The University of the Philippines (UP) remains the top public higher education institution in the country in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, released on Oct. 9. UP is ranked second in the Philippines and falls within the 1200-1500 bracket globally. It is bested only by Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila University, which leads the local rankings, placing first in the Philippines and in the 1001-1200 range globally.