University of Asia and the Pacific

University of Asia and the Pacific

Pamantasan ng Asya at Pasipiko (Filipino)
Latin: Universitas Asiae et Pacificarum
Former names	Center for Research and Communication (1967–1995)
Motto	Unitas (Latin)
Motto in English	Unity
Type	Private Nonsectarian Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution
Established	August 15, 1967 (56 years and 305 days)
Founder	Jesus P. Estanislao Bernardo M. Villegas
Religious affiliation	Catholic (Opus Dei)
Academic affiliations	PACUCOA
Chairman	Amb. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.
Chancellor	Fernando Ocáriz Braña
President	Winston Conrad B. Padojinog
Vice-president	Bernardo M. Villegas
Administrative staff	Approx. 330
Undergraduates	Approx. 2,400
Postgraduates	Approx. 200
Location	Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig , Metro Manila , Philippines 14°34′49″N 121°03′38″E / 14.58035°N 121.06069°E / 14.58035; 121.06069
Newspaper	The Bosun
Colors	Red   and   Gold
Nickname	Dragons
Sporting affiliations	MNCAA WNCAA
Website	www.uap.asia
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The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Asya at Pasipiko) is a private university in the Philippines. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established on August 15, 1967, as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics.^[1]

The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the university is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Catholic Church.