A STEP TOWARDS UP’S NEXT 100 YEARS: Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, chairperson of the University of the Philippines Centennial Commission, announces the success of UP's Centennial fund-raising efforts. The Commission has already managed to garner P6-billion in pledges and donations, significantly higher than the UP System-target of P5-billion. The funds will be used for faculty development and welfare, modernization, scholarships, and research and development. With Sen. Angara are the members of the Commission (Bottom Row L-R) Atty. Gladys Tiongco, Dr. Angelita Reyes, UP President Emerlinda Roman, UP Regent Nelia Gonzales, Ms. Robina Gokongwei-Pe; (Upper Row L-R) UP Vicepresident Arlene Samaniego, UP Vicepresident Cristina Hidalgo, Atty. Eduardo Hernandez, Dr. Magdaleno Albarracin, Dr. Gregorio Alvior, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Dep. Gov. Nestor Espenilla, Chairperson Romulo Neri, Prof. Elena Pernia, Atty. Gizela Gonzales-Montinola and Prof. Benjamin Sandoval.