Manila Bulletin·2 min read·medium
UP Visayas' 1st chancellor dies at 105
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Tara Yap
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Dr. Dionisia A. Rola, the first chancellor of the University of the Philippines Visayas, has passed away at the age of 105. She was a pioneering educator who played a critical role in establishing the university's autonomous status and promoting regional cultural heritage.
Why it matters
Her passing marks the loss of a significant figure in Philippine higher education who broke gender barriers and shaped regional academic development.
Manila Bulletin - UP Visayas' 1st chancellor dies at 105
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