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5 Top Universities in the Philippines

January 24, 2018 By FAQ Leave a Comment

Having been known for its heaven like beaches, the Philippines has attracted thousands of international citizens to visit the country. Apart from its tourism magnet, it has been reported that there are more than five thousand foreign students coming to the country for their academic pursuit every year. The reasons are pretty clear. The living costs and school fees are considered way more affordable when compared with other English speaking countries. Not only that, its tourism spots and mix of cultures (Spanish, American and Malay) make the country far more interesting to young minds who want to explore and have fun while stuying. So far, such large number of students are catered by around two thousand universities in the Philippines.

Choosing the one that suits your academic needs out of so many options might be tricky, but knowing list of the country’s top universities may help you make up your mind. To be noted, the list is based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings of 2017 and so far, there are five Philippine universities that have made their way into the billboard chart.

1. University of the Philippines Diliman

UP Diliman is the number one university in the country. Although the University of the Philippines is government funded and it is accessible throughout the country as it has 15 different campuses in different locations. UP Diliman in Quezon City is the most reputable one. Being awarded as the 75^th best university in Asia and 367^th in the world by the QS, UP Diliman has more than twenty thousand students with three most recognized majors: English language and literature, management and social sciences. Other than the three majors, academic programs related to architecture, biology, business, broadcast, chemistry, computer, economics, film, food technology, geology, industry, journalism, mathematics, mining, psychology, tourism and visual communication. In addition to the varied programs, the Commission on Higher Education has declared many of its research centers the National Centers of Excellence.

Other top University of the Philippines branches are the ones in Manila and Los Banos.

2. University of Santo Tomas

Looking at the university’s academic programs, University of Santo Tomas is a one stop study center. Quite similar to the diverse academic options presented by the University of the Philippines Diliman, this university caters a wide range of academic flairs: accounting, arts, chemistry, biology, engineering, commerce, architecture, computer science, hospitality, education, human resources, journalism, laws, music, literature, pharmacy and many others.

Founded in 1611, this university is the oldest in the country and in Asia. So far, its reputation has been affirmed by the QS four star rating it receives and its 801-1000 global place in the QS World University Rangkings. With the currently formed Academic Programs Quality Assurance Office, the quality of each program offered by the university is closely monitored to meet global standards.

3. Ateneo de Manila University

This university is one of the country’s oldest as it was established in mid 1800’s. Claiming that Lux in Domino or Light in the Lord in English as its motto, this university holds up to excellent education and doing something for environment and community, which can be seen clearly through its sustainability programs.

Academically, Ateneo de Manila is placed joint 95^th among Asian universities and 551-600 in the world. Its widely recognized programs are the English language and literature along with arts and humanities. In fact, the first is ranked among the world’s top 200, while the later among the top 350. Other than the those popular majors, other programs are available, such as economics, management, development studies, communication, and European studies.

4. De La Salle University

The university is highly reputable in the Philippines, popular for its academic quality and researches. Even fourteen of its programs have been declared Centers of Excellence and five Centers of Development by the Commission on Higher Education. Not only that, the university has received an autonomous status from the Commission.

Furthermore, the university has received global recognition. Despite the fact that it is ranked among the 701-750 when compared with other universities around the world and 134^th in Asia, its English language and literature major is indeed quite well recognized as it joins the world’s top 200. There are currently more than eighteen thousand students pursuing their degree in the university. Hundreds of them are international students coming from twenty different countries.

Apart from its excellent academic programs, De La Salle University, which was established in 1911 by the Brothers of Christian Schools, is well known for its community service active involvement.

5. Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Established in 1904, Polytechnic University of the Philippines is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Manila, National Capital Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Taguig, Quezon CIty, San Juan, ParaÃ+aque, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Batangas, Cavite, Mindoro, Laguna, Abu Dhabi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 113 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Philippine higher education organization a very selective institution.

List of Telephone Area Codes in the Philippines

November 4, 2015 By Lyza R. Sabornido Leave a Comment

A rotary dial telephone made in 1966. Photo by Holger Ellgaard via Wikimedia Commons

The telephone was the first communication device granted with a United States patent in 1876. It was invented by a Scottish immigrant Alexander Graham Bell and has long been one of the most used communication devices in the world.

Sorry to say, but telephone (landline phone) is not on the list of my most favorite communication device. I usually get confused on what to dial. I am not particular with area codes and I am not just good with memorizing numbers. Unlike the mobile phone where you could talk to your contact with just one click, when using a telephone, you have to dial all the numbers. So, I only use it when necessary.

If you have the same problem of memorizing various area codes here in the Philippines, here is the complete list of the area codes that could help you.

National Capital Region (NCR)
Caloocan City 2
Las Piñas City 2
Makati City 2
Malabon City 2
Mandaluyong City 2
Manila City 2
Marikina City 2
Muntinlupa City 2
Navotas City 2
Parañaque City 2
Pasay City 2
Pasig City 2
Pateros City 2
Quezon City 2
San Juan City 2
Taguig City 2
Valenzuela City 2

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Abra 74
Apayao 78
Benguet 74
Ifugao 74
Kalinga 74
Mt. Province 74

Region I – Ilocos Region
Ilocos Norte 77
Ilocos Sur 77
La Union 72
Pangasinan 75

Region II – Cagayan Valley
Cagayan 78
Batanes 78
Isabela 78
Nueva Vizcaya 78
Quirino 78

Region III – Central Luzon
Aurora 42
Bataan 47
Bulacan 44 (Abangan Bulacan 4422) (Saint Francis 4463)
Nueva Ecija 44
Pampanga 45
Tarlac 45

Region IV-A – Calabarzon
Batangas 43
Cavite 46 (Bacoor 02, 046)
Laguna 49 (Majayjay 49305)( Liliw 043)
Quezon 42
Rizal 2

Region IV-B – Mimaropa
Marinduque 42
Occidental Mindoro 43
Oriental Mindoro 43
Palawan 48
Romblon 54

Region V – Bicol Region
Albay 52
Camarines Norte 54
Camarines Sur 54
Catanduanes 52
Masbate 56
Sorsogon 56

Region VI – Western Visayas
Aklan 36
Antique 36
Capiz 36
Guimaras 33
Iloilo 33
Negros Occidental 34

Region VII – Central Visayas
Bohol 38
Cebu 32
Negros Oriental 35
Siquijor 35

Region VIII – Eastern Visayas
Biliran 53
Eastern Samar 55
Leyte 53
Northern Samar 55
Samar 55
Southern Leyte 53

Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga del Norte 65
Zamboanga del Sur 62
Zamboanga Sibugay 62

Region X – Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon 88
Camiguin 88
Lanao del Norte 63
Misamis Occidental 88 (Plaridel 88344)
Misamis Oriental (Cagayan de Oro 8822, Gingoog City 8842, Tagoloan 88)

Region XI – Davao Region
Compostela Valley 84
Davao del Norte 84
Davao del Sur 82
Davao Oriental 87

Region XII – Soccsksargen
North Cotabato 64
Sarangani 83
South Cotabato 83
Sultan Kudarat 64

Region XIII – Caraga
Agusan del Norte 85
Agusan del Sur 85
Dinagat Islands 86
Surigao del Norte 86
Surigao del Sur 86
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Basilan 62
Lanao del Sur 64
Maguindanao 64
Sulu 85
Tawi-tawi 68

Important things you need to remember when using a landline phone:

– The international exit code is 00
– The country code of the Philippines is 63
– The Subscriber’s Numbers (without an Area Code) are 7 digits
– When calling from abroad to the Philippines – dial “00” + 63 + Area Code + Subscriber Number
– When calling a landline within the same Area Code – simply dial the Subscriber Number.
– When calling a landline outside an Area Code – you have to dial “0” + Area Code + Subscriber Number.
– When calling any cell phone number – dial “0” + Area Code + Subscriber Number.
*Calling cell phones from landlines used to be considered “long distance” because it does not have a geographical location which means you pay per minute. But now, telecommunication companies offer unlimited calls from landline to cellular phones for a particular service provider.

5 Reasons Why Free Internet Data should be Stopped in the Philippines

August 20, 2015 By Rig Man 1 Comment

Before you react to this article, I just want to clarify that we love free Internet data. Of course who doesn’t want freebies? Who doesn’t want free access to Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, Viber and other great websites and applications on the Internet.

It also gives us the opportunity to know what’s happening in the world and to communicate with our loved ones wherever they are on Earth without extra charges. We can even write our own list of reasons why free data should be continued in the country.

However, not all good things bear good consequences, especially if they aren’t used the right way. So here are 5 reasons why free yet limited Internet data should be stopped in the Philippines. [Read more…]

How much Money do Filipinos Lose Due to a Slow Internet Connection?

July 10, 2014 By Victorino Q. Abrugar 9 Comments

connecting Internet in the office

I’m not a professional statistician. I’m just an ordinary concerned citizen who wonders how much money do Filipinos lose because of a slow Internet connection. A reliable Internet connection is vital for accomplishing many important tasks, such as booking a flight, getting a reservation on a hotel, shopping for gadgets and apparels, researching for a school homework, and doing transactions with online costumers. With a sluggish Internet connection, we lose our precious time. And if we lose time, we also lose money. This is what’s happening in our country, and it’s just hard to swallow why our government and the telcos are not actively doing something to solve that problem. [Read more…]