NEWS AND UPDATES
TESDA Rizal, URS Seal MOU for Skills Enrichment
March 25, 2026
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Rizal and the University of Rizal System (URS) have entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which was signed on March 17, 2026, at URS President’s Board Room to improve and develop quality higher education and technical-vocational education and training in Rizal Province. TESDA Rizal Provincial Office’s Acting Provincial Director Imee Sigua and URS’s President Dr. Nancy Pascual signed the MOU, along with Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Allan Conde and...
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FOURS Elects New Officers, Celebrates Service, Honors Leadership
March 25, 2026
The new set of FOURS officers was officially declared winners immediately after the casting of votes concluded. The Faculty Organization of URS (FOURS) of the University of Rizal System is a significant development in the faculty governance of the university, having elected a new set of officers on January 29, 2026, as it honored the outgoing officers in a send-off event with the theme “Celebration of Service, Tribute to Leadership” on January 27. FOURS Elects New Officers Following the Faculty Organization...
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University Rolls Out HMO for 693 Faculty, Staff
March 25, 2026
The University of Rizal System (URS) had procured comprehensive Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage for 693 faculty and staff members. The initiative listed down as 378 members newly enrolled for chosen HMO, 293 members subscribed on a cash basis, and 22 transitioning from existing HMO plans. The move addresses rising healthcare needs for URS faculty and non-teaching personnel across campuses, emphasizing the program’s role in enhancing well-being, preventive care, and financial security, with benefits including hospitalization, consultations, and emergency services....
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URS Tanay’s Dr. Ulat Wins Best Oral Presentation at SIRC
March 25, 2026
Singapore via Zoom– The University of Rizal System (URS) Tanay Campus researchers, under the supervision of Dr. Floricel Ulat, made a notable achievement in the 8th Seirei International Research Conference (SIRC2026), held on March 2-3, 2026, through Zoom virtually from Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Seirei Christopher University (SCU), as Dr. Ulat won the award for Best Oral Presentation under her research study “Fractal Dimension Analysis of Academic Performance and Pre-Board Examination Results: A Case Study of Teacher Education...
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URS Secures 60.4% Overall Passing Rate in PRC Exams
March 25, 2026
The University of Rizal System (URS) shows a stronger-than-average performance in different 2025 licensure examinations administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), posting an overall institutional passing rate of 60.47 percent, surpassing the national average of 58.80 percent. Based on consolidated examination data from the University Planning office, URS recorded 1,748 total examinees, with 1,057 passers, reflecting the university’s sustained commitment to academic excellence and professional preparation. Strong Performance in Teacher Education and Nursing Education In the March 23, 2025,...
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Outreach 5 Starts Strong in Early 2026
March 25, 2026
Community Extension – Outreach 5, with the theme “Kaalaman at Kasanayan: Tugon sa Hamon ng Pagsulong at Pag-unlad sa Makabagong Panahon,” launched its series of sessions for 2026 with a good turnout through Google Meet. For the first session on February 5, titled “Advance Editing: Creative and Captivating Infographics,” there were 277 participants. The second session, which was held on February 19 and titled “Rabies Awareness: Enhancing Knowledge and Initiative for Prevention,” recorded 365 participants. The series is part of...
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BOR Recognizes Seven U-Wide Research Centers
March 25, 2026
Seven research centers of the University of Rizal System (URS) have been recognized officially by the Board of Regents, which aim to focus on advancing research in areas such as statistics, biodiversity, agriculture, and innovation. The research centers are the University Statistical Center (USC), Environmental Education and Biodiversity Research Center (EEBRC), Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource (SANRe), Regional Design and Creativity Hub for Innovation in MSMEs and Education (RDCHIME), Food Analytic and Research Service Laboratory (FARSL), Thinking Ahead through Networks...
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URS Campus Journos Victor at RHEPC 2026
March 25, 2026
University of Rizal System (URS) campus journalists from Antipolo City, Angono, Binangonan, Pililla, Morong, Rodriguez, and Tanay campuses win big at the Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC), held February 14-16, 2026, at Batis Aramin in Lucban, Quezon. Top 5 finishers in individual categories qualified for the Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, on March 17-19, 2026, showcasing URS as a unified force in campus journalism. URS delegations beam with pride after the Regional Higher Education Press Conference...
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Faculty Members Publish Seven High-Impact Studies in Top Journals
March 25, 2026
Province of Rizal-- Members of the faculty of the University of Rizal System (URS) have been making ripples in the international academic community, with no less than seven peer-reviewed research papers accepted for publication in top international journals since 2025. Covering a range of topics from construction management to online education, financial literacy, sustainable fishing, and women in leadership, these research papers offer workable solutions to the most urgent problems in the Philippines. The string of published research papers showcases...
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URSAC’s Tourism Studes Dominate FAOP Training at PTC Aviation
March 25, 2026
Students and faculty from the University of Rizal System (URS) Antipolo City Campus Tourism Management program soared to the top in the rigorous Flight Attendant Operations Procedure (FAOP) training at PTC Aviation Training Center, January 19 to February 4, 2026, outperforming peers from major Philippine universities. In Batch 26-03, URSAC dominated the honors, claiming Class Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Class Purser titles. Sofia Ella Marie Ibañez was named as Valedictorian, also earning awards for Customer Service and Best Team. Eldridge Joseph...
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