We are pleased to be able to make available the final programme for the 5th International Conference in Urban and Regional Planning and 18th PASCAL International Conference - Sustainable Development Futures: From Knowledge to Practice,which will be held from November 12-13, 2024 at the Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

We are particularly happy to be able to welcome PASCAL Director for Africa, Professor Marius Venter, PASCAL Learning Cities Network Co-ordinator, Dr Rob Mark, and Chair of the PASCAL Executive Steering Committee, Professor Michael Osborne who alongside PASCAL Asia Director, Professor Mario delos Reyes will be presenting at the conference.

The hosts are the University of the Philippines (UP) School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP), the premier graduate school of planning in the Philippines offering specialized courses in urban and regional planning. In November 2024, it will be more than 59 years since the School has been at the forefront of the country’s development efforts through its fourfold mandate of graduate education, research, training and extension services.

The UP SURP was recently awarded the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) on July 17, 2024 at the Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace, Manila. The PQA is a national award program by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that aims to encourage and engage public and private entities and other stakeholders to strive for exceptional and excellent performance. The UP SURP is the first-degree granting unit to be a recipient of this prestigious award in the UP system, staying true to its commitment in delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. The School is dedicated to advancing its legacy of quality management through continuous process improvements, curriculum updates, competency mapping, and the formulation of institutional governance manuals. These initiatives are aligned with the 2025 vision of UP SURP, reflecting steadfast dedication to excellence and innovation towards better service to the Filipino people.

To learn more about the UP SURP, please visit our website.

Assoc. Prof. Dina C. Magnaye, PhD, EnP, Dean, University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning