University of Asia and the Pacific
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The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Asya at Pasipiko) is a private university in the Philippines. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established on August 15, 1967, as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics.[1]
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Pamantasan ng Asya at Pasipiko | |
Latin: Universitas Asiae et Pacificarum | |
Former names | Center for Research and Communication (CRC)(1967-1995) |
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Motto | Unitas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Unity of Life |
Type | Private Nonsectarian Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution |
Established | August 15, 1967 (56 years and 254 days) |
Founder | Jesus P. Estanislao Bernardo M. Villegas |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Opus Dei) |
Academic affiliations | PACUCOA |
Chairman | Amb. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. |
Chancellor | Fernando Ocáriz Braña |
President | Winston Conrad B. Padojinog |
Vice-president | Bernardo M. Villegas |
Administrative staff | Approx. 330 |
Undergraduates | Approx. 2,400 |
Postgraduates | Approx. 200 |
Location | Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig , , Philippines |
Newspaper | The Bosun |
Colors | Red and Gold |
Nickname | Dragons |
Sporting affiliations | MNCAA WNCAA |
Website | www |
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The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the university is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Catholic Church.