The UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS) was approved by the Board of Regents in its 1199th meeting in August 2005. The SPS aims to: (1) support the development of science and technology and (2) encourage and reward scientific productivity. Deserving scientists shall be conferred the title “UP Scientist” with a monetary award. (see https://ovpaa.up.edu.ph/research-innovation/scientific-productivity-system/)