The Institute of Mathematics mourns the passing of Professor Honesto “Bong” G. Nuqui, a beloved teacher, respected administrator, and pillar of the Philippine mathematics community. Professor Nuqui graduated as valedictorian of UP High School in 1961 and earned his BS in Mathematics, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1965. He obtained… Continue reading →

The Institute of Mathematics mourns the passing of Leonila “Candy” Francisco on 17 June 2026 at the age of 46. Fondly known as “Ate Candy” to both faculty and students, she served the Institute as a security guard for more than 15 years. She was a beloved presence in the IMath community, a dependable guardian,… Continue reading →

The Institute of Mathematics deeply mourns the passing of Dr. Romeo L. Manlapaz on April 1, 2026. A distinguished educator, faculty administrator, and visionary of institutional modernization, he served the University with dedication for nearly four decades. Dr. Manlapaz earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from UP Diliman, graduating magna cum laude in 1960, and… Continue reading →

The Institute of Mathematics deeply mourns the passing of retired Professor Remedios David Santos, who died on 07 January 2026. Professor Santos joined UP Diliman as an Instructor in 1960, immediately after obtaining her BS Mathematics degree from the University. She completed her master’s degree in 1976, supported by a Local Faculty Fellowship. She rose… Continue reading →

The Institute of Mathematics mourns the passing of beloved Professor Elmie Peralta Verzosa. She was 90 years old. Hailing from Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Professor Verzosa obtained her BS Mathematics degree from UP Diliman in 1955, an outstanding class that included the late Professors Flor Cejalvo and Rica Panganiban. The three lifelong friends and bridge… Continue reading →

The Institute of Mathematics mourns the passing of Professor Romulo Goloyugo Pizaña last March 13. He was 76. Professor Pizaña obtained his BS Mathematics degree in 1971, his MS Mathematics (Operations Research) degree in 1981, and his PhD Mathematics degree in 1992, all from UP Diliman. He was an undergraduate scholar of the National Science… Continue reading →

The Institute of Mathematics mourns the passing of beloved former faculty member, Rica G. Panganiban, on August 26, 2023. Professor Panganiban joined UP as Assistant Instructor in 1955 upon graduation from the BS Mathematics program and was appointed Professor in 1993. She dedicated her whole professional life of 46 years to the University until retirement… Continue reading →

The Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman, joins the mathematics community in mourning the passing of Professor Josefina Caluya Fonacier, a pillar of Philippine mathematics education and beloved former colleague. Professor Fonacier, Josie to her friends and Ma’am Fona to her younger colleagues and students, spent her entire academic career at the University of the Philippines… Continue reading →

Payapang pumanaw noong Abr. 5, 2023 si Propesor Caridad Macaranas Natividad, retiradong propesor ng Linangan (dating Departamento) ng Matematika, UP Diliman, sa edad na 84. Si Prop. Natividad ay naging kasapi ng Kaguruan mula 1961 hanggang 2004, at nagpatuloy bilang Professorial Lecturer mula 2005 hanggang 2008. Naging Faculty Affiliate at Lecturer din siya sa UP… Continue reading →