Edgardo Vistan | |
|---|---|
| 12th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman | |
| Assumed office June 7, 2023 | |
| UP President | |
| Preceded by | Fidel Nemenzo |
| 16th Dean of the UP College of Law | |
| In office March 16,2021 –June 6,2023 | |
| Preceded by | Fides C. Cordero-Tan |
| Succeeded by | Darlene Marie B. Berberabe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BS,LLB) Yale University (LLM) |
| Occupation | Academic administrator,Legal scholar |
Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II is an academic administrator and legal scholar who currently serves as the 12th Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman. He assumed office on June 7,2023,succeeding Fidel Nemenzo. Prior to his appointment as chancellor,Vistan served as the Dean of the UP College of Law from 2021 to 2023.
Edgardo Vistan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1998,graduating cum laude. He later pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree at the same university,where he graduated cum laude and as class valedictorian in 2003. During his time in law school,Vistan gained practical experience working as a Court Legal Researcher and later as Acting Branch Clerk of Court for Branch 227 of the Regional Trial Court in Quezon City. [1]
Vistan earned his Master of Laws (LLM) from Yale University in New Haven,Connecticut,USA in 2017. [2]
After completing his law degree,Vistan worked at several prominent law firms,including Ponce Enrile Reyes and Manalastas Law Offices,Andres Marcelo Padernal Guerrero and Paras Law Offices,and the Bengzon Law Firm. He specialized in litigation and election law. Vistan maintains his own legal practice,handling cases primarily in litigation and election law. [3]
In addition to his legal practice,Vistan teaches at the Angeles University Foundation School of Law.
Vistan was appointed Dean of the UP College of Law on March 16,2021. [4]
Vistan was elected as the 12th Chancellor of UP Diliman in 2023,following a contentious selection process. His appointment was met with mixed reactions,as it came after a highly publicized dispute over the chancellorship. Vistan defeated Fidel Nemenzo,the incumbent vice chancellor for research and development,in a closely watched election. [5] [6]
Vistan was formally inaugurated as chancellor on June 7,2023,in a ceremony held at UP Diliman. In his inaugural address,he emphasized the importance of academic freedom,inclusivity,and innovation in addressing the challenges facing the university. [7]
As chancellor,Vistan has prioritized campus safety and modernization. In July 2023,he rejected proposals to impose a curfew on campus,instead advocating for the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to enhance security. [8]
Vistan has also focused on improving academic programs,fostering interdisciplinary research,and strengthening the university's role in national development. His administration has been marked by efforts to transition smoothly into new leadership while addressing the concerns of students,faculty,and staff. [9]