The interview discusses the philosophy and practices of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). The philosophy draws from progressivism, utopianism, and pragmatism with a focus on reforming education to improve society, increasing access through establishing branches, and adapting standards based on real-world experiences. This philosophy is continuously practiced through expanding access, such as establishing new branches, and adapting processes based on evaluations. The pros include more students benefiting, especially marginalized groups, while the cons include potential sacrifices in quality and reductions in budget and positions due to downgrades in university accreditation levels.

1. INTERVIEW
DISCUSSION
PREPARED BY:
MARY GRACE M. ROMERO
LUCCELLE ROSE F. BRUCES

4. Philosophy
As a state university, the Polytechnic University of
the Philippines believes that:
•Education is an instrument for the development of
the citizenry and for the enhancement of nation
building;
•Meaningful growth and transformation of the
country are best achieved in an atmosphere of
brotherhood, peace, freedom, justice and a
nationalist-oriented education imbued with the spirit

5. UNIVERSITY’S
INFLUENTIAL
LEADERS

8. IMNO NG PUP
SINTANG PAARALAN
TANGLAW KA NG BAYAN
PANDAYAN NG ISIP NG KABATAAN
KAMI AY DUMATING NANG SALAT SA YAMAN
HANAP NA DUNONG AY IYONG ALAY
ANG LAYUNIN MONG MAKATAO
DINARANGAL ANG PILIPINO
ANG IYONG ARAL, DIWA, ADHIKANG TAGLAY
PUP, AMING GABAY
PAARALANG DAKILA
PUP, PINAGPALA
GAGAMITIN ANG KARUNUNGAN
MULA SA IYO, PARA SA BAYAN
ANG IYONG ARAL, DIWA, ADHIKANG TAGLAY
PUP, AMING GABAY
PAARALANG DAKILA
PUP, PINAGPALA

10. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 1: WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY THAT
PUP ADMINISTRATION IS UPHOLDING?
QUESTION # 2: IS THE SAID PHILOSOPHY
CONTINUOUSLY BEING PRACTICED BY THE
MEMBERS OF THIS INSTITUTION?
QUESTION # 3: WHAT ARE THE IDENTIFIED PROS
AND CONS OF SUCH PHILOSOPHY / PRACTICES?

11. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES FROM THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 1: WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY THAT
PUP ADMINISTRATION IS UPHOLDING?
ANSWER # 1: PROGRESSIVISM AND DRAWS HEAVILY ON
NATURALISM. BECAUSE THE INSTITUTION BELIEVES THAT
IMPROVEMENT AND REFORM OF HUMAN CONDITION
ARE BOTH POSSIBLE AND DESIRABLE.

12. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES FROM THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 1: WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY THAT
PUP ADMINISTRATION IS UPHOLDING?
ANSWER # 2: UTOPIANISM. THE FORMER PRESIDENT AND
ITS CONTEMPORARIES BELIEVE THAT A BETTER NATION
RELIES TRULY ON HOW THEY VALUE EDUCATION. IT IS FOR

13. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES FROM THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 1: WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY THAT
PUP ADMINISTRATION IS UPHOLDING?
ANSWER # 2: … THIS REASON THAT MORE BRANCHES OF
PUP WERE ESTABLISHED IN DIFFERENT PLACES.
EDUCATION SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE.

14. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES FROM THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 1: WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY THAT PUP
ADMINISTRATION IS UPHOLDING?
ANSWER # 3: PRAGMATISM. BECAUSE THE ADMINISTRATION
CONTINUOUSLY RE-ORGANIZE, RECONSTRUCT AND RE-
EVALUATE EXISTING PROCESSES AND STANDARDS TO HELP
INTEGRATE TOGETHER REAL KNOWLEDGE AND REAL LIFE
EXPERIENCES.

15. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES FROM THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 1: WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY THAT PUP
ADMINISTRATION IS UPHOLDING?
ANSWER # 3: …IT IS FOR THIS REASON THAT PUP IS BEING
EVALUATED AT THE LEVEL 4 STANDARD BUT DUE TO THE
EFFECT OF THE PERFORMANCE BY ITS BRANCHES, THE
STANDARD GOES DOWN TO LEVEL 2.

16. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 2: IS THE SAID PHILOSOPHY
CONTINUOUSLY BEING PRACTICED BY THE
MEMBERS OF THIS INSTITUTION?
ANSWER # 1: YES. BECAUSE THEY INTEND TO
REFORM WHAT HAS NEED TO BE CHANGED AND
IMPROVED ON. THEY DO NOT COMPROMISE THE
RIGHT OF EVERY CHILD TO QUALITY EDUCATION.

17. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 2: IS THE SAID PHILOSOPHY
CONTINUOUSLY BEING PRACTICED BY THE
MEMBERS OF THIS INSTITUTION?
ANSWER # 2: YES. LIKE FOR EXAMPLE, THE
LEADERS CREATE MEANS ON HOW TO MAKE THE
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION BECOME ACCESSIBLE TO
ALL. SO THEY PUT UP MORE BRANCES IN SEVERAL

18. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 2: IS THE SAID PHILOSOPHY
CONTINUOUSLY BEING PRACTICED BY THE
MEMBERS OF THIS INSTITUTION?
ANSWER # 3: YES. LIKE FOR EXAMPLE, THE
LEADERS CREATE MEANS ON HOW TO MAKE THE
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION BECOME ACCESSIBLE TO
ALL. SO THEY PUT UP MORE BRANCES IN SEVERAL

19. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 3: WHAT ARE THE IDENTIFIED PROS
AND CONS OF SUCH PHILOSOPHY / PRACTICES?
ANSWER: PROS:
1. MORE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO BENEFIT
ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO BELONG TO THE
MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY.
2. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION BECOMES MORE
ACCESSIBLE AS THEY ARE ABLE TO PUT-UP MORE

20. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
QUESTION # 3: WHAT ARE THE IDENTIFIED PROS AND CONS OF
SUCH PHILOSOPHY / PRACTICES?
ANSWER: PROS:
1. DUE TO LARGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS THAT THE UNIVERSITY
WANT TO CATER, SOMEWHAT THE QUALITY OF THE SERVICES
WERE SACRIFICED (PARTICULARLY THE EVALUATION OF OTHER
BRANCHES). HENCE, FROM LEVEL 4 BECOME LEVEL 2 (UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITATION)
2. DUE TO THE DOWNGRADE OF THE LEVEL, THERE ARE CERTAIN
POSITIONS THAT HAVE TO BE ABOLISHED. EXAMPLE, FROM 6 VPS
DOWN TO 2. HENCE, UNIVERSITY ANNUAL BUDGET BECOME
LOWER.