UP Opens 118 Testing Centers for UPCAT, Boosting Access for Provincial Applicants
The University of the Philippines (UP) has opened 118 testing centers nationwide for the University Entrance Examination (UPCAT), which begins today. This initiative aims to improve accessibility for provincial examinees, with a notable increase in qualifiers from public schools and low-income households.
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