From its founding in 2016, Model United Nations – University of the Philippines Diliman has grown into a community of over 150 members, hundreds of alumni, and a flagship conference that draws delegates from across the world. This April 2026, the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary—a decade since its inception—where it has ingrained diplomacy, critical dialogue, and global engagement skills in the minds of young Filipinos.
What began as a competitive delegation representing UP Diliman in various Model United Nations conferences has since grown into one of the country’s most active and visible student organizations in international relations. Today, MUN-UPD counts more than 150 active members and a network of 85 alumni who have gone on to careers in public service, diplomacy, research, and advocacy. With a combined audience of 7,500 followers across Facebook and Instagram, connections with over 14 colleges and institutes, and partnerships with more than 125 organizations, its reach extends far beyond the walls of any committee room.
MUN-UPD’s 10th year anniversary theme, “Growth Beyond Borders,” captures not just how the organization has come, but how much farther it is determined to go.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Formally established in 2016, MUN-UPD has always centered itself on the conviction that international relations are vital to the progressive growth of nations. The organization has always sought to create an impact beyond winning awards—to be something bigger than being the university’s official delegation for conferences.
From the beginning, MUN-UPD sought to be a home for students who wanted to engage with the world’s most pressing issues, both globally and locally. That spirit of purpose-driven engagement has been the constant thread running through its first ten years.
A COMMUNITY BUILT ON MORE THAN DEBATE
What sets MUN-UPD apart is the breadth of its offerings, not just for its members but for society at large.
The Philippine International Model United Nations (PHIMUN), the organization’s flagship conference, gathers hundreds of delegates from national and international institutions each year for high-level simulations of United Nations bodies. It is widely regarded as the premier MUN conference in the country.
Beyond the conference floor, the organization runs year-round initiatives such as the UN Month Forum, the MUNute Brief, MUN Masterclass, MUNtorship Program, embassy visits, and UP Gone Global merchandise, all reinforcing its mission of diplomacy, education, and youth empowerment.
CELEBRATING THE DECADE: THE DECADE OF DIPLOMATIC INITIATIVES
To mark its 10th anniversary, MUN-UPD launches the Decade of Diplomacy Initiatives, a month-long series of commemorative activities rooted in unity and service.
These include community outreach with Safe Haven Community Center and Children’s Home, the Diplomatic Banquet honoring a decade of milestones, the MUNumental Series highlighting alumni impact, and continued publication through the MUNute Brief.
TEN YEARS, AND COUNTING
MUN-UPD’s growth has been both broad and deep—reaching more students, schools, and communities, while shaping how members think, speak, lead, and act as global citizens.
As it enters its second decade, its vision remains unchanged: to be a home for current and future leaders committed to creating the change they wish to see in the world. After ten years, that vision continues forward—beyond borders.
