los Baños’s Jan Paolo Ratilla and University of Rizal System’s Natasha Mae Ore was hailed as this year’s Festival King and Queen. Following closely were the first runners-up Yuan Gabriel Lugada, and Winalie Kahulugan from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU). The second runners-up were Mark Joash Robles and Read more...

Kimberly Baculo from Batangas State University emerged victorious in the Pop Solo Competition at the 8th STRASUC Culture and Arts Festival, held on November 27 at the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Tanghalang Sining (EARTS), URS Morong Campus. Baculo captivated the judges with her powerful rendition of “Ang Huling El Bimbo” by Eraserheads, outshining 10 other talented vocalists. In second place, Patricia Yunson of the University of Rizal System (URS) earned the silver medal, while Read more...

The duo of Cherryl Dimayuga and Angelica Cartasano from the University of Rizal System triumphed in the Vocal Duet Competition at the 8th STRASUC Culture and the Arts Festival. Competing against 10 other pairs, they earned the gold on November 27 at the EARTS URS – Morong. The silver medal was awarded to Francine Nicole Doroin and Andrea Permejo of MarSU. At the same time, Aaron Jeff Dela Peña and Roberto Esparas from Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) captured the bronze. Mindoro Read more...

In a stunning tableau of motion and symphony, delegates from the STRASUC vied in the live band competition, performing elected renditions of their chosen songs for a cheerful and enthusiastic crowd on November 26. Taking this year’s title of champion are delegates from Batangas State University, who delivered a commanding performance of “Manila,” securing first place in the STRASUC live band competition. Delegates from Mindoro State University claimed second place with their rendition of Read more...

A night of elegance and celebration unfolded on November 26 as the Governor’s, Mayors’, and Presidents’ Night took center stage during the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival. Held at the Thriftmart Events Place at 7:00 pm, the event honored leadership and cultural contributions while showcasing artistic talents across the region. Hon. Sidney Soriano, mayor of Morong, Rizal, and Hon. Nina Ricci Ynares, governor Read more...