The University of the Philippines (translated in Filipino: Unibersidad ng Pilipinas and commonly abbreviated as U.P.) is the national university of the Philippines.[6] Founded in 1908 through Act No. 1870 of the First Philippine Legislature, known as the "University Act" by authority of the United States, the University currently provides the largest number of degree programs in the country.[5] Senate Resolution No. 276 of the Senate of the Philippines recognizes the University as "the nation’s premier university".[7][8][9]