Vision
We are an inclusive and collaborative academic community that integrates practice with critical, engaged, and responsible scholarship. We advance geographic education through our outstanding faculty with diverse and specialized expertise, embracing creativity, innovation, and technology. We promote ethical community-based research and foster local and indigenous knowledge production. We develop grounded, service-oriented pedagogy, and build strong, sustainable institutional partnerships to inspire future leaders and empower society.
Mission
The UP Department of Geography is the pioneering institution in advancing the discipline of geography in the Philippines. We provide holistic geographic education to cultivate academic excellence and public service. We produce geographic knowledge through ethical research and innovative practices. We promote responsible engagements to strengthen local capacities and foster just, proactive, and sustainable communities.