Can I schedule an ocular visit?
Yes! Please send an email to uptheater@upd.edu.ph
How to reserve the venue for my events?
a) To reserve a venue/s, the lessee must write a letter of request (with an attached production schedule of the event), addressed to:
Prof. Josefina F. Estrella
Director
UP Theater Complex
U.P. Diliman
b.) If the venue is available, the request letter will be endorsed by the UPTC Director to the Office of the President for clearance.
c.) Once the Office of the President clears the reservation request, a confirmatory email will be sent by UPTC’s Business manager to the lessee, detailing the terms and agreements. Then, the Booking Agreement and Billing Statements will be issued.
Are there fees to be settled to reserve a venue?
Yes, upon signing the Booking Agreement and Billing Statement, the Security Deposit and Reservation Fees must be settled.
| VENUE | FEES |
| Aldaba Hall | Security Deposit: ₱5,000.00 Reservation Fee: ₱5,000.00 |
| Main Hall | Security Deposit: ₱50,000.00 Reservation Fee: ₱50,000.00 |
All other rental charges shall be paid a week before the scheduled ingress of the event.
Please note that the Refundable Security Deposit will be processed a day after the event to assess if there are damage/s to the venue/s used.
How much are the rental fees of UP Theater venues?
You may click here to download the UP Theater Rates.
What types of payment do you accept?
The UP Diliman Cashier’s office accepts both cash and manager’s check.
Once I settled the Reservation, Security Deposit, Rental fees, are there other things that I must do?
Yes, you need to schedule a meeting with UPTC’s Business Manager and Technical staff to finalize the technical preparations (i.e. set-up, ingress, egress). The UP Theater Rules and Regulations will also be discussed.
When can I refund my Security Deposit?
To facilitate the processing of your Security Deposit Refund, please submit the original copy of your Official Receipt to the UP Theater Office. This will be processed a day after the event to assess if there are damage/s to the venue/s used. Processing of this usually takes 3-4 weeks.
Where can I get tables and chairs for my event?
The complimentary use of tables and chairs are included in your rental fee. However, we only have limited number of tables and chairs. You may discuss this with the Business Manager during your production meeting.
Can I bring my own suppliers to the venue?
Yes but these are subject to the approval of UP Theater’s Technical Consultant.
What are the inclusions of my rental?
You may click here for Aldaba and Main Halls’ Technical Riders.
Where can I smoke in campus?
The university is committed to promoting a healthy, safe and comfortable environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor facilities on university owned and leased property with no exception, including within vehicles parked on those properties.
What are your decoration policies?
Decorations: All decorations require approval from the UP Theater Office at least two weeks prior to the event. All equipment, decorations, etc. provided by the group must be removed immediately following the event. Failure to remove all event collateral will result in cleaning fees.
Prohibited items: Taping, stapling, nailing, gluing or otherwise attaching items to any walls, doors, curtains, windows, posts, columns, floors or ceilings.
Where can I view the Citizen’s Charter of UP Diliman?
Please click here to view the University of the Philippines Diliman Citizen’s Charter.
Where can I view the Reminders from the UP Diliman Committee on Anti-Red Tape?
Please click here to view the Reminders from the UP Diliman Committee on Anti-Red Tape.