In commemoration of the 100th year of the University of the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilpinas has issued 100-piso banknotes with the overprint of the UP Centennial 2008 logo.
The logo, overprinted on the watermark space to the right of President Manuel Acuña Roxas’ portrait,
symbolizes 100 years of “academic excellence, leadership and service to the nation.”
The purple and white 100-piso note is the most commonly used purchasing bill.
Its front features the bust of Roxas, the first president of the independent Republic of the Philippines in 1946. To the right is the flag of the Philippine Republic rising as the American flag is lowered symbolizing a new dawn.
The back of the note depicts the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas buildings.
This series of 100-piso banknotes is part of the first batch of banknotes printed in 2008 with the signatures of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.
2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the University of the Philippines, by any measure one of the most influential institutions in the country.
The University of the Philippines was established in 1908 by the American colonial government to provide quality education to deserving students of all classes.
UP treasures its institutional autonomy and nurtures excellence in a climate of academic freedom.
Throughout its history, UP has played a leading role in the nation’s life.
Today, it is a university system of seven constituent universities with fourteen campuses strategically located across the country.
Alumni and Friends of the University of the Philippines may avail of this once-in-a-lifetime collector’s item by contacting the UP System Office of the Vice President for Administration through:
Dr. Arlene A. Samaniego,
UP Vice President for Administration
Tel. no. 925-0984
E-mail: ovpa@up.edu.ph
or:
Prof. Isagani Bagus,
Officer-in-Charge of the UP System Supply and Property Management Office
Tel. no. 926-4919
E-mail: isagani.bagus@up.edu.ph.
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