The Office of the Chancellor (OC) performs the overall management, supervision, and administration of UPLB. It sets the strategic direction that the University takes in order to accomplish its mandates and responsibilities as defined under the UP Charter of 2008 or Republic Act 9500.
“We envision a future-proof UPLB— a university that has relevance and pride of place in national development and international dialogue, one whose human resources are not only at par, but also even exceed those of other global institutions. We aim to become a university known for its heart, for its concern and care for its constituents, and for producing graduates whose drive for public service and compassion for their fellow human beings are second to none.”
Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr.
Chancellor
Vision/Mission
The UPLB Vision-Mission is inspired by the vision articulated by the leadership of the University of the Philippines highlighting the role of UP in shaping the minds that shape the nation. As part of the National University, UPLB hones and learns fom the Iskolar ng Bayan to be socially responsible partners in inclusive national development.
About the Chancellor
Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. is a professor of economics at the College of Economics and Management (CEM) and was the dean of the Graduate School (GS). He finished his Doctor of Economics in 2007, with specialization in Economics of Education, Labor, and Human Resource Economics at Kyoto University, Japan.
Reports
Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. took office in November 2020 guided by his vision of a future-proof UPLB as it levels up its recognition as one of the leading regional and global universities regardless of the mode of delivery of services.
Units under the Office of the Chancellor (OC)
- Academic Assessment and Development Unit (AADU)
- Internal Control Office (ICO)
- Legal Office
- Office of Alumni Relations (OAR)
- Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH)
- Office of International Linkages (OIL)
- Office of Public Relations (OPR)
- Ugnayan ng Pahinungod
- Office for Institutional Development in Higher Education (OIDHE)
Office of the Chancellor (OC)
3/F Bienvenido M. Gonzalez Hall (formerly UPLB Main Library Building)
University of the Philippines Los Baños, College
Batong Malake, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines 4031
- +63 49 536 2567 | +63 49 536 2894
- oc.uplb@up.edu.ph