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UP Diliman Cultural Facilities Online Directory

UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (UPD-OICA) is pleased to share with you the UP Diliman Cultural Facilities Online Directory.

Visit: https://oica.upd.edu.ph/cultural-facilities

This project is an initiative intended to reactivate artistic and cultural life on campus as its constituents return from online learning. It aims to give the students, faculty, and other members of the UP community easier access to information on facilities as well as meaningful spaces on campus that they can utilize for special events and projects. In the process, these sites become spaces for productive and collaborative exchanges, allowing the University community to develop and sustain local and international linkages in the interest of enriching humanistic knowledge and practice.

The documented spaces include Museums, Galleries, & Collections; Auditoriums, Cinemas, & Theaters; Multi-purpose Spaces; and Sports Facilities.

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Cultural Facilities

Across its sprawling campus, the University of the Philippines Diliman has various kinds of cultural facilities. Cultural facilities are historically and culturally significant spaces in the University that are used for artistic and cultural activities. There are indoor spaces, such as museums and galleries, as well as auditoriums, theaters, and cinemas. There are also open spaces that have been activated as venues for exhibits, performances, trainings, workshops, rallies, parades, and other artistic and cultural activities.

These spaces serve as platforms for cultivating artists and scholars in the fields of dance, literature, music, sciences, sports, theater, and visual arts, and have borne witness to the development of some of the country’s renowned talents and minds. To this day, these cultural facilities continue to act as sites of dynamic learning and generative exchanges, allowing the University community to develop and sustain local and international linkages in the interest of enriching humanistic knowledge and practice.

Auditoriums, Cinemas, & Theaters

The auditoriums, cinemas, and theaters in the University are used for concerts, theatrical plays, film screenings, conferences, seminars, and other events. These are venues where students, organizations, and academic units innovate, collaborate, and engage the public with explorative and socially relevant activities and programs.

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Museums, Galleries, & Collections

The University takes pride in its extensive collection of cultural and natural heritage housed in its museums and galleries under the stewardship of various units and institutions. Beyond safekeeping, these places invite the public to engage in educational conversations, present creative and research work, and train students in collecting and caring for objects and specimens.

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Sports Facilities

The University’s sports facilities serve as the training grounds for the UP Fighting Maroons and as ‘classrooms’ for Physical Education classes. These are spaces for honing athletic skills as well as building a sense of camaraderie between teammates, league members and spectators within and outside the UP community.

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Multi-purpose Spaces

The campus also has multi-purpose spaces that are historically and culturally significant to members of the UP community and the country. These were, and continue to be, sites where protest, the performance of traditions, and important discourses of the day take place, demonstrating the University’s commitment to uphold honor, excellence, service, compassion, and freedom for its constituents and the community beyond.

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Libraries

The University library system is composed of unit libraries that provide resources and spaces for learning for students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars. As the main repository of print, analog, and digital resources of the University, the Library system safeguards and protects the UP community’s institutional and cultural memory.

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Launched in August 2023, the UP Diliman (UPD) Cultural Facilities Online Directory is an initiative of UPD-OICA intended to reactivate artistic and cultural life on campus as its constituents return from online learning. It aims to give the students, faculty, and other members of the UP community easier access to information on facilities as well as meaningful spaces on campus that they can utilize for special events and projects. In the process, these sites become spaces for productive and collaborative exchanges, allowing the University community to develop and sustain local and international linkages in the interest of enriching humanistic knowledge and practice.

The documented spaces include Museums, Galleries, & Collections; Auditoriums, Cinemas, & Theaters; Multi-purpose Spaces; and Sports Facilities.
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Multi-purpose Spaces

The campus also has multi-purpose spaces that are historically and culturally significant to members of the UP community and the country. These were, and continue to be, sites where protest, the performance of traditions, and important discourses of the day take place, demonstrating the University’s commitment to uphold honor, excellence, service, compassion, and freedom for its constituents and the community beyond.

Note: UPD-OICA does not manage any of the facilities listed on this site. Please click EXPAND to connect directly with the managing Unit.

Ang Bahay ng Alumni

UP Alumni Association (UPAA)


Ang Bahay ng Alumni, built through the donations of the UP Alumni Association (UPAA) members, is a convention hall for university events, graduations, parties, fundraising events, and the annual General Alumni Reunion and Homecoming. It is a four-level structure with a basement, ground floor, second floor, and a roof deck. It houses the Luciano Salazar Hall, a convention hall accommodating 700 to 1,000 people. It also has function halls William M. Valdez Room for 25 people and the David M. Consunji Room for 50 to 90 people. There are also shops, such as a cafe and restaurant, within the hall.

This building is managed by the UP Alumni Association (UPAA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upalumniasso@gmail.com
Phone: 8920-6871
Address: Magsaysay Ave. cor. Balagtas St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 25-1000

UPCA Atrium

UP College of Architecture


The Atrium of Building 1 is adjacent to the stage area of Studio Lab 5 and the Museum of Filipino Architecture. It has a circular form, providing a 360-degree viewpoint of its central area and a high ceiling and windows, allowing natural light and air to enter the space. The Atrium is a space most suitable for holding exhibitions but may also be a venue for various activities.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Architecture. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upca_admin.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101; 8981-8500 local 3134 to 3136; 8957-7962 (direct line); +63917-715-5330
Address: UPCA Complex, Epifanio Delos Santos St., U.P. Diliman, Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 96 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 30

UPCA Amphitheater and Bridge

UP College of Architecture


The Amphitheater of the College of Architecture is an outdoor space at the center of the college complex that can accommodate 300 people. It has an open-seating semi-circular plan, with a platform that may serve as a stage for performances, workshops, and other events. Bagras trees and a Kapok tree serve as the natural shade of the amphitheater. Above the stage is the bridge connecting the Building 1 and Building 2 of the UP College of Architecture complex.

These spaces are managed by the UP College of Architecture. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upca_admin.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101; 8981-8500 local 3134 to 3136; 8957-7962 (direct line); +63917-715-5330
Address: UPCA Complex, Epifanio Delos Santos St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 1877 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 300-375

UPCA Studio Lab 1-4

UP College of Architecture


Studio Labs 1-4 is a multi-purpose space on the second floor of Building 1 of the UP College of Architecture Complex. It serves as a drafting room and classes but may also serve as a multi-purpose room. Exhibitions of models, performances, and events may be held at the Studio Labs 1-4 as it can hold up to 500 people. Events are preferably during the weekend, semester break, or after office hours.

These spaces are managed by the UP College of Architecture. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upca_admin.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101; 8981-8500 local 3134 to 3136; 8957-7962 (direct line); +63917-715-5330
Address: UPCA Complex, Epifanio Delos Santos St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 464 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 500

UPCA Studio Lab 5

UP College of Architecture


Studio Lab 5 is a multi-purpose space located in Building 1 of the UP College of Architecture Complex, near the Museum of Filipino Architecture. It is a suitable venue for exhibits, performances, and other events with its 150 seating capacity, a stage area, and high ceiling.

This space is managed by the UP College of Architecture. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upca_admin.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101; 8981-8500 local 3134 to 36; 8957-7962 (direct line); +63917-715-5330
Address: UPCA Complex, Epifanio Delos Santos St., Diliman, Q.C.

Floor Area: 157 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 150

Museum of Filipino Architecture (MOFA)

UP College of Architecture


Located in Building 1 of the UP College of Architecture Complex, the Museum of Filipino Architecture (MOFA) is a multi-purpose venue for seminars, conferences, and exhibits. Its structure uses glass windows for ventilation and lighting, showcasing its use of effective tropical architecture.

This space is managed by the UP College of Architecture. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upca_admin.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101; 8981-8500 local 3134 to 3136; 8957-7962 (direct line); +63917-715-5330
Address: UPCA Complex, Epifanio Delos Santos St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 141 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 100

CAL Atrium

UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL)


The CAL Atrium is on the second floor of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) New Building. The atrium may serve as a venue for performances, events, workshops, and educational discussions. It features a high ceiling with a skylight. It can accommodate 70-80 people, depending on the setup of the place.

This space is managed by the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cal.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: CAL New Building, Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 70-80

Hall of Wisdom 206 and 207 (Seminar Room)

UP Asian Center


The Hall of Wisdom Seminar Room is a venue for meetings, forums, and workshops. The room is equipped with an audio system, a projector, internet connection, aircon, and tables. It can accommodate from 20 to 60 people, depending on the set-up of tables and chairs. The seminar room may be converted into two smaller rooms with a divider.

These facilities are managed by the UP Asian Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: acrentals@up.edu.ph
Phone:8981-8500 local 3580
Address: GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (but may extend upon agreement)
Floor Area: 7.145 m. x 8 m.
Seating Capacity: 50-60 in classroom type setup; 20-30 in roundtable setup

UP AIT Inner Courtyard

Asian Institute of Tourism


The Inner Courtyard of the UP Asian Institute of Tourism is a 120 square-meter open-air venue for the reception of events held in the AIT Lounge.

This space is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 20 m. x 6 m.

UP AIT Lobby

UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT)


The lobby of the Asian Institute of Tourism is a reception area where students, faculty, and visitors access the building’s directory, schedules, and general information. It can house 100 people and may serve as a reception area for events.

This space is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 15 m. x 8 m.
Seating Capacity: 100

UP Vanguard Rooftop

UP Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST)


The UP Vanguard Building Rooftop is currently under construction. It will have two halls for gatherings and events that can hold from 100-150 people.

This facility is managed by the UP Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: dmst.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4201
Address: Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 100-150

DMST Complex

UP Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST)


The UP Department of Military Science and Tactics complex includes an open field quadrangle surrounded by four halls named after UP ROTC alumni: Vallejo Hall, Peralta Hall, Quiaoit Hall, and Atienza Hall. The quadrangle serves as a sports facility for the College of Human Kinetics. It is a venue for parades, programs, and ceremonies.

This facility is managed by the UP Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: dmst.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4201
Address: Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 12 m. x 10 m.
Seating Capacity: 142

ICE First floor

Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE)


The first floor of the Institute of Civil Engineering consists of three multi-purpose spaces: the lobby, cafeteria, and an open area. The lobby is an open space in front of the DM Consunji Theater that may be used as a reception venue or exhibit space. The cafeteria has tables and chairs that may accommodate 200 people for events. The open area is adjacent to the cafeteria and is a suitable venue for book launches, gatherings, career fairs, and assemblies of organizations.

This space is managed by the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ice.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3182 or 3186
Address: Institute of Civil Engineering Main Building, Pardo de Tavera St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 200

ICE Student Lounge

Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE)


The Institute of Civil Engineering’s Student Lounge is on the second floor of the building, right beside the stairs and overlooking the building’s first-floor lobby. It has tables and chairs, a bean bag area, and a meeting room. It is open to all UP students. Events may be held during non-working hours and when there are no classes.

This space is managed by the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ice.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3182 or 3186
Address: Institute of Civil Engineering Main Building, Pardo de Tavera St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Melchor Steps

UP College of Engineering


The Melchor Steps welcomes students to Melchor Hall, the home of the College of Engineering. Identical to Palma Hall, the Melchor steps also have two wide landings. It serves as a venue for student council activities, concerts, freshman welcoming assemblies, and other institution-related activities.

This space is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Melchor Garden

UP College of Engineering


On the left side of the Melchor Steps is a rectangular lawn called the Melchor Garden. It serves as a venue for the gatherings of various College of Engineering organizations and fraternities. On the leftmost side of the grounds are two spaces, the Tau Alpha Corner consisting of benches, and the Turalba Plaza, donated by the family of Architect Antonio A. Turalba and Ma. Cristina V. Turalba. There are also two structures, namely The Centennial Sundial, which is a gift of the Tau Alpha to the college, and the Pagsisigasig, Pagyabong, Pag-unlad by Eduardo Castrillo and commissioned by the Turalba Family.

This space is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Proctor & Gamble (P&G) Philippines Audiovisual Room

UP College of Engineering


The P&G room, formally called Proctor & Gamble Philippines Audiovisual Room in honor of the sponsor, is an 80-capacity air-conditioned room on the 5th floor of Melchor Hall. The room is usually used for organization assemblies.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 80

Room 501-505

UP College of Engineering


Room 501-505 at the Melchor Hall is a theater-style room with a tiered seating plan. It can accommodate 40 people. The room is a suitable venue for meetings, workshops, and activities of organizations.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 40

Maynilad AVR

UP College of Engineering


The SID Consunji Audiovisual room, commonly called Maynilad AVR after the main sponsor, is a multipurpose room for 50-60 people, equipped with air-conditioning, a projector, and a sound system. It is a suitable venue for seminars, conferences, and workshops. The room also has its own pantry and comfort room.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 50-60

Melchor Hall Lobbies

UP College of Engineering


The 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floor lobbies of the Melchor Hall are spaces where students can put up exhibitions or hold events. Each lobby varies in size, with the 2nd-floor lobby as the largest, accessed through the Mechor steps. Surrounding the 3rd-floor lobby are the meeting corners of Engineering organizations and the entrance to the Melchor Hall Theater. The 5th-floor lobby is at the front of the Proctor & Gamble room.

These spaces are managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmena Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

DMMME Conference Room

Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME)


The Conference Room of the DMMME building can accommodate less than 20 people, with a set-up that includes tables. It is a venue for press conferences and meetings. It contains a podium with a microphone, carpet flooring, a TV, and a whiteboard.

This facility is managed by the UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: dmmme.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3132
Address: Velasquez St. cor. C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: ~20

National Engineering Center (NEC) Multi-purpose Spaces

National Engineering Center (NEC), UP College of Engineering


The National Engineering Center (NEC) in Juinio Hall has multipurpose spaces for workshops, training, and wellness activities. It has a courtyard that may accommodate sports festivals and Zumba sessions. NEC has a Wellness Center on the ground floor, with a sofa, tables, chairs, and bean bags. They have two seminar rooms, one for 40 and another for 50 people, each equipped with tables, chairs, and a whiteboard. The NEC also has four air-conditioned lounges and one alfresco lounge for 40-60 people, suitable for gatherings as each lounge has tables and chairs. Lastly, they have an Executive Board Room for press conferences, meetings, and roundtable discussions, furnished with a long table and cushioned seats.

These spaces are managed by the National Engineering Center (NEC), UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nec_info.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3003
Address: Juinio Hall, Agoncillo St. cor. Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

UP CHE Gusali 2 Multi-purpose Rooms

UP College of Home Economics (CHE)


The multipurpose hall of the CHE Gusali 2 can accommodate 350 people. The hall may turn into three large classrooms and is located at the second floor of the building.

These facilities are managed by the UP College of Home Economics (CHE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: chedean.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3401
Address: Gusali 2, College of Home Economics, A. Ma. Regidor St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 7:00AM-8:00PM
Floor Area: 267 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 350

The CHE Museum Exhibit Hall

UP College of Home Economics (CHE)


The CHE Museum Exhibition Hall is a space for changing exhibitions of the CHE Costume Collection and collaborations with organizations advocating for the preservation and promotion of Filipino culture, clothing, and textiles. The exhibit hall is located on the fourth floor of the CHE Museum Building, inaugurated in 2018.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Home Economics (CHE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: checostumemuseum.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: (02) 8981-8500 local 3404
Address: 4th floor, CHE Museum Building, College of Home Economics, Regidor St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 274.75 sq.m.

Child Development Center (CDC) Auditorium

UP College of Home Economics (CHE)


The Child Development Center (CDC) Auditorium is a multi-purpose hall for 250 people. It has a stage and dividers that can convert the hall into six smaller rooms, preferably for 15 people. The auditorium is the venue for the moving-up of the students of CDC, the laboratory preschool of the College of Home Economics’ Department of Family Life and Child Development. Public forums, presentation, and conferences may also be held at the auditorium.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Home Economics (CHE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cheflcd.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3406
Address: UPCDC Building 2, College of Home Economics, A. Ma. Regidor St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 177 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 250

UP CHE Conference Room

UP College of Home Economics (CHE)


Beside the Child Development Center (CDC) Auditorium is a Conference Room. The room can hold up to 30 people with a set-up of tables and chairs. It is a venue for seminars and meetings. The conference room may also be a holding area when the auditorium has an event.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Home Economics (CHE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cheflcd.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3406
Address: UPCDC Building 2, College of Home Economics, A. Ma. Regidor St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Seating Capacity: 30

The Tea Room

UP College of Home Economics (CHE)


The Tea Room is a laboratory for BS Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management and BS Community Nutrition students of the College of Home Economics. It is a 75-seat room that offers a casual dining experience, aiming to train the students in planning, preparing, and serving quality and nutritious food.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Home Economics (CHE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: tearoom.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3415
Address: Alonso Hall, College of Home Economics, A. Ma. Regidor St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-3:00PM
Floor Area: 206.5 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 75

UPIB-EDC BINHI Threatened Species Arboretum

Institute of Biology


The UPIB-EDC BINHI Threatened Species Arboretum is a living laboratory with 70 threatened tree species. It aims to educate about the Philippines’ rich biodiversity and serve as a gene and seedling bank. It was established by the UP Institute of Biology and Energy Development Corporation, a geothermal company. The Arboretum has different sections presenting the distinct forest formations of the Philippines and the species suited to that formation.

This facility is managed by the UP Institute of Biology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: biology.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3727
Address: Institute of Biology, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 1 hectare

ISSI Function Rooms

UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI)


The Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI) has five function rooms of varying sizes. All rooms have air-conditioning, wireless microphones, WiFi, whiteboard, tables, and chairs. Three rooms, namely Room 300, Room 302, and Room 303, are for 40 people. Room 304 is for 30 people, while Room 301 may hold up to 100 people. Three rooms are named after small-scale entrepreneurs, such as Jose Sanvictores (Room 300), Toribio M. Teodoro (Room 301), and Sotero Baluyot-Lee (Room 302). The rooms are venues for workshops or seminars for unions, cooperatives, and small-scale business owners.

These spaces are managed by the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: info.issi@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4053
Address: E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 30-100

ISSI 2nd Floor Plaza

UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI)


The Open Plaza of the Virata Hall of the Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI) is an open-air venue usually used for bazaars, fairs, and product exhibits. The plaza can hold approximately 50 stalls. On the leftmost and rightmost sides of the plaza are two adobe reliefs of Apolinario Bulaong, collectively called Manggagawang Pilipino. The panels feature Filipino workers, such as fishermen, loggers, potters, shoemakers, blacksmiths, and guitar makers. It is located on the second floor.

This space is managed by the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: info.issi@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4053
Address: E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 36.6 sq.m.

ISSI Gazebo

UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI)


The Gazebo is a multi-purpose open-air venue. It has three huts with tables and chairs surrounding a tiled plaza. Parties and events may be held at the Gazebo.

This space is managed by the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: info.issi@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4053
Address: E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Atencio-Libunao Hall

UP College of Law


The Atencio-Libunao Hall is a building complex with a swimming pool and ballroom. The College of Law manages the hall as its former students sponsored the construction. The hall was formerly the UP Swimming Pool, overseen by the College of Human Kinetics, which featured an arcade and food stores.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Law. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ocs_law.upd@up.edu.ph; uplawdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8920-5514
Address: F. Agoncillo St., Laurel Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

MSI Cafeteria

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The Marine Science Institute (MSI) Cafeteria is a multi-functional room near the institute’s Audio-Visual Room (AVR). It may serve as a reception area after an event in the AVR or a venue for celebrations, such as birthday or retirement parties. It can hold up to 100 people with a set-up with tables and chairs.

This space is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address: The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 100

Film Media Center Studio

UP College of Mass Communication (CMC)


The Film Media Center Studio is an up-to-industry-standards studio with an LCD projector, lights, and sound system. It is mainly used for filming productions, interviews, talk shows, and as a venue for workshops. It is also a multi-purpose space for performances, programs, and ceremonies. The studio is available for students, faculty members, and staff within and outside the campus.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cmcdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2679
Address: CMC Plaridel Building, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 100-150
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Freedom of Information Garden

UP College of Mass Communication (CMC)


The Freedom of Information Garden is an outdoor space between the Plaridel Hall and the Freedom of Information Building of the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC) complex. The garden can hold up to 100 people and has a space to set up a stage. It is a venue for CMC student activities and events.

This space is managed by the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cmcdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2679
Address: CMC Plaridel Building, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP CMC Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Dap-Ay

UP College of Mass Communication (CMC)


The Dap-ay of the College of Mass Communication is a modern rendition of the circular meeting place of the council of Igorot elders. It is a project of the Pi Sigma Fraternity, which may serve as an alfresco venue for performances and ceremonies. It is equipped with a provision for electricity for lights and sound systems.

This space is managed by the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cmcocs.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2679
Address: CMC Plaridel Building, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

CMu Annex Garden

UP College of Music (CMu)


The Annex Garden is a grassy outdoor space in front of the Jose Maceda Hall used for staging performances or film showings. It also serves as a reception area after a performance. The steps of the Maceda Hall sometimes serve as the stage for the events.

This space is managed by the UP College of Music (CMu). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: music.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8501 local 2629
Address: Abelardo Hall, UP College of Music, Ylanan St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-7:30PM (Mon-Sat)
Floor Area: 26 m. x 15 m.
Seating Capacity: 150
Users: UP CMu Students, Faculty, and Alumni

UP College of Music Mini Hall

UP College of Music (CMu)


The College of Music Mini Hall is a small theater with a capacity of 50 to 70 people, which can hold solo and small ensemble recitals, intimate performances, and workshops. Its structure is similar to the upper half of a heart shape. It has tiered steps that serve as the audience area. It is on the college’s side near the University Theater or Villamor Hall.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Music (CMu). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: music.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8501 local 2629
Address: Abelardo Hall, UP College of Music, Ylanan St. Diliman, Q.C.

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-7:30PM (Mon-Sat)
Floor Area: 13.6 m. x 4.7 m.
Seating Capacity: 70
Users: UP CMu Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Camerata Courtyard

UP College of Music (CMu)


The Camerata Courtyard is a rectangular grassy space between the College of Music’s Abelardo Hall and Mini Hall. It is an area for performances, film showings, parties, sports festivals, and student council activities. It has a semi-circle platform that serves as a stage for events.

This space is managed by the UP College of Music (CMu). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: music.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8501 local 2629
Address: Abelardo Hall, UP College of Music, Ylanan St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-7:30PM (Mon-Sat)
Floor Area: 34 m. x 13.6 m.
Seating Capacity: 200
Users: UP CMu Students, Faculty, and Alumni

NISMED Conference Room

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)


The NISMED conference room is a 30-seat room for workshops, seminars, and conferences. It has a built-in divider to convert the hall into two separate rooms.

This facility is managed by the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nismed.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3901, local 111
Address: STTC Building, Quirino Ave. cor Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Seating Capacity: 30

NISMED Science and Mathematics Laboratory

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)


The UP NISMED Science and Mathematics Laboratory are five laboratories or training rooms equipped with video monitors, a projector, wireless microphones, and facilities for experiments and practical work. The laboratories have four tables, accommodating up to 30 people, eight at each table.

These facilities are managed by the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nismed.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3901, local 111
Address: STTC Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Seating Capacity: 30

NISMED Observatory

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)


The UP NISMED Observatory houses a 16-inch telescope within a motorized dome used for stargazing sessions at the roof-deck of the NISMED Science Teacher Training Center (STTC) Building. These sessions are conducted from January to March each year. UP NISMED primarily entertains requests made by schools and other educational institutions.

This facility is managed by the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nismed.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3901, local 111
Address: STTC Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: January to March, Fridays, 6PM to 6AM (approved requests only, no walk-ins)

NCPAG Assembly Hall

National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG)


The NCPAG Assembly Hall is a well-ventilated multi-purpose hall with a stage, podium, speakers, projector screens, whiteboards, and chairs. It can accommodate a hundred people for events, such as forums, conferences, and trainings.

This facility is managed by the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ncpag_dean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8928-3861
Address: NCPAG, R. P. De Guzman St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

NCPAG Dome

National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG)


The NCPAG Dome is an alfresco events place for students, faculty, and staff. It may serve as a venue for small-group gatherings, discussions, and recognition rites. The Dome is also the venue for the NCPAG’s monthly flag-raising ceremony, followed by their Buwanang Agahan at Kamustahan sa Dome (BUKAD), where they serve breakfast and refreshments for the participants.

This space is managed by the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ncpag_dean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8928-3861
Address: NCPAG, R. P. De Guzman St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 53.51 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 25-30

National Science Complex Amphitheater

UP College of Science


The National Science Complex Amphitheater is a circular open space with a roofed stage and tier of seats. Surrounding the amphitheater are the Computational Science Research Center, the Institute of Mathematics, the National Institute of Physics, the Institute of Chemistry, the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, and the Institute of Biology.

This space is managed by the UP College of Science. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: info@science.upd.edu.ph; csadmin@science.upd.edu.ph; reservations@science.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3802
Address: National Science Complex, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UP Academic Oval

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA)


The UP Academic Oval is a 2.2-kilometer elliptical road, letting pedestrians and vehicles traverse through academic and non-academic buildings. Acacia and fire trees line the oval, an initiative of UP President Bienvenido Ma. Sioco Gonzales and botanist Jose Vera Santos in 1949. The oval is a venue for organization-led affairs and campus events like the Lantern Parade.

This space is managed by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8601
Address:University of the Philippines, Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UP Sunken Garden

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA)


The Sunken Garden, formally named General Antonio Luna Parade Grounds, is at the east end of the Academic Oval. It is a 5-hectare field known for its natural depression. It is a venue for the Reserved Officers Training Corp. (ROTC) exercises, matches, tournaments, P.E. classes, and fairs, such as the University Fair held in February. At the east end of the Sunken Garden is a grandstand with a pyramidal roof.

This space is managed by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8601
Address:University of the Philippines, Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Open Field surrounded by Emilio Jacinto Street, University Avenue, and Osmeña Avenue

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA)


The open field surrounded by Emilio Jacinto Street, University Avenue, and Osmeña Avenue is commonly called Masskom Hill by the university constituents. It stands right beside the College of Mass Communication complex. The field has been a helicopter pad and a public art exhibit space.

This space is managed by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8601
Address:University Avenue, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

University Avenue

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA)


The University Avenue is an 800-meter stretch of eight lanes from the university sign leading to Quezon Hall. It is the main entrance of the UP Diliman Campus. It is also a witness to demonstrations and marches as a response to various socio-political issues in the university and the country. There are also notable sculptures along the avenue, such as Captivity and Contemplation by Ildefonso Cruz Marcelo and Tribute to Higher Education and UP Gateway by National Artist Napoleon Abueva.

This space is managed by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8601
Address:University Avenue, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UP Bonsai Garden

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development (OVCPD)


The UP Bonsai Garden is a 5000-square-meter garden of over 200 bonsais and other plants, such as palm trees, ferns, and vines, established by the late Modesto Manglicmot. It has three spaces, namely the Main Garden, Cogon Hall, and Kakawati Hall, all open for weddings, birthdays, baptisms, and gatherings. The Main Garden can hold from 180-200 people. The Cogon Hall can accommodate 80 people, while the Kakawati Hall is for 130-150 people.

This facility is managed by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development (OVCPD). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcpd.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: (+632) 8981-8500 local 4407
Address: I. Delos Reyes St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 80-200 pax (depending on the spaces to be rented out)

Balay Kalinaw / Balay Internasyunal

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development (OVCPD)


The Balay Kalinaw, or the Ikeda Hall, is part of the UP Balay Internasyunal complex. It is a 3-story building with a 100-capacity conference hall inclusive of the use of the porch and balcony and an alfresco dining hall that can hold up to 70 people. These halls may be rented for conferences, parties, performances, recitals, exhibits, and other cultural activities. Currently, the management allows the rental of the conference hall and dining hall during weekends and from 5 pm to 9 pm on weekdays.

This building is managed by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development (OVCPD). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcpd.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: (+632) 8981-8500 local 4407
Address: Balay Kalinaw/Ikeda Hall, Dagohoy St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Floor Area: 1402 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 50-120 pax (depending on the function rooms to be rented out)

Alcantara Hall (Student Union Building)

UP Diliman Office of Student Projects and Activities (OSPA)


The Alcantara Hall is an air-conditioned multi-purpose hall on the third floor of the Student Union Building behind Vinzons Hall. It can hold up to 100 people and is a venue for debates, blood drives, performances, and other student activities.

This building is managed by the UP Diliman Office of Student Projects and Activities (OSPA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ospa.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2587 or 2588
Address: Vinzons Hall, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-4:00PM (Mon-Fri), but can extend to 8:00PM
Seating Capacity: 100
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Org Rooms (Student Union Building)

UP Diliman Office of Student Projects and Activities (OSPA)


The Student Union Building contains Org Rooms for student organizations to use for meetings, activities, and events, such as workshops and applicants orientations. There are four rooms for 40 people, four rooms for 60 people, and one room for 50 people. Each room has wooden tables and chairs. Sound systems, projectors, folding tables, and monobloc chairs are rented separately.

These spaces are managed by the UP Diliman Office of Student Projects and Activities (OSPA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ospa.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2587 or 2588
Address: Vinzons Hall, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 40-60
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

OSG Audio-Visual Room

UP Diliman Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG)


The Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG) Audio Visual Room is a fully air-conditioned hall for seminars, events, gatherings, and the like. It is located on the third floor of the newly renovated Vinzons Hall. Depending on the set-up, the room can accommodate up to 70 people. The use of the room is open for students within the university.

This facility is managed by the UP Diliman Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcsa.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2587 or 2588
Address: Vinzons Hall, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: ~95 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 50+
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni
Status: Active but no guidelines yet for rental

Lorena Barros Hall

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA)


The Lorena Barros Hall will be renovated into a two-floor building containing rooms for student organizations, which can hold events, meetings, and workshops.

This facility is managed by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ovcsa.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2587 or 2588
Address: Vinzons Hall, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: ~200 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 50+
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni
Status: For Renovation

UP School of Statistics Lecture Halls / Lecture Hall 1 & 2

UP School of Statistics


The Lecture Halls are multipurpose activity areas for 100 people. It is a venue for small-scale performances and exhibits. The School maintains two lecture halls, one in each 1st and 2nd floor.

These facilities are managed by the UP School of Statistics. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: statfrm.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: (02) 8929-2875
Address: UP School of Statistics Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Kalaw St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 1800 sq.ft.
Seating Capacity: 100

UP School of Statistics Lobby

UP School of Statistics


The UP School of Statistics Lobby is an open area by the Auditorium entrance. It can hold up to 100 people and can be used to host several activities, such as open-air exhibits.

This space is managed by the UP School of Statistics. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: statfrm.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: (02) 8929-2875
Address: UP School of Statistics Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Kalaw St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 1600 sq.ft.
Seating Capacity: 100

2nd Floor Lobby, Palma Hall

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


The second floor of the Palma Hall Lobby is a venue for seminars and exhibits that can accommodate up to 150 people. It is located right in front of the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater. The lobby also features the 1996 mural Isandaang Taon sa Bukang-Liwayway of the University of the Philippine Artists’ Circle (UPAC) Fraternity. The lobby is open for faculty, staff, and students of the University, with the priority for those who are part of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy.

This space is managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: oadacssp.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2436
Address: Palma Hall, 18 Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

CSSP Audio-Visual Room

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


Equipped with speakers and air-conditioning, the CSSP Audio-Visual Room is a venue for workshops, performances, seminars, and other activities of students and faculty members within the university. The College of Social Sciences and Philosophy students are prioritized for room use. It has a capacity of 80 to 120 people. The audio-visual room is on the second floor of the Palma Hall.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: oadacssp.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2436
Address: Palma Hall, 18 Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 80-120
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Palma Hall Lobby

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


The Palma Hall lobby is where students stay while waiting for their classes and an area with one of the most foot traffic on the campus. It is also a venue for performances, exhibits, and seminars of students, organizations, campus offices, and organizations, prioritizing those who are part of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. The lobby has a maximum capacity of 200 people. It features two of National Artist Vicente Manansala’s artworks, the 1960 mural The Arts and Sciences and the terrazzo design of the lobby’s floor.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: oadacssp.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2436
Address: Palma Hall, 18 Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 200
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

AS Palma Hill (Tamdanay) & Rizal Garden

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


The AS Palma Hill (Tamdanay) and Rizal Garden are outdoor spaces between Palma Hall and Pavilion 4. The Rizal Garden features a statue of Dr. Jose Rizal and a pond. A staircase in the garden leads to the AS Palma Hill, where student organizations hold some of their activities and where students gather while waiting for their classes. The AS Palma Hill has the bust of Rafael Palma, whom the hall was named after, and concrete benches and tables.

These spaces are managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: csspdekano.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8926-3486
Address: Palma Hall, 18 Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 7:00AM-6:00PM
Floor Area: Open Lawn
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

AS Parking Lot

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


Beyond being an emergency assembly area of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the AS parking lot also serves as an outdoor venue. An example of such an event is an organization fair that aims to introduce organizations, from departmental, advocacy, provincial, and hobby organizations, to students, particularly first-years.

This space is managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: oadacssp.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2436
Address: Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Pilar Herrera Hall

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


The currently-under-renovation Pilar Herrera Memorial Hall was named in honor of a teacher and researcher, Pilar Herrera, the first Filipino woman with a Ph.D. in chemistry. The hall is a venue equipped with a stage, whiteboard, cushioned seats arranged in tiered platforms, an audio booth, air-conditioning, a holding area, restrooms, and a lobby that may be used as a reception area. It can hold 114 people. It may serve as a venue for lectures, seminars, assemblies, and other small events.

This space is managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: oadacssp.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2436
Address: PH 207, Palma Hall, 18 Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni
Status: Under Renovation

PH 400

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


The Multimedia Room of the Palma Hall, or PH 400, is located at the fourth floor of the Palma Hall. It currently has a 150-180-seating capacity. It may be a venue for lectures, seminars, and other events of organizations or classes within and beyond the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: oadacssp.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2436
Address: PH 400, Palma Hall, 18 Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 150-180
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

AS Steps

UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)


The steps at the entrance of the Palma Hall, called AS steps, may be used for outdoor events, such as open-air performances, and a venue for demonstrations. It has two landings that may serve as a stage. It is also one of the stops of the university’s lantern parade. The College of Social Sciences and Philosophy also held its 2022 commencement exercises at the AS steps.

This space is managed by the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: oadacssp.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2436
Address: Palma Hall, 18 Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 150-180
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Bulwagang Tandang Sora (BTS)

UP Diliman College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD)


The Bulwagang Tandang Sora (BTS) is a fully air-conditioned multipurpose hall with a 300-seating capacity on the fourth floor of the College of Social Work and Community Development. The hall was named after Melchora Aquino, a Philippine revolutionary also known as Tandang Sora. The BTS houses a mural featuring the life of Melchora Aquino.

This facility is managed by the UP Diliman College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cswcddo.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4106
Address: CSWCD, Magsaysay Ave. cor. RP de Guzman St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Floor area: 634 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 300

Beta Theatrum/UP Lagoon

UP Theater Complex


The UP Lagoon is the only body of water on the campus and home to flora and fauna, such as native trees and migratory birds. It is also an open-air venue for concerts, awards, performances, and other ceremonies. In 1983, the Beta Epsilon fraternity built the Beta Epsilon Theatrum as a gift to the university in celebration of their Diamond Jubilee. The Lagoon is also a social gathering and recreational site decorated with paved walkways, streetlamps, benches, and tables.

This space is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph; ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UP Carillon Tower and Plaza (Andres Bonifacio Centennial Hall)

UP Theater Complex


The Carillon Tower Plaza is a rectangular open space in front of the Carillon Tower, a musical instrument of over 40 bronze bells. The plaza has 3-meter tiered decks and a central court that may be used for staging UP and Non-UP events such as music performances. The Carillon Tower and the plaza are under the management of the UP Theater Complex.

This space is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph; ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UP Oblation Plaza

UP Theater Complex


At the end of University Avenue and the front of Quezon Hall, the UP Oblation Plaza stands with the Oblation mounted at a pedestal and grounds with a newly installed fountain. The plaza is one of the iconic places in the UP Diliman Campus as a site for institutional and traditional activities, such as the Pag-iilaw that heralds the campus’ Christmas activities, back-drop of picture-taking of graduates or visitors, and a venue for demonstrations on issues regarding the university and the country. It was designed by Nathaniel Duenas in 1974.

This space is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph; ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: University Avenue, U.P., 1101 Quezon City, PH

University Amphitheater

UP Theater Complex


The University Amphitheater is a semi-circular open space at the back of Quezon Hall. It features rising tiers with plant boxes as boundaries. It is the venue for the university’s events, like the General Commencement Exercises and the Lantern Parade, where colleges and organizations perform and present their floats. It can accommodate thousands of people. It was in the 1960s when the open field became the Amphitheater.

This space is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph; ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines

UP-Washington SyCip Garden of Native Trees

UP Theater Complex


The UP Washington Sycip Garden of Native Trees is a 4,700 square feet open space with 90-100 species of native trees. The area may serve as a reception or outdoor activity area for events. The Zuellig Group established the garden and named it after the banker Washington Sycip to commemorate his 90th birthday.

This space is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph; ovcca.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Alfresco Venues

University Hotel


The alfresco venues of the University Hotel include the MVG Garden 1, MVG Garden 2, and the Courtyard. The MVG Gardens are named after the former manager of the hotel and a professor teaching Spanish classes, Martin V. Gregorio. Located near The Patio, the hotel’s restaurant, is the MVG Garden 1, a 100-people venue with rock paver flooring suitable for weddings, parties, and concerts. The MVG Garden 2, commonly called Lantad, has wooden benches, a stage with roofing, a fountain, outdoor string lights, and gravel and rock paver flooring. Between the gardens is the Courtyard, a small roofed area adjacent to the U-bar that can accommodate 30 people.

These spaces are managed by the University Hotel. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: updilimanhotel@gmail.com
Phone: (02) 8929-2875
Address: Gomburza St., cor. Aglipay St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City

Seating Capacity: 30-100

Function Rooms

University Hotel


The University Hotel has eight function rooms of varying sizes on the first floor. Six rooms are named after previous UP presidents, such as Rafael Palma, Bienvenido Gonzalez, Vidal Tan, Vicente Sinco, Carlos Romulo, and Salvador Lopez. The Palma room and Romulo room can accommodate 35 people. The smallest rooms are Sinco, for 30 people, and Tan, for 15. The Gonzalez room has a capacity of 50, while the largest room, the Lopez room, can hold 100. The other two rooms are the Oblation Lounge, accommodating 80 people, and the Carillon Lounge, a 50-people capacity room. Some of the rooms are included in the event packages of the University Hotel, varying from weddings and parties to seminars.

These spaces are managed by the University Hotel. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: updilimanhotel@gmail.com
Phone: (02) 8929-2875
Address: Gomburza St., cor. Aglipay St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 15-100

Indoor Venues

University Hotel


The Patio Annex and the Gazebo are air-conditioned rooms near the University Hotel’s restaurant, The Patio. The Patio Annex is located near the steps towards the MVG Garden 1. It has glass walls and can hold at most 40 people. Meanwhile, the Gazebo has a more intimate location, with a bamboo fence separating it from the restaurant space. The Gazebo can hold up to 12 people and access to an outdoor area that may hold additional people.

These spaces are managed by the University Hotel. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email:updilimanhotel@gmail.com
Phone: (02) 8929-2875
Address: Gomburza St., corner Aglipay St., UP Diliman, Quezon City

Seating Capacity: 12-40

UPIS Audio-Visual Room

UP Integrated School (UPIS)


Located on the fourth floor of the main building of the Grades 7-12 complex of UPIS, the Audio Visual Room (AVR) or the Camagay AVR is a multi-purpose air-conditioned room with a TV, whiteboard, projector, and speakers. It can fit 50-100 people depending if the set-up uses only monobloc chairs or tables and chairs. The AVR is named after the donors, consisting of former UPIS and UP High students ranging from 1962-2011 from Alejandro T. Camagay Jr.’s family.

This facility is managed by the UP Integrated School (UPIS). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upis.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4451 or 4452
Address: A. Ma. Regidor cor. Quirino Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 50-100

UPIS Bulwagan

UP Integrated School (UPIS)


The Bulwagan of the University of the Philippines Integrated School is inside the Grades 3-6 complex. It has a maximum seating capacity of 200 people. It has a stage, polished concrete flooring, sliding doors at the sides, and wall fans for ventilation. It serves as a venue for assemblies, events, and training of the school’s table tennis and pep squad team. The public may use it.

This facility is managed by the UP Integrated School (UPIS). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upis.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4451 or 4452
Address: A. Ma. Regidor cor. Quirino Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 200

UPIS Narra Function Room

UP Integrated School (UPIS)


The Narra Function Hall is a multi-function space used as a reception area and a venue for small gatherings of 60 people. It has a counter, sofas, bar stools, and tall round tables. The hall serves as memorabilia from what the structure was, the Narra Residence Hall, an all-male dormitory ravaged by fire. Remedios C. Eusebio and the UP High Class 1970 sponsored converting a part of the residence hall into the Narra Function Hall.

This facility is managed by the UP Integrated School (UPIS). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upis.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4451 or 4452
Address: A. Ma. Regidor cor. Quirino Ave., U.P. Diliman, Quezon City 1101

Seating Capacity: 60

UPIS Room 111

UP Integrated School (UPIS)


Room 111 is a large room on the first floor of the main building of the UPIS Grades 7-12 complex. The room consists of two classrooms that serve as a lecture area and a lab area during regular classes. It can accommodate 100 people, making it suitable for seminars, workshops, and other related events. The room was donated by the PHINMA Foundation, Inc. and the Trans-Asia Oil, Energy, and Development Corporation.

This facility is managed by the UP Integrated School (UPIS). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upis.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4451 or 4452
Address: A. Ma. Regidor cor. Quirino Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 111

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Launched in August 2023, the UP Diliman (UPD) Cultural Facilities Online Directory is an initiative of UPD-OICA intended to reactivate artistic and cultural life on campus as its constituents return from online learning. It aims to give the students, faculty, and other members of the UP community easier access to information on facilities as well as meaningful spaces on campus that they can utilize for special events and projects. In the process, these sites become spaces for productive and collaborative exchanges, allowing the University community to develop and sustain local and international linkages in the interest of enriching humanistic knowledge and practice.

The documented spaces include Museums, Galleries, & Collections; Auditoriums, Cinemas, & Theaters; Multi-purpose Spaces; and Sports Facilities.
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Museums, Galleries, & Collections

The University takes pride in its extensive collection of cultural and natural heritage housed in its museums and galleries under the stewardship of various units and institutions. Beyond safekeeping, these places invite the public to engage in educational conversations, present creative and research work, and train students in collecting and caring for objects and specimens.

Note: UPD-OICA does not manage any of the facilities listed on this site. Please click EXPAND to connect directly with the managing Unit.

ASEAN Hall

UP Asian Center


The ASEAN Hall of the UP Asian Center is one of the exhibit halls available for rent for events like exhibitions, seminars, etc. It has a square floor layout and may be joined with the Japan Hall to accommodate more guests or items for display. The Asian Center also exhibits their collection, such as the busts of National Heroes, in the hall. Rent includes security, lights, air-conditioning, and maintenance.

This hall is managed by the UP Asian Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: acrentals@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 7.153 m. x 8 m.
Seating Capacity: 50 in classroom type; 20-30 in roundtable setup

China Hall

UP Asian Center


The China Hall, one of the exhibit halls of the UP Asian Center, is a space for exhibitions, breakout sessions, lectures, and other events. The hall may be joined with its adjacent room, the Philippines Hall, for a larger venue. Renting the hall includes security, use of lights and air conditioning, and maintenance. The China Hall is also a space for displaying the Asian Center’s ethnographic collection gathered by the anthropologist F. Landa Jocano.

This hall is managed by the UP Asian Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: acrentals@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 7.446 meters x 8 meters
Seating Capacity: 50 in classroom type; 20-30 in roundtable setup
Status: Under Renovation

Japan Hall

UP Asian Center


The Japan Hall of the UP Asian Center may serve as an exhibition hall, holding area, workshop venue, or lecture hall. The Asian Center displays a part of their collection of ethnographic materials, such as baskets and weaved mats, in the hall. The Japan Hall may be merged with the ASEAN Hall for a bigger venue. Renting of the hall includes security, lights, air-conditioning, and management of the space.

This hall is managed by the UP Asian Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: acrentals@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 7.153 m. x 8 m.
Seating Capacity: 50 in classroom type; 20-30 in roundtable setup

Philippines Hall

UP Asian Center


The Philippines Hall of the UP Asian Center, housed in the Hall of Wisdom, is a venue for exhibitions, lectures, and other small events. The Asian Center also uses the hall to present the center’s ethnographic collection from Mindanao and the Cordilleras gathered from the surveys initiated by anthropologist F. Landa Jocano during the 1970s-1980s. The Philippines Hall and China Hall may be converted into a larger room by collapsing a divider. Rent includes security, electricity for lights and air conditioning, and maintenance.

This museum is managed by the UP Asian Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: acrentals@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 7.446 m. x 8 m.
Seating Capacity: 50 in classroom type; 20-30 in roundtable setup
Status: Under Renovation

H. Otley Beyer Museum

UP Department of Anthropology


The H. Otley Beyer Museum, formerly the UP Anthropology Museum, started from Dr. Henry Otley Beyer’s archeological and ethnological collection he started gathering in 1905. Over the years, the museum collection grew with the donation of anthropologists and students. Beyond housing specimens, the museum also serves as a laboratory for museology students to practice museum management and setting-up exhibitions.

This museum is managed by the UP Department of Anthropology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: anthropology.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2114
Address: Pavilion 4, Palma Hall, Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Status: Under Renovation

Ishmael Bernal Gallery

UP Film Institute (UPFI)


Named after the National Artist for Film and Broadcast Ishmael Bernal, the Ishmael Bernal Gallery is a space for exhibitions, receptions, screenings, and other events. It can accommodate 60-80 people. It is located within the premises of the UPFI Film Center.

This gallery is managed by the UP Film Institute (UPFI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upfilminstitute.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4288
Address: Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 60-80

UP Fine Arts Gallery / Parola Arts Gallery

UP College of Fine Arts (CFA)


The UP Fine Arts Gallery / Parola Arts Gallery is an art institution under the College of Fine Arts, UP Diliman, serving both as an educational hub and space that supports the artistic endeavors of the community. It is a venue for professors, students, and artists to exhibit their works, expand their practice, and engage with the public through events, talks, and performances. The Gallery contains a multipurpose hall, a plenary hall, three galleries, and an atrium. On September 2022, the Gallery was relaunched, now undertaking the care and housing of the College of Fine Arts Permanent Collection.

This gallery is managed by the UP College of Fine Arts. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cfagallery.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3976 or 3977; 8981-8732 (direct line); 0917 821 6480
Address: UP Fine Arts Gallery, Arts and Design West Hall, College of Fine Arts, E. Jacinto St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 9:00AM-4:00PM (Tue-Fri); Pre-booked: 9:00AM-12:00NN (Mon & Sat)

Floor Area:
Atrium – 421.34 sq.m.
Plenary Hall – 198.72 sq.m.
Gallery One – 144.54 sq.m.
Gallery Two – 131.1 sq.m.
Gallery Three – 131.1 sq.m.
Multipurpose Hall – 250.19 sq.m.

(Pre-pandemic) Seating Capacity:
Atrium – 300-500
Plenary Hall – 150
Gallery One – 100
Gallery Two – 100
Gallery Three – 100
Multipurpose Hall – 300

UP Biology Invertebrate Museum

UP Institute of Biology


The University of the Philippine Biology Invertebrate Museum has a collection of over 5,000 marine, freshwater, and terrestrial invertebrate specimens. The museum was established in the 1930s by the Department of Zoology and Department of Botany, then separate units. The collection continues to expand with fieldwork initiated by projects or courses for ecology and taxonomy. Francisco Nemenzo Sr., the “Father of Philippine Coral Taxonomy,” is a notable contributor to the museum’s collection.

This museum is managed by the UP Institute of Biology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: biology.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3727
Address: Institute of Biology, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 150 sq.m.

UP Biology Jose Vera Santos Memorial Herbarium

UP Institute of Biology


The Jose Vera Santos Memorial Herbarium is a collection of over 30,000 plant specimens. Found in Manila in the same year of the university’s establishment, 1908, it was formerly known as the University of the Philippines Herbarium. After the herbarium perished during World War II, it relocated to Diliman, and Jose Vera Santos started its restoration. In 1999, the herbarium was renamed to Jose Vera Santos Memorial Herbarium.

This facility is managed by the UP Institute of Biology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: biology.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3727
Address: Institute of Biology, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 150 sq.m.

UP Biology Vertebrate Museum

UP Institute of Biology


The Institute of Biology’s Vertebrate Museum houses a collection of bird, mammal, amphibian, and reptile specimens collected from wildlife field research around the Philippines since the 1950s. The museum contains skin specimens and specimens preserved in fluid. The museum collection aims to aid biodiversity research by providing reference and historical samples and identifying and documenting species. It is also open for public viewing.

This museum is managed by the UP Institute of Biology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: biology.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3727
Address: Institute of Biology, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 150 sq.m.

UP Vargas Museum (Exhibition Galleries)

Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center


Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center focuses on research, curation, and education on Philippine art and culture. The museum’s basement, first and third floors may serve as a space for exhibitions, workshops, seminars, etc. The second floor contains a library and a permanent exhibit featuring Jorge B. Vargas’ collection containing Philippine art from the 1880s to the 1960s, stamps, and memorabilia, which he donated in 1978. Vargas was a distinguished alumnus of the university and the first Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth period.

This museum is managed by the Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: vargasmuseum@up.edu.ph
Phone: (+632) 8981-8500 local 4024
Address: UP Vargas Museum, Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

strong>Usual Schedule: 9:00AM-5:00PM (Tue-Sat), except holidays
Floor Area: 1,132 sq.m.

Coral Collection

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The Marine Science Institute has a coral collection with specimens gathered from the fieldwork of researchers, faculty, and students. The collection has various corals classified by genera.

This collection is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph, pcabaitan@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address:The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Gregorio T. Velasquez Phycological Herbarium

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The G.T. Velasquez Phycological Herbarium contains over 55,000 Philippine and international seaweed and seagrass specimen. The collection is open to the public and serves as an archive for researchers. The Herbarium was established by National Scientist Dr. Gavino C. Trono, Jr., in honor of his mentor National Scientist Dr. Gregorio T. Velasquez.

This facility is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph; wjsantianez@msi.upd.edu.ph; herbarium@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address:The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

RVA Marine Micro-Algal Culture Collection (RVA-MMCC)

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The RVA-Marine Microalgal Culture Collection contains 54 strains of 39 microalgal species from different parts of the country, such as Anda and Bolinao, Pangasinan, Masinloc, Zambales, Manila Bay, and Anilao, Batangas. The collection takes part in the research, experiments, and teaching activities of the UP Marine Science Institute, providing a deeper understanding of the ocean. It was named after Professor Rhodora V. Azanza, who found the collection in 1998.

This collection is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph; atyniguez@msi.upd.edu.ph; dfonda@msi.upd.edu.ph; ibrodriguez@msi.upd.edu.ph; lsreyes@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address:The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP MSI Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Marine Natural Products Legacy Collection

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The Marine Natural Products Legacy Collection is a microbial biobank containing over 6,106 microorganisms with antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-pain, anti-inflammatory, and antimalarial qualities from marine invertebrates and a chemical library from microorganisms and sponges. The collection started through the initiative of Prof. Emeritus Gisela P. Concepcion through the PharmaSeas Drug Discovery Program, funded by the Department of Science and Technology.

This collection is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph; lsreyes@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address: The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Museum (Fish and Invertebrate Collection)

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The Museum of the Marine Science Institute consists of fish and invertebrate specimens of different species housed in bottles. The museum is used for students’ research and is open for public viewing.

This museum is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph; vrodriguez@msi.upd.edu.ph; ltdavid@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address:The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UP College of Music Museum

UP College of Music (CMu)


The UP College of Music’s Museum of Musical Instruments opened on February 4, 1991, during the deanship of Prof. Juan Ramos. It exhibits a collection of various ethnic instruments from the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Australia, China, and Africa. The museum also has a collection of memorabilia, manuscripts, records of performances and recitals, and other audio-video materials. The museum’s instruments are open to the Department of Musicology’s students use. It also serves as a venue for workshops, classes, and roundtable discussions.

This museum is managed by the UP College of Music (CMu). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: music.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2629
Address: Abelardo Hall, UP College of Music, Ylanan St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH.

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-7:30PM (Mon-Sat)
Floor Area: 60 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 50
Users: UP CMu Students, Faculty, and Alumni

UP NIGS-UPGAA Geology Museum

National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS)


The National Institute of Geologic Science (NIGS)-UP Geology Alumni Association (UP GAA) Geology Museum aims to be a public interactive learning space about earth science. It exhibits a systematically organized collection of minerals, rocks, and fossils that visitors may touch, interactive videos, computer booths, and dioramas. To continue to spark interest in earth science, the museum allotted an exhibition space for researchers to present their studies and findings to the general public.

This museum is managed by the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: admin@nigs.upd.edu.ph; museums@nigs.upd.edu.ph
Phone: +632 8981-8500 local 3752 (UP Trunkline); +632 8924-2485 (direct line)
Address: P. Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Floor Area: 100 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 30

UP Bulwagan ng Dangal (BnD) University Heritage Museum Main Hall

UP Theater Complex


The Bulwagan ng Dangal Main Hall is a large art gallery, with a floor area of 460 square meters and 12-foot ceilings. Located at the basement of Gonzalez Hall, it is often used for exhibits by members of the UP community and is rented on a monthly basis. It is currently closed due to the retrofitting of the building.

This museum is managed by the UP Bulwagan ng Dangal (BnD) University Heritage Museum, UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: bulwaganngdangal.upd@up.edu.ph
Address: Southwing Basement, Gonzalez Hall (Main Library Complex), G. Apacible St. cor. Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Floor Area: 460 sq.m.
Status: Under Renovation

UP Bulwagan ng Dangal (BnD) University Heritage Museum Atelyer Gallery

UP Theater Complex


The Bulwagan ng Dangal Atelyer Gallery is a small art gallery, with a floor area of 100 square meters and 12-foot ceilings. Located at the basement of Gonzalez Hall, it is often used for exhibits and workshops by members of the UP community and is rented on a monthly basis. It is currently closed due to the retrofitting of the building.

This museum is managed by the UP Bulwagan ng Dangal (BnD) University Heritage Museum, UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: bulwaganngdangal.upd@up.edu.ph
Address: Southwing Basement, Gonzalez Hall (Main Library Complex), G. Apacible St. cor. Roxas Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Floor Area: 100 sq.m.
Status: Under Renovation

UP Center for Ethnomusicology Library, Archive, and Instrumentarium

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD)


The UP Center for Ethnomusicology’s Library, Archive, and Instrumentarium features books, physical and digital archives, and musical instruments from the Philippines, Latin America, Africa, and Asian countries, such as Thailand, India, China, etc. The collection was built from the acquired or gifted instruments to Dr. Jose Maceda during his travels, such as his ethnomusicological survey in the Philippines, and through the center’s workshops, fieldwork, and other initiatives. The use of the center’s space is limited to academic and cultural activities, such as workshops and roundtable discussions, and needs approval by the director. The center may accommodate a tour around the Instrumentarium.

This facility is managed by the UP Center for Ethnomusicology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upethno_archive.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: +632 8925-7139
Address: 2nd Floor, Jose Maceda Hall, UP College of Music, Ylanan St., cor. Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Floor Area: 230 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 35
Status: Under Renovation, but Open to the Public, Not for Renting

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Auditoriums, Cinemas, & Theaters

The auditoriums, cinemas, and theaters in the University are used for concerts, theatrical plays, film screenings, conferences, seminars, and other events. These are venues where students, organizations, and academic units innovate, collaborate, and engage the public with explorative and socially relevant activities and programs.

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Ignacio B. Gimenez – KAL (IBG-KAL) Theater

UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL)


As a way of giving back, Ignacio B. Gimenez donated to the College of Arts and Letters to establish the Ignacio B. Gimenez-Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura Theater or the IGB-KAL Theater. Gimenez was an alumnus of the UP Dramatics Club and UP Mobile Theater, managed by the National Artists for Theater Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero in the 1960s.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cal.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: Corner of Magsaysay Ave. and A. Roces Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 1,294 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 374
Status: Under Renovation, Not yet open to the public

Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater

UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL)


The Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater is a 288-seating theater named after the National Artist for Theater Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero. Guerrero was also a professor in the Department of English and founder of the UP Dramatic Club and UP Mobile Theater. The theater, formerly called the Liberal Arts Lecture Hall or Arts and Lecture Hall, became the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater after UP President Onofre D. Corpuz funded its renovation in 1976.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cal.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: 2nd floor, Palma Hall Roxas Ave, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Status: Under Renovation

Tanghalang Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan / Blackbox theater

UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL)


The Tanghalang Hermogenes Ylagan, or Black box Theater is used for staging productions, workshops, and rehearsals, usually of the students of the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts. It can accommodate 60-80 people, depending on the set-up of the stage and audience area. Now located at the third pavilion of the Palma Hall, the theater was once part of the Faculty Center.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cal.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2106 or 2101
Address: Pavilion 3, Palma Hall, Quirino Ave. U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UPD-CAL Students, Faculty, and Alumni

GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium

UP Asian Center


The GT-Toyota Asian Center auditorium has a stage, a 350-seating hall, dressing rooms, a pantry, and bathrooms. It is open for corporate and academic events, like conferences. The auditorium was named after the chairman of Toyota Motors Philippines, Dr. George S.K. Ty as the donor of the funding for the construction.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Asian Center. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: acrentals@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3580
Address: GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Magsaysay Ave. cor. Katipunan Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but may extend upon agreement
Floor Area: 23 m. x 15 m., excluding the stage, lobby, and accessory rooms
Seating Capacity: 350-450

UP AIT Lounge

UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT)


The AIT Lounge is a common area for social gatherings, workshops, and recreational activities. It can accommodate up to 200 people. It is also the venue of the institute’s events with large audiences.

This facility is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 15 m. x 16 m.
Seating Capacity: 200

UP AIT Seminar Room

UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT)


The AIT Seminar Room is a multi-purpose room for roundtable discussions, programs, and student activities. It has a floor area of 160 square meters and a capacity of 180 people.

This facility is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 16 m. x 10 m.
Seating Capacity: 180

UP AIT Audio-Visual Room

UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT)


The Audio-Visual Room of the UP Asian Institute of Tourism is a multi-purpose room that can accommodate 142 people. It may serve as a reception room and a student activity center.

This facility is managed by the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: asianinstituteoftourism.up@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2796
Address: Asian Institute of Tourism, Commonwealth Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 12 m. x 10 m.
Seating Capacity: 142

Anthro Department Audio-Visual Room

UP Department of Anthropology


The Audio Visual Room of the Department of the Anthropology is a 100-seat room. It can be used for film viewing, meetings, programs, and other academic activities.

This facility is managed by the UP Department of Anthropology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: anthropology.updiliman@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2114
Address: 3rd Floor, Pavilion 4, Palma Hall Complex, U.P. Diliman

Seating Capacity: 100+
Status: Under Renovation

UPSE Auditorium

UP School of Economics (UPSE)


The Auditorium of the UP School of Economics is located on the ground floor of the Library Building. It was built with a grant from the Japanese government and opened its doors to the public in 1978. This 350.95 sq.m. facility is fully airconditioned and has a seating capacity of 280 persons. It has audio-visual equipment and modern acoustics for staging hybrid seminars, forums, and lectures. The auditorium has been the venue of prominent events, including theatrical performances and live music. It was renovated in the 2000s.

This auditorium is managed by the UP School of Economics (UPSE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upsedean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8927-9687 local 202 or 205
Address: 168 Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Floor Area: 350.95 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 280

David M. Consunji Theater

Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE), UP College of Engineering


The David M. Consunji Theater is a 256-seat theater used for seminars, conferences, concerts, competitions, and assemblies. It was named after an alumnus of the Institute of Civil Engineering, late Engr. David M. Consunji, the founder of the DMCI Group of companies and known as the “Grandfather of Philippine Construction Industry.”

This theater is managed by the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ice.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3181, 3182, 3186
Address: Institute of Civil Engineering Main Building, Pardo de Tavera St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Melchor Hall Theater

UP College of Engineering


The Melchor Hall Theater has a 220-seating capacity. It is equipped with a stage, a tiered seating plan, air-conditioning, dressing rooms, and an LCD projector. The theater is the venue for faculty meetings, assemblies, seminars, and performances.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmena Ave. U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

Beta Epsilon Multimedia Hall

UP College of Engineering


The Beta Epsilon Multimedia Hall is an air-conditioned room with a projector, sound system, whiteboard, tables, and chairs in a tiered-platform set-up. It is a venue for seminars and conferences. It was built in 1992 by the Beta Epsilon Fraternity to be the college’s first multimedia room and was later renovated in 2005.

This facility is managed by the UP College of Engineering. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upengg@coe.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981 8500 local 3104
Address: Melchor Hall, Osmena Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni

DMMME Auditorium

UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME)


The Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME) auditorium is a hall with a stage, projector, soundboard, speakers, carpeted floors, backstage, and air-conditioning. It has a tiered seating plan that can hold 93 people. Events held at the auditorium are seminars, talks, and assemblies. It is open to the public.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: dmmme.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3132
Address: Velasquez St. corner C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

NEC Audio-Visual Room

National Engineering Center (NEC)


Located on the 2nd floor of Juinio Hall is the Audio-Visual Room of the National Engineering Center. It is equipped with a stage, air-conditioning, an LCD projector, and a 90-seat capacity.

This facility is managed by the National Engineering Center (NEC). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nec_info.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3003
Address: Juinio Hall, cor. Agoncillo St., and Osmena Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UP Cine Adarna / Film Center

UP Film Institute (UPFI)


The Cine Adarna is a 745-seat cinema that regularly screens local and international films to advocate film literacy and appreciation to the public. The cinema is also where the Film Institute holds workshops, seminars, exhibits, etc. It is also a venue for film programs, graduations, conferences, stage plays, and concerts.

This theater is managed by the UP Film Institute (UPFI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upfilminstitute.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4288; (02) 8926-2722
Address: Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Floor Area: 2000 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 745

Videotheque

UP Film Institute (UPFI)


The Videotheque is a 60-seater room for film screenings, lectures, and forums. The room has its own LCD projector, speakers, and players. It is located on the second floor of the Ishmael Bernal Gallery.

This facility is managed by the UP Film Institute (UPFI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upfilminstitute.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2670/4286
Address: Magsaysay Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 60

Institute of Biology Auditorium

Institute of Biology, UP College of Science


The Institute of Biology auditorium can accommodate 303 people. It is located beside an open space that may serve as a reception area for various events.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Institute of Biology. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: biology.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3727
Address: Institute of Biology, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: By reservation
Floor Area: 500 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 303

Malcolm Hall Theater

UP College of Law


The Malcolm Theater is a 216-seating hall with a stage and an audience area. It also has anterooms and foyers. The floor area of the theater is roughly 250 square meters.

This theater is managed by the UP College of Law. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uplawdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8920-5514 local 101/102/214
Address: Malcolm Hall, Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: Available upon request
Floor Area: ~250 sq.m., including entry foyers (ante rooms) and stage
Seating Capacity: 216

UP CMC Auditorium

UP College of Mass Communication (CMC)


The College of Mass Communication Auditorium can accommodate 75 people, following the social distancing rules. It has a sound booth, an LCD projector, and two units of aircon. The auditorium is open for students and alumni of the university and outsiders. It is a venue for conferences, seminars, film showings, and other events.

This auditorium is managed by the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: cmcdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2679
Address: CMC Plaridel Building, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Sat)
Floor Area: 150 sq.m., including entry foyers (ante rooms) and stage
Seating Capacity: 75

Abelardo Hall Auditorium

UP College of Music (CMu)


The Abelardo Hall Auditorium is a venue for recitals, concerts, and stage productions for students, faculty, and local and international artists. It is currently under renovation with repairs for the auditorium’s roof and seating.

This auditorium is managed by the UP College of Music (CMu). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: music.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2629
Address: Abelardo Hall, UP College of Music, Ylanan St. U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

NISMED Auditorium

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)


The NISMED Auditorium is an air-conditioned hall for 300 people. It is a venue for conferences and seminars.

This auditorium is managed by the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nismed.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3901, local 111
Address: STTC Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Seating Capacity: 300

NISMED Audiovisual Room

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)


Located in the Vidal Tan Hall, the NISMED Audiovisual room can accommodate 75 people.

This facility is managed by the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: nismed.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3901, local 111
Address: Vidal Tan Hall, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Seating Capacity: 75

International Center for Public Administration

National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG)


The NCPAG’s International Center for Public Administration is a hall that can accommodate 300 to 500 people, depending on the setup. It is a venue for conferences, assemblies, recognition rites, and other large events of the college, the university, and other institutions. The hall is equipped with a sound system, bathrooms, air-conditioning, a lobby for the reception of guests, and a driveway.

This facility is managed by the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: ncpag_dean.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8928-3861
Address: NCPAG, R. P. De Guzman Street, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 434.5 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 500
Status: Under Renovation

Isabelo De Los Reyes Auditorium / UP SOLAIR Auditorium

UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR)


The Isabelo De Los Reyes Auditorium has a stage and audience area for 100-150 individuals. It is used for seminars, training, conference, meetings, rehearsals, presentations, events, graduation, and other activities.

This theater is managed by the UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: solair@upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8920-7717 local 4067, 4069, or 4075
Address: UP SOLAIR, Bonifacio Hall, Magsaysay Ave. cor. RP de Guzman, U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Sun)
Floor area: 1620X1460 sq.ft.
Seating Capacity: 100-150

UP School of Statistics Auditorium

UP School of Statistics


The UP School of Statistics Auditorium can accommodate 400 people. It is a venue for performances, musical recitals, concerts, conferences, seminars, etc. It is on the 1st floor of the School as you enter the premises of the building.

This auditorium is managed by the UP School of Statistics. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: statfrm.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: (02) 8929-2875
Address: UP School of Statistics Building, Quirino Ave. cor. Kalaw St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 6400 sq.ft.
Seating Capacity: 400

IESM Auditorium

Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM)


The Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology (IESM) Auditorium is a dedicated space for various academic, research, and professional events. It is situated on the 1st floor of the IESM building and can accommodate up to 96 people. The auditorium serves as a venue for lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops, and presentations. It is equipped with modern audio-visual equipment, including sound systems, projectors, and screens, to facilitate effective communication and presentations during events.

This auditorium is managed by the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: iesm.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3942
Address: IESM Building, National Science Complex, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Floor Area: 181 sq.m.
Seating Capacity: 96

Dalisay J. Aldaba Hall

UP Theater Complex


The Aldaba Recital Hall is an air-conditioned 211-seat hall for recitals, performances, and lectures. The hall was named after Dalisay J. Aldaba, a renowned soprano and the founder of the Opera Guild of the Philippines. The recital hall is located within the Villamor Hall.

This facility is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: Villamor Hall (University Theater), Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 305 sq.m. (including the lobby)
Seating Capacity: 209

University Theater / Villamor Hall

UP Theater Complex


Housed inside the Villamor Hall, the University Theater is a 2,000-seat theater with an orchestra, upper orchestra, and lower and upper balcony sections. It serves as a venue for University assemblies, recognition rites, conventions, concerts, plays, and other performances. It is fully air-conditioned, equipped with lights, and a backstage area.

This theater is managed by the UP Theater Complex. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: uptheater.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4290; 8920-5806
Address: Villamor Hall (University Theater), Osmeña Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Usual Schedule: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Floor Area: 3987 sq.m. (including the lobby and balcony area)
Seating Capacity: 2141
Status: Under Renovation, but Open to the Public

Benito Sy Pow Auditorium

UP College of Architecture


The Benito Sy Pow Auditorium is a two-level 500-seating auditorium donated by the New Golden City Builders president Manny Sy in honor of his father. It features a stage and an amphitheater seating with a balcony. An artificial pond outside the building partially cools the auditorium stage, an economical feature to save electricity when needed. The balcony may also be turned into rooms for academic purposes.

This auditorium is managed by the UP College of Architecture. For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upca_admin.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 3134 to 36; 8957-7962 (direct line); +63 917-715-5330
Address: UPCA Complex, Epifanio Delos Santos St., U.P. Diliman, Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 500
Users: UP Students, Faculty, and Alumni
Status: Under Renovation, but Open to the Public

MSI Audio-Visual Room

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The Audio Visual Room (AVR) of the Marine Science Institute (MSI) has a stage and tiered seating plan accommodating 40-150 people, depending on the health protocols. It is equipped with air conditioning, a sound booth, and a projector. The AVR is a venue for thesis defense, proposal presentations, seminars, and the institute’s commencement exercises.

This facility is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address: The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

MSI Conference Room

Marine Science Institute (MSI)


The Conference Room on the third floor of the Marine Science Institute is a 40-seating air-conditioned room with tables, chairs, a projector, a pantry, a sound mixer, and microphones. It is a suitable venue for seminars and meetings. The room is also used for holding hybrid classes. It is open for non-UP individuals for rent.

This facility is managed by the Marine Science Institute (MSI). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: msiadmin@msi.upd.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 2903
Address: The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

UPIS Auditorium

UP Integrated School (UPIS)


The UPIS Auditorium has a stage, backstage, audio booth, speakers, air-conditioning, and elevated seats. It can accommodate approximately 600 people. The auditorium has been a venue for school programs, recognition rites, concerts, and events initiated within and outside UPIS. The Mama Sita’s Foundation sponsored the establishment of the auditorium. It is located on the third and fourth floors of the UPIS building. It is currently under renovation.

This auditorium is managed by the UP Integrated School (UPIS). For inquiries, please contact them at:

Email: upis.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone: 8981-8500 local 4451-4452; 929-7797
Address: A. Ma. Regidor cor. Quirino Ave., U.P. Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, PH

Seating Capacity: 600

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Launched in August 2023, the UP Diliman (UPD) Cultural Facilities Online Directory is an initiative of UPD-OICA intended to reactivate artistic and cultural life on campus as its constituents return from online learning. It aims to give the students, faculty, and other members of the UP community easier access to information on facilities as well as meaningful spaces on campus that they can utilize for special events and projects. In the process, these sites become spaces for productive and collaborative exchanges, allowing the University community to develop and sustain local and international linkages in the interest of enriching humanistic knowledge and practice.

The documented spaces include Museums, Galleries, & Collections; Auditoriums, Cinemas, & Theaters; Multi-purpose Spaces; and Sports Facilities.
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