Wesleyan University-Philippines (WUP) conducted its General Orientation for students on June 29, 2026, at the University Gymnasium, with at least 2,883 first-year and transfer students participating in the onboarding program organized to familiarize them with the University’s policies, services, programs, and institutional values.

The event was spearheaded by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) through the Supreme Student Council (SSC). Throughout the program, students received information intended to help them navigate their educational journey at WUP.

Representing the University President, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Wilfredo C. Ramos delivered the opening remarks. He also discussed the University’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values. He encouraged the new students to take part in realizing the institution’s mission and vision and emphasized the cultivation of the University’s core values, collectively known as CHASE: Compassion (Malasakit), Harmony (Pagkaka-isa), Accountability (Pananagutan), Spirituality (Espiritualidad), and Excellence (Husay).

Vice President for Administration and Planning Dr. Gladys P. Mangiduyos, through a recorded video presentation, introduced who John Wesley was and his tenets. The unity of piety and learning, brilliance and character.

“It is not enough to be competent. It is incumbent of us to be ethical and compassionate in helping fellow human beings as an expression of social holiness,” Dr. Mangiduyos emphasized.

University Chaplain Rev. Dr. Francis V. Fajardo discussed the role of spirituality in the University community, particularly among students. He described spirituality as finding one’s deeper personal meaning of existence and emphasized that although WUP is a Methodist university, it remains non-sectarian.
“Kahit ano ang faith mo, o religious affiliation mo, welcome ka dito [sa University],” he said. Supporting the University’s emphasis on piety and learning, he added, “Ito ang uniqueness ng Wesleyan.”

OSA Director Prof. Crystalyn Galindo presented the University’s policies governing student conduct and discipline. She discussed the guidelines that students are expected to observe, including the corresponding actions and penalties for policy violations.

“Para ma-enjoy natin ang pag-stay natin dito sa University in three, four, or more years, lagi nating sundin yung mga rules natin,” she encouraged.

The orientation also featured presentations from directors and heads of academic and administrative support offices, who introduced the services and programs available to students. These included Mr. Arnold Ateneo V. Lucas of the ICT Office; Ms. Judiliza G. Velayo, representing Dr. Laurence De Guzman of the Medical and Dental Clinic; Mr. Mark Alvin B. dela Cruz of the Public Information Office; Dr. Gener S. Subia of the Research Development and Productivity Office; Dr. Efraim S. Vidal, Jr. of the Cultural Affairs and Sports Development Office; Dr. Joepet G. Portana of the Alumni Affairs Office; Dr. Jaziel Naomi C. Reyes of the Gender and Development Office; Mr. Renato Salvador of the Crisis Management Committee and Security Office; Atty. Lyndon John S. de Leon of the University Registrar’s Office; Dr. Henry Cocoy D. R. Nacpil of the Guidance and Placement Center; and Dr. Carmelita A. Tiglao of the University Library.

Dr. Eufemia C. Ayro of the Wesleyan External Systems, Connections, Opportunities, and Partnerships (WESCOP) Office was unable to attend in person and instead presented through an audio-visual recording.

Also in attendance were Dr. Ryan John De Lara, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Technology; Dr. Carissa Juliana R. Balaria, Dean of the College of Nursing; Prof. Jelwin D. Bautista, Dean of the College of Business and Accountancy, along with faculty and staff members.
The program also featured performances and presentations by the Wesleyan Chambers Singers, Teatrong Laan para sa Obra Ngayon (TELON), the WUP Dance Troupe, and the Supreme Student Council officers.

Article by PIO
Photos by John Carlo Dauz (PIO)