Tributes
REMEDIOS DAVID SANTOS (1938 – 2026)
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
Elmie Peralta Verzosa (1933-2024)
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
Romulo Goloyugo Pizaña, 07 February 1948 – 13 March 2024
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
Rica G. Panganiban, 1935 – 2023
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
Josefina C. Fonacier, 06 March 1925 – 16 May 2023
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
Caridad Macaranas Natividad (1938 – 2023)
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
Cesar G. Tapia, 73
The Institute of Mathematics announces with deep sadness the passing of retired colleague Dr. Cesar G. Tapia at the age of 73. Dr. Tapia joined the Department of Mathematics in 1970 and retired with the rank of Professor 12 in 2012. He obtained BS Math (1970) and MS Math (1976) degrees from UP Diliman and… Continue reading
Flor Cejalvo
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Professor Flor Cejalvo. Professor Flor V. Cejalvo joined the Department of Mathematics as Instructor in 1955 and served as regular faculty member until retirement at age 65 as Professor 11 in 1998. She continued serving the University as Professorial Lecturer for five more years. She earned BS… Continue reading
René P. Felix, 70
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus René P. Felix on 01 February 2021 due to pneumonia and other complications. He was 70 years old. Dr. Felix was a beloved professor and mentor and an accomplished researcher. Through his classrooms have passed hundreds of students professing the greatest of admiration for his… Continue reading