UPERDFI is a non-stock, not-for-profit institution founded in 1972 to support the UP College of Engineering. Vision By 2022, UPERDFI, through its network, will enable the sustainable development of optimum utilization of the intellectual capital of the UP College of Engineering as the premier source of technology for business and industry. Mission To bridge the UP College of Engineering and society for inclusive development. Core Values • Knowledge & Expertise • Integrity & Transparency • Seamless Communication • Stewardship • Excellence & Effectiveness • Service to & Sharing Results with Society UP Engineering R&D Foundation Leadership, 2021-22: Chairman, Board of Trustees – Alex Sy Sun Eng President – Valentin A. Reyes Vice President – Dante M. Briones Treasurer – Edgardo G. Atanacio Corporate Secretary – Rafael Nestor V. Mantaring Executive Director – Alfonso A. Aliga, Jr. Comptroller – Editha J. Atienza Members of the Board of Trustees, 2021-22: Edgardo G. Atanacio Lisa Grace S. Bersales Dante M. Briones Elmir S. de la Cruz Michael V. Gonzalez Rowena Cristina L. Guevara Alex D. Ibasco Ferdinand G. Manegdeg Rafael Nestor V. Mantaring Robert Minguez II Valentin A. Reyes Alex Sy Sun Eng Guillermo Q. Tabios III Manuel H. Torres Victor N. Villagracia Council of Advisers: Estrella F. Alabastro Magdaleno B. Albarracin, Jr. Filemon T. Berba, Jr. Cesar A. Buenaventura Rosario S. Calderon Marcelo M. Casillan, Jr. Isidro A. Consunji Fortunato T. de la Peña Manuel T. Frondoso Pedro H. Maniego, Jr. Rogelio M. Murga Emilio Lolito J. Tumbocon Gregorio V. Vigilar Francisco L. Viray Cesar E. A. Virata Past Presidents: Dean Alfredo L. Juinio (+) Founding President; Leopoldo V. Abis; Alfonso A. Aliga, Jr.; Emilio Lolito J. Tumbocon; Rosario S. Calderon; Frederick Jonathan A. Trinidad; and Ferdinand M. Dela Cruz