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.
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.
UP Grandstand
University Amphitheater. “111th General Commencement Exercises” (2022), Photo by: Henriette Baes
UPIS Elementary Gym
NIGS-UPGAA Museum. “Museum Tour of Geology 11 Students, June 2023” Photo by Grass Padrique
GT-Toyota Auditorium. Photo by the UP Asian Center
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stephen Daniel Busico Arianne Enero Sherwin Fiel Alyssa Maurice Manahan Jonathan Medalla Joseph Medalla Camille Orelly Janielle Marisse Samonte Dylan Cyñl Tecson Trizsa Jasmin Ty
Photographers from the UP Photography Society (UP OPTICS)
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:
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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:
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)