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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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

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 Read more...

Office of the University Registrar— The University of Rizal System (URS) has recorded a total enrollment of 24,768 students across its campuses for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026, according to official data released by the Office of the University Registrar. Based on the Statistics on Enrollment by Course and Curriculum Year, the figures reflect sustained demand for URS academic programs, particularly in Education, Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, and Graduate Studies, Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) made history in 2025 through its Intellectual Property, Innovation, and Technology Support Hub (URSIPITSH), with the registration of 137 copyrights at the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and the advancement of various invention patents, utility models, and industrial designs. Starting from March to October, various works were filed by faculty and students, including “Performance-Based Learning Activities in Cookery for Grade 9” by Christian Lee Read more...

URS Board of Regents thoroughly reviewed and deliberated the qualifications of the university personnel before approving well-deserved promotions for faculty and staff. orong, Rizal – In a major milestone for higher education in Rizal Province, the University of Rizal System Board of Regents has approved a slew of promotions for 65 faculty members and five non-teaching personnel, acknowledging years of dedication and expertise. These were announced through Implementation Orders issued in early Read more...

In commemoration of National Zero Waste Month, the URS Environmental Education & Biodiversity Research Center launched the first series of GOGREEN – Growing Opportunities for Growth, Resilience, Education, and Environmental Nurturing on February 11, 2026. The activity aims to grasp a better understanding of RA 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and its challenges in compliance and implementation. Serving as the resource speaker, Engr. Carlos E. Inofre Jr. tackled the Disaster Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) PRAISE Committee commended 21 personnel for maintaining perfect attendance – incurring no tardiness or undertime – from January to December 2025. The award was presented on January 19, 2026, during the Flag Raising Ceremony at URS Morong Campus. The awardees are Amiel Albito, Roselle Azucena,  Eleanor Batalla, Loreta Cornejo, Rheybel De Lemon, John Andrew Francisco, Ryan Guinto, Jonathan Luris, Rjay Macarulay, Edna Maycacayan, Blesilda Obias, Read more...

The University Statistical Center successfully conducted a two-day training workshop titled “No Assumptions Needed: Unlocking the Power of Non-Parametric Statistics” on January 7–8, 2026, at the Audio-Visual Education Center, Morong Campus. The activity brought together Mathematics faculty members from ten campuses, strengthening inter-campus collaboration and enhancing statistical capacity building. The training aimed to reorient participants on proper techniques for testing data normality and Read more...

The newly elected officers of the University of Rizal System Morong Employees Association (URSMEA) took their oath of office on January 14, 2026, at the Board Room, Morong Campus. The election took place on December 18, 2025, during the Year-End Celebration at the Function Hall, ushering in a new leadership team for the association. The list of officers includes: President Dr. Jouhara San Juan Vice President Mr. Jonathan Luris Secretary Mr. Nathaniel Garcia Asst. Secretary Ms. Lyza Andrea Read more...

Paul Erickson Boado, a Third-Year Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) major in English student from URS Morong, successfully passed the highly competitive Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC) application process and was selected as one of the 31 participants nationwide. In addition to his academic pursuits, Boado actively serves the student body as Auditor of the English Enthusiast Educators, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Stewardship Organization, and a member of Inrayog de Moro, Read more...

The University of Rizal System – Human Resource Management Office invites interested and qualified applicants for  Two (2) Non-teaching Positions. IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested and qualified applicants are advised to view the job description/specification of the position through www.urs.edu.ph before signifying their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter addressed to the University President, Dr. Nancy T. Pascual, and submit to the University Human Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) is proud to be conferred with the Internationalization Champions of Nation-building and Sustainability (ICONS) Awards of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as it placed the University in the Times Higher Education 2025 Rankings. The ICONS Awards of CHED celebrate the Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for their role in championing the Philippine higher education sector on the international stage. It continues to recognize the exemplary Read more...

Two distinguished educators from the University of Rizal System (URS) were honored as Guronasyon Awardees in a prestigious ceremony recognizing exemplary teachers and academic leaders in the province of Rizal. The awarding program was held at the Casimiro Ynares Auditorium, Binangonan, Rizal, and carried the theme “Noon at Ngayon, Husay at Talino: Taas Noo, Gurong Rizalenyo.” Dr. Norma Elviña, Director of the URS Angono Campus, was conferred the Outstanding College Academic Head award. The Read more...

The University of Rizal System, through the Office of the Vice President for Research Development, Extension, and Production (RDEP), conducted two consecutive capacity-building activities in December 2025 aimed at strengthening community engagement and advancing the University’s research agenda. On December 9-10, the URS Extension Services Unit organized WRITE 2.0: Enabling Access to Knowledge and Technology for Enhanced Community Services Delivery, a workshop that emphasized transforming Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) has officially announced a new batch of faculty appointments across its various campuses following the approval of two Office Memoranda issued by University President Dr. Nancy Pascual. Under Office Memorandum No. 107, Series of 2025, appointments were approved pursuant to the University Faculty Selection Board Resolution No. 34–35, Series of 2025, effective November 3, 2025. The memorandum covers the appointment of sixteen faculty members to the ranks of Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) fielded 146 student-athletes, together with their coaches and university officials, in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics 2025. The event was hosted by Marinduque State University (MSU) from November 22 to 28. The URS delegation competed in various sporting events and achieved the 8th Place Overall Standing in the regional competition.~ embrRead more...

Five (5) Mechanical Engineering students from URS-Morong (URSM) emerged champions in the Pambansang Samahan ng mga Inhinyero Mekanikal (PSIM) National Mechanical Engineering Students’ Conference 2025 skills competition, while 5 other Marketing Management students from URS-Binangonan (URSB) secured the top 10 honors at the Philippine Junior Marketing Association (PJMA)’s Annual National Marketing Competition (ANMC). BSBA-Marketing Management students from URSB, and BS Mechanical Read more...

The University of Rizal System (URS) announced the successful examinees for its board exams and professional assessment examinations held in the Third Quarter of 2025. These individuals have demonstrated competence and dedication in their respective fields, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys. Five (5) candidates excelled in the rigorous Certified Financial Management Specialist (CFMS) assessment examination, proving their mastery of financial principles and Read more...

Officials from the University of Rizal System (URS) joined a crucial multi-stakeholder engagement event focused on climate and disaster resilience governance on Tuesday, August 27, 2025, at the Hilton, Manila Hotel. Dr. Marites Rio, VP for RDEP , represents URS in the TRANSFORM MOA signing. With her are Mayor Tanjuatco of Tanay and BuCor The event, titled 2025 Project TRANSFORM (Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilience and Environmental Sustainability through Multistakeholder Engagement), Read more...

The University of Rizal System-Rodriguez (URS-Rodriguez) campus has achieved an outstanding feat, securing the 10th spot among the Top Performing Schools in the recent September 2025 Licensure Examination for Social Workers, as released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The achievement places URS-Rodriguez in the prestigious Category B of top-performing schools, which requires institutions to have 51 or more examinees and register an impressive passing percentage of at least 80%. Read more...

The University received the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Bronze Award from the Civil Service Commission on September 5, having complied with each core human resource management system – recruitment, selection, and placement; learning and development; performance management; and rewards and recognition. CSC Resolution No. 1600730 dated June 30, 2016, provides the guidelines on the conferment of HR recognition and awards. Agencies Read more...

The College of Industrial Technology (CIT) has been awarded the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) by the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office IV-A (CHEDRO IV-A). The award was presented by Regional Director Dr. Rogelio Galera Jr., along with Dr. Freddie Bulauan, the Chief Administrative Officer, at the Board Room, URS Morong Campus on September 17. L-R. Prof. Verlee San Juan, Program Head, BIndTech; Dr. Gary Ken Robles, Director, Curriculum and Instruction; Dr. Allan Conde, VP Read more...