Population Institute

Dr. Vicente B. Jurlano is Officer-in-Charge of the University of the Philippines Population
Institute

Dr. Vicente B. Jurlano [Photo by J. Villacruz, UPDIO]

The UP Population Institute (UPPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vicente B. Jurlano as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Institute for the period of June to August 2023. Dr. Jurlano brings a wealth of experience and expertise in developmental work, most notably from his recent role as a National Programme Officer of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). With this appointment, Dr. Jurlano is expected to continue UPPI’s pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and extension service.

Dr. Jurlano joined UPPI in 2020 and has been actively participating in various research projects such as the ongoing 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study. He was lead investigator of the 2022 WHO-funded project Deployment and Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines for Refugees and Migrants: A Mixed, Multi-Method Six-Country Study. He succeeds Dr. Grace T. Cruz who served as the UPPI director from May 2020 to 2023.

UPPI thanks Dr. Vicente B. Jurlano for accepting this challenging role. With his oversight, we have full confidence that he will uphold the standards set by Dr. Cruz and ensure a seamless transition to new leadership, while guiding the Institute towards further progress during his term.

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On behalf of the UPPI and the incoming OIC, we express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Grace T. Cruz for her dedicated service as the Director of the Institute. Dr. Cruz's leadership and tireless efforts have greatly contributed to the Institute's growth and success, particularly in the face of the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout her tenure. Under her guidance, the UPPI continued to produce research beneficial to the country. The Institute has witnessed several achievements with her as the director, including the enhancement of the Institute’s research programs, collaborations with government units and developments partners through research projects like LSAHP and YAFS5, and providing learning opportunities to both the students and the staff. Her dedication to the field has been truly inspiring to students and colleagues alike.