UP Tacloban aims to be a world-class university building capacities and engaging communities for sustainable development in Eastern Visayas.
It is committed to advocating for and assisting in regional and national development by:
Forming leaders in the humanities, natural and social sciences, business and industry, and information technology;
Generating knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary and integrative research;
Collaborating with communities and institutions in addressing critical issues confronting the nation and the world;
Advancing the protection, preservation, and promotion of Filipino culture and heritage; and
Promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
In line with this institutional vision and mission, UP Tacloban espouses the following core values: