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https://up.edu.ph/up-alumni-and-experts-to-hold-webinar-on-covid-19-vaccination/ | UP alumni and experts to hold webinar on COVID-19 vaccination – University of the Philippines | UP alumni and experts to hold webinar on COVID-19 vaccination UP alumni and experts to hold webinar on COVID-19 vaccination February 9, 2021 | Written by University of the Philippines Mindanao “To V or Not To V,” a free internet forum and webinar on the COVID-19 vaccination issue, will be held on 13 February 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Interested parties may register at https://bit.ly/3tusvJI. The webinar will also be live-streamed on the Facebook pages of the organizers, the UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Davao, the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao, and the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Mindanao. The webinar is a contribution to the ongoing discussion whether to vaccinate or not to vaccinate oneself against the COVID-19 disease, a topic that is presently being debated world-wide, more so in the Philippines with its recent experience on vaccines. Through the webinar, the UP community hopes to help in the Filipino’s decision-making process. “There are many perceptions about the issue and it’s best to hear from the experts,” said UPAA-Davao director Atty. Glenn Cedeño-Sorila. “Participants to the webinar get a chance to type in their questions in the Zoom chat box which will then be conveyed for the speakers to answer,” said PGC Mindanao director and UP Mindanao faculty member Prof. Lyre Anni Murao. Dr. Willy Tan, Manager for Global Product Development – GCMC Vaccines of Pfizer Inc., will talk on “Vaccine Development and Manufacture.” The topic on “The Science Behind Regulatory Process for Evaluation and Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines” will be discussed by Dr. Nina Gloriani, Head of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Vaccine Expert Panel and member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines Scientific Steering Committee for COVID 19 Solidarity Vaccines Trials. Finally, Davao City Health Officer Dr. Ashley Lopez will talk on the “Davao City COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.” Welcome Remarks will be given by Cabinet Secretary Atty. Karlo Nograles, who is also co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. In his opening remarks, Atty. Nograles will also give an overview of the national government’s vaccination roadmap. Dr. Celia C. Castillo, a doctor of internal medicine, will be the moderator for the forum. Closing Remarks will be delivered by UP Mindanao Chancellor Larry Digal. Atty. Cedeño-Sorila will serve as the event host. The webinar is a public offering for the 26th anniversary of UP Mindanao. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-to-co-present-webinar-on-fact-checking-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/ | UP Mindanao to co-present webinar on fact-checking in the time of coronavirus – University of the Philippines | UP Mindanao to co-present webinar on fact-checking in the time of coronavirus UP Mindanao to co-present webinar on fact-checking in the time of coronavirus June 10, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office In the intensified information and communication environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos have more frequently worried over the question, “How can we separate fact from fiction?” Our collective experience in the past two years has shown that this can be difficult. To offer solutions to this question, the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao College of Humanities and Social Sciences is co-presenting the webinar, “Fact-checking in the Time of Coronavirus” on 11 June 2021, 4:00 p.m. This webinar is held in collaboration with MovePH, the civic engagement unit of the Rappler news organization. The webinar is open to the public free of charge. Interested persons may register here: https://bit.ly/3vVsX3N MovePH has been leading a series of fact-checking webinars in the time of coronavirus aimed at training participants to spot disinformation online and combat it. During the webinar, Ms. Raisa Serafica, Rappler’s head of civic engagement, will discuss the internet environment during the pandemic; and Ms. Vernise Tantuco, Rappler’s researcher/writer, will discuss the fact-checking methodology. There will also be a Q&A session and a spot-check exercise. According to Rappler, more than 3,500 participants in all regions of the country and even abroad have joined the first 28 sessions of the webinar since it began on April 3, 2020. Several of these sessions were co-hosted by various academic institutions, youth organizations, and local groups. For the upcoming session, the webinar is being co-presented by the UP Mindanao and its College of Humanities and Social Sciences. |
https://up.edu.ph/eugene-laganina-bachelor-of-physical-education-up-diliman-college-of-human-kinetics/ | Eugene Laganina, Bachelor of Physical Education, UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics – University of the Philippines | Eugene Laganina, Bachelor of Physical Education, UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics Eugene Laganina, Bachelor of Physical Education, UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics July 27, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Recorded video courtesy of Eugene Laganina, edited by KIM Quilinguing, UP MPRO Eugene Laganina, a second-year student at the UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics who comes from Umingan, Pangasinan, is not one to shy away from hard work, whether it is balancing between academics and training as a member of the UP Men’s Volleyball Team or working at a farm during the months of lockdown to save up for the future. How he found himself from living a typical UP student-athlete’s life in UP Diliman’s campus to being in a lush bukid in Sta. Ines, San Miguel, Bulacan, staying at his eldest sibling’s place, is a bit of a story in and of itself. “Actually, sabi nila one-week class suspension lang daw, so umuwi muna ako sa kapatid ko sa probinsya [Actually, they told us at first that it was just going to be a one-week class suspension; so I went to my half-sister’s home],” he said. (Eugene is the third in a family of four siblings, with his older brother supporting his and his youngest sister’s studies through college.) “And then sa following days, in-announce ulit na magiging one-month class suspension kasi lumalala na daw yung coronavirus, so naging pandemic na sya. So nag-isip-isip ako, ‘Paano na lang yung nakasanayan ko—yung pag-aaral at yung training ko? Ano na mangyayari sa akin dito? [And then in the following days, it was announced that the class suspension would extend to a month because the coronavirus situation had worsened into a pandemic. So I wondered, ‘What will happen to my studies and training? What will happen to me here?’]” he went on. Nag-isip ako kung anong magagawa ko para makatulong ako sa mga magulang o mga kapatid ko. His first concern was helping his family. “Nag-isip ako kung anong magagawa ko para makatulong ako sa mga magulang o mga kapatid ko. So tutal, probinsya naman ito, naglakas-loob ako na magtanong sa mga kasama ko kung okey lang ba na pumasok sa pagiging trabahador sa bukid [I thought about what I could do to help my parents and siblings. So since we were in the province, I worked up the nerve to ask if it was all right for me to work at the farm],” he recalled. Student athlete Eugene Laganina only thought of spending a couple of weeks in his sibling’s farm in Bulacan when the quarantine started. He spent the rest of the semester there fulfilling his academic requirements with connectivity challenges. Photo courtesy of Eugene Laganina. Working at a farm posed a bit of a challenge in the beginning, but Eugene was not only willing to work hard, he was willing to learn from those around him. “Tinuruan nila akong manalbos, mamitas ng mga mais, talong tsaka okra. Mahirap iyon sa akin, shempre; hindi naman ganon kadali yon, eh [They taught me how to harvest vegetables, corn, eggplants and okra. It was difficult for me of course; that kind of work isn’t easy],” he admitted. Still, he persevered, and even though the work had not been something he was accustomed to before, he quickly picked up the skills he needed. “Hindi naman imposible eh. Matutunan mo naman lahat ng bagay kung matututo kang makinig sa mga nagpapayo sa iyo [It’s not impossible. You can learn to do anything as long as you listen to those who are willing to teach you].” When it comes to fulfilling his academic requirements for the semester, Eugene had to face challenges on different fronts. The first was finding a way to lighten the burden of his sister. “Wala po ako sa comfort zone ko. Nakatira lang ako sa sister ko. Para makatulong, naglakas-loob po talaga ako, kahit alam ko na mahirap at di ko gamay ang pagbubukid. Sinubukan ko talaga para hindi ko maramdaman na pabigat ako sa kanila [I was out of my comfort zone. I was just staying with my sister. To help, I was determined to learn how to work on the farm, even though I knew it would be hard. I did this so I wouldn’t be a burden to my sister and her family],” he said. But his bigger challenge came in the form of trying to keep up with his remote or online classes without adequate technology and resources. “Una po, since bukid yung area namin mahina talaga yung connection, pero naghahanap ako ng pwesto para malakas ang signal ko. Pangalawa, yung resources. Una ko pong ginawa sa phone. Super-hirap pag phone lang ako mag-e-exam o mag-a-activity. Madalas hindi malinaw yung pagkakaayos ng graphics [First, since the area I was in was a farm, the Internet connection was really weak, but I looked for a spot where the signal was strongest. Second, the resources. I first used my phone to take exams or join in class activities, but it’s so hard just using your phone. The graphics were often misaligned],” he revealed. One way he tried to compensate for the abysmal internet signal and his phone’s limited processing capacity was to wake up at 3:00 a.m. each day, when every other internet user in the area was asleep, so he could work on his academic requirements before heading straight to his job on the farm. Laptop po at Internet connection, kasi ang hirap po. Hindi ako nakaka-sabay sa mga Zoom minsan kapag may online class dahil sobrang hina po ng signal. – Eugene Laganina When asked what he needed to make remote or online learning much easier for him, he replied: “Laptop po at internet connection, kasi ang hirap po. Hindi ako nakaka-sabay sa mga Zoom minsan kapag may online class dahil sobrang hina po ng signal [A laptop computer and fast internet connection, because otherwise it’s so difficult. I couldn’t keep up with the online classes on Zoom sometimes because the signal was so poor].” Aside from helping to support his parents and siblings during the lockdown, he is saving up for when things get better after the pandemic passes. “Kaya ko lang naman ito ginagawa para may maipon ako para may magamit ako kapag okey na ang lahat. At tsaka ayoko ring maging pabigat sa mga kapatid ko at magulang ko [I’m doing this so I can have savings to live on when things get better. And I don’t want to become a burden to my siblings and parents].” Kaya ginagamit ko itong opportunities na ito para makatulong ako sa mga kapatid at magulang ko. Ginawa ko itong motivation sa buhay ko, na hindi lang magiging hanggang dito lang ang buhay ko. Kaya kapag naging okey na ang lahat, itutuloy ko pa rin ang pangarap ko sa buhay. – Eugene Laganina Eugene is also aware of how the pandemic has made life harder for so many families like his, families who have lost jobs and incomes, who struggle to put food on the table. “Kaya ginagamit ko itong opportunities na ito para makatulong ako sa mga kapatid at magulang ko. Sa totoo lang, ginawa ko itong motivation sa buhay ko, na hindi lang magiging hanggang dito lang ang buhay ko. Kaya kapag naging okey na ang lahat, nawala na yung virus, itutuloy ko pa rin ang pangarap ko sa buhay [That’s why I’m taking all these opportunites to help my siblings and parents. Honestly, I made this my motivation, that there would be more to my life than just this. That’s why when things have become better and the virus is gone, I will continue striving to make my dreams come true],” he vowed. One such opportunity that he intends to take full advantage of is the UP System’s Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral ng mga Iskolar ng Bayan fundraising project, that is, to make the most that he can of the generous help of donors willing to provide him with what he needs to finish his studies in UP, to make life better for his family and for families like his, and to make his life’s dreams come true. “Kung ako ay nakapagtapos sa pag-aaral, gusto ko ring makatulong sa mga kabataan na tulad ko na nasa probinsya na mangarap lang sila; huwag silang titigil sa mga pangarap nila [When I finish my studies, I want to help young people from the provinces like me to keep dreaming, and to never stop working to make their dreams come true].” Wala namang imposible, eh. Habang may buhay, may pag-asa. – Eugene Laganina Eugene’s optimistic, industrious spirit shines through in his face as he speaks of his determination to finish his studies at UP and make his dreams come true. “Wala namang imposible, eh. Habang may buhay, may pag-asa [Nothing’s impossible. As long as we’re alive, we have hope],” he said. To support the remote learning needs of Eugene and other Iskolar ng Bayan, please visit http://kaagapay.up.edu.ph. #KaagapayUP For assistance, contact the Kaagapay secretariat at 0916 723 1200 or kaagapay@up.edu.ph. |
https://up.edu.ph/patrick-pabulayan-bachelor-of-physical-education-up-chk/ | Patrick Pabulayan, Bachelor of Physical Education, UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics – University of the Philippines | Patrick Pabulayan, Bachelor of Physical Education, UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics Patrick Pabulayan, Bachelor of Physical Education, UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics July 28, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Video recorded and edited by KIM Quilinguing, UP Media and Public Relations Office. Additional video and photos courtesy of Patrick Pabulayan. Until four months ago, Patrick Pabulayan’s life, while full of escalating challenges, had been fairly straightforward. He was in ninth grade at the Notre Dame of Marbel University, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, when he started out on the path of life as a student athlete. Upon graduating from high school, he chose UP over another university because, according to him, “mas mataas yung standard, kaya kung makapag-graduate ka dito, maraming opportunity na mag-o-open para sa yo [the standards are higher, and when you graduate from UP a lot of opportunities will open up for you].” Having trained well in his chosen sport, he was selected by Coach Rio Dela Cruz to join the UP Track and Field Team. As a freshman and now an incoming second year student at the UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics (UP CHK) currently enrolled in a Bachelor in Physical Education degree program, Patrick found life in UP more challenging than his previous life, “kasi sa varsity, mahirap po ipagsabay yung sports at tsaka acads [because as a student athlete and varsity team member, we have to balance sports and our academics,” he said. And the training is rigorous. He and his teammates would wake up at 4:00 a.m. to go and train at ULTRA Pasig or at the Rizal National High School. Later, they would go to class. “Minsan, nakakapagod pero enjoy din kasi maraming mga VAAS [Varsity Athletic Admission System athletes] na makikita mo talaga yung patience at tsaka pursigido talaga sila. Tapos medyo mahirap talaga kasi yung kailangan ko pang mag-adjust dito pag dating ng Maynila kasi galing po ako sa province namin [It was tiring but I enjoyed it because you really get to see how patient and persevering the varsity athletes are. Then of course, there was the adjustment period I went through here in Manila, coming from our province],” he said. Patrick, then a dormer at the Ipil Residence Hall, had been looking forward to the next challenge: completing the 21 academic units he signed up for during the semester and competing in the new UAAP Season. But with the COVID-19 pandemic escalating and the quarantines instituted, his next challenge turned out to be at a level nobody could have foreseen. “Hindi mawala yung pangamba na meron din tayong mga families sa province na naiwan. Dahil sa lockdown nawalan sila ng trabaho, parang saan sila kukuha ng mga pangangailangan nila. [There was worry for our families in our provinces, who because of the lockdown had lost jobs and the means to meet their needs],” he said. “Tapos ako dito medyo okey, kasi merong may nag-do-donate, may mga blessing na dumadating sa amin dito every week noong first and second month namin dito [At least here, we were in a better place because there were people who gave donations during the first and second month of lockdown].” Patrick Pabulayan, student-athlete from Koronadal City, South Cotabato and incoming second-year student at the UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics, is one of the fastest runners of the Track and Field Team. But during the community quarantine and his stay in the Ipil dorm, he had to go slow with class requirements, as he faced difficulties connecting online. Photos by Jonathan Madrid, UP MPRO UAAP season was canceled, which was unfortunate as it would’ve been his first time to compete, although he understood that safety came first. “Nakakapanghinayang kasi yung training ko noong June hanggang January…sayang-saya na kami kasi third week ng March na gaganapin…[pero] March 10 nagkaroon ng lockdown [It was just kind of regrettable because I’d been training since June and the competition would’ve been held in the third week of March,” he said. However, given the life of a student athlete, regular training continued, although this time by way of regular stationary workouts taught by Coach Dela Cruz via Zoom. It was his 21 academic units that gave him the most trouble as regular classes stopped and everything was conducted online. Completing academic requirements became exponentially harder when one had to do it as he had no laptop or personal computer, only a phone and the good graces of one’s fellow students to rely on. Inisip ko na lang po sana na mag-drop, pero nagsabi ako sa mga taga-dito sa Ipil na mga estudyante din na ipatuloy na lang kasi sayang yung 21 units. Problema din namin ang paggawa ng requirements kasi ang hirap. Sa cellphone lang po kami gumagawa. – Patrick Pabulayan, Iskolar ng Bayan “Inisip ko na lang po sana na mag-drop, pero nagsabi ako sa mga taga-dito sa Ipil na mga estudyante din na ipatuloy na lang kasi sayang yung 21 units. Problema din namin ang paggawa ng requirements kasi ang hirap. Sa cellphone lang po kami gumagawa. Kailangan ko pang mag-type muna sa Messenger tapos i-forward ko pa doon sa senior ko, tapos doon ako mag-e-edit tapos ise-send sa mga professor [I thought about dropping, but my fellow students at Ipil Residence Hall encouraged me to continue. Completing academic requirements was so difficult because we had to do it on the phone. I had to type everything on Facebook Messenger then forward it to our senior [in Ipil Residence Hall] who had a laptop, then borrow their laptop and edit the work before sending it to our professor].” The abrupt shift to online learning included moving exams and group work online. Patrick recalls being given PDF files to study, followed by exams also on PDFs which they had to edit to answer. This meant he had to borrow his senior’s laptop again, then ask another fellow student to teach him how to edit PDFs. It was a learning curve, to say the least. “Hindi pa rin ako marunong gumamit ng laptop kasi sanay sa sulat. Doon sa amin, walang laptop. Wala kaming mga online-online [I still don’t know how to use a laptop much because I’m used to written exams. Back home, we had no laptops, no online stuff to deal with],” he said. The struggles of remote learning are very real, especially when you’re used to face-to-face class interactions. “Sa online class mahirap, kasi yung iba hindi rin makaka-connect. Hindi rin tuloy-tuloy yung class kasi yung ibang mga estudyante umuuwi sa kanila at walang Internet access. Medyo mahirap, kaya wala pong nag-Zoom sa amin. Nag-base na lang po sa mga exam namin sa class at tsaka mga attendance. Eh yung sa akin okey po kasi nag-aral naman po ako sa exam, kaya napasa [In online classes, some of your classmates will find it hard to connect online. And the classes don’t flow seamlessly because some of your classmates have to go home to places where they don’t have Internet access. That’s why we couldn’t do Zoom. We just based class performance on exams and class attendance. Well, in my case, I studied really hard for the exams, which is why I passed,” he said with a smile. [Kapag] ako po ay makapagtapos ng course ko na Bachelor of Physical Education, ipagpapatuloy ko yung pagiging coach o di kaya maging teacher kasi gusto kong tulungan din yung mga student athletes dun sa province namin. Maraming mga athlete doon na willing talagang mag-sakripisyo; so babalik po ako sa amin at tutulungan ko po yung mga estudyante doon sa amin na magtrabaho sila sa pag-e-ensayo. – Patrick Pabulayan, Iskolar ng Bayan When it comes to challenges, Patrick is not one to back down, especially when the challenge is completing your education no matter what. “[Kapag] ako po ay makapagtapos ng course ko na Bachelor of Physical Education, ipagpapatuloy ko yung pagiging coach o di kaya maging teacher kasi gusto kong tulungan din yung mga student athletes dun sa province namin. Maraming mga athlete doon na willing talagang mag-sakripisyo; so babalik po ako sa amin at tutulungan ko po yung mga estudyante doon sa amin na magtrabaho sila sa pag-e-ensayo [When I earn my Bachelor of Physical Education degree, I want to become a coach or a teacher because I want to help the student athletes in our home province. There are so many student athletes from all walks of life who are willing to work hard and make sacrifices to succeed; so I want to go back there and help them work and train].” May mga balak din sila na after nito, uuwi din po sila sa kanila. Mas pinili nilang mag-sige dito sa Pilipinas kasi nandito yung puso nila. Dito sila magse-serbiyso sa bansa natin. So kanya-kanya po kaming balik after sa mga province namin after sa pagtapos namin dito. – Patrick Pabulayan, Iskolar ng Bayan He believes that there is a future in sports and athletics, which he says has enabled him to travel to different parts of the country and find ways to help his family at home. He says that his seniors in the varsity teams feel the same way. “May mga balak din sila na after nito, uuwi din po sila sa kanila. Mas pinili nilang mag-sige dito sa Pilipinas kasi nandito yung puso nila. Dito sila magse-serbiyso sa bansa natin. So kanya-kanya po kaming balik after sa mga province namin after sa pagtapos namin dito [They all have plans to go back to their home provinces, to serve here in the country, where their hearts lie. They want to serve here, in the Philippines. That’s what we all aim to do after we graduate].” He hopes that the stories of UP students and student athletes like him would serve as an inspiration for others. “Sana po ay maging inspirasyon po kami sa inyong lahat. Marami pa kayong mae-encourage na estudyanteng kagaya ko na pursigidong mag-aral, makapagtapos at ipakita na ang UP hindi lang po magaling sa acads kung hindi sa titulo din ng sports. May goal po kami sa UP CHK na dapat bigyan pa namin ng mataas na ranking [ang UP]…[So sana] yung mga taong handang tumulong sa amin hindi po nawawalan ng ganang tumulong sa mga estudyante na mga nagsusumikap pa po talaga [We student athletes want to show that UP doesn’t just excel in academics, we also excel in sports. We have a goal at the UP CHK to push UP to rank higher. So I hope people will never stop helping the deserving students who are working hard to achieve their dreams].” To support the remote learning needs of Patrick and other Iskolar ng Bayan, please visit http://kaagapay.up.edu.ph. #KaagapayUP For assistance, contact the Kaagapay secretariat at 0916 723 1200 or kaagapay@up.edu.ph. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-baguio-lights-a-candle-for-knowledge/ | UP Baguio Lights a Candle for Knowledge – University of the Philippines | UP Baguio Lights a Candle for Knowledge UP Baguio Lights a Candle for Knowledge December 14, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Photo from the UP Baguio Office of Public Affairs “As one of the University of the Philippines Baguio’s most special traditions, we perform this Lighting Ceremony to show the passing of knowledge from the University to us. This is also done to remind us of our responsibility to keep this flame alive and to pass it on to others, to the masses, and to our fellow Filipinos.” This was the introduction read in Filipino by Patrick James F. Penales who graduated from the University of the Philippines Baguio with a degree in Biology, magna cum laude, on June 22, 2017. Penales’ task was to lead the graduates of UP Baguio in a ritual called the “Ritwal ng Pagtatanglaw.” This ritual is a unique feature of UP Baguio’s commencement rites, featuring a candle-lighting ceremony within the graduation. Candle-lighting rites may be commonplace today, but the history of this ritual dates back to the 1960s when UP Baguio was an arts and sciences college of UP Diliman. Senior faculty members of UP Baguio recall that the inclusion of this ritual was recommended by the late Social Sciences professor Carol Brady. The ritual takes place before the singing of the university hymn, and right after the graduates take their oath as members of the UP Baguio Alumni Association. The chancellor reads the context of the ritual (originally written in English by Brady) and says it symbolizes the transfer of wisdom from a single source, “Ang Inang Tanglaw” or the Mother Light. He explains that the light from the candle represents the process that each bearer of the light goes through: their determination to seek knowledge; generosity and magnanimity; creativity and synthesis; knowing and understanding; and their enthusiasm in the search for wisdom. Photo from the UP Baguio Office of Public Affairs The ritual ends with a reminder that the quest for knowledge and wisdom is in perpetuity and it is in this manner that the light of knowledge is kept burning within each and every graduate of UP Baguio, now and in the past. Part of the tradition is the task given to an honor graduate to “interpret” the ritual on behalf of the graduating class. In 2016, magna cum laude and BS Biology graduate Rabbiah Dispo used the Promethean analogy to say that the light represents “forethought,” as the name “Prometheus” meant in ancient Greek. “Forethought is careful thinking or strategic planning for the future. As students, we entered this university knowing that this was the initial step to fulfilling our personal visions for the future,” she said. Dispo, who had intimated that she wanted to study medicine after graduation added, “We came and we sought—the wide-eyed, hopeful young ones that we were, with the acknowledgment that every stride we took forward was progress towards the finish line, towards our ambitions of becoming scientists, doctors, lawyers, public servants, journalists, writers, artists, educators—becoming additions to the existing pool of human resource in the community.” There’s little doubt that this light will burn on in Baguio, down the generations. (Contributed by Prof. Roland Erwin P. Rabang) ——————- Prof. Roland Erwin P. Rabang is the director of the UP Baguio Office of Public Affairs. Email the author at opa.upbaguio@up.edu.ph. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-to-hold-election-workshop-series/ | Call for Applications: Election Reporting Workshop – University of the Philippines | Call for Applications: Election Reporting Workshop Call for Applications: Election Reporting Workshop February 7, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office To boost election reporting in the age of digital media, the University of the Philippines through the College of Mass Communication/Journalism Department will conduct The Philippines Elections Workshop Series for newsroom editors and journalists, with a focus on data-driven stories, website and social media tracking. The workshop series will offer new media skills for election coverage — from finding ideas on Google Trends, producing data-driven stories, conducting investigations on political ads, to producing your newsroom’s best election coverage on YouTube. These workshops aim to offer a breadth of new skills to fully equip journalists before polling day. The trainers are award-winning journalists Craig Silverman of ProPublica and Kuek Ser Kuang Keng of Rainforest Investigations Network established by the Pulitzer Center, Trinna Leong of Google News Lab’s first Southeast Asia teaching fellow, and YouTube’s News and Civics head Joyce Hau. The series is supported by Google News Initiative. Journalists from print, broadcast and online news organizations are encouraged to sign up for one of the two cohorts, with the following schedule: Cohort 1 (Feb. 21 – Feb. 23 and Feb. 28 – March 2) and Cohort 2 (March 4 and 5). Registration is free but slots are limited. Registration information Register for the Philippines Election Workshop Series via the links below. A registration confirmation email and a calendar invite will be sent to you following the close of registration. Due to the limited slots, this workshop series is only available to media practitioners in the Philippines and representatives from current Tsek.ph partners. It will require the use of a laptop to fully utilize the tools. Cohort 1 : Registration Link: bit.ly/UPElectionWorkshop • Feb 21 (Mon): 9am-10.30am: Google Trends for Elections • Feb 22 (Tue): 9am-10.30am: Investigating Websites • Feb 23 (Wed): 9am-10.30am: Investigating Digital Ads • Feb 28 (Mon): 9am-10.30am: Data Analysis for Elections • Mar 1 (Tue): 9am-10.30am: Data Visualization for Elections • Mar 2 (Wed): 9am-10.30am: YouTube for Election Coverage Cohort 2 : Registration Link: bit.ly/UPElectionWorkshop • Mar 4 (Fri): 9am-10.30am: Data Analysis for Elections 10.45am-12.15pm: Data Visualization for Elections 2pm-3.30pm: Google Trends for Elections • Mar 5 (Sat): 9am-10.30am: Investigating Websites 10.45am-12.15pm: Investigating Digital Ads 2pm-3.30pm: YouTube for Election Coverage Speaker Information Trinna Leong is Google News Lab’s first Southeast Asia Teaching Fellow. A former correspondent covering the triple beat of politics, economy and general news, her work over the decade has appeared in Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal and The Straits Times. In her role at Google, she is running newsroom training across an incredibly diverse market spanning different cultures and languages. Much of her work now at Google involves building stronger digital skill sets, raising work efficiency and developing fact-checking knowledge among local reporters and editors. Joyce Hau manages partnerships with news organizations for YouTube in Asia Pacific. She leads YouTube’s efforts to elevate authoritative news sources on the video platform in the region, as well as various initiatives to help the news ecosystem thrive on YouTube. Prior to this role, Joyce was part of Google’s Communications team for 8 years where she worked on Google Search, Hardware, and YouTube. Kuek Ser Kuang Keng is the data editor of the Rainforest Investigations Network established by the Pulitzer Center. He is also a data journalism trainer and media consultant based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Partnering with regional journalism organizations including Google News Initiatives, WAN-IFRA and Internews, he has been conducting regular digital journalism workshops since 2018, reaching over 1,000 journalists in Asia. He also provides consulting and mentoring to media organizations in data, visual and interactive journalism. Craig Silverman is an award-winning journalist and author and one of the world’s leading experts on online disinformation, fake news, and digital investigations. He recently joined ProPublica as a reporter investigating voting, platforms, disinformation, and online manipulation. He’s also the editor of the European Journalism Centre’s Verification Handbook series. Craig previously served as media editor of BuzzFeed News, where he pioneered coverage of digital disinformation and media manipulation. He received a George Polk Award in 2021 for a series of articles about Facebook, and is the recipient of the Carey McWilliams Award from the American Political Science Association, which honors “a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics.” His 2019 series exposing a global Facebook advertising scam was also named investigation of the year by the Canadian Association of Journalists. The Philippines Election Workshop Series is an extension project of the University of the Philippines System under the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and the Department of Journalism. For more information, please contact Prof. Rachel Khan, DPA (rekhan2@up.edu.ph), OIC, College of Mass Communication Office of the Dean or Associate Professors Yvonne Chua (ytchua@up.edu.ph) and Maria Diosa Labiste, PhD (mdlabiste@up.edu.ph) of the Journalism Department. |
https://up.edu.ph/lakas-botante-up-launches-voter-education-series-for-young-voters/ | “Lakas Botante”: UP launches voter education series for young voters – University of the Philippines | “Lakas Botante”: UP launches voter education series for young voters “Lakas Botante”: UP launches voter education series for young voters April 1, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office “Lakas Botante 2022” is a series of short videos featuring UP faculty members sharing their views on crucial election concerns. The short clips aim to provide students, especially newly registered voters, with practical information they can use to initiate meaningful discussions with their peers. These videos on various social issues and topics are facilitated by Ms. Yani Villarosa of UP Los Baños and Mr. Andrew Ronquillo of UP Diliman. The multi-part “Lakas Botante” series is created by the UP Office Student Development Services in partnership with the Office of the Student Regent, the UP Media and Public Relations Office, and the UP NSTP. Know more about Lakas Botante and the other voter education programs of the University by reading about the Hirang ng Bayan voter education initiatives. Lakas Botante: Responsibilidad ng Nahalal What should one expect from an elected president and vice president? Dennis Quilala, University of the Philippines (UP) Assistant Professor and National Service Training Program (NSTP) Director, gives some pointers on the responsibilities of elected officials in this short video, “Responsibilidad ng Nahalal.” Lakas Botante: Fake News at Fact-checking What is importance of fact-checking when it comes to voting? University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Associate Dean, Prof. Rachel Khan, DPA, shares what fact-checking is and why it is important in this short video, “Fake News at Fact Checking.” Lakas Botante: Climate Change at Kahandaan Ano ba ang climate change? May kinalaman ba ito sa mga sakunang nararanasan natin ngayon? Kailangan na bang pag-usapan ito? Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay, Executive Director of the University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute, will give his insights about climate change and disaster preparedness as critical electoral issues. Lakas Botante: Kalusugan at Lipunan Bakit mahalagang pag-usapan ang kalusugan ngayong halalan? Anu-ano ang dapat pagtuunan ng pansin upang manatiling malusog ang sambayanan? Assistant Professor Kristine Joy Tomanan, MCD, RN, of the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila, talks about health as a shared responsibility and an election issue critical to securing every Filipino’s safe and healthy future. Lakas Botante: Edukasyon at Bayan May dapat bang magbago sa sektor ng edukasyon? Ano ang dapat na prayoridad ng ating magiging pangulo upang matugunan ang hamon ng pagbabago? University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman College of Education Dean Jerome T. Buenviaje, Ph.D., talks about the changing education landscape and the need to vote for leaders who can help navigate the transformation of the education sector beyond the pandemic. Lakas Botante: Ligtas na Pagboto Paano ba ihanda ang sarili para sa ligtas at makabuluhang pagboto? Andrew Ronquillo of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and Yani Villarosa of UP Los Baños walk through steps to prepare voters to participate in the upcoming 2022 national elections safely and responsibly on May 9. Lakas Botante: Proseso ng Pagboto Ano ba ang proceso ng pagboto? For this last video of the series, Andrew Ronquillo of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and Yani Villarosa of UP Los Baños team up again to provide an overview of the electoral process for the May 9, 2022 election. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-takes-voters-ed-beyond-elections-in-paaralang-panghalalan-online-discussions/ | UP takes voters ed beyond elections in “Paaralang Panghalalan” online discussions – University of the Philippines | UP takes voters ed beyond elections in “Paaralang Panghalalan” online discussions UP takes voters ed beyond elections in “Paaralang Panghalalan” online discussions April 1, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Paano tayo pipili ng susunod na pinuno? Paano ba maging huwarang pinuno? Tara’t pag-aralan natin! The University of the Philippines (UP) Office of the Student Regent (OSR), in partnership with the UP Office for Student Development Services (OSDS), is launching “Paaralang Panghalalan,” a five-part series of capacity building educational discussions for the upcoming national elections. Join our first educational discussion this week, titled “Pinuno Para sa Pilipino: Choosing and Scrutinizing your Electoral Slate,” on April 1, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook live. To register, please use this link: bit.ly/PaaralangPanghalalan or use the QR Code. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upstudentregent/posts/5541761235853362 Twitter: https://twitter.com/uposr/status/1508772872063692803 |
https://up.edu.ph/tsek-ph-in-the-historical-records-of-the-us-library-of-congress/ | Tsek.ph in the historical records of the US Library of Congress – University of the Philippines | Tsek.ph in the historical records of the US Library of Congress Tsek.ph in the historical records of the US Library of Congress April 26, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office As part of a collection of historically and culturally significant websites designated for preservation, Tsek.ph was recently selected by the US Library of Congress for inclusion in their Philippine General Election 2022 Web Archive. The Library aims to preserve digital content, making it available to current and future generations of researchers. Part of its vision too is to expand access to the Library’s collections to increase opportunities for education and scholarship around the world. Given the current political landscape, academics and scholars can learn more about the ongoing war on disinformation through the collaborations of Tsek.ph. The website hosts and curates fact-checks created by its partner institutions and categorizes each according to its five ratings: false, misleading, no basis, needs context, and accurate. A quiz and update are also published weekly to summarize the top stories and test readers about the fact-checks released the week prior. Press releases and other pertinent information are also archived on the site for easy access. The incorporation of the Tsek.ph website in the world’s largest library honors the hard work accomplished by our partners in this election season and the values that fact-checking organizations uphold, especially with the precarity of the upcoming elections. For more information on the Philippine General Election 2022 Web Archive of the US Library of Congress, you can visit the website by clicking here. Tsek.ph was initiated by the University of the Philippines in 2019 as a public service commitment to combat disinformation. It is a project under the university’s Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and spearheaded by the Department of Journalism under the College of Mass Communication. Currently, the revitalized alliance includes 34 institutions and initiatives from the academe, media, and civil society: ABS-CBN Fact Check, ABS-CBN Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo, Agence France-Presse, Akademya at Bayan Kontra Disimpormasyon at Dayaan, Asian Center for Journalism, Baguio Chronicle, BarangayHub, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, DZUP, E-Boto, Fact Check Patrol, Fact Check Philippines, FactRakers, FYT, IDEALS, Interaksyon, Kontra Daya, Philippine Association for Media and Information Literacy, Philippine Press Institute, Philstar Global, PressOne.PH, Probe, MindaNews, Trinity University of Asia, University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, UP Baguio, UP Cebu, UP Los Baños, UP Open University, UP sa Halalan 2022, UP Visayas, Vera Files, and Xavier University. Tsek.ph is supported by the UP System, Google News Initiative, Rakuten, Viber, Meta, Meedan, the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines, UP Journalism Department and the UPCMC Foundation. For more information on Tsek.ph, visit the website, email secretariat@tsek.ph, or like and follow it on Viber, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Press release from Tsek.ph |
https://up.edu.ph/lakas-botante-mga-materyales-para-sa-mga-estudytanteng-botante/ | Lakas Botante: Mga materyales para sa mga estudytanteng botante – University of the Philippines | Lakas Botante: Mga materyales para sa mga estudytanteng botante Lakas Botante: Mga materyales para sa mga estudytanteng botante May 6, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Handa ka na ba sa pagboto sa ika-9 ng Mayo? Mula sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP), isang gabay para sa ligtas na pagboto. Maaaring i-download dito. The UP System Office of Student Development Services, Office of the Student Regent, the UP System Media and Public Relations Office, and UP NSTP, offer a quick and easy how-to guide for election day. The guide aims to help newly registered voters spark meaningful discussions with their peers and empower them to make informed choices in the upcoming elections. Brush up again on the issues that matter through the six-part Lakas Botante video series. Learn, be informed, and vote wisely. |
https://up.edu.ph/upca-2023-results-are-out/ | UPCA 2023 results are out – University of the Philippines | UPCA 2023 results are out UPCA 2023 results are out May 4, 2023 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Office of Admissions has announced the application results for incoming freshies for academic year 2023-2024. The Office encourages applicants to log in to the application portal according to the scheduled time slots corresponding to the first letter of their family name. The results may be viewed at upadmissionsonline.up.edu.ph For applicants who need to change their registered email address, please send an email message to upcollegeapplications.oadms+upca2023cea@up.edu.ph For qualifiers, please reply to the offer by May 15, 2023. For updates, please follow the official Facebook page of the Office of Admissions. |
https://up.edu.ph/office-of-admissions-upcat-to-be-held-on-june-3-and-june-4-2023/ | Office of Admissions: UPCAT to be held on June 3 and June 4, 2023 – University of the Philippines | Office of Admissions: UPCAT to be held on June 3 and June 4, 2023 Office of Admissions: UPCAT to be held on June 3 and June 4, 2023 May 5, 2023 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Office of Admissions reiterates the schedule for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2024. Contrary to stories circulating online, the test will beld on June 3 (Saturday) and June 4 (Sunday) in 102 testing centers nationwide. For more information on the UPCAT, please visit the Office of Admissions UPCAT 2024 website: https://upcat2024online.up.edu.ph/ For questions, please feel free to send a message to upcollegeapplications.oadms@up.edu.ph For updates, please follow the Office of Admissions official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UPSystemOfficeOfAdmissions |
https://up.edu.ph/up-tacloban-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary-elevation-to-autonomous-college/ | UP Tacloban to celebrate 50th anniversary, elevation to autonomous college – University of the Philippines | UP Tacloban to celebrate 50th anniversary, elevation to autonomous college UP Tacloban to celebrate 50th anniversary, elevation to autonomous college May 22, 2023 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines (UP) Tacloban will celebrate its 50th anniversary as a unit of the UP System on May 23, 2023. The celebrations will not only recall its half a century of service to the Eastern Visayas region, but also its recent elevation from being a part of UP Visayas into an autonomous college under the Office of the President of the University. The celebrations will begin with a motorcade around Tacloban City, with its administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni participating. This will be followed by an Anniversary Convocation at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol grounds, which will celebrate five decades of teaching, research and public service in the region. The day will be capped with a concert by the UP Symphony Orchestra, which will be directed by Professor Emeritus Josefino “Chino” Toledo, at the same venue. Celebrations will continue on May 28 with an early morning 50th Anniversary Fun Run. Aside from marking the anniversary, the 3-kilometer and 5-kilometer run are also organized in support of the sports development programs of the new autonomous college. UP Tacloban was established on May 23, 1973, after the UP Board of Regents, in its 833rd meeting, granted then UP President Salvador P. Lopez the authority “to open a UP branch unit in Tacloban City, to be called the University of the Philippines Tacloban.” The decision to establish a campus in the region was also a result of a request by Leyte Governor Benjamin T. Romualdez and the Leyte Provincial Board in February 1968. UP Tacloban was created to provide quality education, undertake research, and extend technical assistance to government agencies, business and the general public, with the aim of improving the quality of life in the Eastern Visayas region. Almost a decade later, UP President Edgardo J. Angara issued Executive Order No. 4 in March 1983, which reorganized the UP into a system of autonomous units. This included a UP in the Visayas composed of UP College Iloilo, the College of Fisheries, UP College Cebu and the UP College Tacloban. The college formally became part of UP Visayas in January 1986. On April 27, 2023, the UP Board of Regents, in its 1380th meeting, approved the elevation of the UP Tacloban to an autonomous college under the Office of the President of the University. The elevation is intended for the college to better fulfill its mandate in the region. It is also the initial phase of its journey to becoming a full-fledged constituent university of the UP System. UP Tacloban currently has four academic divisions offering nine undergraduate programs and three graduate programs. It is known for its in Accountancy, Biology, Computer Science, Management, and Psychology programs. It also hosts the Leyte-Samar Heritage Center, the Regional Environmental Information Systems (REIS) for Eastern Visayas and the Office of Continuing Education and Pahinugod. For updates of UP Tacloban’s 50th anniversary celebration activities, please follow their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UPTaclobanOfficial/ |
https://up.edu.ph/philippine-genome-center-pgc-mindanao-detects-presence-of-african-swine-fever-asf-virus-in-the-region/ | Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Mindanao detects presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) Virus in the region – University of the Philippines | Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Mindanao detects presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) Virus in the region Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Mindanao detects presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) Virus in the region June 17, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office PGC Mindanao scientists in the lab. Photo from the Philippine Genome Center Mindanao’s Facebook page Since June last year, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Mindanao has been working on detecting the presence of ASF virus in the region, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI (DA RFO XI) and Hog Farmers of Davao, Inc. (HogFADI). So far, several pig samples from different hog farms have tested positive for the virus. Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the collaborating agencies, processing of samples for ASF virus detection via the Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) of PGC Mindanao has been accommodated since last year. A total of 2,174 pig samples from different hog farms were tested for the virus last year. Using the RT-PCR of PGC Mindanao, 85 samples were detected positive for ASF virus. This year, the surveillance continues as the MOA for the project is in the process of renewal. The collection of pig samples from different hog farms in the region is regularly delivered by DA RFO XI to the center for surveillance. In his letter addressed to UP Mindanao Chancellor Dr. Larry N. Digal, Engr. Ricardo Oñate Jr, Regional Director of DA RFO XI, said that with the continuing incidences of the virus in several areas in the region, the collaboration would fast-track the control of the ASF diseases and also facilitate food supply to areas in need of pork products from certified ASF-free hog farms. During an interview, Dr. Lyre Anni Murao, PGC Mindanao Director, also emphasized the importance of surveillance tools such as the RT-PCR for the detection of the virus among hogs. PGC Mindanao has been an Accredited Laboratory Testing Facility for African swine fever by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) since last year. While working on the surveillance of the ASF virus in pig samples in the region, the center is also set to sequence this June the genome of SARS-CoV-2 samples from different laboratories in Mindanao to detect presence of COVID-19 variants. This project is in collaboration with Accessible Genomics, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, and the University of Glasgow. As the first-ever genomics facility in Mindanao, PGC Mindanao aims to conduct advance and high throughput tests in Mindanao to help fast-track the response in managing and controlling the onslaught of the current livestock crisis and the pandemic. Article by Janessa V. Villota, Information Officer I, Philippine Genome Center Mindanao, UP Mindanao |
https://up.edu.ph/upmin-and-davao-officials-hold-groundbreaking-for-davao-city-public-hospital/ | UPMin and Davao officials hold groundbreaking for Davao City Public Hospital – University of the Philippines | UPMin and Davao officials hold groundbreaking for Davao City Public Hospital UPMin and Davao officials hold groundbreaking for Davao City Public Hospital December 16, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Image from the Davao City Government. The vision of a public hospital in Davao City’s Third District will soon move closer to reality. University of the Philippines President Danilo Concepcion joins Davao City officials in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Davao City Public Hospital (DCPH) on December 20, 2022, at the University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) campus at Mintal, Davao City. The DCPH will provide health care and medical intervention for citizens in the geographically-remote Third District and relieve part of the burden off the Southern Philippines Medical Center, currently the only public hospital in the city. The City Government will shoulder the funding, construction, land development, and operation of the DCPH. UPMin will provide the land, free of charge, in line with UP’s mandate as a public service university. The Davao City Council approved the “Davao City Hospital Ordinance” on May 4, 2021. In addition, it authorized City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with UP on behalf of the City, which she did on June 7, 2021. Concepcion signed the agreement for the University, which the UP Board of Regents confirmed on August 26, 2021. The agreement has a term of 25 years, after which the City will turn over the DCPH to UP. The City held public consultations with the site’s informal settlers before project implementation, in line with the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992. The DCPH will also serve as a teaching and training hospital with an accredited residency program for the proposed UP Mindanao medical education program. It will adopt a community-relevant curriculum and a step-ladder approach to encourage its graduates to serve in Mindanao, which will address the shortage of medical practitioners in the southern Philippines. The 3.28-hectare DCPH site is within the UPMin property, described as Lot 129-K-2, with a Transfer Certificate of Title 346863. A Director will head the DCPH with support from a Management Board composed of the Davao City Mayor, the UP Mindanao Chancellor, the Dean or OIC of the UP Mindanao College of Medicine, the City Treasurer, the Philippine General Hospital Director, and a fifth member. The City Council envisions the DCPH to be a 100-bed Level III Training Hospital that will provide services for all kinds of medical care. The services stipulated are consulting specialists in Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics-Gynecology (Ob-Gyne), and Surgery. In addition, it will have Emergency and Out-patient Services with a Respiratory Unit, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit. The ordinance pledges Isolation facilities, a General Intensive Care Unit, Surgical/Maternity facilities, a High-risk Pregnancy Unit, Ambulatory Surgical Clinic, a Dental Clinic, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Dialysis Clinic. The support services will include a Tertiary Clinical Laboratory with Histopathology, a Blood Bank, 3rd Level X-Ray, and a Pharmacy. |
https://up.edu.ph/atty-gladys-sj-tiongco-joins-bor-anew/ | Atty. Gladys SJ. Tiongco joins BOR anew – University of the Philippines | Atty. Gladys SJ. Tiongco joins BOR anew Atty. Gladys SJ. Tiongco joins BOR anew December 15, 2022 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Regent Gladys SJ Tiongco. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. Lawyer and former University of the Philippines (UP) Alumni Regent Gladys SJ. Tiongco has returned to the UP Board of Regents (BOR) following her November 14 appointment by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion administered her oath of office on November 25. Tiongco replaced UP Los Baños alumnus Francis C. Laurel. The BS in Foreign Service (1967) and Bachelor of Laws (1971) alumna was the first and, thus far, the only woman president of the UP Alumni Association (UPAA). In September 2010, she assumed the UPAA leadership and, consequently, the post of alumni regent when then UPAA President Alfredo E. Pascual took a leave of absence to run for and eventually become the 20th UP President. She represented the alumni in the BOR until 2012. When Tiongco was at the helm of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Davao Chapter, she was recognized as an Outstanding President by the IBP. She also served as commissioner of the IBP Committee on Bar Discipline. She was a governor of Soroptimist International of the Philippines and a federation director of Soroptimist International of the Americas, later receiving Outstanding Leadership Awards from the organization. Tiongco was a legal officer of the Southern Philippines Development Administration, a legal officer and corporate secretary of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), a legal officer of MinDA subsidiaries, and a corporate secretary of the National Electrification Administration. As a UP student, she served as a councilor and treasurer of the University Student Council. Tiongco will serve a two-year term and may be reappointed by Malacañang. Republic Act No. 9500, or The UP Charter of 2008, provides for the appointment by the Philippine president of three BOR members “who have distinguished themselves in their professions or fields of specialization.” Two of these appointees should be UP alumni. (With information from the Office of the Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents) |
https://up.edu.ph/batangas-state-university-officials-courtesy-visit-to-paj/ | Batangas State University officials’ courtesy visit to PAJ – University of the Philippines | Batangas State University officials’ courtesy visit to PAJ Batangas State University officials’ courtesy visit to PAJ May 19, 2023 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Earlier today, May 19, a delegation from Batangas State University, The National Engineering University, led by President Tirso Ronquillo, paid a courtesy visit to UP President Angelo Jimenez to congratulate him on his assumption of office. Officials from both universities informally explored possible areas of collaboration, which they all agreed was integral to the progress of Philippine higher education. The visit ended with the exchange of gifts and the prospect of further discussions. From left: UP VP for Development Ferdinand Pecson; UP VP for Planning and Finance Iryn Balmores; UP VP for Legal Affairs Abraham Acosta; UP AVP for Administration Ariel Betan; UP Diliman University Registrar Maria Vanessa Lusung-Oyzon; UP AVP for Academic Affairs (Quality Assurance) Alyssa Peleo-Alampay; UP EVP Jose Fernando Alcantara; Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU-The NEU) President Tirso Ronquillo; UP President Angelo Jimenez; UP VP for Public Affairs Jose Wendell Capili; BatStateU-The NEU VP for Administration and Finance Luzviminda Rosales; BatStateU-The NEU VP for Academic Affairs Charmaine Rose Triviño; BatStateU-The NEU VP for Research, Development and Extension Services Albertson Amante; BatStateU-The NEU Apolinario Apacible School of Fisheries-Nasugbu Chancellor Enrico Dalangin; UP Diliman OIC-VC for Academic Affairs Percival Almoro; and BatStateU-The NEU VP for Development and External Affairs Noel Alberto Omandap. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO). Additional photos available here. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-manila-posts-100-passing-in-pnle-gets-10-in-top-10/ | UP Manila posts 100% passing in PNLE, gets 10 in top 10 – University of the Philippines | UP Manila posts 100% passing in PNLE, gets 10 in top 10 UP Manila posts 100% passing in PNLE, gets 10 in top 10 June 21, 2023 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo All nursing graduates of the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) passed the May 2023 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE). There were 41 from the College of Nursing (UPCN) in Manila. Fifteen were from the School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS) in Palo, Leyte; nine from UPM-SHS Baler, Aurora; and 23 from UPM-SHS Koronadal, South Cotabato. The UPCN, which has had a perfect passing record since 1948, has also prided itself in its graduates passing the PNLE in one take since that year. In the recent exam, ten of its alumni placed in the top ten passers list. On top was Cristin Pangan. In the sixth spot were Jazryl Gayeta, Vanessa Kate Manzano, and Adolf Ausquin Yasa. Maria Angelica Lontoc, Tommy Jay Takada, and Christell Danya Tansiongco were in eighth. At number nine was Audrey Ayuste, and clinching tenth were James Ordine Gunnacao and James Ian Vargas. As for the UPM-SHS, 45 of its 47 examinees were first-time takers and two were repeaters. While there were a total of 88 UPM graduates who took and passed the exam, the UPCN and the UPM-SHS are listed as separate institutions in the Professional Regulation Commission results, explaining UPM’s absence in the list of top performing schools. The top performing schools are those with a minimum of 50 examinees and which have a passing percentage of at least 85. |
https://up.edu.ph/joint-statement-of-the-department-of-national-defense-and-the-university-of-the-philippines/ | Joint Statement of the Department of National Defense and the University of the Philippines – University of the Philippines | Joint Statement of the Department of National Defense and the University of the Philippines Joint Statement of the Department of National Defense and the University of the Philippines February 4, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office CHED Chair J. Prospero E. De Vera III initiated a breakfast meeting between DND Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana and UP President Danilo L. Concepcion on 04 February 2021 at the Veterans Golf Club in Quezon City. The dialogue afforded the key leaders the opportunity to discuss the way forward and possible areas of cooperation on how both institutions can promote their mutual aspirations to ensure a safe and secure environment conducive to learning. The parties agreed and look forward to subsequent meetings to continue the dialogue. (Sgd.) Delfin N. Lorenzana Secretary Department of National Defense J. Prospero E. De Vera III Chair Commission on Higher Education Danilo L. Concepcion President University of the Philippines |
https://up.edu.ph/up-students-and-admin-meet-to-assess-remote-learning-and-teaching-experience/ | UP students and admin meet to assess remote learning and teaching experience – University of the Philippines | UP students and admin meet to assess remote learning and teaching experience UP students and admin meet to assess remote learning and teaching experience September 29, 2021 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Student representatives and officials of the University of the Philippines (UP) met in an online town hall session on September 20, 2021. The meeting aims to help the University take stock of its experience of remote learning and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic as it prepares academic roadmaps. Featured in the conference “Birtual na Pagpupulong bilang Paghahanda sa Pagpaplanong Akademiko sa 2021” were results of surveys of constituents conducted by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), the Office of Student Regent (OSR), and the student councils (USCs) of all constituent universities (CUs). UPLB Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Janette J. Malata-Silva (left) hosted the program, introducing UP Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Evangeline Amor. Images from the Facebook livestream of the town hall session. ‘Overwhelmed’ Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Evangeline Amor presented the OVPAA Report on Student and Faculty Survey on Remote Learning based on surveys by the UP System Committee on Remote Teaching and Learning. The surveys involved 8,679 students in November 2020 and 9,237 in July 2021, constituting roughly 17-18 percent of the total students enrolled in the respective semesters. The surveys of the faculty involved more than 1,300 respondents each. From the surveys, eight of 10 student respondents felt “overwhelmed” by their study load, and only three of 10 felt “satisfied” by the experience. According to the July 2021 survey, undergraduate students who were “overwhelmed” and “dissatisfied” had an “unreasonable” 17-19 units load for which they spent 56 hours per week. Undergraduate students who responded as “not overwhelmed” and “satisfied” and who said they had “reasonable load” had 15 to17 units loads for which they spent 41 hours in a week. A majority, or 6.5 out of 10 students, said their internet connectivity was “ok.” Screenshots from UP AVPAA Amor’s presentation of survey results. Images from the Facebook livestream of the town hall session. For undergraduate student respondents, staying motivated was the number one problem. For graduate students, it was balancing their schedule for studies and work. The biggest concern or worry for undergraduate student respondents was their health. They were in front of their gadgets most of the time Impressions of the remote learning experience included “no learning,” particularly of laboratory skills, loneliness, and learning just for the sake of complying or passing. Others cited “unreasonable increase in academic standards,” “unconducive learning,” “insufficient time,” “issues on learning materials,” and “poor internet connectivity.” The surveys indicated that student respondents found detailed course guides as most helpful, and instructor availability and responsiveness contributed most to effective learning. Library services were considered the most significant support received from UP. However, the majority of the student respondents were neutral to the questions “Did the resolutions on academic policies ease stress?” and “Did the assistance from the University help me learn effectively?” The students were also asked by the surveys for the assistance they needed. Primarily, they mentioned services for mental health, vaccines, counseling, and reading breaks. Forms of academic ease were then mentioned. Other responses were financial and equipment subsidy, more flexible learning, technical assistance, and assistance for internet connectivity and a conducive environment. UP Baguio Student Council Chair Cheska Kapunan launches into the OSR’s survey results. Image from the Facebook livestream of the town hall session. ‘LNBE’ The Office of the Student Regent conducted its survey during a week in August 2021 and gathered responses from 904 student respondents or 0.02 percent of the student population, according to the presenter, UP Baguio Student Council Chair Cheska Kapunan. From there, the OSR cited reports of deadlines not being adjusted despite leniency requests. Deadlines and synchronous classes were being set during the reading break. Some teachers insisted on holding online sessions “where attendance was required, graded, or made a major component of grades.” In addition, students were not being provided recordings of online classes. Students also reported delays in receiving their modules. Many of these modules were said to be incomplete or lacking in explanation. Slides from the different USC Chairs’ presentation of results from a survey of UP students across the UP System. Images from the Facebook livestream of the town hall session. Student leaders also independently gathered feedback from their respective constituents. They were campaigning for a safe and gradual return to face-to-face classes and the use of the physical facilities of the school, or “ligtas na balik-eskwela,” a vaccination program for students, more vigorous implementation of academic ease, and expedition of processes of the Student Learning Assistance System (SLAS). They highlighted the need for students to be included in the University’s planning and not just consulted. Student Regent Renee Louise Co requested that the sector be provided copies of the drafts of the academic roadmaps. The UP Manila representative Querobin Acsibar reported on the call for a stop and review of the Return Service Agreement in the health colleges of the campus. The students expressed support in opposing the government’s planned budget cuts on UP. They also cited the need for psychosocial services and safe spaces to protect UP constituents from red-tagging, sexual harassment, and in-campus violence. UP Student Regent Renee Louise Co. Image from the Facebook livestream of the town hall session. Balancing acts “It’s a balancing act between compassion especially for students in difficult circumstances… and the responsibility if not the mission of UP to ensure that the Iskolar ng Bayan, the country’s future leaders in different branches of knowledge, possess the competence, grit, and agility to overcome adversities, to thrive and lead in a complex, disruptive world,” VPAA Cynthia Bautista said in her reaction on the rationale of administrative policies. She referred to a world dealing with a pandemic, climate change, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. At the same time, she said: “We are beginning to be more nuanced since we cannot continue having a one-size-fits-all policy for students.” Regarding academic ease, Bautista said there is a need to balance the demand of students for more time with the time available to the faculty to complete requirements. There is also a need to reconsider students’ interests. Within an increasingly learner-centered environment, the load eventually bears upon the faculty. “You can just flag the administration, and actually they did something about this,” Bautista told the students regarding complaints on non-conformity with guidelines on academic ease. Action points On “balik-eskwela”: “A committee of the Presidential Advisory Council, chaired by UP Los Baños Chancellor Jose Camacho with UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo and UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla as members, is helping us in various aspects of the preparation from the reconfiguring of classrooms to student vaccination to the protocol for a class when a student tests positive to a policy [on unvaccinated constituents without sacrificing inclusivity],” Bautista said. She added that UP had submitted, reiterated, adjusted, and completed supplementary information on the request for the limited face-to-face for graduating students to the technical working groups of the IATF (Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases) and the Commission on Higher Education. However, remote learning will still be the prevailing mode for as long as the COVID-19 situation remains. UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Cynthia Rose Bautista responding to presentations. Image from the Facebook livestream of the town hall session. Bautista reiterated the importance of complete and curated course packs and more instructors in the current phase of remote learning in the University. She advised students to flag the administration for delayed, low quality, or incomplete course packs. “We are studying the possibility of subscribing to Grammarly Premium for our students and faculty,” she added. “For students and professions requiring hours of competence honing who may graduate without the competencies of those who graduated before but who may have had more training in technology-based apps and simulators, UP is developing bridging and lifelong learning programs.” On psychosocial services, Bautista said: “We now have and are developing focal persons for mental health at the unit level.” She said the student councils would need to provide more details on financial aid and internet connectivity. They also have to compare the amounts students spent on academic resources before and during the pandemic. She reported that laboratory fees had been waived. “I’ll leave the dialogues on the Return Service Agreement to our colleagues in the ‘white professions,'” she said. She assured students that despite budget cuts, affected operations would be maintained. She also reiterated that UP had expressed its position on academic freedom and red-tagging. Still, the individual practice of academic freedom is an ongoing conversation. UP Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Richard Philip A. Gonzalo’s synthesis of the town hall’s presentations. Image from the Facebook livestream of the town hall session. Roadmap to the future “The roadmap to the next normal would be phased. It will entail a lot of reforms and mindset change,” Bautista pointed out. “We will be redefining quality education,” she said at the end of the open forum. “The paradigm shift is to student engagement and student agency… Maybe, the students can begin talking and reading about the changing landscape of higher education,” she said. |
https://up.edu.ph/vulnerability-assessment-of-coastal-areas-in-davao-gulf-to-climate-related-hazards-mapped/ | Vulnerability assessment of coastal areas in Davao Gulf to climate-related hazards mapped – University of the Philippines | Vulnerability assessment of coastal areas in Davao Gulf to climate-related hazards mapped Vulnerability assessment of coastal areas in Davao Gulf to climate-related hazards mapped June 10, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The team led by Project Leader Prof. Annabelle U. Novero (third from left), after the online event in UP Mindanao. Photo from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. The University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao and Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) held on 21 May 2021 an online Presentation of Outputs and Virtual Turnover of Maps of their project,“Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Areas in Davao Gulf to Climate-related Hazards” for the funding agency, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) under its DARE TO (Discovery-Applied Research and Extension for Trans/Inter-disciplinary Opportunities) Program. Project Leader and UP Mindanao Professor Annabelle Novero presented the Project Overview and Summary of Accomplishments, naming the cities and municipalities involved, the trainings provided, the maps and publications produced, to CHED Senior Research Grants Officer Jamie Sese and local government officials who attended online. UP Mindanao Chancellor Larry Digal. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. UP Mindanao Chancellor Larry Digal in his message said, “Hopefully, these maps will help the local communities located along the Davao Gulf to understand and be aware of how climate change, human actions, and government efforts affect the overall health of our coastal resources, the stability of the fishery sector, and the livelihood conditions of local fishing communities.” DNSC President Joy Sorrosa. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. DNSC President Joy Sorrosa for her part said, “The recommendations will be the essence in the crafting of policies that will capacitate the local government units in prevention, mitigation, conservation, and sustainability measures to address the devastating impact of climate change. It is my fervent hope to utilize and steward the outputs of this project to contribute and provide solutions to the local government units for whatever climate-related issues we will have in the future.” The project produced some 76 maps for 17 LGUs. The Natural Disaster Vulnerability Assessment Maps, Coastal Resource Vulnerability Assessment Maps, and Aquaculture Vulnerability Assessment Maps showed the areas with weaknesses. The Fishing Livelihood Maps, Bathymetry (depth) Maps, and Coastal Resource Maps showed the characteristics of the coastal resources. The project team also presented the End-User Licensing Agreement for the maps. Governor Generoso Fisheries and Aquaculture Map. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. Maco Chlorophyll-A and Sedimentation Map. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. Padada Coastal and Bathymetric Map. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. Samal Fisheries and Aquaculture Map. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. Hagonoy Mayor Franco Calida in his response said, “We are grateful to be part of this science-based geographical, physical, and economic assessment. We have five coastal barangays, and the growing uncertainties of climate change need continuing efforts to assist coastal areas and other areas in becoming resilient and climate-responsive. Through these assessments, we can protect our mangroves, our coral reefs, the economic situation in fisheries and agriculture or aquaculture, and the livelihood of our fisherfolks.” Remarks of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur Mayor Franco Calida. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. In the online event, UP Mindanao assistant professors, Aileen Grace Delima and Rovi Gem Villame, discussed “Climate change effects on biodiversity” and “Water quality assessment,” respectively. DNSC assistant professors, Grace Guanzon and Cyril Tom Ranara, presented their “Ectoparasite assessment” and “Assessment of fisheries abundance (Catch-Per-Unit-of-Effort),” respectively. Project technical staff members also presented the surveys on coastal resources (mangroves, seagrass, and corals), bathymetry (underwater landscapes), the chlorophyll and sediment suspension, and the map-making process. Local government and project partners in the online meeting. Screenshot from Rene Estremera, UP Mindanao. On 25 May, UP Mindanao Asst. Prof. Aurelia Gomez facilitated an online Policy Brief-Writing Workshop to equip local officials in policy-making. Over the course of project implementation from June 2018 to May 2021, some 44 personnel from local government units took trainings in resource management: from the LGUs of Davao City, Digos City, Sta. Cruz, Padada, Malalag, Hagonoy, and Sulop in Davao del Sur Province; Tagum City, Panabo City, Samal City, and Carmen in Davao del Norte; Maco and Pantukan in Davao de Oro; and, Banaybanay, San Isidro, Lupon, and Governor Generoso in Davao Oriental. Academic personnel from UP Mindanao, DNSC, and the University of Southeastern Philippines were also trained. The project also produced two scientific articles, “Distribution and Abundance of Seagrasses in the Southwest Coast of Davao Oriental, Philippines” and “Assessment of mangrove species diversity in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Philippines,” that were published in reputable journals, with more articles completed for publication. Three photographic books were printed and copyrighted, namely: “Mangroves and Seagrasses of the Coastal Municipalities in Davao Region”; “Catch-Per-Unit-Effort of Various Fishing Gears and Species Caught in Davao Gulf: The Aquaculture Component”; and, “Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Areas in Davao Gulf to Climate-related Hazards: Ectoparasite Aquaculture Component”. Article by Mr. Rene A. Estremera, Public Relations Officer, UP Mindanao |
https://up.edu.ph/ched-chair-de-vera-administers-the-oath-of-office-to-the-incoming-up-president/ | CHED Chair de Vera administers the oath of office to the incoming UP president – University of the Philippines | CHED Chair de Vera administers the oath of office to the incoming UP president CHED Chair de Vera administers the oath of office to the incoming UP president February 8, 2023 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Incoming UP President Angelo Jimenez (left) takes his oath of office administered by CHED and UP BOR Chair J. Prospero de Vera III. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, the incoming President of the University of the Philippines (UP), took his oath of office at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on February 7. CHED Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III, who also chairs the UP Board of Regents, administered the oath. A former UP regent, Atty. Jimenez begins his term as the University’s 22nd leader on February 10 with a turnover ceremony at Quezon Hall at 9:00 am. Jimenez (left) shakes hands with de Vera after the oath-taking ceremony. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). Jimenez signs his oath of office as de Vera looks on. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). De Vera signs and attests to the oath taken by Jimenez. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). Jimenez (center) receives a painting from CHED Commissioner Jo Mark Libre (left) and de Vera after the oath-taking ceremony. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). |
https://up.edu.ph/up-iesm-holds-month-long-webinar-series-on-environmental-and-meteorological-issues-in-the-philippines/ | UP IESM holds month-long webinar series on environmental and meteorological issues in the Philippines – University of the Philippines | UP IESM holds month-long webinar series on environmental and meteorological issues in the Philippines UP IESM holds month-long webinar series on environmental and meteorological issues in the Philippines March 5, 2021 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP IESM) is celebrating its 18th anniversary this March with a month-long webinar series on different issues and aspects of environmental science and meteorology in the Philippines. The first webinar that kicked off the series, focusing on the “Holistic Lens of Environmental Science and Meteorology in the Philippine Context”, was held on 01 March. It featured as speakers: Dr. Lemnuel Aragones, Director of UP IESM; Dr. Bernard Alan Racoma; and, Dr. Cherry L. Ringor, UP IESM Deputy Director for Academic Affairs,. The live stream may be viewed on the UP IESM Facebook page. The second webinar in the series, scheduled on 08 March 2021 at 1:00 p.m., will take on the “Advances and Challenges in Philippine Meteorology”. It will feature as speakers: Dr. Esperanza Cayanan, UP IESM Deputy Administrator for Research and Development; Dr. Gerry Bagtasa; and, Dr. Olivia Cabrera. You may register for the Zoom event at https://tinyurl.com/kxcxsjdh. The third webinar in the series will discuss “Cutting-Edge Land-Water Science Technology”. The speakers will be Dr. Mayzonee Ligaray, Dr. Tolentino Moya, and Dr. Gay Jane Perez, UP IESM Deputy Director for Research and Development. The webinar will be held on 15 March 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The registration link is https://tinyurl.com/by5ch7k3. The fourth and final installment in the UP IESM’s anniversary webinar series will take on “Biodiversity and Deterioration of Natural Resources”, with Dr. Rene Rollon, Dr. Mylene Cayetano, and Dr. Alexander Young as speakers. It will be held on 22 March 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Register for this webinar at https://tinyurl.com/5azkp2yr. The live stream of all the webinars in the UP IESM’s 18th anniversary webinar series can be viewed at the UP IESM’s Facebook page. The UP IESM is an academic unit of the UP Diliman College of Science. Merging the Environmental Science Program (ESP) and the Department of Meteorology and Oceanography (DMO), the UP IESM serves as a Center of Excellence in the environmental and atmospheric sciences in Asia Pacific. The Institute investigates natural phenomena contributing to many major decisions toward sustainable development in the country and the region. It has been designated as the Center of Excellence for Environmental Science by the Commission on Higher Education. The UP IESM is also the Regional Training Center for the World Meteorological Organization Region V. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-students-to-register-with-philhealth-to-take-part-in-f2f-classes/ | UP students to register with PhilHealth to take part in F2F classes – University of the Philippines | UP students to register with PhilHealth to take part in F2F classes UP students to register with PhilHealth to take part in F2F classes March 24, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office After two years of online learning, the University of the Philippines (UP) is gradually opening its doors for face-to-face (F2F) classes again. At the same time, the university intends to keep UP students healthy and protected against the threat of COVID-19. With that, vaccination and having medical insurance are required of UP students when they participate in F2F classes for the second semester of Academic Year 2021-2022. Those who have no medical insurance must register with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. or PhilHealth, either as a Direct or Indirect Contributor. The medical insurance requirement is following the Department of Health (DOH) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) guidelines for higher education institutions (HEIs), intent on holding limited F2F classes this semester. (See CHED DOH Joint Memorandum Circular 2021-004 issued December 15, 2021.) Registering with PhilHealth ensures that students will be covered if they incur COVID-related medical expenses. For more information on registering for Philhealth, watch this video titled “Things You Should Know for your Philhealth Registration.” To ensure that UP students participating in F2F class activities have a medical insurance plan, the University has set up a PhilHealth registration process. Students may register through their Office of Student Affairs or the Insurance Claims Officers in their UP campus. The registration requirement excludes PhilHealth direct contributors or those with equivalent medical insurance plans. For UP students seeking information on PhilHealth registration, please inquire with your Office of Student Affairs in your UP campus. You may also check the Things You Should Know for your PhilHealth Registration, produced by the UP Office of Student Development Services and PhilHealth. You may visit PhilHealth’s website at www.philhealth.gov.ph for more details. |
https://up.edu.ph/never-again-never-forget-up-invites-all-filipinos-to-be-part-of-the-up-days-of-remembrance/ | Never again, never forget: UP invites all Filipinos to be part of the UP Days of Remembrance – University of the Philippines | Never again, never forget: UP invites all Filipinos to be part of the UP Days of Remembrance Never again, never forget: UP invites all Filipinos to be part of the UP Days of Remembrance September 17, 2021 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Never again. Never forget. These words hark back to a dark period in the country’s history that must never be forgotten nor willfully erased—not if we wish to elect good leaders and create a better future for our children. The University of the Philippines (UP) is inviting all Filipino students, educators, and citizens to this year’s UP Days of Remembrance, a week-long commemoration to honor the struggle of the Filipino people under the authoritarian regime and UP’s contribution to the uprising against the Marcos dictatorship. With the theme “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Batayang Katotohanan at Aral ng Batas Militar”, this year’s UP Days of Remembrance aims to tell the truth behind the myths and misinformation about the Marcos regime, and to highlight the real stories and experiences from those dark days. The week-long event will be held from September 20 to 24, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Each day’s webinar will focus on the following sub-themes: Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day1 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day2 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day3 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day4 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day5 Livestream of the webinars and the online exhibit will be available via TVUP.ph and TVUP’s YouTube channel. For more information about the past UP Days of Remembrance, visit the UP website. |
https://up.edu.ph/a-writers-truth-the-legacy-of-national-artist-bienvenido-lumbera/ | A writer’s truth: The legacy of National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera – University of the Philippines | A writer’s truth: The legacy of National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera A writer’s truth: The legacy of National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera September 28, 2021 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta BIEN Paano kita tatawagin? Guro? Patnubay? Uliran? Kaibigan, kalahati ng danas ko’y nagunaw Sa iyong pagpanaw. Rio Alma 28 Setyembre 2021 Photo from UP AVP Jose Wendell Capili. Writer, poet, critic, dramatist, mentor, scholar, political prisoner, activist. Dr. Bienvenido L. Lumbera, National Artist for Literature, was all this and more. With his passing on September 28, 2021, at the age of 89, Dr. Lumbera—Ka Bien to his friends and colleagues—left behind a distinguished body of works and a legacy of fearless activism, harnessing the power of literature and the arts for the cause of freedom, truth, and nationalism. A writer’s childhood Dr. Lumbera’s literary work encompasses multiple genres, from poetry to stage plays and librettos. His love for these different genres stems from his childhood. Born in Lipa, Batangas, on April 11, 1932, to Timoteo and Carmen Lumbera. Young Bienvenido was orphaned at an early age. He and his older sister Leticia were cared for initially by their paternal grandmother, then when the war ended, by his godparents, Enrique and Amanda Lumbera. Despite the tragedy he had experienced at such a young age, Lumbera recalled having a rich childhood. He played with the neighboring kids, played the action movies he watched and listened to his aunts read aloud from the novella series in Liwayway magazine. His childhood experiences in the historic town of Lipa formed the foundation of his writing career. One of his renowned musical dramas, Hibik at Himagsik nina Victoria Laktaw, is set in his childhood town. Lumbera went to Lipa Elementary School and finished high school at Mabini Academy. Initially, he wanted to attend college at the University of the Philippines. However, his guardians, who supported his education, convinced him to enroll at the University of Santo Tomas instead. It was closer to their place of work. In 1957, he earned his B.Litt in Journalism from UST. In 1967, he obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Indiana University. His groundbreaking dissertation focused on Tagalog poetry from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. While studying in the U.S., he threw himself entirely into education in culture—film, theater, opera, jazz, and everything in between. After coming home from the U.S., Lumbera taught Literature, Philippine Studies, and Creative Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University. This period saw his activist spirit ignite. He was involved in the Filipinization movement in the 1960s, and served as the chairman of the Panulat Para sa Kaunlaran ng Sambayanan (PAKSA), an organization of activist-writers. His activism was so well-known that when Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972, Lumbera knew he was among those targeted for arrest and was forced underground. He was arrested in January 1974, and released a year later after Cynthia Nograles, his former student at Ateneo de Manila University, appealed for his release. The two were married a few months later. A nationalist writer in the time of Martial Law and beyond In an interview with Rappler published on April 12, 2017, Lumbera shared an experience he had following his release from prison during Martial Law. He described how department stores hired people to dress up and pose in shop windows as living mannequins. “So nandoon naka-display sila. Alam mong buhay ang mga tao na ito, pero hindi sila nakikipag-usap, hindi sila gumagalaw. Ang laki ng epekto noon sa akin. Naiyak ako,” Lumbera revealed. “Ang mga tao na ito ay mga tunay na tao, pero nagpapanggap na hindi tao. Parang ganon ang sitwasyon sa panahon ng Martial Law—na kailangan ng mga tao na magpanggap na iba sila sa tunay na pagkatao nila [So there they are on display. You know they’re alive, but they don’t speak, they don’t move. This had a profound effect on me. I wept. These are real people pretending not to be. This was how it was like during the time of Martial Law—people having to pretend that they are not who they are].” Photo from UP AVP Jose Wendell Capili. For Lumbera, this experience and imprisonment only cemented his commitment as a truth-teller and nationalist writer. In 1976, through Professor Petronilo Bn Daroy, Lumbera began teaching at the Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature, UP College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). A year later, UP CAS Dean Francisco Nemenzo appointed him to become editor of the Diliman Review, which was critical of the Marcos dictatorship. Lumbera began writing librettos for musical theater, starting with the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) request to create a musical based on Carlos Bulosan’s America Is in the Heart. Eventually, Lumbera wrote several highly acclaimed musical dramas such as Tales of the Manuvu, Rama: Hari, Nasa Puso ang Amerika, Bayani, and Noli me Tangere: The Musical. He counts his adaptation of Dr. Jose Rizal’s novel, Rama Hari and Hibik at Himagsik nina Viktoria Laktaw, a tribute to Filipino revolutionary women during the revolution of 1896, as his most successful plays. In 2004, De La Salle University-Manila Press published Sa Sariling Bayan: Apat na Dulang May Musika, an anthology of Lumbera’s musical dramas. Lumbera authored numerous books on literary criticism, textbooks, and anthologies such as Revaluation: Essays on Literature, Cinema, and Popular Culture; Pedagogy; Philippine Literature: A History and Anthology; Rediscovery: Essays in Philippine Life and Culture; Filipinos Writing: Philippine Literature from the Regions; and Paano Magbasa ng Panitikang Filipino: Mga Babasahing Pangkolehiyo. He once admitted he preferred writing poetry rather than short stories because he disliked using a typewriter for more extended periods. Most of his poems are collected in Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa, published in 1994. These include “Ka Bel”; “The Yaya’s Lullaby,” “Servant,” “Sadness,” “Jamborzkie Light,” and the frequently anthologized “Eulogy of Roaches.” Bayan at Lipunan: Ang Kritisismo ni Bienvenido Lumbera, edited by UP Professor Emerita Rosario Torres-Yu, was published and launched by the UST Publishing House, and celebrated by UP in January 2006. Aside from UP, Lumbera also taught Literature, Philippine Studies, and Creative Writing in the Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University and his alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas. He also served as Visiting Professor of Philippine Studies at Osaka University from 1985 to 1988. He is also the first Asian Scholar-in-Residence at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. He mentored generations of outstanding Filipino artists, writers and scholars, including the highly-acclaimed critic Doreen Gamboa Fernandez, UP Professors Emeriti Teresita Gimenez Maceda, and Nicanor G. Tiongson, Ateneo de Manila University Professor Emerita Soledad S. Reyes, De La Salle University Professor Emeritus Isagani R. Cruz, University of California at Berkeley faculty member Joi Barrios-Le Blanc, University of Hawai’i at Manoa Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures Department Chair and Center for Philippine Studies Director Pia C. Arboleda, and National Artist for Literature and UP Professor Emeritus Virgilio S. Almario. He taught undergraduate students who became distinguished academics, such as UP Professors Glecy Cruz Atienza, Galileo S. Zafra, and Alwin C Aguirre. He also taught film directors Sari Dalena and Joel Lamangan, and screenwriter Ricky Lee. Legacy of a writer, dramatist, and activist In the end, Lumbera lived true to his belief that writers should immerse with the masses and help to improve society. He remained actively involved in progressive organizations fighting for social justice and true equality, from the Philippine Comparative Literature Association in 1969 to the Pamana ng Panitikan ng Pilipinas in 1970, to the progressive poets’ group Galian sa Arte at Tula (GAT) during Martial Law. Other writers’ organizations he helped lead include the Kalipunan para sa mga Literatura ng Pilipinas, the Philippine Studies Association of the Philippines, and Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Lumbera is also the founding chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the multi-awarded media group Kodao Productions. He was an active member of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) and the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan). He also served as president of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), a national organization of more than 40,000 teachers and employees in the education sector. He earned numerous awards and accolades throughout the years, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts, the Pambansang Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas from Unyon ng mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas (UMPIL), the National Book Awards for Literary History/Literary Criticism from the Manila Critics’ Circle, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature, the Philippine Centennial Literary Prize for Drama, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines Centennial Honors for the Arts. He became Professor Emeritus of the University of the Philippines and, in 2006, was named National Artist for Literature. Dr. Lumbera’s legacy lies not just in his immense body of works and in the generations of writers and artists he taught. Most importantly, he is noted for his abiding commitment to nationalist writing and to his belief that a writer must, above all, write the truth of their experiences. |
https://up.edu.ph/memorial-for-victims-of-the-marcos-regime-to-rise-in-up/ | Memorial for victims of the Marcos regime to rise in UP – University of the Philippines | Memorial for victims of the Marcos regime to rise in UP Memorial for victims of the Marcos regime to rise in UP September 20, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines will be the site of the country’s memorial for victims of human rights violations. UP and the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) will sign on Friday, September 21, 2018, at 10:30 AM, a memorandum of understanding to be partners in the establishment of the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial, Museum, and/or Library in UP Diliman. The signatories will be UP President Danilo L. Concepcion and HRVVMC Chair Rene Escalante, with UP Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora and HRVVMC Executive Director Carmelo Victor Crisanto as witnesses. The exact site and other details of the memorial will be discussed after the MOU signing. UP has recently designated September 21, 2018 and September 21 of every year thereafter as “UP Day of Remembrance” in honor of the contributions of the University’s “best and brightest” to the fight against dictatorship and despotism, citing UP’s role in the forefront of the resistance to martial law. The Marcos proclamation imposing martial law was dated September 21, 1972. HRVVMC was established under Republic Act No. 10368, otherwise known as “An Act Providing for Reparation and Recognition of Victims of Human Rights Violations during the Marcos Regime, Documentation of Said Violation, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes,” which President Benigno Aquino III signed on February 25, 2013. The commission was created “primarily for the establishment, restoration, preservation and conservation of the Memorial/Museum/Library/Compendium in honor of the HRVVs during the Marcos regime.” Its Board of Trustees include the chair of the Commission on Human Rights who sits as chair of the board; chair of the National Historical Commission, as co-chair of the board; and chairs of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the head of the UPD Main Library, as board members. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-holds-first-day-of-remembrance-commits-site-for-martial-law-memorial/ | UP holds first Day of Remembrance, commits site for martial law memorial – University of the Philippines | UP holds first Day of Remembrance, commits site for martial law memorial UP holds first Day of Remembrance, commits site for martial law memorial September 21, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP marked the first UP Day of Remembrance by concretizing plans to construct the country’s memorial for victims of human rights violations during the Marcos regime. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion signed on September 21, 2018 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) formalizing institutional partnership in establishing the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial in UP Diliman. (Left to right) NHCP Chair Rene Escalante, UP President Danilo Concepcion, CHR Commissioner Leah Armamento (representing CHR Chair Chito Gascon), and HRVVMC Executive Director Carmelo Victor Crisanto sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial in UP Diliman. Dr. Carol Araullo, representing HRVVs; Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III, an advocate of HRRV reparations; and UP Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora are the witnesses. UP Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs (standing) serves as master of ceremonies. Photo by Bong Arboleda, MPRO “Higit sa alinmang pook, dito sa ating pamantasan sumibol at lumago ang puno ng pagtutol at pag-aalsa; kung kaya dito rin naman nadama ang mabigat na dagok ng panunupil at pananamantala noong panahon ng martial law ni Pangulong Marcos (More than any place, the University is where resistance and uprising sprang and grew; and that is why this was also where the brunt of repression and abuse of President Marcos’s martial law fell),” Concepcion said. UP President Danilo Concepcion. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, MPRO) Sa araw na ito tayo ay nagpapasya na ikintal sa puso at damdamin ang dakilang alaala ng mga araw ng pakikibaka, ng mga taong nagsakripisyo at nagbuwis ng buhay, upang ito kailanman ay hindi malimutan at hindi na maulit pa (On this day, we decide to commit the legacy of the days of struggle, of the many who sacrificed their lives; so that they will never be forgotten and [their fates] never repeated),” Concepcion added. “Ito ang ating dasal, ito ang ating banal na panata (This is our prayer, this is our sacred promise),” he added. Four days before the MOU signing, Concepcion signed a proclamation designating September 21, 2018 and September 21 of every year thereafter as “UP Day of Remembrance” in honor of the sacrifice of the University’s “best and brightest” for the struggle against dictatorship and despotism, many of whom died resisting the abuses of the Marcos regime. [Watch the proclamation signing.] During the First Quarter Storm, UP being a bastion of academic freedom became a sanctuary for activism, with the AS (Arts and Sciences now Palma Hall) Steps—the venue of the MOU signing—becoming default venue and assembly area for rallies and demonstrations. AS Steps on the first UP Day of Remembrance. (Photo by J. Mikhail G. Solitario, UP MPRO) Witness to the MOU signing and representing HRVVs, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Chair Carol Araullo quoted former Faculty Regent and anti-martial law activist Judy Taguiwalo in the latter’s UP Day of Remembrance proclamation speech, which spoke about 3,257 killed, 35,000 tortured, 1,838 disappeared, and 70,000 imprisoned during the Marcos regime. The Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation has thus far listed 85 martyrs of the Marcos regime from UP. Dr. Carol Araullo of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and HRVV representative. (Photo by Jun Madrid, MPRO) “This is a historic day that is a legacy of President Danilo Concepcion. If in my student days, we had Salvador P. Lopez who stood against the emerging Marcos dictatorship, we now have President Concepcion to thank for this step of remembering… which is important in weeding out the root causes and pre-conditions of martial law that remain to this day,” Araullo said in Filipino. Signing for the HRVVMC were its co-chairs Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), represented by CHR Commissioner Leah Armamento, and Rene Escalante of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). Established in 2013, HRVVMC was created for the “establishment, restoration, preservation and conservation of the Memorial/Museum/Library/Compendium in honor of the HRVVs during the Marcos regime.” Commissioner Leah Armamento of the Commission on Human Rights. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, MPRO) “The CHR looks forward to deepening partnership with the University community in developing different programs in the field of transitional justice and human rights, and commits itself to participating in an inclusive process of interacting with all stakeholders—both in and outside the University—of these will begin a broad cross-sectoral consultation on the vision for this freedom memorial,” Gascon’s message said. Escalante revealed the NHCP holding talks with the Concepcion administration as early as last year for a place to build the HRVV memorial. Some of the documents lined up for the memorial are the Netherlands documents being kept by the UP Library, Presidential Commission on Good Government digital copy files kept by the NHCP, and documents from the HRV Claims Board. Chair Rene Escalante of the National Historical Commission. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, MPRO) Escalante revealed targets to have the memorandum of agreement with UP finalized in the next three months, conduct a design competition for the memorial, have the groundbreaking in the middle of next year, and the construction finished two years after. Aside from Araullo, contingents from various sectors of the UP community, and organizations representing HRVVs, the MOU signing was also witnessed by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. Pimentel has recently authored a bill to extend the term of and provide additional support to the HRV Claims Board. The HRVCB and HRVVMC were established under Republic Act No. 10368, otherwise known as “An Act Providing for Reparation and Recognition of Victims of Human Rights Violations during the Marcos Regime, Documentation of Said Violation, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes,” which President Benigno Aquino III signed on February 25, 2013. Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. (Photo by Jun Madrid, MPRO) “Thanks to UP for offering a place in the University so we can fulfill the mandate under the law to establish a memorial, a physical place, that can be visited by the old and especially the young so that we do not forget the excesses, violence, the evils, abuses, and repressions during the Marcos martial law years,” Pimentel said. After the MOU signing, the public was invited to view the exhibit “Alaala ng Martial Law” in the Palma Hall lobby, as various organizations began converging in the premises to head for a rally in Luneta later that afternoon commemorating the declaration of martial law by Marcos. (Jo. Lontoc, UP MPRO) UP professors, with Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Chair Carol Araullo (3rd from left) and former Faculty Regent Judy Taguiwalo (4th from right), make a stand during UP’s first UP Day of Remembrance. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, MPRO) Contingents from the UP Diliman Department of History join their colleagues in UP Day of Remembrance mass actions. (Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO) Palma Hall becomes a freedom board for martial law remembrance. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) |
https://up.edu.ph/sinemaestra-womens-masterclasses-for-the-philippine-cinema-centennial/ | SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses for the Philippine Cinema Centennial – University of the Philippines | SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses for the Philippine Cinema Centennial SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses for the Philippine Cinema Centennial February 28, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Dip into all aspects of filmmaking in front of and behind the camera, from planning, to shooting, to promoting films. Enroll in our 4 masterclasses! In celebration of Women’s Month, UP Film Institute brings you SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses for the Philippine Cinema Centennial. Open to the public! Monster Jimenez (Producing / March 9) Monster Jimenez is a screenwriter, director, producer, and editor best known for her work on Big Time (2005), Kano: An American and His Harem (2010), Apocalypse Child (2015) and Respeto (2017). Sue Prado (Acting / March 16) Sue Prado is an actress best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as Oro (2016), Barber’s Tales (2013) and Himpapawid (2009). Her filmography also includes The Boat within the Two Rivers (2012), Thelma (2011), Patikul (2011), Layang Bilanggo (2010), and Ganap na Babae (2010). Antoinette Jadaone (Screenwriting / March 23) Antoinette Jadaone is a director and writer known for Alone/Together (2019), Never Not Love You (2018), Love You to the Stars and Back (2017), The Achy Breaky Hearts (2016), You’re My Boss (2015), All You Need is Pag-ibig (2015), That Thing Called Tadhana (2014), Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig (co-directed by Irene Emma Villamor, 2014) and Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay (2011). Shireen Seno (Directing / March 30) Shireen Seno is an artist, curator and filmmaker whose debut film Big Boy (2012) was screened at International Film Festival Rotterdam and won the prize for Best First Film at the Festival de Cine Lima Independiente in 2013. Nervous Translation is her second feature which won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2018. All Masterclasses will be held at the UPFI Film Studio, Media Center bldg. Ylanan Ave. UP Diliman from 1-5PM. Fee for all four Masterclasses is Php 2000. Online registration form: https://bit.ly/2GDuy8w. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-day-of-remembrance-2019/ | UP Day of Remembrance 2019 – University of the Philippines | UP Day of Remembrance 2019 UP Day of Remembrance 2019 September 13, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office On September 17, 2018, President Danilo L. Concepcion signed Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2018 declaring September 21 of every year as UP Day of Remembrance across the entire University of the Philippines System. The Proclamation sought to commemorate and honor the memory of the University’s best and brightest who struggled against dictatorship and despotism. The UP Day of Remembrance stands as a reminder of the importance of academic freedom, civil liberties, and human rights as central to UP education. As recognition of the University’s role at the forefront of awareness, vigilance, and militancy, and to expand on last year’s inaugural program, the University will launch an expanded lineup of events with the theme, Dambana ng Paggunita at Pagtutuos sa Batas Militar ni Marcos, to banner the key messages: Marahas ang Batas Militar, Lugmok ang Ekonomiya, Niyurakan ang Karapatang Pantao, Sinupil ang Pamamahayag, at Ninakaw ang Kabang-Yaman. Pre-event activities will start on September 16 with the airing of Lakad Gunita sa Pamantasang Hinirang, a documentary video, on both TVUP and the University of the Philippines online channels to kickstart the weeklong campaign. The documentary will highlight key landmarks in the Diliman campus that became hotbeds of activism: Quezon Hall, Palma Hall, Vinzons Hall, Melchor Hall, and Kamia and Sampaguita dormitories which all stood witness to the events of the First Quarter Storm and the Diliman Commune. On the actual Day of Remembrance on September 19 this year, an opening ceremony will be held at the AS Steps (Palma Hall) in UP Diliman, accompanied by the unfurling of streamers across the hall bearing this year’s central messages. Danas, a series of performances recreating and commemorating the martial law experience will be featured as street art, ensuring access to the widest audiences. At the center of the performances, a Dambana will be set up by students and faculty of the College of Fine Arts. A free premiere screening of TVUP’s Lakad Gunita sa Pamantasang Hinirang will cap this year’s Day of Remembrance. On the day after, there will be free screening of martial law-themed films, Liway and Portraits of Mosquito Press, and documentary 1081. This will be followed by a forum on Media, Martial Law, and Human Rights with journalist Ceres P. Doyo and artist Boni P. Ilagan. Simultaneous events and campaigns will also be launched from Baguio to Mindanao as part of a united, concerted effort to educate the youth who may still not know, and those who knew but may have forgotten. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-korean-film-festival-launched/ | UP Korean Film Festival launched – University of the Philippines | UP Korean Film Festival launched UP Korean Film Festival launched March 15, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Part of the UP Korean Film Festival opening night audience checking other feature films at Cine Adarna. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO The UP Korean Film Festival was launched on March 13, 2019, marking the 70th anniversary of Philippines-Korea bilateral relations. Held in the UP Diliman Cine Adarna from March 13 to 15, the festival featured seven films for free public viewing, beginning with Choo Chang-min’s top-grossing historical film Masquerade (2012). The UP Korean Research Center (UP-KRC) in partnership with the UP Film Institute (UPFI) and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) organized the festival to provide an opportunity for the public to see quality Korean films, disseminate Korean culture, and broaden perspectives on Korean society. KCC Director Lee Jin Cheol talks about controversial eras and issues in Korea depicted in the feature films. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO “I hope there will be more opportunities in UP to hold such events,” KCC Director Lee Jin Cheol said in his message to the festival goers. Lee Jin Cheol, Aldrin Lee, and Patrick Campos, the directors of KCC, UP-KRC, and UPFI, , respectively, opened the festival, which they hope to hold annually. “Films are very important instruments for understanding and there are things that films could articulate that we could not in everyday life,” KRC’s Lee said. UP-KRC OIC Director Aldrin Lee talks about taking a class in Korean films. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO The other feature films were Miracle in Cell No. 7, Sunny, Poetry, Fish Out of Water, Oldboy, and In Between Days. Noting the roster of films, Lee Jin Cheol said: “I am very much surprised with the UP Korea Research Center for its deep understanding and very serious approach to Korean culture and society.” UPFI Director Patrick Campos welcomes festival-goers to the Cine Adarna. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO |
https://up.edu.ph/free-screenings-brocka-and-electoral-politics/ | FREE SCREENINGS: Brocka and Electoral Politics – University of the Philippines | FREE SCREENINGS: Brocka and Electoral Politics FREE SCREENINGS: Brocka and Electoral Politics March 29, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Celebrate April as the birth month of Lino Brocka with the late National Artist’s most accomplished films that continue to resonate with this year’s conduct of Philippine elections, namely, Gumapang Ka sa Lusak, Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Miguelito, Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita and Hahamakin Lahat. Complementing the series for free admission at UPFI Film Center Videotheque is a special showcase for Christian Blackwood’s 1987 documentary portrait, Signed: Lino Brocka. Brocka and Electoral Politics UPFI Film Center April 2019 April 1, (Monday) 2:30 PM – Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita April 2, (Tuesday) 2:30 PM – Hahamakin Lahat April 3, (Wednesday) 2:30 PM – Miguelito: Batang Rebelde April 4, (Thursday) 2:30 PM – Gumapang Ka sa Lusak April 5, (Friday) 2:30 PM – Sa Kabila ng Lahat April 6 (Saturday) 2:30 PM & April 20 (Saturday) 2 PM – Signed Lino Brocka Admission is FREE and open to the public on a first come, first served basis. — Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (1989) Starring: Sharon Cuneta, Hilda Koronel, Christopher de Leon Synopsis: Salve, a content barrio lass, is married to Alfred, an aspiring politician. Alfred meets Via finds out that they can both be very useful to each other’s lives. He is set on pursuing a political career and Via is from a powerful political family that wants to continue to govern the land. Together, Albert and Via plan a scheme to get rid of Salve. But Salve survives the carnage. Salve takes revenge. Hahamakin Lahat (1990) Starring: Vilma Santos, Snooky Serna, Gabby Concepcion Synopsis: A woman who is used to getting what she wants despises her current life. Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985) Synopsis: Aga Muhlach, Nida Blanca, Eddie Garcia This is the story of Miguelito, his estranged mother Auring and the quest for justice against a powerful politician. After ten years of suffering in jail for a crime she did not commit, Auring cries out for two things – justice and her son back in her arms. Bravely she faces her powerful oppressors led by the formidable town mayor who also happens to be the father of her son. Being the first film Brocka directed since his highly publicized arrest and detention, Miguelito is one’s typical soap opera set in a political backdrop that portrays the social condition of the time. Gumapang Ka Lusak (1990) Cast: Dinna Bonnevie, Christopher De Leon, Eddie Garcia, Charo Santos Synopsis: A teenage boy befriends B-movie actress Rachelle who is having an affair with Mayor. His wife Rowena wants to get rid of her in order to not snag controversy during the election. Rachelle agreed to disappear only in two conditions: if Edmundo releases her lover out of prison; and kill his rival opponent in the elections. Sa Kabila ng Lahat (1991) Cast: Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Nanette Medved Synopsis: The mayor of a city has an extra-marital affair with a beautiful TV newscaster. But when his wife finds out about the affair, she comes up with a plan to exact revenge. Signed Lino Brocka (1987) Director: Christian Blackwood Synopsis: Documentary filmmaker Christian Blackwood profiles controversial Filipino director Lino Brocka, detailing his rags-to-riches rise in the mainstream film industry of the Philippines. Primarily using interviews with the effusive director himself, Blackwood allows Brocka to describe, in his own terms, the common thematic threads tying together his work, from his own homosexuality to the political repression suffered by Filipinos at the hands of Ferdinand Marcos’ dictatorial government. |
https://up.edu.ph/stories-from-the-battlefield-of-martial-law-abound-in-up-day-of-remembrance-2020/ | Stories from fields of struggle against Martial Law abound in UP Day of Remembrance 2020 – University of the Philippines | Stories from fields of struggle against Martial Law abound in UP Day of Remembrance 2020 Stories from fields of struggle against Martial Law abound in UP Day of Remembrance 2020 September 15, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta “Never again! Never forget!” These words live on as the University of the Philippines, the country’s national university, remembers the signing of Proclamation No. 1081 by the dictator Ferdinand Marcos on September 21,placing the Philippines under Martial Law,with a two-day webinar event, the UP Day of Remembrance 2020, “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Hulagway ng Pagkamulat at Kabayanihan 1972-1986”. [September 21 is UP Day of Remembrance] The online event, which will be held via Zoom and broadcasted on YouTube on September 21, Monday, and September 22, Tuesday, features leading Martial Law activists who will share their experiences of struggle against the Marcos dictatorship, stories of courage in the face of imprisonment and torture, of resourcefulness and creativity in the face of repression, and of perseverance and heroism in the face of death. [Register at https://tinyurl.com/UPGunita2020] There will also be recorded performances and a video-exhibit of sights and sounds of life under Martial Law. Following is the program for the UP Day of Remembrance 2020: “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Hulagway ng Pagkamulat at Kabayanihan 1972-1986” UP Day of Remembrance 2020 HAMON NG BATAS MILITAR September 21, Monday, 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 n.n. [8:45am] Protest Performance and Video Exhibit [9:00am] National Anthem Welcome Message, UP President Danilo L. Concepcion Opening Remarks, UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena E. Pernia [9:30am] Overview of the Webinar Structure and Two-Day Discussions [9:40am] “Mga Huling Araw ng UP Student Council Bago-Batas Militar” Carol Pagaduan-Araullo, Chair, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan [10:05am] “Mga Unang Sabado ng Martial Law” Mamerto Calalang “MC” Canlas, former UP History instructor, author of SoMa Pilipinas Studies 2000 in Two Languages (2002) and SoMa Pilipinas Ethnotour Guide Book (2013) [10:30am] “Some Trying Times of My Life” Ma. Cristina Pargas-Bawagan, activist and human rights victim of the Marcos regime, retired teacher of Philippine Science High School [10:55am] “Mga Karanasan bilang Human Rights Worker” Liza Acevedo-Ilagan, Professor, UP Baguio Fine Arts Program [11:20am] Q&A Session with Speakers [11:40am] Synthesis [11:50am] Closing Remarks, Dr. Michael L. Tan, former UP Diliman Chancellor and UP Professor Emeritus [12:00nn] UP Naming Mahal [12:05-12:44pm] Break [12:45pm] Protest Performance and Video Exhibit DETENIDO, DESAPARECIDO September 21, Monday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. [1:00pm] Opening Remarks: Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, Chancellor, UP Manila Introduction by Webinar Moderators [1:20pm] Overview of the Webinar Structure and Two-day Discussions [1:30pm] “Babaeng Makibaka sa Likod ng Rehas” Dr. Judy M. Taguiwalo, activist, former UP Professor, former Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development [1:55pm] “Entablado, Megaphone at Kulungan” Susan Tagle, activist, musical director, Senior Technical Adviser, PTV-4 [2:20pm] “Desaparecido: Southern Tagalog 10” Atty. Filemon Nolasco, lead convenor, UP Los Baños Bantayog Project [2:45pm] “Ang Maging Manggagamot sa Samar” Dr. Sylvia Ciocon de la Paz, activist, wife of slain “Doctor-to-the-barrios” Dr. Remberto Daniel “Bobby” de la Paz [3:10pm] Q&A Session with Speakers [3:30pm] Synthesis [3:45pm] Closing Remarks, Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr., Chancellor, UP Los Baños [4:00pm] UP Naming Mahal SINING AT PANITIK: DALUYAN NG TINIG September 22, Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 n.n. [8:45am] Protest Performance and Video Exhibit [9:00am] National Anthem Opening Remarks, Dr. Ricardo P. Babaran, Chancellor, UP Visayas [9:20am] Overview of the Webinar Structure and Flow of Two-Day Discussions [9:30am] “Teatro sa Panahon ng Batas Militar” Dr. Glecy Atienza, Professor, UP Departamento ng Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas [9:55am] “Iba’t-ibang Tradisyon sa mga Awit-Protesta” Christian “Bong” Ramilo, activist, musician and songwriter, and member, Asian Movement for People’s Music [10:20am] “Patatag: Bagong Ritmo ng Paglaban” Dr. Fidel Nemenzo, Chancellor, UP Diliman [10:45am] “UPLB Perspective: Paggiit sa Pamamahayag” Dr. Vicky Espaldon, Professor, UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management [11:10am] Q&A Session with Speakers [11:40am] Synthesis [11:55am] Closing Remarks, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalara, Chancellor, UP Open University [12:00nn] UP Naming Mahal [12:05-12:44pm] Break [12:45pm] Protest Performance and Video Exhibit PATUNGONG PEOPLE POWER: ‘TURNING POINTS’ September 22, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. [1:00pm] Opening Remarks, Dr. Larry N. Digal, Chancellor, UP Mindanao [1:20pm] Overview of the Webinar Structure and Two-Day Discussions [1:30pm] “CONCOMSA Tungong Pagbabalik ng USC” Malou Mangahas, former executive director, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) [1:55pm] “Welgang Anson’s sa harap ng BP 130/227” Leila Yap-Aboga, alumni activist [2:20pm] “The 1982 Jose Rizal College Strike” Loretta Ann “Etta” P. Rosales, Chair, Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines [2:45pm] “NADSU at Welgang Bayan ng Cebu, 1984” Prof. Phoebe Zoe Maria Sanchez, union leader, Professor of history and sociology, UP Cebu [3:10pm] “Sakbayan sa Northern Luzon 1984” Dr. Raymundo “Rey” Rovillos, Chancellor, UP Baguio [3:35pm] Q&A Session with Speakers [4:05pm] Synthesis [4:25pm] Closing Remarks, Atty. Liza D. Corro, Chancellor, UP Cebu [4:30pm] UP Naming Mahal The UP Day of Remembrance 2020, “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Hulagway ng Pagkamulat at Kabayanihan 1972-1986”, is open to all teachers, educators, scholars and Filipinos who wish to continue learning about our country’s history and who believe in the importance of upholding and defending basic freedoms, civil liberties and human rights. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/UPGunita2020. Livestream of the webinars and the online exhibit will be available via TVUP.ph and TVUP’s YouTube channel. |
https://up.edu.ph/fascism-and-cinema-first-in-a-series-of-talks-by-nick-deocampo/ | Fascism and Cinema: First in a Series of Lectures by Nick Deocampo – University of the Philippines | Fascism and Cinema: First in a Series of Lectures by Nick Deocampo Fascism and Cinema: First in a Series of Lectures by Nick Deocampo April 12, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office With the alarming rise of fascist regimes in the world, Nick Deocampo gathers together a number of films in order to interrogate the role that cinema can play in periods of autocratic rule. Principally focusing on the film of Italian master filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci, The Conformist (1970), which will be shown in its entirety in the session, discussion will bring up lessons in political filmmaking that still ring true today. The film will be thematically and stylistically compared and discussed with films from our very own Mike de Leon (Batch ’81) to the Oscar-winning The Official Story, Casablanca, Rome, Open City, and World War II propaganda films. To be studied will be their content and the cinematic ways in which they encode and/or critique fascism. The regimes of dictators like Hitler, Mussolini, Marcos, and tyrants during periods of war offer uncanny resemblances to how contemporary societies are moving towards a regime of right-wing rule, marked by human rights violations, media suppression, and a lack of respect for the rule of law. Register at www.tinyurl.com/FascismAndCinema. A P300 registration fee will be charged. Seats are limited and a certificate of attendance will be given to all attendees. For inquires, contact Charm at 09175570742. Bertolucci’s The Conformist (1970) is a relevant movie that courageously confronts the issue of fascism. It is a serious character study of a person caught in the grip of political tyranny. It reveals the slow processing of a human being to conform—through coercive politics and militarist ideology—in order for the person to become part of the silent herd that supports a corrupt regime. The film digs into the psyche and behavior characterizing the crowds we see conforming to the call of political expediency, as they surrender their individual critical faculties to become part of a mass of fanatical followers. Besides a discussion of the anti-fascist content of The Conformist and the other films, to be tackled will be the cinematic form that embodies (while at the same time critiques) the decadent optics brought about by the corrupt politics. Studying the formalist style of the films enriches the political reading of cinema’s agency to counter hegemonic influences of entertainment in popular cinema, a weakness in the medium exploited by dictators in support of their regimes. The 3-hour talk is highly recommended to filmmakers, film students and faculty, and students and teachers of communication, history, political science, journalism, media studies, humanities and fine arts, and to everyone interested in cinema and politics. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-to-hold-virtual-commemoration-of-the-struggle-against-martial-law-in-up-day-of-remembrance-2020/ | UP to hold virtual commemoration of the struggle against Martial Law in UP Day of Remembrance 2020 – University of the Philippines | UP to hold virtual commemoration of the struggle against Martial Law in UP Day of Remembrance 2020 UP to hold virtual commemoration of the struggle against Martial Law in UP Day of Remembrance 2020 September 10, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta On 21 September 1972, then President Ferdinand Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081, placing the Philippines under Martial Law. This marked the beginning of a period of authoritarian rule that ravaged the nation’s democracy and economy, and saw a record number of human rights violations, such as extrajudicial killings and disappearances. Fourteen years later, the Filipino people succeeded in ousting the dictator with the words “Sobra Na, Tama Na! Oust Marcos! Lansagin ang diktadura!” as their battle cry. Now, 48 years after Marcos’ declaration of Martial Law, we once again revisit this dark period in our country’s history and honor the heroes who fought, struggled and gave their lives for the cause of freedom and justice, even as many of the same dark forces continue to plague our society today. Even as we face the seismic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we refresh our memory of the evils of dictatorship and renew our struggle with the battle cry, “Never again, never forget!” From September 21 to 22, the University of the Philippines System will hold its UP Day of Remembrance 2020, a virtual commemoration of the University’s collective memories of the events leading to and following the declaration of Martial Law from the 1970s to the mid-1980s. This year’s UP Day of Remembrance, titled “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Hulagway ng Pagkamulat at Kabayanihan 1972-1986”, consists of two main activities: four webinars featuring UP alumni and faculty who fought during Martial Law sharing their experiences; and, an online exhibit to feature Martial Law narratives of resistance and hope that continue to resonate up to now. These online activities will be held across all eight UP constituent units, and will revolve around four themes: Hamon ng Batas Militar, focusing on the early years of clampdown on civil liberties and adapting to the situation with new forms of struggle; Detenido, Desparecido, a remembrance of the Marcos regime’s violation of human rights and cruelty through disregard of due process, indefinite imprisonment, torture, disappearances and killings; Sining at Panitik: Daluyan ng Tinig, recalling writers and artists who created new forms of expression, inspiring and mobilizing the masses for action against deception; and, Patungong People Power: Turning Points, on the events in the 1980s that became turning points which led to the end of the Marcos dictatorship. In pursuit of its tradition of struggle for academic freedom and democratic ideals, UP stood at the forefront of the resistance to Martial Law and the Marcos regime,contributing to this struggle many of its best and brightest. Now UP deems it proper to enshrine their names and struggles for younger and future generations of the University to emulate. It is for this reason that UP President Danilo L. Concepcion signed Proclamation No. 1 in 2018 declaring September 21 of every year as UP Day of Remembrance, during which special lectures, meetings and ceremonies will be held across the UP System to commemorate UP’s participation and sacrifices in the struggle against dictatorship and tyranny. The UP Day of Remembrance 2020 is made all the more significant as the University commemorated in February this year the 50th anniversary of the First Quarter Storm, which led to the Diliman Commune and other watershed events prior to the declaration of Martial Law. The UP Day of Remembrance 2020 is open to all teachers, educators, scholars and Filipinos who wish to continue learning about our country’s history and who believe in the importance of upholding and defending basic freedoms, civil liberties and human rights. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/UPGunita2020. Livestream of the webinars and the online exhibit will be available via TVUP.ph and TVUP’s YouTube channel. |
https://up.edu.ph/interseksiyon-panitikan-pelikula-at-wikang-filipino/ | Interseksiyon: Panitikan, Pelikula, at Wikang Filipino – University of the Philippines | Interseksiyon: Panitikan, Pelikula, at Wikang Filipino Interseksiyon: Panitikan, Pelikula, at Wikang Filipino April 16, 2019 | Written by J. Mikhail Solitario In celebration of the National Literature Month, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the U.P. Film Institute will hold a conference entitled Interseksiyon: Panitikan, Pelikula, at Wikang Filipino. The conference, directed by film scholar Patrick F. Campos, surveys the rich intertwinings between Filipino literature and cinema, from its inception a hundred years ago until the present. It will also try to show how these interactions across the disciplines helped popularize and spread Filipino language. Films that testify to these intersections will also be shown at the UPFI Film Center – Cine Adarna. Interseksiyon: Panitikan, Pelikula, at Wikang Filipino May 27-28, 2019 (Monday-Tuesday) Cine Adarna, UPFI Film Center Bldg., Magsaysay Avenue, UP Diliman, Q.C. Admission is free and open to the public on a first come first served basis. Interested participants may register at: DAY 1 – www.tinyurl.com/InterseksiyonDay1 DAY 2 – www.tinyurl.com/InterseksiyonDay2 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE May 27 (Mon) 10:00 AM – Opening Remarks (Bienvenido Lumbera & Teddy Co) 10:30 AM – FROM PRINT TO STAGE TO FILM AND BACK (Nicanor Tiongson, Soledad Reyes) 1:30 PM – SEARCHING FOR A NATIONAL LANGUAGE/SUBJECT (Rolando Tolentino, Neil Martial Santillan, Gary Devilles) 3:00 PM – SONGS, KOMIKS, AND POPULAR SOURCES (Jose Buenconsejo, Joyce Arriola) April 24 (Wed) 10:30 AM – REMEMBERING AUTEURS AND LITTERATEURS (Clodualdo Del Mundo, Jr., Tito Genova Valiente, Teddy Co) 1:30 PM – ARTISTIC CROSS-POLLINATION (Sari Dalena, Joanna Oliquino) 3:00 PM – ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES (Nick Deocampo, , Patrick F. Campos, Joseph Palis) Please see the Interseksiyon event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/425358441569943/ For Inquiries: Charm – 09175570742 |
https://up.edu.ph/up-days-of-remembrance-to-shine-a-light-on-the-myths-and-misinformation-on-martial-law-and-the-marcos-regime/ | UP Days of Remembrance to shine a light on the myths and misinformation on Martial Law and the Marcos regime – University of the Philippines | UP Days of Remembrance to shine a light on the myths and misinformation on Martial Law and the Marcos regime UP Days of Remembrance to shine a light on the myths and misinformation on Martial Law and the Marcos regime September 15, 2021 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The anniversary of the signing of Proclamation No. 1081 by Ferdinand Marcos, placing the Philippines under Martial Law, is coming up on September 21. And yet, 49 years later, we continue to deal with lies, misinformation and historical revisionism of Martial Law and the Marcos regime on various media platforms. This coming week, scholars of history and the social sciences from the University of the Philippines (UP) and other universities here and abroad will team up with human rights activists to set the record straight regarding the myths of Martial Law and the Marcos regime through the UP Days of Remembrance. This is the University’s week-long virtual commemoration that aims to honor the struggle of the Filipino people under the authoritarian regime and UP’s contribution to the uprising against the Marcos dictatorship. It will be held from September 20 to 24, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. With the theme, “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Batayang Katotohanan at Aral ng Batas Militar”, the commemoration will go in depth on the specific issues that often fall prey to misinformation, such as: Marcos’s alleged heroism; the supposed peaceful society during the Martial Law years; the truth with regard to human rights violations under the Marcos regime; the myth of an economic golden age under the Marcoses; and, the rampant corruption and cronyism of the Marcos administration that set our country back decades. This will be done through educational discussions and conversations on what really happened during the dark years of the Marcos regime. The program for the week-long virtual webinars is as follows: Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day1 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day2 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day3 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day4 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DOR21Day5 The UP Day of Remembrance is an annual event that aims to enshrine the names and struggles of the University’s best and brightest who fought, struggled and made the greatest sacrifices in the name of freedom and democratic ideals. In 2018, UP President Danilo L. Concepcion signed Proclamation No. 1 in 2018 declaring September 21 of every year as UP Day of Remembrance, during which special lectures, meetings and ceremonies were to be held across the UP System to commemorate UP’s contribution in the nation’s struggle against dictatorship and tyranny. The UP Days of Remembrance is open to all students, teachers, educators, historians, scholars, and all citizens who wish to continue learning about our country’s history and who believe in the importance of upholding and defending basic freedoms, civil liberties and human rights. Livestream of the webinars and the online exhibit will be available via TVUP.ph and TVUP’s YouTube channel. For more information about the past UP Days of Remembrance, visit this link: https://up.edu.ph/days-of-remembrance/ |
https://up.edu.ph/people-power-counter-publics-of-work-cinema-and-video/ | People/Power: Counter/Publics of Work, Cinema, and Video – University of the Philippines | People/Power: Counter/Publics of Work, Cinema, and Video People/Power: Counter/Publics of Work, Cinema, and Video April 22, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office In celebration of UP College of Mass Communication (CMC) Week, the Office of Research and Publication and UP Film Institute present a lecture by Daniel Rudin on People/Power: Counter/Publics of Work, Cinema, and Video this coming April 27 (Saturday) at the Film Studio, UPFI Media Center bldg., UP Diliman Q.C. Admission is free and open to the public. Interested participants may register here: https://tinyurl.com/DanielRudin. For inquiries, please contact Charm at 09175570742. Abstract This talk will discuss problems of artistic production in the Philippines raised in the years leading to EDSA, particularly the call for “committed” art. While some (like AsiaVisions) tried to “democratize” the media, others struggled to grasp the impending revolution in films dealing with unionism. They placed their stars (including Phillip Salvador, Joseph Estrada, and Vilma Santos) against a backdrop teeming with workers, organizers, and crowds. To the extent that these “committed” works reflect the moment’s dominant counterpublicity—the struggle against oppression—might they also provide a frame through which to reconsider its politics? Further, why did unionism disappear as a filmic theme after “people power”—almost as quickly as it had appeared? About the Lecturer Daniel Rudin studies and practices documentary, multimedia journalism, and video art. After working as a Luce Scholar with Filipino social news network Rappler, Rudin co-founded the social news project Center for People’s Media, which garnered support from the University of California Institute for Research in the Arts (UCIRA), the UCSC Blum Center, BigIdeas@Berkley, the Union for Canada (UNIFOR), and the Everett Program, among others. His investigations presently focus on the role of civil society, the left, and state in different historical phases of the public sphere, including twentieth-century documentary film, video, and “democratization” in the Philippines. Rudin is currently a U.S. Fulbright Student. |
https://up.edu.ph/five-up-masscom-alumni-named-2019-glory-awardees/ | Five UP Masscom alumni named 2019 Glory awardees – University of the Philippines | Five UP Masscom alumni named 2019 Glory awardees Five UP Masscom alumni named 2019 Glory awardees October 1, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Five highly accomplished communicators will receive the 2019 Glory Award given to outstanding University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UPCMC) alumni. To be recognized at the college’s alumni homecoming are Carolyn Arguillas for journalism; Nona Andaya-Castillo and Samira Gutoc for social advocacy; Jeffrey Jeturian for film and visual communication; and Florencio “Floy” Quintos for performing arts. The award is named after Gloria D. Feliciano, the first dean of the UP mass communication program who served from 1965 to 1985. The “Glory” honors alumni who not only achieved excellence in their communication disciplines but also made a significant impact on society through their body of work. The Glory Awards will be held on November 9, 2019 at the Film Studio of the UP Film Institute (beside Plaridel Hall) in UP Diliman. The seven-member jury for this year’s awards was composed of former UPCMC dean Luis Teodoro, acclaimed screenwriter and journalist Jose “Pete” Lacaba, advertising industry leader Venus Navalta, public relations expert Joy Buensalido, broadcaster and former senator Orly Mercado, UP assistant vice president for public affairs Wendell Capili, and former CNN Philippines and ANC news chief Jing Magsaysay, who also represents the family of the late Dean Feliciano. Carolyn Arguillas, a veteran journalist based in Davao City, is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of daily news site MindaNews dedicated to stories about Mindanao. She has won the Marshall McLuhan Fellowship Prize from the Canadian government, Investigative Reporter of the Year award from the Rotary Club of Manila, the Catholic Mass Media Award and Jaime V. Ongpin Investigative Journalism Award. Arguillas also organizes workshops and conferences for Mindanao journalists. She was the first Mindanao bureau chief of the Philippine Daily Inquirer before she led a group of community journalists in establishing the non-profit Mindanao News and Information Center Service Cooperative, which publishes MindaNews. In 2015, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility honored MindaNews with an Award of Distinction “for the value of the information and analyses it provides so Filipinos can understand the particularities of Mindanao and its people…not limited to issues of war and peace.” Nona Andaya-Castillo has tirelessly championed breastfeeding and the welfare of Filipino mothers and children. Her national and international campaigns were featured by BBC, Time Magazine, Reuters and the Associated Press. She was awarded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenges and Explorations international research grant, which seeds unorthodox ideas for addressing persistent public health and development problems. She lobbied to establish breastfeeding and lactation stations in malls and offices, an advocacy that became a law in 2010. Andaya-Castillo is the first Filipino non-medical doctor to be internationally certified and accredited as a lactation consultant. Her website www.nanaynona.com teaches earth-friendly parenting and lifestyle, joyful childbirth, extended breastfeeding, and plant-based nutrition using evidence-based scientific information. Her lessons are adapted to local nurturing practices and resource-poor populations. Samira Gutoc is a long-time advocate for peace in Mindanao. She has been a print journalist, a legislator in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, and part of the 21-member commission that helped draft the Bangsamoro Organic Law. Though she was unable to realize her dream to become the country’s first veiled woman broadcast journalist after being rejected by big media companies, she nonetheless was able to shatter Muslim stereotypes, promote interfaith dialogue, and assert the rights of women, marginalized groups, and communities displaced by conflict. A resident of Marawi City, Gutoc was thrust in the public eye in 2017 when she delivered an impassioned appeal before Congress on behalf of 200,000 suffering people during the Marawi siege. Gutoc ran unsuccessfully for a Senate seat in 2019 but won wide admiration for her articulate command of the issues as the only female and Muslim senatorial candidate of the main opposition. Jeffrey Jeturian has directed feature films that foreshadowed a vibrant Philippine independent cinema. He made relevant social themes and issues appeal to wider audiences beyond the arthouse aficionados. The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino included three of his films—Pila Balde (1999), Tuhog (2001) and Kubrador (2006)—on its list of 20 important Filipino movies produced in the past 20 years. Kubrador, widely perceived as Jeturian’s most accomplished film, was exhibited in more than a hundred international festivals including a US premiere at the New York Museum of Modern Art, winning over 40 national and international awards. Pila Balde also received numerous awards and citations abroad. Locally, Tuhog and Kubrador were Urian best picture winners while Minsan Pa (2004) was named best picture by the Golden Screen Awards. Bisperas (2011) and Ekstra (2013) received best film awards from the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Floy Quintos is a well-known writer and director of plays and musicals. He has won nine times in the prestigious Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, including three first prizes. Among his acclaimed theatrical works are the 2018 hit Kundiman Party, St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos, An Evening at the Opera, Ang Kalungkutan ng mga Reyna, Fluid, and Shock Value. For the past three decades, he has written memorable, intelligent plays in English and Filipino that are strong socio-political commentaries spiked with his prickling wit. Vanguards of local theatre such as PETA, Dulaang UP and The Virgin Labfest have staged his innovative and visionary dramatizations. Quintos also devotes time to studying the cultures and artifacts of Philippine indigenous peoples, curating international exhibits and publishing essays on their traditional art. |
https://up.edu.ph/september-21-is-up-day-of-remembrance/ | September 21 is UP Day of Remembrance – University of the Philippines | September 21 is UP Day of Remembrance September 21 is UP Day of Remembrance September 17, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office University of the Philippines President Danilo L. Concepcion signs a proclamation declaring September 21 as UP Day of Remembrance this morning in the UP Board of Regents Room, Quezon Hall, Diliman, Quezon City. The proclamation was issued in honor of UP’s contributions to the fight against dictatorship and despotism, UP having stood at the forefront of the resistance to martial law. Watch the signing ceremony at: https://livestream.up.edu.ph. |
https://up.edu.ph/truths-and-lessons-of-martial-law-to-be-discussed-in-the-week-long-up-days-of-remembrance/ | Truths and lessons of Martial Law to be discussed in the week-long UP Days of Remembrance – University of the Philippines | Truths and lessons of Martial Law to be discussed in the week-long UP Days of Remembrance Truths and lessons of Martial Law to be discussed in the week-long UP Days of Remembrance September 14, 2021 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The 49th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines and the upcoming national elections call for historical awareness from our voting populace. Once again, the University of the Philippines (UP) is set to honor the struggles of the Filipino people under the authoritarian regime and the University’s contributions in the uprising against the Marcos dictatorship through the UP Days of Remembrance. This year’s UP Days of Remembrance will be a week-long virtual commemoration held from September 20 to 24, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. With the theme “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Batayang Katotohanan at Aral ng Batas Militar”, the commemoration aims to help expose Martial Law-related disinformation and historical revisionism being propagated in various media platforms. Five educational webinars will bring out the truths and debunk myths about Martial Law and the Marcos regime. Each webinar is interspersed with artistic and musical performances that illustrate the socio-cultural milieu of the era. Faculty and researchers from across the UP System, scholars from outside the University and overseas, and human rights activists and progressive artists will speak about the realities of Martial Law based on their own experiences and studies. This year’s presenters and performers hope to enshrine the names and struggles of the University’s best and brightest who fought, struggled, and made the most extraordinary sacrifices in the name of freedom and democratic ideals. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion signed Proclamation No. 1 in 2018, declaring September 21 of every year as UP Day of Remembrance. The initial one-day event is now a week-long commemoration consisting of special lectures, meetings, and ceremonies. Constituent Units (CUs) across the UP System memorialize UP’s contributions to the nation’s struggle against dictatorship and tyranny. Individuals and institutions who wish to continue learning about our country’s history, who believe in the importance of upholding and defending basic freedoms, civil liberties, and human rights are all invited to be part of this year’s UP Days of Remembrance. Watch this space for more updates on the program, lineup of speakers, and registration links for the UP Day of Remembrance 2021. Livestream of the webinars and the online exhibit will be available via TVUP.ph and TVUP’s YouTube channel. |
https://up.edu.ph/sinemaestra-womens-masterclasses-for-march-2020/ | SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses for March 2020 – University of the Philippines | SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses for March 2020 SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses for March 2020 March 2, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office In its second year, the UP Film Institute brings you SineMaestra: Women’s Masterclasses! Enroll in our 5 masterclasses as we celebrate Women’s Month this coming March. Dip in various aspects of the film scene like planning, shooting, and promoting films! SineMaestra is open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Teresa Barrozo (Film Music Masterclass / 9 am -12 nn / March 7 / UPFI Videotheque) Teresa Barrozo is a film music composer. She is the winner for Best Aural Design for the film “Birdshot” by Mikhail Red at the Filipino Arts and Cinema International (Facine24) in San Francisco, USA and the winner of the Best Original Soundtrack for the film “Kinatay” directed by Brillante Mendoza at the 42nd Sitges International Film Festival 2009 in Spain. She also earned recognition for scoring films such as “10,000 Hours” directed by Joyce Bernal at the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival and “Ka Oryang” directed by Sari Lluch Dalena at the CinemaOne Originals Film Festival 2011. Tey Clamor (Cinematography Masterclass / 2 pm – 5 pm / March 7 / UPFI Videotheque) Tey Clamor is a cinematographer who received her BA in Film from the UP Film Institute and has participated in the Berlinale Talent Campus, Germany in 2006. She received her first break as a Director of Photography in 2015 with the film “Sleepless” and since then completed 18 local feature films including recent films “Tayo Sa Huling Buwan Ng Taon,” “Metamorphosis,” “Isa Pa With Feelings,” and “Babae at Baril.” Her first international nomination came in 2018 for the film “Maestra” (Teacher) in the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards. Marielle Hizon (Production Design Masterclass / 2 pm – 5 pm / March 14 / UPFI Film Studio) Marielle Hizon is a freelance production designer and actress. She won production design awards for “Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon” (2018) at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, “Blue Bustamante” (2013) at the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival, “Baconaua” (2017) at the Young Critics Circle, and “Lila” (2016) for Sinag Maynila Film Festival. Angeli Bayani (Acting Masterclass / 9 am – 12 nn / March 28 / UPFI Cine Adarna) Angeli Bayani is best known for starring in Philippine art-house and independent films notably those by Lav Diaz: “Melancholia” (2008) and “Norte, the End of History” (2013) for which she won the 2014 Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress. She also appeared in the Camera d’Or-winning Singaporean film “Ilo Ilo” (2013) by Anthony Chen. Irene Villamor (Directing Masterclass / 2 pm – 5 pm / March 28 / UPFI Cine Adarna) Irene Villamor is a director and assistant director known for “Camp Sawi” (2016), “Meet Me in St. Gallen” (2018), “Sid & Aya (Not A Love Story)” (2018), “Ulan” (2019) and, most recently, “On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets” (2020). Her films earned her nomination for best screenplay and best direction from various award-giving bodies such us Asian Academy Creative Awards, FAMAS Awards, FAP Awards, Gawad Urian Awards, and Star Awards for Movies. Interested participants may register through this link: https://bit.ly/39taxvD. Confirmation and payment details will be sent once the registration process is complete. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who will participate in ALL FIVE Masterclasses. Early bird rate is at Php 500/head per masterclass. For walk-ins, we will be charging Php 1,000/head per masterclass. PWD and Senior Citizen discounts will be honored. |
https://up.edu.ph/sept-21-to-be-proclaimed-up-day-of-remembrance/ | Sept. 21 to be proclaimed UP Day of Remembrance – University of the Philippines | Sept. 21 to be proclaimed UP Day of Remembrance Sept. 21 to be proclaimed UP Day of Remembrance September 13, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP President Danilo L. Concepcion is set to declare September 21 as a Day of Remembrance in memory of the University’s best and brightest who struggled against dictatorship and despotism during the martial law years. Following the proclamation, UP will hold activities remembering its participation in the struggle against martial law, particularly its members who lived and died fighting against dictatorship and despotism; and encouraging UP’s continuous pursuit of academic freedom, civil liberties, and human rights in society. Martial law was imposed by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos through a proclamation dated September 21, 1972. The UP Day of Remembrance signing ceremony will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018, 10:00 AM at the lobby of Quezon Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. According to Concepcion, UP has historically stood as champion of academic freedom, democracy, and human rights, but “there is continuing need for awareness, vigilance, and militancy in the assertion and protection of our fundamental freedoms,” he said. |
https://up.edu.ph/upfi-film-center-womens-march-2020/ | UPFI Film Center: Women’s March 2020 – University of the Philippines | UPFI Film Center: Women’s March 2020 UPFI Film Center: Women’s March 2020 March 4, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office It’s National Women’s Month with UPFI Film Center screenings this March. Films in exhibition spanning studio releases, full-length docus and student works all underscore the imperative of diversity and inclusivity that has propelled women to be masters of the house and craft of cinema. DaangDokyu, the latest addition to the festival firmament, has in fact women at the helm and is opening no less with a brand-new prize-winning title from the determined ladies ranks of the country’s documentary aficionados. SineMaestra classes are conducted anew following the success of the first batch from last year. More March screenings for the premier state university include Parasite on the occasion of its unprecedented multiple Oscar victory; Spanish features for the celebration of the UP College of Arts and Letters Week; A three-day spotlight on Indonesian national cinema and the initial leg for the move-over run for this year’s Sinag Maynila. Regular ticket price: PHP150 Available at the cinema entrance as early as one hour before screen time. — UPFI Film Center is located at Magsaysay / Osmena Avenue, UP Diliman Campus, Q.C. FB / Twitter / Instagram: @UPFIfilmcenter FB group: www.fb.com/groups/upfilmcenter |
https://up.edu.ph/jessica-soho-talks-craft-at-cmc/ | Jessica Soho talks craft at CMC – University of the Philippines | Jessica Soho talks craft at CMC Jessica Soho talks craft at CMC January 25, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Jessica Soho gives advice on the practice of journalism. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP-MPRO Gawad Plaridel recipient for 2018 Jessica Soho, a broadcast journalist, talked about her career before Mass Communication students, scholars, and practitioners from different schools and organizations, in a skills enhancement seminar on January 21, 2019 in the UP Film Institute Studio, UP Diliman. The host of the popular television magazine show, “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho”, on GMA 7 and anchor of primetime news telecast, “State of the Nation”, on GMA News TV expressed her values of good story-telling, hard work, and honesty. She traced these to her maternal and paternal grandmothers, one of whom sold meat in the market. Jessica Soho talks before an audience of Mass Communication practitioners, students, and scholars from Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP-MPRO “I want to keep it real,” Soho said. “The market is the place to be if you want to feel the vibe and pulse of the place and its people,” she stressed. “The best stories are there, too, if you bother to talk and listen to the sellers, farmers, fishermen, middlemen, et cetera. It is also where I gather feedback. . . if we are connecting to our target audience,” she explained. “I guess you can call all that research,” Soho emphasized. Jessica Soho stresses a point in her lecture. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP-MPRO She then proceeded to give practical advice on ensuring quality and interesting broadcast news, without discounting being a control freak with the smallest details. “TV work as journalism also entails a lot of diskarte and pakikisama. . . . You have to rely on a lot of people for help, strangers even,” she added. “For those of you wishing to join us, may I suggest ngayon pa lang you learn to be humble and stay that way. . . . You need to get along with your team.” After the seminar, Jessica Soho joins the group for a photo before entertaining requests for selfies. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP-MPRO Traditionally, Soho said, impact is the strength of television, as are depth of print, and reach of radio. But she believes that with the internet and technology, communicators have greater opportunity to achieve all three for their stories. Soho began her internationally acclaimed journalism career as a reporter for GMA 7 in the mid-1980s. She began producing news segments and documentaries in the 1990s before becoming a news executive of the network. Jessica Soho and a young local government communicator interact during the open forum. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP-MPRO Soho’s participation in the CMC seminar was part of the Gawad Plaridel program, according to UP Diliman College of Mass Communication (UPD-CMC) Dean and Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, who gave the opening remarks at the seminar. The Gawad is the highest honor UP bestows to pillars of mass communication in the country. Organized by the UPD-CMC Office of Extension and External Relations, headed by Director Shirley Palileo-Evidente, the seminar was sponsored by the Office of the UP President. Soho’s talk was preceded by a presentation on news literacy by CMC Journalism Department Chair Rachel Khan and followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. Journalism professor Rachel Khan talks about prevailing trends in disinformation and misinformation. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP-MPRO |
https://up.edu.ph/up-partners-with-upaa-san-francisco-to-launch-alumni-mentoring-program-for-students/ | UP partners with UPAA San Francisco to launch alumni mentoring program for students – University of the Philippines | UP partners with UPAA San Francisco to launch alumni mentoring program for students UP partners with UPAA San Francisco to launch alumni mentoring program for students November 7, 2023 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF), in partnership with the UP System Office of Student Development Services, is set to launch an online mentoring program for students currently enrolled at UP Diliman. This first-ever mentoring program matches mentors based in the San Francisco Bay Area with UP college students in the Philippines. These volunteer mentors are experts in their professional fields of interest with long years of experience in their chosen careers. The initial set of mentors for the pilot program that will be launched on November 8, 2023, include: Jim Cortes, a retired UN Advisor; Sonia Delen, senior vice president of Bank of America-Global Leasing; Rosario “Chato” Calderon, SCORE-SF co-chair; Lety Quizon, a graduate school professor of Marketing and Communications in the US and a nonprofit marketing expert; Simeon Y. Godinez, Salesforce Software Development manager; Eric Golangco, Construction and Civil engineer; Mica Viray, Workforce Analytics manager; and Zigfred Viray, Senior Software Applications engineer. Once paired, mentors and their UP student mentees will participate in dynamic design thinking sessions. The program will help mentees carve out personalized career paths, evaluate and leverage career opportunities, and develop and commit to an action plan to support their career goals. They will use digital platforms to foster vibrant interaction and information exchange, creating a welcoming environment for mentoring and goal achievement. The UPAASF Mentoring Program is one of the innovative programs of its Education Committee and was created to provide guidance to UP mentees as they navigate their careers, explore new career paths, and find options to further their education and training. For more information on this program, please visit upaasf.org or contact the UP OSDS at studentwelfare.osds@up.edu.ph or 89818500, extension 8779. |
https://up.edu.ph/upd-hosts-conference-on-100-years-of-philippine-cinema/ | UPD hosts conference on 100 years of Philippine cinema – University of the Philippines | UPD hosts conference on 100 years of Philippine cinema UPD hosts conference on 100 years of Philippine cinema September 28, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines Diliman campus hosted the first day of the international conference, “Sandaan: Philippine Cinema Centennial Conference”, on September 14 at the UP Film Institute (UPFI) Cine Adarna, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Held in celebration of 100 years of Philippine cinema, the two-day event started with inspiring messages from UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan, UP College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) Dean Elena Pernia, and UPFI Director Sari Dalena. Professor Wimal Dissanayake of the Academy for Creative Media, University of Hawaii delivered the keynote address that focused on “Nationhood, Cinema and the Public Sphere”. According to Tan, Philippine movies during the first 100 years tackled many important social issues, including politics and gender. He also said that “the best of our movies are those that had to overcome many obstacles, from budgets to censorship, showing how cinema does not just reflect society but is society writ large,” referring to censorship and films during martial law. Tan hoped the use of digital technologies would help filmmakers in instilling critical awareness and discernment in the public. “Sineng Filipino’s excellence will depend on how we are rooted in being Filipino and in being human,” concluded Tan. Pernia highlighted the history and leading role of the UP CMC and the UPFI in media and film education, practice, and scholarship. Dalena said that “cinema is a beautiful and powerful medium, and it is young at 100 years.” She added that “as an art form, cinema remains to be explored and shaped in the next 100 years.” Dalena also said the conference, which examined the nation’s cinematic history from 1917 to the present, was just the start of a 3-year celebration to continue up to 2019. Dissanayake extensively discussed the inter-relationships between cinema, nationhood, and the public sphere. He cited scholarly work, films, issues, and other examples from Asian and Western societies, as well as from the Philippines. He added that the celebration of 100 years of Philippine cinema also includes the recognition of the importance of the works done by Filipino filmmakers and scholars. Dissanayake extensively discussed the inter-relationships between cinema, nationhood, and the public sphere. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) Day 1 of “Sandaan” featured panel discussions on the beginnings and development of cinema in colonial Philippines, during World War 2 and the Japanese occupation, from the post-war period to pre-1972, and up to the Marcos administration’s Martial Law era. It included discussions on the birth of political cinema and film archiving. Among the scholars of cinema included in the panel discussions were: Nadi Tofighian (Dept. of Media Studies, Stockholm University); Ernie de Pedro (Takayama Ukon Kensho Zaidan); Lena Pareja-Strait (CAL, UP Diliman); Nick Deocampo (UPFI, CMC); Motoe Terami-Wada (fellow at Sophia University, DLSU, Osaka University, Ateneo de Manila University); Ricardo Jose (Third World Studies Center, UP Diliman); Nicanor Tiongson (UPFI, CMC); Joyce L. Arriola (University of Santo Tomas); Rolando Tolentino (UPFI, CMC); Bliss Cua Lim (Film and Media Studies, University of California, Irvine); Rosemarie Roque (Society of Filipino Archivists for Film, NCCA); and, many others. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) After the panel discussions, the film “Mababangong Bangungot” (Perfumed Nightmare) starring, written, and directed by Kidlat Tahimik, was screened, followed by an open forum with the acclaimed filmmaker. Tahimik imparted inspiring life lessons for the audience and young filmmakers. He also advised them to keep telling original stories and to make films based on the Filipino people’s own culture and experiences. Day 2 was held at the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, School of Design and Arts Theater. Panel discussions tackled filmmaking from the regions and the diasporic communities, digital and new cinema, subaltern and activist subjects, film education, and alternative histories. The conference was organized by the UP Film Institute, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, and the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde. (Fred Dabu, UP MPRO) To view more photos of the event, click here. |
https://up.edu.ph/new-batch-of-upd-nstp-graduates-inducted-into-nsrc/ | New batch of UPD-NSTP graduates inducted into NSRC – University of the Philippines | New batch of UPD-NSTP graduates inducted into NSRC New batch of UPD-NSTP graduates inducted into NSRC June 5, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office More than sixty students of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) who completed the course requirements under the National Service Training Program (NSTP) – UP College of Fine Arts (CFA) for academic year 2017-18 received their certificates of recognition on May 30, 2018, at the new building of the UP CFA in Diliman, Quezon City. The UPD-NSTP graduates were also inducted as new members of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) of the Philippines. New members of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) of the Philippines. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) This batch was comprised of three classes by Professors Jose Melchor Silvestre, Johnny Reynoso, and Theresa Mabyn Rosales, respectively. The graduating classes each showed a short video highlighting the activities they conducted under the program. Certificates of thanksgiving and recognition were also presented to representatives of UPD-NSTP’s partner organizations: The Guiding Road Charitable Organization, Inc.; the Reception and Study Center for Children; and, the UP CFA. UP Executive Vice President Teodoro J. Herbosa, CFA Dean Leonardo C. Rosete, and NSTP Director Arlyn P. Macapinlac delivered inspirational messages at the event. Rosete said the CFA’s extension programs and services link UP students and faculty with underserved communities, and complement the NSTP’s mandate. In line with event’s theme, “Serbisyong Sining Para sa Bayan”, he encouraged the NSTP graduates to help strengthen the competencies of more people, in terms of art production, through their creative outputs and activities such as workshops, and to contribute to the enrichment of Philippine culture. In his message to the students, Herbosa, a specialist in Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine, and a former undersecretary of the Department of Health, related his professional and personal advocacies for universal health care, and raising public awareness and capabilities for emergency response. He urged the audience to continue learning and honing their skills even after college, to value what they gained from UP and NSTP, and to use the sciences and the arts to be able to effectively address the people’s needs, especially during times of crisis, disaster or emergency. He added that as members of the NSRC, they can also get involved with various interdisciplinary initiatives under UP, such as those of the UP Resilience Institute. Macapinlac congratulated the students for their accomplishments under the mandated 6-unit program. She said they established linkages with institutions, communities and individuals; and through those partnerships, they were able to conduct activities, gather donations, and render voluntary services to sectors who were in most need, such as neglected and indigent children, and the evacuees from Mayon Volcano’s eruption and from the battle of Marawi in Mindanao. She said there were many ways to be a volunteer, to offer their talents and capabilities for the benefit of needy sectors and for the development of our communities and society. She also called on the new members of the NSRC to continue to support and actively participate in the many initiatives of UP, NSTP and NSRC. UP Executive Vice President Teodoro J. Herbosa encouraged the NSTP graduates to continue learning and honing their skills even after college, to value what they gained from UP and NSTP, and to use the sciences and the arts to be able to effectively address the people’s needs. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Days earlier, commencement ceremonies were also held at the College of Education and the College of Engineering for the graduates of other NSTP classes. Under the National Service Training Program Act of 2001 (Republic Act 9163) the NSTP aims to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three program components: Military Training Services (MTS); Civic Welfare Training Services (CWTS); and, Literacy Training Services (LTS). Members of the NSRC may be mobilized by the government for literacy, disaster preparedness, and civic welfare activities. (Fred Dabu, UP MPRO) |
https://up.edu.ph/promoting-an-awareness-of-federalism/ | Promoting an awareness of federalism – University of the Philippines | Promoting an awareness of federalism Promoting an awareness of federalism November 27, 2018 | Written by KIM G Quilinguing She has spoken countless times on TV and radio as well as other media where her expertise in political science and forms of government were shared with wider and curious audiences. But Professor Maria Ela Atienza still feels that there is a lack of understanding of what federalism is and how it can affect people. As chairperson of the Department of Political Science at the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) of the University of the Philippines Diliman, Atienza teaches subjects on governance, politics, local government, gender issues, and human security. Prof. Maria Ela Atienza, PhD. Chairperson of the Department of Political Science, UP Diliman. Atienza earned her BA in Political Science, magna cum laude, in 1992 and an MA in 1993. She joined the Department of Political Science in 1993 as an instructor. She later completed an Executive Master’s degree in International and European Relations at the University of Amsterdam in 1998 and a PhD in Political Science at Kobe University in 2003. Her papers have been published in both local and international journals, earning her the recognition of academic institutions and international organizations. In 2014, she was chosen as the Achievement Awardee for Social Sciences by the National Research Council of the Philippines. In recent years, she has also been active not only in her teaching and research engagements but also in spreading awareness of federalism. And the number of opportunities for these discussions increased after President Rodrigo Duterte, who at that time was a candidate, swore to pursue the shift to a federal form of government. Two levels of government Asked for a simple definition of federalism, Atienza says it is a form of government where there are two levels of government: federal or national, and states or regional governments. In theory, she says federalism is the sharing of sovereignty between two levels of local government. “The idea is the federal government and state governments are equal.” As for the current form of government in the country, she says it is unitary with some features of governance devolved or distributed to local governments: “We have the 1991 Local Government Code, so in that case, there’s a national legislation that gives powers, some powers to local government.” As to why some countries opt for federalism, Atienza says the structure may be more ideal for those with diverse traditions and populations. “There are reasons why some nation-states opt for federalism. Some of the reasons include preservation of identities. Identities can be in terms of ethnicity, culture, religion and other differences,” she says. Asst. Prof. Jan Robert Go of the Department of Political Science, UP Diliman. Speaking of culture, her colleague at the department, Assistant Professor Jan Robert Go, sees federalism as a structure which would be more accommodating of the varied cultural traditions of ethno-linguistic groups in the country. “Under a federal system, you can have the Bicolanos ruled by Bicolanos in a Bicolano way, if there’s such a thing. In the same way with Calabarzon, the Tagalogs, or the Cebuanos, or the Mindanaoans.” Go believes that the form of government would reflect the local communities of the country: “I think that’s one thing positive about federalism, that we highlight the regional identities, these differences that is in our context as a Philippine society, is very apparent.” Specializing in rapid field appraisal of local government units, money politics in elections, local citizen participation, and devolution and decentralization, Go teaches courses on Philippine politics and government, and Philippine and Asian political thought in UP Diliman. He earned his political science degree in UP Manila in 2009 and his master’s degree in Diliman in 2013. Go thinks that federalism’s promise of empowering local communities is the biggest reason why it attracts some political leaders in the country, particularly those from areas which have been struggling to develop their provinces and towns. “The main argument of federalism is to empower the lower levels of government, particularly the regional level.” Federalism, he adds, will “let these voices, if you may, be heard.” While federalism has been touted by advocates to spur development in the regions, Go says this will only be possible with resources also coming from the federal or national government. “We will be giving more resources to the local level, to the regional level, because they will be governing, according to how they think they should be governed.” He warns though that this positive development could also become a negative feature of federalism. “When you give more funds, it becomes vulnerable to corruption.” While the same problem also exists in the current form of government, he said federalism might enable some unscrupulous individuals to dodge accountability. “I think federalism can exacerbate the situation and corruption may even be widespread,” he adds. For UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) Dean Maria Fe Villamejor-Mendoza, federalism’s most visible attribute is its recognition of the different traditions and identities of the communities in a state. “You recognize diversity in unity.” And because of this feature, she says, the autonomy of communities is preserved. What makes federalism different from the current form of government, according to Dean Mendoza, is that the sharing of powers is provided for by the fundamental law of the state. “The sharing of power between the central government and the states is constitutionally mandated.” Mendoza, who teaches courses on public policy, theories of administrative systems and research methodology at NCPAG, has also been a frequent speaker on federalism over the past few years. Prof. Maria Fe Villamejor-Mendoza, DPA. Dean of the National College of Public Administration and Governance. Asked on her thoughts on the proposed federal constitution, Mendoza says there are some features which are noteworthy in the proposed federal Constitution. “They added to the rights, which is good, but very little is added to the powers of the regional governments.” On July 9, the Consultative Committee for the drafting of a constitution for a federal system of government, headed by former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, submitted their draft to President Duterte at the Malacañang Palace. Among the features of the proposed federal constitution are its emphasis on the autonomy of local government units, as well as the recognition of the importance of information and communication technology in nation-building. It also provides social and economic rights, which entitle every citizen to food, healthcare, decent housing and livelihood. Immediate relief from violations of the right to a clean environment is also provided. As for administrative provisions, the proposed constitution provides for 16 federated regions and the Bangsamoro and Federal Region of the Cordilleras. Except for these two special regions, these federated regions will have their own: regional legislature, which will be called a Regional Assembly; a regional executive of the Regional Governor; and, a regional judiciary or Regional Supreme Court. Under the federal system, the national or federal government will still exercise national security, foreign affairs, international trade, customs and tariffs, immigration, economic and monetary powers. The federated regions on the other hand will have exclusive power on the creation of sources of revenue, financial administration and management, tourism, land use, public utilities, culture and language development, as well as sports development, parks and recreation and the issuance of business permits and licenses. Benefits and challenges For Atienza, among the positive features of federalism is the flexibility it offers regions in the management of their own affairs, be it in the crafting of their budget, distribution of representation in the local assembly and even in the formulation of social and economic policies. “You can have variations in terms of electoral systems, the party system. You can also think about possible taxation schemes.” She adds that in a federal system, “There’s space for more innovation.” Atienza sees the increased autonomy as a possible venue to enhance people’s participation in government and in the democratic processes. “Theoretically the understanding is that people can participate more directly when government is closer to them.” While he views federalism as a possible form of government which would empower the people in the regions, Go is apprehensive when it comes to the presence of traditional political families. “You have a limited number of people controlling power, and this limited number of people is concentrated in a single or a couple of families within the area.” He believes these same political families might be able to galvanize their hold to power. While the shift to a federal government may address some of the issues which have been confronting the country, Mendoza says it will be important to look into the different concerns from various groups regarding its adoption. “Federalism should happen for the right reasons and not just because it’s a campaign promise.” As for Atienza, she highlights the need to spread more awareness of federalism as a form of government and the features of the proposed constitution. She laments how discussion on the proposal took a different turn from that which would have informed and educated the public. “It’s unfortunate that the campaign for federalism has been, in a sense, hijacked by trivializing the concept,” she said. In June, the Social Weather Systems survey revealed that only 1 out of four Filipinos is aware of the proposed Federal System of Government. And of those surveyed, only 37% supported it, while 34% remain undecided and 29% oppose it. Results of a related survey conducted by Pulse Asia also released in June also showed 69% of Filipinos have low knowledge of the proposed federal system of government. The majority of those surveyed admitted little to almost no knowledge of the proposal. To make ordinary citizens realize what’s at stake in the shift, Atienza suggests focusing more on how the change in form of government could affect their lives. “The administration should be connecting federalism and the whole proposal to change the constitution to how it relates with the daily concerns of people,” she adds. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-webinars-discuss-diliman-commune-and-the-philippine-leg-of-the-first-circumnavigation-of-the-globe/ | UP webinars discuss Diliman Commune and the Philippine leg of the first circumnavigation of the globe – University of the Philippines | UP webinars discuss Diliman Commune and the Philippine leg of the first circumnavigation of the globe UP webinars discuss Diliman Commune and the Philippine leg of the first circumnavigation of the globe January 27, 2021 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc “Talastasan sa Kasaysayan: UP Department of History Lecture Series” poster from the UP Departamento ng Kasaysayan Facebook page. Interested individuals can register at https://forms.gle/kVSr6W5PHPxZaF75A. The University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD) Department of History is mounting “Talastasan sa Kasaysayan”, a webinar series that commemorates the Diliman Commune and the Philippine leg of the globe’s first recorded circumnavigation, which happened 50 and 500 years ago, respectively. The Department will stream the webinars via Zoom on February 2, March 16, the third one tentatively set on April 7, and April 23, 2021, all in the afternoon, in cooperation with the UPD Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, and with government’s National Quincentennial Commission on the webinars related to the circumnavigation. The webinar speakers will discuss the Diliman Commune of February 1971; and, the Philippine leg of the first recorded circumnavigation of the world marked by the first Holy Mass on the islands, what transpired in Cebu thereafter, and the Victory at Mactan. “Celebrating the Legacy of the Diliman Commune” will be the topic of Bonifacio Ilagan of Surian ng Sining and Prof. Judy Taguiwalo of UPD College of Social Work and Community Development. “The Confusion and Contention over Mazaua”, “Understanding 16th-Century Visayan Society”, and “Mapping Perspectives on Indigenous Warfare” will be the topics of the succeeding webinars, featuring: Dr. Antonio Sanchez de Mora of Archivo General de Indias; Fr. Antonio de Castro, SJ and Dr. Felice Noelle Rodriguez of Ateneo de Zamboanga University; Dr. Jose Eleazar Bersales of the University of San Carlos Museum; Dr. Rolando Borrinaga of the UP Manila-Palo School of Health Sciences; and, Dr. Jose Amiel Angeles of the University of Oregon. |
https://up.edu.ph/upmbt-races-to-the-1st-final-four-game-vs-dlsu-after-beating-admu/ | UPMBT races to the 1st Final Four game vs. DLSU after beating ADMU – University of the Philippines | UPMBT races to the 1st Final Four game vs. DLSU after beating ADMU UPMBT races to the 1st Final Four game vs. DLSU after beating ADMU May 4, 2022 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta UPMBT’s James Spencer and the rest of the team exult in another victory over ADMU. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons races today, May 4, to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 men’s basketball tournament semifinals after clipping the Blue Eagles’ wings and putting Ateneo de Manila University’s (ADMU) winning streak to an abrupt end on May 1 with an edge-of-your-seat score of 84-83. A traditional Final Four will determine UAAP season 84 men’s basketball championship with UP’s win. UP finished the eliminations round at second seed with 12 wins and two losses, right after the top-seeded ADMU with 13 wins and one loss. The Final Four are De La Salle University (DLSU), with nine wins and five losses, and Far Eastern University (FEU), with seven wins and seven losses. With these developments, UP and ADMU now have a twice-to-beat advantage over DLSU and FEU. UP and ADMU must be defeated twice by their opponents in a unilateral double elimination. UPMBT’s Zav Lucero soaring high over the Blue Eagles. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. The first of the Final Four games will be held today, May 4, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. UP will square off against DLSU’s Green Archers at 2:00 p.m. today and again on May 6 at 2:00 p.m. ADMU’s match against FEU will be held on May 4 and again on May 6 at 6:00 p.m. The finals will commence on May 8, following a best-of-three series. The schedule of the semifinals and finals games, tweeted by the UAAP Media Group. Battle of Katipunan Redux In the match last May 1, the UP Fighting Maroons dealt ADMU its first defeat in the Season, avenging the UPMBT’s first loss in the first round at the hands of ADMU. The loss is the Blue Eagles’ first defeat since their loss to FEU on October 10, 2018. Previously, ADMU has won 39 consecutive games against UP. Down 77-81, UPMBT’s Malick Diouf drained two free throws before James Spencer drilled a booming trey from the top of the key to put the Fighting Maroons ahead, 82-81, with 43.6 seconds to go. Against the backdrop of a sea of UP Fighting Maroons fans, UPMBT’s Malick Diouf scores to secure the game for UP. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. ADMU grabbed back the lead at 32.4 seconds, 83-82. Off a timeout, Ricci Rivero received the ball and called an iso, penetrated to the basket, and was fouled. He buried both coolly for UP, 84-83, with 22.2 seconds remaining. Diouf secured the board, and he was sent to the line and grabbed the board to secure the win. Diouf had a monster game of 18 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block. Carl Tamayo chalked up 16 points while Spencer got 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists. UPMBT Coach Goldwin Monteverde called UP’s win against ADMU “a big achievement” for the Fighting Maroons, especially considering the Blue Eagles’ lengthy winning streak. “One thing good for me is yung team namin stayed as a team, no matter how close the game was,” he continued. “May mga ups and downs along the way and whatever we talked about on being a team, even in times of struggle. I’m happy about the win, but right now siyempre we need to think about also na yung bigger picture. We’re going on sa semifinals. We need to prepare for that.” UPMBT Coach Goldwin Monteverde congratulates his team. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. UPMBT’s Ricci Rivero thanked his teammates, Coach Monteverde, and the UP community, who came out to the MOA Arena to support the Fighting Maroons. This audience included UP System officials and many distinguished alumni. “I’m feeling just so happy and so blessed to be able to represent the community who supports us wholeheartedly,” he said. “I’m just so happy we are seeing what the team is capable of, and we showed that this UP team is something else as long as we listen to coaches, stick to our game plans, stick to the system and trust our teammates.” UPMBT’s Diouf agreed, praising the team’s defense and offense, according to Coach Monteverde’s instructions. “Yeah, that was a good game. We all enjoyed it; the joy was there. I’m so happy right now.” The Scores: UP 84 – Diouf 18, Tamayo 16, Spencer 12, Cansino 11, Lucero 9, Rivero 8, Cagulangan 7, Fortea 3, Alarcon 0, Webb 0, Lina 0. Ateneo 83 – Kouame 21, Ildefonso 18, Belangel 11, Andrade 10, Verano 7, Tio 6, Koon 5, Lazaro 2, Mendoza 2, Chiu 1, Mamuyac 0. Quarterscores: 27-13, 50-44, 70-67, 84-83. Photos and reporting by the UAAP Media Group. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-fighting-maroon-centers-take-mvp-mythical-5-trophies/ | UP Fighting Maroon centers take MVP, Mythical 5 trophies – University of the Philippines | UP Fighting Maroon centers take MVP, Mythical 5 trophies UP Fighting Maroon centers take MVP, Mythical 5 trophies December 16, 2022 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc MVP Malick Diouf (left) and Carl Tamayo (right) display the moves that earned them a place among UAAP Season 85’s Mythical 5. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque (UP MPRO) UPMBT’s Zavier Lucero is comforted by his teammates after he injured his knee in a fall. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque (UP MPRO) University of the Philippines’ (UP) Men’s Basketball Team center Malick Diouf was named Season 85’s Most Valuable Player and, together with fellow team center Carl Tamayo, declared member of this season’s Mythical Five during the UAAP awarding ceremonies preceding Game Two of the Best of Three Finals between UP and Ateneo de Manila University on December 14, 2022. The 6-foot-11 Senegalese averaged 10.79 points and 10.86 rebounds per game during the elimination round. Tamayo averaged 13.79 points and 7.71 rebounds per game and was named a sponsor’s Swag Player of the Season after garnering 28,000 fan votes. “I want to say thank you for this blessing. Thank you to my teammates, but the job is not yet done. I hope that in two or three hours, we will be celebrating in our school,” said Diouf in a speech after receiving his trophies. UPMBT’s JD Cagulangan bursts through the Blue Eagles’ defense to score. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque (UP MPRO) His hopes were dashed, however, in the next game as the UP Fighting Maroons succumbed to the ADMU Blue Eagles, 55-65. Diouf scored only two points, missing most of the match after Ateneo’s tight defense led to him committing fouls early in the game. Misfortune hounded the Maroons until the fourth quarter when forward Zavier Lucero hurt his knee on a fall, 8:31 remaining on the clock, and had to be carried off the court. His fitness for Game 3 is uncertain as of press time. Tamayo and guard JD Cagulangan scored consistently at 15 and 11, respectively. Tamayo kept the Maroon crowd’s hopes alive in the fourth quarter, which they entered 13 points behind Ateneo. He made the first seven points for UP, the second shot from outside the rainbow line. The momentum peaked with guard Terrence Fortea shooting another three-pointer with 4:46 remaining in the clock. However, Ateneo’s 8 points in the fourth quarter, four from game top-scorer Ange Kouame, was enough to seal the game in the Blue Eagles’ favor. The UP loss led to a tie in the finals and a do-or-die, winner-takes-all Game 3 on December 19. The UP community continues to hold out for a repeat of the Season 84 Finals when the UP Fighting Maroons took the championship in Game 3 after a Game 1 win and Game 2 loss. Familiar sights from the bleachers of the SMART Araneta Coliseum—UPMBT’s fans and stans in a sea of maroon: Photos by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO. |
https://up.edu.ph/with-a-win-vs-feu-up-finishes-1st-round-in-uaap-basketball-with-a-6-1-win-loss/ | With a win vs. FEU, UP finishes 1st round in UAAP basketball with a 6-1 win-loss – University of the Philippines | With a win vs. FEU, UP finishes 1st round in UAAP basketball with a 6-1 win-loss With a win vs. FEU, UP finishes 1st round in UAAP basketball with a 6-1 win-loss April 12, 2022 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc UP’s Ricci Rivero rams through FEU’s defenses. The UPMBT has completed a near-sweep of the first round of the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons outscored the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 83-76, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, on April 9, 2022, completing a near-sweep of the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball first round. The UP Men’s Basketball Team enters the second half of the preliminaries on solo second with a 6-1 win-loss card, trailing the yet unbeatable and last season’s champion, the Ateneo Blue Eagles. UP’s Zavier Lucero exults after scoring in the game’s 4th quarter. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. Forward Zavier Lucero powered the victory with 27 points, with a whopping 16 worth connecting in the third quarter, enabling UP to pull away from FEU from a dismal 31-32 in the first half to 58-50. In the first quarter, the Maroons had trailed FEU, 14-18, before regaining composure in the second. Lucero and center Carl Tamayo had chipped in 8 points apiece, but still no match to Tamaraws LJ Gonzales and Xyrus Torres 18-point combo. “It probably should have been down more than we were, the way we were playing,” Lucero said post-game. “I thought we played well in the second half, and we got out to a strong start. And then our guys just made plays on the fourth quarter to keep [FEU] at bay.” UP Coach Goldwin Monteverde bolsters rookie UP player Terrence Fortea. Photo by UAAP Media Group. “I guess ‘yung tempo nung first half hindi favorable sa amin, so we tried to force them to play an up-tempo game, which opened up things for us in transition,” said UP coach Goldwin Monteverde. “’Yung defense, kahit papaano, nu’ng second half mas gumanda naman.” In the fourth quarter, Guard Ricci Rivero foiled an FEU comeback with 8 out of the 10 points he made in the game, capped by a trey sealing UP’s winning 83, 14.4 seconds before the final buzzer. Guard CJ Cansino and center Malick Diouf joined Lucero, Tamayo, and Rivero as top scorers with seven each. Lucero’s reinforcements came along with 27 points, 12 rebounds, three steals, and one block. Tamayo logged in 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocks. Six rebounds and three assists backed Rivero’s 10 points. Gonzales led FEU with 20 points and eight rebounds, followed by Emmanuel Ojuola with 17 points and 13 rebounds. UP’s CJ Cansino drives through FEU’s defenses. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. Asked about his chances at the Most Valuable Player award, Lucero said: “It’s flattering, but we have one goal on this team. Everybody has the same goal. That’s what’s special about us. There’s no individual accolade that will make a difference if we aren’t able to do what we set out to do. I like where we’re at.” A team plays the other teams twice in the two-round preliminaries of the games’ three-stage format. The format eliminates four teams with the worst records, and the other four move forward to the semifinals, where the first-seeded team plays the fourth, and the second plays the third. The first- and second-seeded teams have the twice-to-beat advantage in the semis, while the third and fourth teams need to win twice. The two winning teams from the match-ups compete in the finals. However, with the Blue Eagles making a 16-0 sweep in the group stage in Season 82, the games had to assume the stepladder format, where they advanced straight to the finals. The second-, third-, and fourth-seeded teams had to compete in the semis to play the Blue Eagles in the finals. The Scores: UP 83 — Lucero 27, Tamayo 12, Rivero 10, Cansino 7, Diouf 7, Fortea 6, Alarcon 5, Cagulangan 4, Abadiano 3, Spencer 2, Lina 0, Catapusan 0. FEU 76 — Gonzales 20, Ojuola 17, Torres 17, Alforque 9, Abarrientos 8, Sandagon 3, Tempra 2, Sleat 0, Sajonia 0, Bienes 0, Celzo 0. Quarterscores: 14-18, 31-32, 58-50, 83-76. Fans celebrate UP’s latest triumph in the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball games. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. |
https://up.edu.ph/rtd-on-internationalization-of-philippine-heis-held/ | RTD on internationalization of Philippine HEIs held – University of the Philippines | RTD on internationalization of Philippine HEIs held RTD on internationalization of Philippine HEIs held July 25, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Working Group 2 on “Research of universities in an international context” (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The ANTENA Consortium, of which UP is a member, held the ANTENA Project’s First National Round Table and Coordination Meeting on July 15 and 16 at De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila. The ANTENA Project is an initiative on the internationalization of Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs), coordinated by the Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos Internacionales (International Project Management Office) of the Universidad de Alicante (UA), Spain. It is co-funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ Program. The two-day event succeeded the ANTENA launch and initial meeting of partners held at UA from February 26 to March 1. Speakers at the opening program (clockwise from top left): De La Salle University VP for External Relations and Internationalization Laurene Chua-Garcia welcomes the participants; Commission on Higher Education-International Affairs Staff OIC Deputy Executive Director Lily Freida Milla gives the overview of the ANTENA First National Round Table; Ateneo De Manila University School of Management-Business Resource Center Director John Luis Lagdameo present the initial findings from the national survey on internationalization in and of Philippine higher education institutions; and ANTENA Project Coordinator Carolina Madeleine provides an overview of the ANTENA Project. (Photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) A highlight of the event’s opening program was the Ateneo de Manila University’s (ADMU) presentation of initial findings from the national survey it conducted on internationalization in and of Philippine HEIs. It had 103 respondents. ADMU School of Management-Business Resource Center Director John Luis Lagdameo pointed out the top four barriers to mobility in three sectors: student, faculty, and administration and staff. The biggest challenge in all sectors was insufficient financial support. Administrative and bureaucratic difficulties also hindered mobility for all three. Limited interest and involvement, as well as lack of foreign language skills, were also barriers to student and faculty mobility. For administration and staff mobility, other barriers included in the top four were limited technical support and lack of organizational development. Plenary speakers share the experiences of their institutions on internationalization, from left: Xavier University School of Business and Management Dean Ruth Love Russell; Central Luzon State University VP for Academic Affairs Renato Reyes; Universidad de Alicante Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos Internacionales (International Project Management Office) Director Roberto Escarré; and Université de Montpellier Relations Internationales Chargée de Mission Stephanie Metz. (Photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) In the morning of the first day, featured were the institutional experiences on the internationalization of: Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU); Central Luzon State University (CLSU); UA; and, Université de Montpellier (UM). The rest of the first day and the morning of the second day were spent on parallel working groups with the following topics: academic quality through internationalization; research of universities in an international context; national context for internationalization; and, how to make the most of the ANTENA Project. European Foundation for Management Development International Projects Director Christophe Terrasse (left) moderates Working Group 1 on “Academic quality through internationalization.” The right photo shows one of the assessment activities in Working Group 1. (Photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Working Group 3 (top) discusses “National context for Internationalization” while Working Group 4 (bottom) talks about “How to make the most of the ANTENA Project” in parallel sessions. (Photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The afternoon of the second day was allotted to the management meeting, the agenda of which included discussions on: reform need analysis and institutional building; promoting HEIs governance reforms; dissemination; and, quality control and monitoring. The members of the ANTENA Consortium are: UA; ADMU; Benguet State University; CLSU; Commission on Higher Education-Philippines; DLSU; European Foundation for Management Development; Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology; Polytechnic University of the Philippines; Saint Louis University; UM; University of San Carlos; UP; and, XU. Speakers and participants pose for a group photo. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) From left: UP EVP Teodoro Herbosa, Gabriela Bauste of the Universidad de Alicante Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos Internacionales (International Project Management Office), UP AVP for Academic Affairs Gil Jacinto, and ANTENA Project Coordinator Carolina Madeleine (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The ANTENA Project has four identified outcomes: reform need analysis and institutional building; promoting HEIs governance reforms; capacity building through training; and, networking and sustainability. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-fighting-maroons-gains-1st-win-downs-ust-98-82/ | UP Fighting Maroons gains 1st win, downs UST, 98-82 – University of the Philippines | UP Fighting Maroons gains 1st win, downs UST, 98-82 UP Fighting Maroons gains 1st win, downs UST, 98-82 April 1, 2022 | Written by Fred Dabu UP Fighting Maroons’ Zav Lucero is soaring high. Photo from the UAAP Season 84 Media Team. With a 1-1 win-loss standing as of press time, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will face the National University’s team at 4 p.m. today, Thursday, March 31, for the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) Season 84 men’s basketball tournament. UP vs. UST In its recent match against the University of Santo Tomas (UST) team, UP scored its first win, 98-82, on Tuesday evening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Fighting Maroons caught up with the Growling Tigers’ efforts and scored big in the second half, led by Zav Lucero. By the fourth quarter, 88-67, UP’s advantage was already 21 points. UP Fighting Maroons’ Ricci Rivero. Photo from the UAAP Season 84 Media Team. UP’s Ricci Rivero delivered 19 points, Lucero 18, Tamayo 18, Spencer 11, Cansino 7, Cagulangan 6, Catapusan 6, Diouf 6, Alarcon 5, and Abadiano 2. UST’s Sherwin Concepcion scored 19 points, Fontanilla 17, Cabanero 16, Pangilinan 13, Manalang 7, Santos 6, and Manaytay 4. Quarterscores: 16-25, 42-48, 78-63, 98-82. UP Coach Goldwin Monteverde: “Every game is important to us.” Photo from the UAAP Season 84 Media Team. UP coach Goldwin Monteverde highlights the team’s bounce back from the first game with Ateneo Blue Eagles. He said, “Every game is important for us; Marami pa kaming chances to improve and so… paghahandaan namin ng maayos to win the game.” UP vs. Ateneo The Ateneo Blue Eagles won against the Fighting Maroons in the game last March 26, with a final score of 90-81. The scores for this match were: Ateneo 90 – Ildefonso 19, Verano 18, Kouame 11, Belangel 10, Mamuyac 9, Mendoza 6, Tio 5, Chiu 4, Daves 4, Koon 2, Lazaro 2, Andrade 0, Gomez 0, Mallilin 0. UP 81 – Cansino 21, Diouf 15, Tamayo 13, Rivero 11, Fortea 5, Spencer 4, Cagulangan 4, Lucero 2, Catapusan 2, Abadiano 2, Webb 2, Alarcon 0. Quarterscores: 26-18, 46-35, 71-54, 90-81. Information, interviews, and photos were provided by the UAAP Season 84 Media Team. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-mbt-off-to-uaap-season-85-finals-a-second-championship-in-the-running/ | UP MBT off to UAAP Season 85 finals—a second championship in the running? – University of the Philippines | UP MBT off to UAAP Season 85 finals—a second championship in the running? UP MBT off to UAAP Season 85 finals—a second championship in the running? December 10, 2022 | Written by Stephanie Esperida UP MBT’s JD Cagulangan shooting past the Bulldogs’ defense. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque (UP MPRO) The twice-to-beat University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons stamped its win right away in the first round of the final four series against the National University (NU) Bulldogs at the Big Dome on December 7. With this, the UP Fighting Maroons will head the finals against the Ateneo Blue Eagles on December 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena for a rematch of the Battle of Katipunan, putting the UAAP championship once again within arms’ reach of UP. UPMBT’s Zavier Lucero sends off an unbeatable shot during the first round of the final four series of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque (UP MPRO) This development comes after the UP MBT’s winning streak in the second round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85 men’s basketball tournaments began on October 1, 2022. The UP MBT trounced NU, Adamson University, the University of the East, Far Eastern University, and the University of Santo Tomas in five of the seven games in the second round, facing defeat only against De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University, and earning the twice-to-beat rank in the semifinals. While the Bulldogs started strong in the first quarter, UP MBT’s Carl Tamayo’s three-pointer and Zavier Lucero’s drive to catch up in the last few seconds of the quarter brought the Fighting Maroons to a mere 2-point deficit. After another weak offense in the second quarter, UP MBT Coach Goldwyn Monteverde urged the Fighting Maroons to stay in the present. UP MBT’s Cyril Gonzales’ scoring run in the third quarter earned the Fighting Maroons’ first lead. Adding to UP’s lead were Terence Fortea’s, Zavier Lucero’s, and Carl Tamayo’s hooks and 3-point shots, coupled with the team’s offensive rebounds. The 9-0 run in the third quarter favored the UP Fighting Maroons in the final quarter. The defense started picking up in the fourth quarter. Gerry Abadiano’s shot from a steal brought the Fighting Maroons to a 2-point lead, followed by JD Cagulangan’s three-point shot got the team to a 5-point lead in the remaining 53 seconds of the last quarter. Crucial to the game’s final moments was Harold Alarcon’s power block that caused the Bulldogs to lose a scoring opportunity. With 17 points, UP’s MVP, Malick Diouf racked up the highest points for the team. The UP Fighting Maroons sent the NU Bulldogs to its end and entered the finals to claim yet another championship title in UAAP Season 85. The team finished strong with 66 points against 61. The scores from the UAAP Media group and nowhere to go but UP: UP 69 — Diouf 17, Lucero 12, Gonzales 11, Cagulangan 8, Abadiano 7, Fortea 6, Tamayo 6, Alarcon 2, Spencer 0, Galinato 0, Torculas 0. NU 61 — Figueroa 16, Baclaan 14, Malonzo 11, John 8, Yu 2, Clemente 2, Enriquez 2, Mahinay 2, Minerva 2, Galinato 2, Manansala 0, Palacielo 0, Tibayan 0. UP MBT on the steal. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque (UP MPRO) CHED Chairperson J. Prospero “Popoy” E. De Vera III cheers with the rest of the UP crowd. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque (UP MPRO) |
https://up.edu.ph/up-to-host-8th-asean-youth-volunteer-program-philippines-2020/ | UP to host 8th ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program Philippines 2020 – University of the Philippines | UP to host 8th ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program Philippines 2020 UP to host 8th ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program Philippines 2020 January 3, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The 8th Steering Committee Meeting of the ASEAN University Network’s Thematic Network on University Social Responsibility and Sustainability (AUN USR&S) was held on November 29, 2019 in the Quezon Hall Board Room. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO. The University of the Philippines System is set to host the 8th ASEAN Youth Volunteer Program (AYVP) Philippines 2020 from August 2 to 27, 2020, at the UP Los Baños. It will revolve around the theme, Education Development and Education for All, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 4. This program follows the success of the 7th AYVP held from July 31 to August 27, 2019 in Kuala Lumpur and Gua Musang, Kelantan, Malaysia. The 2019 AYVP had the theme, Poverty Eradication, in keeping with the UN SDG No. 1. It drew over a thousand applicants from 10 ASEAN countries, with 50 youth volunteers and around six facilitators participating in the actual volunteerism workshop-event. The hosting of the 8th AYVP Philippines 2020 by UP was discussed at the 8th Steering Committee Meeting of the ASEAN University Network’s Thematic Network on University Social Responsibility and Sustainability (AUN USR&S), held on November 29, 2019 in the Quezon Hall Board Room. UKM Deputy Vice Chancellor and AUN USR&S Chairperson Prof. Dato’ Dr Imran Ho Bin Abdullah (center) leading the AUN USR&S Steering Committee Meeting, with Ugnayan ng Pahinungod System Director Grace Aguiling-Dalisay to his immediate left, and AUN USR&S Head Secretariat and UKM Community Transformation Center head Prof. Datuk Dr. Rokiah Omar to his immediate right. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO. Representing UP in the AUN USR&S was Dr. Grace Aguiling-Dalisay , the director of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod System. She met with members of the AUN USR&S secretariat and the steering committee and officials of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and other ASEAN universities, led by Prof. Dato’ Dr Imran Ho Bin Abdullah, the chairperson of the AUN USR&S and the deputy vice chancellor of the UKM. Other members of the AUN USR&S steering committee in attendance at the meeting were: Vice President Fritzie Ian De Vera, for Lasallian Mission of De La Salle University; Assistant to the Vice President for Social Development of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Edda Dayandante, representing Mr. Rizalino Dr. Rivera, Vice President for Social Development of ADMU; Dr. Agung Harijoko of the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Associate Prof. Kwok Kian Woon of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Dr. Hap Phalthy of the Royal University of Law and Economics, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Mr. Muhammad Asyraf Mansor of the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; AUN USR&S Head Secretariat Prof. Datuk Dr. Rokiah Omar of the UKM, Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia; and, Mr. Wong Kin Lun, member of the AUN USR&S secretariat, UKM. The AYVP Organizing Committee will be led by the UKM Community Transformation Center headed by Prof. Dr. Datuk Rokiah Omar and the UP Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Council, headed by Dr. Aguiling-Dalisay as the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod System Director. The Ugnayan ng Pahinungod was reactivated across the UP System by UP President Danilo L. Concepcion in May 2019. Other matters discussed at the meeting were the 5th Asia Engage Regional Conference 2020, to be held in Kuala Lumpur around the third week of November in conjunction with the UKM’s 50th anniversary, as well as proposals for an AUN USR&S Community Research-Driven Fund, and reports by the AUN USR&S Secretariat on the 7th AYVP Malaysia 2019, the 5th CIMB Young ASEAN Leaders (CYAL) 2019, and the ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion (4th from right) joins the Steering Committee Meeting to reiterate his support for the upcoming AYVP 2020, to be hosted by the UP System. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO. At the end of the meeting, UP President Concepcion received the thanks of Dato’ Imran for hosting the 8th AUN USR&S Steering Committee Meeting and the forthcoming AYVP 2020. Concepcion, for his part, reiterated his support for the AYVP and the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod. The AUN USR&S began in 2010 when the AUN Secretariat organized the first Workshop on University’s Social Responsibility and Sustainability from ASEAN-Japan Perspectives: Sharing and Caring for a Better Community, hosted by the Burapha University, Thailand. The workshop discussed the basic idea of AUN’s University Social Responsibility and Sustainability (USR&S). Following this, the AUN established a USR&S Thematic Network as an enabling mechanism to achieve greater regional cooperation among the higher education institutions in ASEAN, to contribute to the social, economic and environmental development of the region. The AUN USR&S Secretariat is based in the UKM. The AUN USR&S works in synergy with the AYVP and the Asia-Talloires Network of Industry and Community Engaged Universities (ATNEU) to fulfill the network’s objectives: to create mutually beneficial partnerships between and among industry and community stakeholders across ASEAN and Asia, through research, education and volunteerism missions of higher education. The AYVP is a dedicated youth volunteerism platform that intends: to create opportunities in knowledge-driven volunteerism; to support the exchange of learning experiences; to develop capacity; to enhance cross-cultural understanding; and, to forge a sense of regional identity while making a sustainable difference to communities across ASEAN. Three Philippine universities are members of the AUN: UP, the Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-mbt-scores-7th-straight-win-in-uaap-season-84/ | UP MBT scores 7th straight win in UAAP Season 84 – University of the Philippines | UP MBT scores 7th straight win in UAAP Season 84 UP MBT scores 7th straight win in UAAP Season 84 April 18, 2022 | Written by Fred Dabu UPMBT’s Carl Tamayo and Zav Lucero celebrate a score. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. The University of the Philippines (UP) Men’s Basketball Team (MBT / Fighting Maroons) won against the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 84-76, on Tuesday, April 12. The victory marks the Fighting Maroons’ seventh straight win and its first win in the second round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 men’s basketball tournament held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. UPMBT’s Joel Cagulangan driving through the NU defense. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. The UP Fighting Maroons finished the first round with a 6-1 win-loss record, ranking second after Ateneo de Manila University’s Blue Eagles. UP MBT head coach Goldwin Monteverde said they started strong during the first half, with the NU Bulldogs catching up only during the third quarter. The Fighting Maroons attribute this winning streak to their hard work, aggressiveness, and always seeking to improve with each game. UPMBT Head Coach Goldwin Monteverde. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. UP’s Carl Tamayo, Ricci Rivero, Zavier Lucero, and Joel Cagulangan shone brightest this time, with Tamayo contributing 21 points, ten rebounds, and three steals for the team. Rivero and Lucero delivered 16 points each. NU’s John Lloyd Clemente led the Bulldogs with 18 points, as did Reyland Torres with 15 points. With its 7-1 win-loss standing, the UP MBT will face the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws on Tuesday, April 19. The UP Pep Squad is in the stands. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. The Scores: UP 84–Tamayo 21, Rivero 16, Lucero 16, Cagulangan 7, Diouf 7, Alarcon 5, Webb 5, Fortea 4, Abadiano 3, Spencer 0, Catapusan 0. NU 76–Clemente 18, Torres 15, Ildefonso 11, Malonzo 9, Minerva 8, Felicilda 5, Gaye 4, Joson 2, Figueroa 2, Manansala 2, Tibayan 0, Enriquez 0, Mahinay 0. Quarterscores: 26-14, 42-35, 62-58, 84-76 Photos from the UAAP Season 84 Media Team. Information, interviews, and photos were provided by the UAAP Season 84 Media Team. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-beats-ust-to-play-admu-on-may-1/ | UP beats UST, to play ADMU on May 1 – University of the Philippines | UP beats UST, to play ADMU on May 1 UP beats UST, to play ADMU on May 1 April 29, 2022 | Written by Fred Dabu UPMBT’s Harold Alarcon goes in for a win against UST in the April 28 match. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. After defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) last Thursday, April 28, the University of the Philippines (UP) will play against Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) on Sunday, May 1, which will cap the elimination round of the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball tournament. The UP Fighting Maroons’ win over UST Growling Tigers, 96-67, gives UP its 11th victory against two losses and takes the team another step closer to the games for the Final Four. UP Men’s Basketball Team coach Goldwin Monteverde said the team is determined to win each game. “Ever since nung talo namin sa Adamson, yung team namin, ginamit yun to improve,” he said. UST’s defense falls back against the UPMBT’s Miguel Ramos’ onslaught. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. Earlier this week, the UP Fighting Maroons beat De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 72-69, and the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 81-68, securing for the team the 2nd spot in the team standings and a twice-to-beat advantage. UP’s Ricci Rivero, CJ Cansino, and Zavier Lucero, and UST’s Migs Pangilinan delivered the most crucial shots for their teams. The Scores: UP 96 – Rivero 15, Cansino 14, Lucero 13, Calimag 10, Cagulangan 9, Tamayo 7, Alarcon 7, Fortea 6, Diouf 6, Spencer 3, Ramos 2, Webb 2, Catapusan 2, Lina 0, Abadiano 0. UST 67 – Pangilinan 21, Gomez de Liaño 9, Mantua 6, Ando 6, Manalang 5, Fontanilla 4, Cabañero 4, Manaytay 4, Concepcion 3, Herrera 3, Canoy 2, Samudio 0, Yongco 0, Gesalem 0. Quarterscores: 26-11, 53-33, 73-53, 96-67. Reporting and photos by the UAAP Media Group. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-ofsa-to-create-network-of-mental-health-advocates-through-sandigan-sandalan-project/ | UP OFSA to create network of mental health advocates through Sandigan, Sandalan Project – University of the Philippines | UP OFSA to create network of mental health advocates through Sandigan, Sandalan Project UP OFSA to create network of mental health advocates through Sandigan, Sandalan Project March 5, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office In this pandemic, stakeholders who have direct contact with students should be aware of the importance of mental health (MH) and the nurturing role of teachers in remote learning contexts, especially within the University of the Philippines (UP). Mental health advocates play critical roles in responding to the MH concerns and coping needs of UP students. To help create a network of MH advocates for a healthy and nurturing UP, the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Office of Student Financial Assistance (OVPAA-OSFA) is presenting Sandigan, Sandalan: Training and Advocacy programs for Mental Health. One of the components of the Sandigan, Sandalan Project is the Training on Mental Health Promotion in the Teaching-Learning Environment for College Mental Health focal persons. College Mental Health Focal Persons are UP faculty members and Student Affairs staff who can advocate for MH care in classes and other teaching-learning contexts. The online training provides practical resources on MH promotion and forums where focal persons can interact with peers and invited experts. The training program will cover (1) Essentials of Mental Health, (2) Creating Supportive Teaching-Learning Environments, and (3) Action points to Address Psychosocial Concerns of UP students. The training team is led by Maria Angela Mabale, RN (College of Nursing, UP Manila) and Airon Andrew Bonifacio, RND (College of Home Economics, UP Diliman). The program resource persons include Rowalt Alibudbud, MD (College of Liberal Arts, De La Salle University); Victoria Patricia De La Llana, MD (College of Medicine, UP Manila); Raymond John Naguit, MD (Youth for Mental Health Coalition); Eleanor Caballo, RGC (College of Arts and Science, UP Manila); and Blesile Mantaring, MD (Office of Student Affairs, UP Manila). The Training Program on Mental Health Promotion in the Teaching-Learning Environment will begin on 8 March 2021 to accommodate the first batch of College Mental Health focal persons. Subsequent runs will be organized by the OVPAA-OSFA in the 2nd semester AY 2020-2021 to cover all constituent universities of UP and help build the College Mental focal persons’ capacity to advocate mental health care in the University. For inquiries, please contact the OVPAA-OSFA at wellness.osfa@up.edu.ph. |
https://up.edu.ph/upmbt-is-now-up-to-8-wins-two-losses-in-2nd-round-of-uaap-season-84/ | UPMBT is now up to 8 wins, two losses in 2nd round of UAAP Season 84 – University of the Philippines | UPMBT is now up to 8 wins, two losses in 2nd round of UAAP Season 84 UPMBT is now up to 8 wins, two losses in 2nd round of UAAP Season 84 April 22, 2022 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta UPMBT’s Maodo Diouf soars high during the match against FEU. Photo from the UAAP Media Group. The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons has notched eight wins and two losses following the matches against Far Eastern University (FEU) on April 19 (73-70), and against Adamson University (AdU) on April 21, with the latter cutting UP’s winning streak short at 58-66. The UP Fighting Maroons will be squaring off against De La Salle University tomorrow, April 23, at 4:30 p.m., marking the halfway point in the second round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) Season 84 men’s basketball tournament. UP vs. FEU The Fighting Maroons’ match-up against the FEU Tamaraws was neck-and-neck during the end game until Zavier Lucero scored with a mid-range jumper, pushing UP ahead. Ricci Rivero tallied a game-high 19 points with five rebounds and two assists for UP. “Yung defense namin, especially nung third quarter doon pumick-up so doon namin nakuha yung confidence then tuloy-tuloy na hanggang dulo,” Fighting Maroons head coach Goldwin Monteverde said. The Scores: UP 73 — Rivero 14, Tamayo 14, Cansino 12, Alarcon 8, Lucero 7, Diouf 7, Cagulangan 3, Fortea 3, Webb 0, Abadiano 0, Spencer 0, Calimag 0, Catapusan 0. FEU 70 — Ojuola 16, Abarrientos 13, Gonzales 13, Torres 9, Sandagon 6, Tempra 5, Alforque 3, Bienes 3, Li 2, Coquia 0, Sajonia 0. Quarterscores: 16-17, 34-37, 57-54, 73-70. UP vs. AdU UP met with its second loss after eight straight wins, however, facing up against the AdU Soaring Falcons, which increased their successes to 3 games. “We were able to beat a powerhouse team, nakakatuwa lang. I think our players deserved that, mabigat ‘yung pinagdaanan,” said Adamson head coach Nash Racela of this match between UP and AdU. The Scores: UP 58 — Rivero 14, Tamayo 12, Diouf 7, Lucero 7, Cagulangan 6, Cansino 5, Spencer 4, Webb 3, Alarcon 0, Abadiano 0, Fortea 0. Adamson 66 — Lastimosa 13, Hanapi 12, Sabandal 11, Manzano 8, Zaldivar 8, Magbuhos 6, Peromingan 5, Colonia 2, Yerro 1, Douanga 0, Jaymalin 0, Erolon 0, Barasi 0. Quarterscores: 20-12, 36-28, 47-44, 66-58. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-mbt-loses-game-2-of-uaap-mens-basketball-finals-winner-takes-all-match-vs-admu-tonight/ | UP MBT loses Game 2 of UAAP Men’s Basketball Finals; winner-takes-all match vs. ADMU tonight – University of the Philippines | UP MBT loses Game 2 of UAAP Men’s Basketball Finals; winner-takes-all match vs. ADMU tonight UP MBT loses Game 2 of UAAP Men’s Basketball Finals; winner-takes-all match vs. ADMU tonight May 13, 2022 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc UPMBT’s Maodo Diouf faces off against ADMU’s Angelo Kouame. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. The University of the Philippines (UP) journey in the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball championship stalled another day. The UP Men’s Basketball Team lost Game 2 of 3 of the Finals to Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) on May 11, 2022, at the MOA Arena in Pasay City. With one win over each other, the UP Fighting Maroons and the Blue Eagles will meet again tonight, Friday, at 6 PM, at the same venue, for the winner-take-all Game 3. Watch the game on: Cignal channel 263HD Cignal Play Smart Giga Play TV5 on free TV UP trailed ADMU by 15 points, 30-45, in the third quarter, but managed to even out the scores, 54-54, halfway in the fourth quarter, on a fast-break shot by Ricci Rivero, before exchanging leads with Ateneo until the scores tied out again at 61-61. But the Maroons failed to thwart a back-to-back Gian Mamuyac putback and Samjosef Belangel fast-break lay-up, which padded Ateneo’s lead to 4, 61-65, going into the last two minutes. UPMBT’s Ricci Rivero goes in for the kill. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. Zavier Lucero made 2 of his charities, but his team’s fouls on Ange Kouame and Dave Ildefonso in the ensuing plays resulted in two splits, which maintained Ateneo’s 4-point lead, 63-67, 1:04 remaining in the game. Then, the Blue Eagles stole a weak inbound pass from the Maroons, which gave Mamuyac an unguarded run to the hoop, making 63-69, with 48.9 seconds remaining. UP responded with a Ricci Rivero lay-up for 65-69. Regaining ball possession after a scoreless play by Ateneo, UP had 17 seconds but took too much time to shoot until Rivero was fouled, making his last-ditch attempts in the paint only before the last 2 seconds of the game. A Rivero free-throw reduced Ateneo’s lead to 3, 66-69. Rookie of the Year Carl Tamayo (in UP Oble shirt, 2nd from right) and Zavier Lucero (extreme right), who along with Tamayo is part of the Mythical Five, pose with their awards. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO. Before the match, the UAAP Season 84 Men’s Basketball Individual Awardees received their trophies. They are Angelo Kouame of Ateneo, Most Valuable Player; Carl Tamayo of UP, Rookie of the Year; and Kouame, Justine Baltazar of De La Salle University (DLSU), Lucero and Tamayo of UP, and Michael Phillips of DLSU, the Mythical 5. The Scores: ATENEO 69 — Kouame 14, ChristianTio 14, Ildefonso 10, Mamuyac 7, Belangel 6, Christopher Koon 6, Rafael Verano 4, Joshua Lazaro 3, Bryan Andrade 3, Geo Chiu 2. UP 66 — Tamayo 18, Rivero 16, Joel Cagulangan 8, Lucero 8, Maodo Diouf 8, Harold Alarcon 5, James Spencer 3. Quarterscores: 17-16, 37-28, 49-45, 69-66. In the finals leading to the UAAP Season 84 championship, UP loses the second round to Ateneo. The two teams will clash in a winner-take-all game tonight, May 13. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. With reporting and photos from the UAAP Media Group. |
https://up.edu.ph/sandigan-sandalan-training-and-advocacy-programs-for-mental-health-to-be-held-for-2nd-batch-of-mental-health-advocates-in-up/ | Sandigan, Sandalan: Training and Advocacy Programs for Mental Health to be held for 2nd batch of mental health advocates in UP – University of the Philippines | Sandigan, Sandalan: Training and Advocacy Programs for Mental Health to be held for 2nd batch of mental health advocates in UP Sandigan, Sandalan: Training and Advocacy Programs for Mental Health to be held for 2nd batch of mental health advocates in UP March 31, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Mental Health (MH) advocates play critical roles in responding to the Mental Health concerns and coping needs of UP students. To help create a network of advocates for a healthy and nurturing UP, the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Office of Student Financial Assistance (OVPAA-OSFA) are hosting the “Sandigan, Sandalan: Training and Advocacy programs for Mental Health”. One of the components of the Sandigan, Sandalan Project is Training on Mental Health Promotion in the Teaching-Learning Environment. The training is designed for College Mental Focal Persons, composed of UP faculty members and Student Affairs staff who can advocate MH care in classes and other teaching-learning contexts. The online training provides practical resources on MH promotion and forums where focal persons can interact with their colleagues and invited experts. The program covers (1) essentials of mental health; (2) creating supportive teaching-learning environments; and (3) action points to address psychosocial concerns of UP students. The training of the 2nd batch will start on 5 April 2021. The 1st batch of focal persons recently concluded its training on 29 March 2021. The University will organize another run this the 2nd semester AY 2020-2021 to cover all constituent universities of UP. The training team is led by Maria Angela Mabale, RN (College of Nursing, UP Manila), and Airon Andrew Bonifacio, RND (College of Home Economics, UP Diliman). The program resource persons include Rowalt Alibudbud, MD (College of Liberal Arts, De La Salle University); Victoria Patricia De La Llana, MD (College of Medicine, UP Manila); Raymond John Naguit, MD (Youth for Mental Health Coalition); Eleanor Caballo, RGC (College of Arts and Science, UP Manila); and Blesile Mantaring, MD (Office of Student Affairs, UP Manila). For inquiries, please contact the OVPAA-OSFA at wellness.osfa@up.edu.ph. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-alumni-and-faculty-in-asian-scientist-100-list/ | UP alumni and faculty in Asian Scientist 100 list – University of the Philippines | UP alumni and faculty in Asian Scientist 100 list UP alumni and faculty in Asian Scientist 100 list May 4, 2021 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Four of eight Filipinos listed in the 2021 Asian Scientist 100 are from UP: Dr. Kathleen Aviso, Dr. Salvacion Gatchalian (†), Dr. Desiree Hautea, and Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy. Dr. Kathleen Aviso is an alumna of UP Diliman (UPD), having graduated with a BS Chemical Engineering degree, cum laude, in 2000. She earned her MS in Environmental Engineering and Management, and PhD in Industrial Engineering from De La Salle University, where she is currently a professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering. Her main research interest, the development of mathematical models to aid environmental decision-making, has earned her many honors, including the 2013 Outstanding Young Scientist from the National Academy of Science and Technology, 2016 Achievement Award from the National Research Council of the Philippines, and the 2016 Republica Award from the Commission on Higher Education. She was also a finalist in the 2016 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women. Last year, she received the Dr. Michael Purvis Award for Sustainability Research. Dr. Salvacion Gatchalian (†) was an alumna and a professor of the UP Manila College of Medicine, graduating with Bachelor of Science degree from UP Diliman in 1973 and her medical degree from the UP College of Medicine in 1977. A top pediatrician and infectious disease expert in the country, she was part of the UP-Philippine General Hospital Department of Pediatrics-Section of Infectious and Tropical Diseases. She was very visible as a strong advocate of immunization and tobacco control in the country. She succumbed to COVID-19 in March last year. At the time of her passing, Gatchalian was Assistant Director of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, President of the Philippine Pediatric Society, and President of the International Society of Tropical Pediatrics-Philippine Chapter. She was also past President of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines. She was posthumously honored with the Dr. Lourdes Espiritu Campos Award for Public Health in 2020. Dr. Desiree Hautea is a senior researcher at the Genetics Laboratory of the UP Los Baños (UPLB) Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB). In March this year, she retired from her post as Professor of genetics and crop biotechnology at the UPLB Institute of Crop Science (ICropS). Both institutes are under the College of Agriculture and Food Science. IPB is a research center, while ICropS is an academic unit. Hautea, who is well-known for her work on Bt eggplant, received the 2020 Leads Agriculture Award from the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology. She earned her BS Agriculture degree in 1977 and MS in Genetics in 1981 from UPLB. She obtained her PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was one of the key persons in the establishment of the UPLB COVID-19 Molecular and Diagnostic Laboratory, which was inaugurated in July 2020. Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy is a UPD College of Engineering alumnus. He earned his PhD in Civil Engineering in 2011. He is Dean of the Mapua University School of Civil, Environmental, and Geological Engineering, where he also obtained his BS Civil Engineering and MS Civil Engineering degrees. He is the founder and President of USHER Technologies Inc., where he leads the Universal Structural Health Evaluation and Recording System or USHER project. USHER is a round-the-clock structural health monitoring system for infrastructure. It aims to aid in the preparation for and response to calamities such as typhoons, flooding, and earthquakes. In 2019, the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations recognized USHER as an Outstanding Engineering Project. Uy also received the 2020 Kabalikat Researcher Award from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development and the 2020 David M. Consunji Award for Engineering Research. The other Filipino scientists in the Asian Scientist 100 list are: Dr. Annabelle Briones, Director of the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute; Dr. Sandra Teresa Navarra, a renowned rheumatologist from the University of Santo Tomas; Dr. Jonel Saludes, Professor of chemistry and Associate Vice President for Research in the University of San Agustin Iloilo; and, Edgardo Vazquez, inventor of Vazbuilt, a prefabricated modular housing system for middle- and low-cost markets. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-clinches-uaap-season-85-finals-game-1/ | UP clinches UAAP Season 85 Finals Game 1 – University of the Philippines | UP clinches UAAP Season 85 Finals Game 1 UP clinches UAAP Season 85 Finals Game 1 December 13, 2022 | Written by Stephanie Esperida JD Cagulangan’s tough finish. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO. The UP Fighting Maroons are set to claim a back-to-back championship title after clinching the Finals Game 1 last December 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Zavier Lucero (14 points), JD Cagulangan (12 points), and Harold Alarcon (11 points) were the top Maroon scorers of Game 1. While the team finished strong in the end game, the UP Men’s Basketball Team hurdled stumbling blocks before sealing their precious win. The Ateneo Blue Eagles scored first. But then, UP Fighting Maroons’ Zavier Lucero answered quickly with his 2-point shot. The tight defense and sure-fire shots by the team, especially in the last two minutes of the quarter, led the team to a winning streak and finished off with a 9-point lead. In the second quarter, the Ateneo Blue Eagles got a scoring opportunity with Rence Padrigao’s and Dave Ildefonso’s 3-point shots. With a strong defense and rebound, ADMU could shorten UP’s lead score by 5 points. Leading toward the end, Lucero was able to seal the quarter with a 7-point lead. Coach Goldwyn Monteverde sees through UP’s game one win. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO. Despite the good defense and rebound, the UP Fighting Maroons are still ADMU’s threat. From an 8-point lead at the start of the third quarter, the Blue Eagles could cope with a good defense and offense that led to only a 4-point deficit against UP at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter run was a series of aggressive responses from the UP Fighting Maroons and the Ateneo Blue Eagles. The tug-of-war of answers in shooting points, rebounds, and turnovers caused the neck-and-neck situation toward the last 10 minutes of the quarter. The UP Men’s Basketball Team worked up the final quarter to secure a consistent score lead. Highlighting the quarter was the crucial power block by Lucero and the back-to-back 3-point shot by Harold Alarcon that maintained UP’s lead by 10 points. ADMU’s Dave Ildefonso was able to make a surge for the Blue Eagles’ score in the last quarter, which limited UP’s lead score to only 5 points. At the last minute of the quarter, the UP Fighting Maroons were able to secure the lead with Carl Tamayo’s and JD Cagulangan’s free throws ending the game in their favor with 72 points against 66 points for ADMU. Coach Goldwyn Monteverde said during the post-game presscon, “it started with a good defense. I like the ball movement and the team sustaining the group work.” He also added that the team must focus on the next game. When asked about his thoughts on the Finals Game 1 outcome, Harold Alarcon expressed that “winning the first game is a big thing to take the momentum up in the second game. “Lahat gagawin namin para makakuha ng back-to-back [championship title],” he said. Zavier Lucero told the press that he is focusing on the next game. “It is always our responsibility to give our best. For me, I’m just trying to do that. This is it for this season; there’s nothing left to do. I’m glad that we all come together as one to do our best,” he added. UP vs. ADMU Finals Game 2 will be held on December 14 at 6 PM at the Big Dome. Zavier Lucero’s hype block. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO. Malick Diouf doing his MVP signature dunk. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO. Harold Alarcon is UP’s Finals Game 1 clutch player. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-to-host-asean-youth-volunteers/ | UP to host ASEAN youth volunteers – University of the Philippines | UP to host ASEAN youth volunteers UP to host ASEAN youth volunteers May 11, 2021 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc UP has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to host the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) later this year. Officials of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), which is the secretariat of the programme, and UP signed the documents simultaneously at their respective headquarters during an online meeting on May 7, 2021. They entered into a partnership, with UP hosting the month-long training and deployment of 50 youth volunteers from ASEAN later this year. UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia represented UP President Danilo Concepcion, and UKM Deputy Vice Chancellor for Industry, Alumni and Community Partnerships Imran Ho Abdullah represented UKM Vice Chancellor Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, as signatories of the MOA. From UP, the witnesses included UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Rose Bautista and Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Director Grace Aguiling-Dalisay. Aguiling-Dalisay chairs the UP Organizing Committee for AYVP Philippines 2021. From UKM, the witnesses included Aguiling-Dalisay’s counterpart, UKM University Community Transformation Centre Director Rokiah Hj Omar. UKM Deputy Chancellor Abdullah delivering a message to commemorate the event. Screenshot from the Zoom conference by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO. Watch the replay of the virtual MOA-signing ceremony on the UKM Facebook page. “Today, we celebrate the beginning of a new strategic partnership between UKM and UP for the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme Philippines 2021,” Abdullah, delivering Shukor’s message, said. “This strong collaboration is rooted in the strength of the ASEAN University Network of which UP is a member,” he added. UKM and UP first co-hosted the AYVP in 2016, along with Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University. The theme was disaster risk management. This year, it is “Strengthening ASEAN Education Delivery Systems in Challenging Times”. UP Vice President Pernia delivering PDLC’s message. Screenshot from the Zoom conference by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO. Watch the replay of the virtual MOA-signing ceremony on the UKM Facebook page. “Studying and collecting the array of new experiences and lessons from crises, from the people directly affected and directly involved, is our call today. The eighth AYVP is thus an event of great serendipity, for both our youth volunteers and us, universities,” Pernia, delivering Concepcion’s message, said. UP’s hosting of the programme was originally scheduled in 2020, but it was postponed because of the pandemic. The 2021 programme will start the call for facilitators and volunteers soon. Screenshot from the Zoom conference by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO. Watch the replay of the virtual MOA-signing ceremony on the UKM Facebook page. AYVP aims to uphold declarations of ASEAN toward caring communities, regional identity, and volunteerism. Malaysia proposed the establishment of the programme in 2011 to focus on the youth of the region between 18 and 30 years old. Fifty youth volunteers are chosen each year for orientation and leadership training, followed by community immersion. Alumni are expected to plan and propose volunteerism projects for their own communities based on the knowledge they acquired from the program. Grants and mentoring are provided for the qualified projects. Images from the AYVP of the previous years. Screenshot from the Zoom conference by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO. Watch the replay of the virtual MOA-signing ceremony on the UKM Facebook page. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-prepares-for-game-2-vs-dlsu-in-final-four/ | UP prepares for Game 2 vs. DLSU in Final Four – University of the Philippines | UP prepares for Game 2 vs. DLSU in Final Four UP prepares for Game 2 vs. DLSU in Final Four May 6, 2022 | Written by Fred Dabu The UP Fighting Maroons and the UP community stand firm in resolve as they sing the UP Naming Mahal. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO. The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will face the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers again today, May 6, after yielding to DLSU, 83-80, in their first match on May 4 for the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball Final Four at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. DLSU was able to keep its 11-point lead over UP during the second and third quarters, with UP narrowing the gap to only 3 points during the last minutes of the game. UPMBT’s Joel Cagulangan evades a block from DLSU. Photo by the UAAP Media Group. Fighting Maroons Coach Goldwin Monteverde said they could not match the Green Archers’ intensity. “We need to bounce back and be ready for Friday’s game,” he said. Green Archers head coach Derrick Pumaren praised his team for their “disciplined effort.” “The boys played hard today,” he said. UPMBT Coach Monteverde (center) in a huddle with the team. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO. The Scores: DLSU 83–Nelle 26, Baltazar 15, Lojera 11, M. Phillips 7, Austria 7, Winston 7, Nwankwo 4, Nonoy 3, Manuel 3, B. Phillips 0. UP 80–Diouf 18, Rivero 18, Lucero 17, Tamayo 8, Abadiano 7, Cagulangan 6, Spencer 3, Alarcon 3, Ramos 0, Fortea 0, Webb 0, Lina 0. Quarterscores: 24-16, 48-37, 66-55, 83-80. With reporting and photos by the UAAP Media Group. Members of the UP community show their unwavering support—in victory or momentary defeat—for the UPMBT. Photos by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO. |
https://up.edu.ph/upcn-class-1971-donates-professorial-chair/ | UPCN Class 1971 donates Professorial Chair – University of the Philippines | UPCN Class 1971 donates Professorial Chair UPCN Class 1971 donates Professorial Chair March 30, 2023 | Written by Fred Dabu University of the Philippines officials present a certificate of appreciation to the donor UP College of Nursing (UPCN) BS Nursing (BSN) Class of 1971. Holding the certificate at the center are: Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, UP President; and the representatives of UPCN BSN Class 1971, namely, Betty Factora-Merritt, Marilyn Estrada Nartatez, and Antonia B. Magsuci. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. On March 24, representatives of the University of the Philippines College of Nursing (UPCN), BS Nursing (BSN) Class of 1971 met with UP and UP Foundation, Inc. (UPFI) officials in the UP Board of Regents (BOR) Room at the Quezon Hall in UP Diliman for the signing of a deed of donation with an amount of PhP 1.5 million. This donation supports the establishment and awarding of the “UPCN BSN Class 1971 Professorial Chair” at the UPCN in UP Manila, to provide additional recognition and incentives to faculty members who demonstrate outstanding performance in their work. UP President Angelo A. Jimenez, Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Wendell P. Capili, and UPFI Executive Director Edgardo G. Atanacio hosted the reception for the donor UPCN BSN Class 1971, represented by Betty Factora-Merritt, Antonia B. Magsuci and Marilyn Estrada Nartatez, and the UPCN officials led by UPCN Dean Sheila R. Bonito. With Bonito were Profs. Arnold B. Peralta, Jenniffer T. Paguio, and Josephine Cariaso, the heads of the Teaching, Continuing Education and Community Extension Services, and International Studies programs of the UPCN, respectively. Betty Factora-Merritt, class representative of the University of the Philippines College of Nursing (UPCN), BS Nursing (BSN) Class of 1971. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. In her message, Factora-Merritt recounted fond memories of their college years and life in the UP Diliman campus, as the UPCN was relocated to the UP Manila campus only in the 1980s when the Health Sciences Center was created. “We woke up to realities that shaped our minds,” she said, as they were the “makibaka nurses” or activist students who joined the massive protests in the 70s. Factora-Merritt said they are proud of their class for its commitment to serve humanity. She narrated what their university life was like, as they had been modest, young ladies coming from different parts of the country to take up nursing, and who properly wore their nurses’ Rayadillo uniform. She said they made sure their text books and journals were read, and their notes, neatly written down; and they considered the library, and UP Diliman, as their home. She added that group study sessions were where they “mastered the art of thinking big and deep”. Jimenez acknowledged the UPCN’s role in training excellent nurses and in fulfilling its mission in teaching, research and public service. He highlighted the vital contributions of Filipino nurses here and abroad. He also praised nurses for becoming “a critical element of the cultural cement that binds Filipinos with other countries,” and stated that they should be protected, especially during wars and pandemics. He said the professorial chair is Class 1971’s gift to UP. Bonito also expressed gratitude to the UPFI and Class 1971 for the professorial chair, which she said was a gift for the UPCN on the occasion of its 75th founding anniversary. University of the Philippines, UP Foundation, Inc. (UPFI), and UP College of Nursing (UPCN) officials, and representatives of UPCN BS Nursing (BSN) Class of 1971 affix their signatures on the deed of donation. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. The proposal to create the UPCN by Julita V. Sotejo, the founder and first Dean of the college, was approved by the UP BOR on April 9, 1948. The UPFI will manage the donation to assist the University in attaining its mission as an institution of higher learning. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-posts-100-passing-rate-in-prc-electrical-engineers-licensure-exam/ | UP posts 100% passing rate in PRC Electrical Engineers Licensure Exam – University of the Philippines | UP posts 100% passing rate in PRC Electrical Engineers Licensure Exam UP posts 100% passing rate in PRC Electrical Engineers Licensure Exam May 8, 2023 | Written by Fred Dabu Three graduates of the University of the Philippines (UP) occupied three slots in the top 10 successful examinees for the Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination (REELE) held in April 2023. All examinees from UP Los Baños (26) and UP Diliman (24) passed, according to the results of the REELE and the Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination (RMELE) posted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The three UP graduates among the top ten REELE passers are: at third place, Lance Patrick C. Alarcon, from UPLB, with a rating of 92.10%; at sixth place, Mark Jayson I. Salud, also from UPLB, with a rating of 91.05%; and, at ninth place, Charles Vincent S. Arandia, from UPD, with a rating of 90.15%. A total of 3,339 out of 5,771 passed the REELE and 986 out of 2,336 passed the RMELE given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga in April 2023. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-varsity-swim-teams-and-tennis-teams-present-their-trophies-to-up-president/ | UP Varsity Swim Teams and Tennis Teams present their trophies to UP President – University of the Philippines | UP Varsity Swim Teams and Tennis Teams present their trophies to UP President UP Varsity Swim Teams and Tennis Teams present their trophies to UP President May 25, 2023 | Written by Fred Dabu The UP varsity teams in a huddle with UP President Jimenez. (Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO) Members of the Varsity Swim Teams and Tennis Teams of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman presented their trophies and medals to UP President Angelo Jimenez at the UP Board of Regents Room in Quezon Hall on 22 May 2023. In the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85, the UP Varsity Women’s Swim Team was 1st runner up while the Men’s Swim Team placed 2nd runner up. Meanwhile, the UP Women’s Lawn Tennis Team ranked 2nd place and the UP Men’s Lawn Tennis Team landed in 5th place. Jimenez praised the student athletes for being exemplary scholars who serve as role models for the youth. He added that sports build character by helping students develop values such as leadership, fairness, and discipline. Jimenez also affirmed his administration’s support for the University’s varsity teams. He encouraged the student athletes to engage the communities while the UP administration develops sports facilities and wellness programs for UP’s students, staff, and faculty. Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Student Affairs) Ma. Shari Oliquino and UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan were also present during the courtesy visit. The UP Varsity Swim Teams with UP President Jimenez and UP Diliman Chancellor Vistan. (Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO) The UP Varsity Swim Teams include Keane Ting (Men’s Team Captain), Erin Castrillo (Women’s Team Captain), Camille Buico (Women’s Rookie of the Year), Boj Aleta, Gian De Guzman, Patchie Hernandez, Joshua Sedurante, Kyle Bagusto, Renzo Teodoro, Eirron Vibar, Jewelle Macatangay, Franco dela Rosa, Marichi Gandionco (Coach), Maedel Lara (UPVST alumna and team manager), Joey Torres (parent supporter, since 2014), and Ting Joson (parent supporter, since 2022). The UP Varsity Lawn Tennis Teams include Joshea Malazarte (Women’s Rookie of the Year), Bianca Pica (Women’s Team Captain), Lucy Inalvez (Women’s Team Co-Captain), Bella Esteban, Kristin Martin, Achaia Cabahug, Tricia Velez, Sydney Enriquez, Gia Cari, Jonamil Prado, Jesha Cervantes, Franchezka Malaki, Anna De Myer, Walther Luzon, Jonas Silva, Joshua Austria (Men’s Team Captain), Loucas Fernandez (Men’s Team Co-Captain), Franklin Encarnacion (Head Coach), and Francis Forbes (Assistant Coach). The UP Varsity Lawn Tennis Teams with UP President Jimenez and UP Diliman Chancellor Vistan. (Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO) |
https://up.edu.ph/up-womens-football-team-visits-paj/ | UP Women’s Football Team visits PAJ – University of the Philippines | UP Women’s Football Team visits PAJ UP Women’s Football Team visits PAJ June 22, 2023 | Written by Fred Dabu The UP Women’s Football Team with UP President Angelo Jimenez and coach Anto Gonzales. (Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO) Members of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Women’s Football Team paid a courtesy visit to UP President Angelo Jimenez at the UP Board of Regents Room in Quezon Hall on 14 June 2023. The varsity team took home the trophies for third place (2nd Runner Up, bronze), best defender (gold), and best goalkeeper (gold) in the women’s football category of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85. UAAP Season 85 women’s football category best goalkeeper Coline Acelo, UP Women’s Football Team captain Kaitlyn Dabalos, and best defender Jennifer Baroin present their trophies. (Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO) The UP Women’s Football Team’s trophies for 2nd Runner Up, best defender, and best goalkeeper. (Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO) Jimenez, who noted the team members’ excellence in both academics and sports, said he is proud of these achievements. He added that the varsity members serve as inspirations for the country’s youth, especially for young girls. Jimenez also reassured them of UP’s commitment to support the Fighting Maroons as he highlighted the importance of sports in character building. Members of the UP Women’s Football Team listen to UP President Angelo Jimenez’ congratulatory message. (Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UPMPRO) With head coach Anto Gonzalez, best defender Jennifer Baroin, best goalkeeper Coline Acelo, and team captain Kaitlyn Dabalos were: Amber Villaflor, Eunice Roxanne Eduave, Abby Dumada-og, Nicole Narido, Coleen Reaso, Regine Chua, Cara Cachero, Kamea Mangrobang, Alexz Lagman, Andrea Montilla, Denielle Napiza, Yoojin Kim, Martina Torres, Zayin Penetrante, Alyssa Ube, Anya Fuentes, Jeri Facturanan, and Jansen Miranda. Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Wendell Capili and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Student Affairs) Ma. Shari Oliquino were also present during the courtesy call. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-diliman-examinees-top-licensure-exams-for-interior-designers-and-landscape-architects/ | UP Diliman examinees top licensure exams for interior designers and landscape architects – University of the Philippines | UP Diliman examinees top licensure exams for interior designers and landscape architects UP Diliman examinees top licensure exams for interior designers and landscape architects August 2, 2023 | Written by Fred Dabu Three examinees from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman topped the Licensure Examination for Interior Designers given by the Board of Interior Design in the National Capital Region (NCR), Cebu, and Davao this July 2023. With a rating of 87%, Jena Carla Edquila De Guzman was board topnotcher. Andrea Ruth Tan Lim, with a rating of 82.80%, and Mark Laurenz Catli Garcia, with a rating of 82.55%, placed ninth and tenth in the list of top ten passers, respectively. A total of 202 examinees passed this exam. UP Diliman is also the top performing school in the July 2023 Licensure Examination for Landscape Architects as per Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Resolution No. 2017-1058(C) series of 2017. This means that UP Diliman’s examinees met the PRC requirements of “15 or more examinees and with at least 80% passing percentage.” The board topnotcher was UP Diliman’s Albertene Manabat Aloc, with a rating of 80.75%, who outranked 63 other passers. Meanwhile, a total of 17, including Aloc, or 100% of the examinees from UP Diliman, passed the exam given by the Board of Landscape Architecture in NCR and Cebu this July 2023. |
https://up.edu.ph/ml50-up-holds-5th-day-of-remembrance-to-mark-50-years-since-martial-law-declaration/ | ML@50: UP holds 5th Day of Remembrance to mark 50 years since martial law declaration – University of the Philippines | ML@50: UP holds 5th Day of Remembrance to mark 50 years since martial law declaration ML@50: UP holds 5th Day of Remembrance to mark 50 years since martial law declaration September 19, 2022 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta On September 21, 1972, President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081 declaring martial law over the entire country, supposedly responding to the rising “communist threat” at the time. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this declaration that led to a decades-long period in Philippine history remembered for its authoritarian rule, a record of human rights abuses, repression of basic freedoms and freedom of the press, and unmitigated corruption and theft by those in power that left much of the country in poverty. This September 21 Wednesday, the University of the Philippines (UP) joins the nation in remembering and honoring the heroes, activists, and human rights victims who stood against martial law and the Marcos regime. This remembrance of struggle and sacrifice is made more poignant and urgent now in a time of disinformation, fake news, and historical revisionism. In this year’s UP Day of Remembrance, with the theme, “Manindigan sa Katotohanan, Itanghal ang Katarungan,” the University will again commemorate the legacy of resistance and heroism of these activists, many of whom are members of the UP community. As with the previous years’ Days of Remembrance, UP will hold a series of activities and events, both online and in person, in all constituent universities of the UP System across the country to share these stories with the younger generations of Iskolar ng Bayan and other patriotic Filipinos and keep the flame of truth and justice alive. This year also marks the fifth UP Day of Remembrance since UP President Danilo L. Concepcion signed. On September 17, 2018, Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2018, declared September 21 every year as UP Day of Remembrance. The UP Day of Remembrance events and activities are as follows: UP SYSTEM Historians’ Meet September 21, 2022 1:00-5:00 pm TVUP Studio, 5th Floor Student Union Building, UP Diliman The Historians’ Meet is the lead event of the UP Day of Remembrance 2022 with the theme, “Manindigan sa Katotohanan, Itanghal ang Katarungan,” in line with the 50th anniversary of Proclamation No. 1081 that placed the whole country under martial law. In September 2018, UP President Danilo L. Concepcion signed Proclamation No. 1, Series of 2018, declaring September 21 of every year as UP Day of Remembrance throughout the University of the Philippines System to commemorate the struggles and sacrifices of the people during the martial law period. Briefly, the Meet seeks to reckon with the return of the Marcoses to Malacanang and the role that historians critical of Marcos rule, past, and present, may have to play. The Meet seeks to highlight the importance of history and its methods in truth-telling and fighting historical distortion and disinformation. The Meet shall consist of two parts. Part 1 (1:00-3:00 pm) will be an intimate discussion on the situation, possible courses of action, and resolutions. Part 2 (3:00-5:00 pm) will be a roundtable forum, open to the public, that will feature thoughts from historians, social activists, and participants. It will announce the most important resolutions from Part 1 and present a common declaration on Marcos’s return. In the Roundtable Forum, we have invited Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Brod. Karl Gaspar, Dr. Ferdinand Llanes, and Dr. Rowena Boquiren speak on specific themes, each theme running along the lines of imparting lessons from the past and sharing methods in generating narratives on the truths of dictatorial rule. 5th Public History Symposium October 7, 2022 2:00 pm–5:00 pm via Zoom In 2018, the UP Department of History launched the “Public History Symposium” as a key event of “BuKAS: Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Kasaysayan sa UP Diliman.” The symposium features paper presentations on public history by academics, public history practitioners, and history enthusiasts. It also aims to serve as a platform for engagement between the Department and various stakeholders in the practice of history outside the academe, especially the multiple publics. In the symposium, the Department invites a leading historian to deliver the keynote address and two to three non-academic practitioners to form a panel of speakers. This year’s symposium remembers the 50th anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s declaration of Martial Law and commemorates the countless Filipinos who resisted and perished during Marcos’ authoritarian rule. In this view, the Fifth Public History Symposium is slated shortly after the university-wide commemorations in September and August, which are traditionally held. The keynote lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ferdinand C. Llanes, Professor of the UP Department of History and editor of Tibak Rising: Activism in the Days of Martial Law (Anvil Publishing, 2012), an anthology of essays and reminiscences on the daily lives of student activists who fought and resisted the Marcos dictatorship. National History Students’ Summit: Kabataan para sa Katotohanan at Katarungan (KKK) November 12, 2022 9:00 am–4:00 pm via Zoom Layon ng pagtitipon na mapag-usapan ang mga hamon sa disiplina ng kasaysayan sa hanay ng mga mag-aaral ng mga programang BA, MA at PhD Kasaysayan at ng mga kaugnay na disiplina sa kasalukuyang panahon. Layon din nito na makapagbigay ng mga pagsasanay na tutugon sa pagbaluktot ng mga katotohanan at tutulong sa mga kalahok na maisulong ang masusing pananaliksik sa disiplina. National Training Seminar for Teachers of Philippine History December 9, 2022 9:00 am–4:00 pm via Zoom The Professional Education Series (PROFESS) of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (UP CSSP) provides an excellent opportunity for professional enhancement for educators and practitioners in the social sciences and philosophy. The training consists of an intensive two-day course in one area of study that equips educators and practitioners with the latest trends and updates in the discipline. It aims to review the basic foundations of the field and introduce pedagogical interventions for each domain. For two consecutive years, the UP Department of History has conducted the National Training Seminar for Teachers of Philippine History as a component of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) Professional Education Series (PROFESS) Program. It aims to contribute to the capacity building of Philippine history teachers at both the basic and tertiary education levels. In 2018, the training was designed to update the content of topics and themes on Philippine history. The following year focused on mapping the essential truths relevant to the teaching of Martial Law years in the Philippines (1972-1986) outlined by the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC). The training slated for 2020 was canceled due to the current public health crisis. Last year, the training focused on sharing good practices in teaching Philippine history in a remote learning context. It was also designed to serve as a platform for students to share their remote learning experiences and insights. This year marks the 50th year of the martial declaration that spurred the Marcos dictatorship. It is in this context that the Department intends to organize a training program this year that aims to: (a) discuss the role and relevance of history in the present context; (b) examine sources and discourses relevant to the Marcos dictatorship and the contemporary Philippines; and, (c) introduce pedagogical interventions pertinent to the teaching of the topics mentioned above. Aside from the events and activities commemorating the UP Day of Remembrance at the UP System level, each UP constituent unit is holding its series of events. Iskolar ng bayan, UP community members, and the general public are invited to participate. UP Diliman In September 2022, the UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (UPD-OICA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Martial Law imposition in 1972 through the project ML@50: Tugon at Tindig ng Sining. Through various programs such as film series,s webinars, exhibitions, and publications, among others, the project envisions to look in retrospect at this dark chapter of Philippine history and acknowledge the threats that our current socio-political condition poses to education and history, freedom of expression, and protection of human rights. In September 2022, the UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (UPD-OICA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Martial Law imposition in 1972 through the project ML@50: Tugon at Tindig ng Sining. Through various programs such as film series,s webinars, exhibitions, and publications, among others, the project envisions to look in retrospect at this dark chapter of Philippine history and acknowledge the threats that our current socio-political condition poses to education and history, freedom of expression, and protection of human rights. 1. Kamao ang Hugis ng Puso: Neil Doloricon Retrospective College of Fine Arts 15-30 September 2022 Gallery One, UP Fine Arts Gallery (Exhibit) Atrium or Front Lawn (Program) 2. The Marcos Regime Research: In Print and Online Third World Studies Center September 23, 2022, 4:00 pm (Book and Website Launch) 3. Kwentong Mulat – ML@50 UP Asian Institute of Tourism September 30, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 in (Launch of the Virtual tour Website) September 30, 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Onsite walking tour) Hybrid Tour (onsite and online) 4.”A Name by Candlelight”: Subversive Lives Then and Now College of Arts and Letters 24 September 2022, 6 p.m. Virtual or Hybrid Stage Reading 5. Tugon at Tindig: Martial Law Memorial Tiktok Challenge (Social Media Platform) College of Mass Communication September 14 2022, 2:00 p.m. (Launch) October 17, 2022, 2:00 pm (Announcement of Winners and Awarding) 6. Martial Law Film Series (Pilot) Lino Brocka’s Manila in the Claws of Light UP Film Institute September 20 2022, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Film Screening) 7. Sining Protesta: Imahe at Tema, Anyo at Pagkilos Bulwagan ng Dangal Museum & UPD-OICA 21 Setyembre – 9 Oktubre 2022 Outdoor Ehhibition UPD Academic Oval 8. Pagtindig: Mga Tala sa Papel ng Akademikong Larang ng Malikhaing Pagsulat, Panitikan at Wika Kontra Batas Militar Hanggang Kasalukuyan Departamento ng Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas 23, 30 Setyembre 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 n.h. Mga Panayam at Koleksyon (Online) 9. Paglulunsad at Pagmumulat: Ang GE Kursong Philippine Studies 21 (PS 21) sa Paggunita sa ika-50 Anibersaryo ng Batas Militar ni Marcos, Sr. Larangan ng Philippine Studies, DFPP 29 Setyembre 2022, 2:00 – 4:00 n.h. Paglulunsad ng Aklat at Bidyo ng mga Lektura at Paraan ng Pagtuturo (Hybrid na Programa) 10. The Art of Disquiet and Rage Department of Art Studies September 28, 2022 Hybrid Symposium 11. KAL Bahaginan Research Forum: BANWAG: Sining sa Panahon ng Batas Militar, Paglikha para sa Bayan at Kinabukasan Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura 26-30 Setyembre 2022, 4:00 n.h. 12. OICA Learning Resource Dissemination and Social Media Campaign Project UPD-OICA 15-30 September 2022 Online Campaign (UPD-OICA YouTube Channel and Facebook Page) For more information, you may access this link bit.ly/ML50UPDiliman or scan the QR code in the poster above. In line with the 50th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, the UP College of Mass Communication launched last September 14, the Martial Law Memorial Tiktok Challenge. The UP CMC Tiktok Challenge < #UPCMCML50> with the theme “Manindigan sa Katotohanan, Itanghal ang Katarungan,” is one of the many activities organized by UP Diliman under the Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) to keep alive the memory of martial law, especially on its 50th anniversary lest we forget the dark times of our history. The challenge is open to all University of the Philippines undergraduate students and UP Integrated School Grades 11 and 12 students. In the face of historical denialism, the challenge aims to give the students a chance to review Philippine history and devise creative ways of remembering the past. Challenge Mechanics: For more details, please view the launch explanation. The Tiktok entry can be in the form of a song, dance, narrative, or skit revolving around the Martial Law historical memory theme. There will be two winning categories (but you can only win once): a. Top Content Creator (three qualified submissions) – Prize: Php20,000 b. Best Tiktok (Tiktok entry that obtains the highest judging score) – Prize: Php10,000 c. Runner-ups in both categories – Prize: P5,000 d. 10 Finalists in Best Tiktok category – Prize: P2,500. The entry can be serious or funny for as long as it is historically factual. While comedy is accepted, satire is disqualified since it can be misconstrued and contribute to disinformation. Tiktok entries should be a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of two (2) minutes and must be in FHD resolution (1080 x 1920). It should contain the hashtags: #UPML50, #CMCChallenge. Each challenger may submit a maximum of Three (3) entries, but he/she/they can only win once. The participant’s TikTok entry should be set to “public.” If using secondary material, challengers are responsible for gaining permission to include any copyrighted material that needs approval. By participating in the Contest, each Entrant represents and warrants that they meet these eligibility requirements, have read, accepted, and will comply with these official rules (the “Official Rules”), and acknowledges any violation of these Official Rules may disqualify Entrant from the Contest. Submission: Link to the entry or entries, along with proof of enrollment, should be submitted via: https://tinyurl.com/4a8hdanx Challenge Criteria/Judging process: Criteria are as follows: Creativity –Novelty; Effective use of the medium 50% Factuality –Historical Accuracy 30% Engagement –Potential to contribute to the conversation 20% Notes: Posting/upload should be between September 21 and September 30. Erroneous information, no matter how small, will also lead to disqualification. A CMC-based screening committee will ensure that all submitted entries comply with the established challenge guidelines. All those who meet the minimum requirement will then be given to the TikTok ML Challenge Jury, composed of judges outside the UP College of Mass Communication. The announcement of winners and awarding will be on October 17 at 2 pm. The UP Institute of Human Rights presents The Legal Construction of Dictatorship: We Remember A week-long Martial Law Series from 12-21 September 2022. The major events that led up to President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ declaration of Martial Law and the events that came after will be posted on this page every day until September 21, 2022, the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law. This series aims to help the post-EDSA generation understand how the one-person rule was sustained from the proclamation of Martial Law in 1972 to the ouster of the dictator in 1986. It will look at how the law was used to legitimize the dictatorship. It will enable and empower today’s generation to be wary of similar attempts these days and alert them to seemingly subtle maneuvers that erode our democracy. Join us in looking back and recalling one of the darkest chapters in the country’s history. We will remember, and we will #NeverForget The Legal Construction of Dictatorship:THEN & NOW A Comparative Analysis This 21 September, we join the nation in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law. The horrors of one-person rule taught us to defend and value our democracy and declare that never again should our freedom be imperiled. Today, we are featuring major events in the past that triggered the imposition of dictatorship and drew parallel occurrences in the present that would caution the public of similar attempts. Through this project, we hope to help the public understand that authoritarianism is not built overnight but through a sequence of events that justify the curtailment of rights and liberties. It would keep them cautious and aid them in recognizing and deterring any efforts to consolidate power. #NeverAgain #NeverForget For more information, visit the UP Institute of Human Rights Facebook page. |
https://up.edu.ph/aghamsining-ups-best-innovations-and-creative-works-to-be-showcased-in-a-2-day-innovation-and-knowledge-festival/ | Agham+Sining: UP’s best innovations and creative works to be showcased in a 2-day Innovation and Knowledge Festival – University of the Philippines | Agham+Sining: UP’s best innovations and creative works to be showcased in a 2-day Innovation and Knowledge Festival Agham+Sining: UP’s best innovations and creative works to be showcased in a 2-day Innovation and Knowledge Festival November 28, 2022 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The University of the Philippines (UP) is showcasing the research and creative work, and scientific and technological innovations of its community in a two-day knowledge festival, and everyone is invited to come and participate. The “Agham + Sining: UP Innovation and Knowledge Festival 2022” will be held on November 28-29 at the UP Bonifacio Global City (BGC) campus as a hybrid event—both face-to-face and live-streamed. It will feature the best products from UP’s best in the sciences and the arts. These include innovations and promising research led by brilliant university faculty and researchers and the best technologies adopted by UP’s industry partners and research projects to address the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For the arts, the festival will promote the digital and physical outputs of the University’s creative minds, from history to visual arts and cinema and indigenous and local cultures to education and innovation. Some of the projects to be featured are: Project SARAi, or Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines, aims to develop a national crop forecasting and monitoring system for rice, corn, banana, coconut, coffee, cacao, sugarcane, soybean, and tomato farming, and is being implemented by the UP Los Baños, together with several state universities and colleges and national government agencies. Bio-Nitrogen, or Bio-N, is an organic/microbial inoculant fertilizer for rice and corn that increases yield while maintaining soil health. Lab in a Mug/Dengue Detection Kit, or the Biotek MTM aqua kit, a miniaturized nucleic acid-based detection kit with 85% Sensitivity and 100% Specificity in detecting Dengue, and a turnaround time of just 1 hour, with results that can be seen with a naked eye. Yerba Buena, an aromatic herb known as mint, spearmint, or marsh mint found in the Philippines, contains Menthalactone. This substance has been shown to have analgesic or pain-relieving activity. Mussel Glycogen, utilizes the glycogen content of various mussel species in the Philippines and optimizes the procedures for glycogen extraction and use in multiple products. VISSER, or Versatile Instrumentation System for Science Education and Research, is a low-cost, portable, and handheld science kit that allows high school students to conduct over 50 science experiments in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, which greatly contributes to the enhancement of the STEM strand. PteraBooster, which involves the processing of biowaste using Black Soldier Fly Larvae to produce products such as nutrient-rich organic compost and protein-rich animal feedstuff. And TVUP, the University’s Internet television (webcast) network, offers free informational and instructional material via its Facebook page and YouTube channels, has recently launched its CIGNAL TV Channel 101 in partnership with Cignal TV Inc. The two-day knowledge festival will also feature sessions on Teaching and Learning in the Digital Era, Sining at Ako: Kasaysayan, Kultura at Pagkakakilanlan; Green Energy and Sustainable Solutions, Responsible Consumption and Production, and more. The “Agham + Sining: UP Innovation and Knowledge Festival 2022” is organized by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the UP System Technology Transfer and Business Development Office. Registration details shall be posted soon. For updates, visit the OVPAA Facebook page. Download the Agham + Sining Programme here. You may also view the schedule of activities below. #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG7 #SDG9 |
https://up.edu.ph/two-up-alumni-awarded-for-exemplary-government-service/ | Two UP alumni awarded for exemplary government service – University of the Philippines | Two UP alumni awarded for exemplary government service Two UP alumni awarded for exemplary government service March 13, 2023 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Two alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) were recognized for their exemplary government service by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the awarding ceremony for the recipients of the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Presidential Lingkod Bayan, Pagasa, and Dangal ng Bayan Awards for 2022. The awarding ceremony was held on 8 March 2023 in Malacañang. Among the six Presidential Lingkod Bayan awardees for 2022, recognized for having made significant strides in the nation’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, is Dr. Cynthia P. Saloma Executive Director of the UP Philippine Genome Center (UP PCG), and UP Professor. According to the CSC’s press release, Dr. Saloma was recognized for laying the infrastructure for genomics research in the country and the foundation by which genomic biosurveillance is now part of the arsenal for pandemic preparedness. With her leadership, the UP PGC was able to provide the Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases with science-based genomics data critical to the whole-of-nation approach management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Saloma earned her Bachelor of Science in Fisheries degree from UP Visayas, magna cum laude. Among the six CSC Pagasa awardees, on the other hand, is Professor Emeritus Edward A. Barlaan of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), North Cotabato. A Master of Science in Agronomy graduate of the UP Los Baños Graduate School, Dr. Barlaan was recognized for his exemplary efforts and outstanding output as an academician, administrator, researcher, scientist, and extension worker. Besides being a professor in undergraduate and graduate courses, he also served as Vice-President for Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) of USM from June 2020 to April 2022, providing improvements in RDE systems in the university. The CSC’s Presidential Lingkod Bayan (PLB) Award is conferred on an individual or group for exceptional or extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact on public interest, security, and patrimony. The Pagasa Award, on the other hand, is conferred to an individual or group for outstanding contribution/s resulting from an idea or performance that directly benefit more than one department of the government. With reports from the UP Office of Alumni Relations. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-alumna-receives-2023-uae-health-foundation-prize/ | UP alumna receives 2023 UAE Health Foundation Prize – University of the Philippines | UP alumna receives 2023 UAE Health Foundation Prize UP alumna receives 2023 UAE Health Foundation Prize May 31, 2023 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Pictured here from left: Hon Chris Fearn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health of Malta and WHA76 President; Dr Maria Asuncion Silvestre from the Philippines; WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus; Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Sector, Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates. © WHO / Pierre Albouy An alumna of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine, Dr. Maria Asuncion Silvestre, was awarded the 2023 United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize during the 76th World Health Assembly for her advocacy work in promoting exclusive breastfeeding and improving the health of mothers and newborns. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Silvestre is a renowned clinician and researcher, a passionate advocate for exclusive breastfeeding, and the founder of a nongovernmental organization Kalusugan ng Mag-Ina, Inc. (KMI). She designed a pioneering protocol called Essential Intrapartum and Newborn Care, consisting of a simple set of choreographed actions for health workers attending a mother during delivery and her newborn immediately after birth and during the first week of the child’s life. This affordable Essential Intrapartum and Newborn Care Protocol helps to bridge the health equity gap. “Non-separated, the mother/newborn pair is our first food system. We should protect it as passionately and as furiously as we protect our agricultural lands, coral reefs, and rainforests,” Silvestre said during the awarding ceremony, as reported by the WHO. “We sought to ‘re-choreograph’ actions in the first minutes to hours after birth, eliminating unnecessary actions, so we formulated a time-bound sequence of steps. Many health facilities in my country and elsewhere implemented the Protocol and reaped the benefits. Evidence shows that receiving at least one of the four core steps was protective; the more elements of essential care received, the more newborn survival improved. Breastfeeding saves lives,” she added. In collaboration with the Philippine government and 17 other countries of the WHO Western Pacific Region, Dr. Silvestre scaled up the “First Embrace” campaign for Early Essential Newborn Care, a set of simple WHO-recommended and cost-effective interventions. Her work has helped save lives at national level and beyond, earning her the 2023 UAE Health Foundation Prize. The UAE Health Foundation Prize According to the UAE Health Foundation Prize’s Guidelines, the prize is given to a person or persons, an institution or institutions, or an NGO or NGOs that have accomplished notable advances in the health field according to the global strategy for achieving health for all by the year 2000. “The aim of the UAE Health Foundation Prize is to motivate health workers, including scientists, researchers, workers and specialists,” said Dr. Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector, when presenting the prize to Dr. Silvestre on behalf of the UAE Health Foundation, “in order to make further achievements that benefit health in its various sectors and to contribute with the UN system in general and the WHO in particular to the implementation of projects and programmes that strengthen health for all around the world and address health challenges globally.” The UAE Health Foundation Award was given during the 76th World Health Assembly, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland last 21-30 May, with this year’s theme being “WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all.” A graduate of both UPLB and UP Manila Dr. Silvestre earned her BS in Zoology degree, magna cum laude, in 1978 from the College of Arts and Sciences of UP Los Baños, and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the College of Medicine in UP Manila in 1982. After completing advanced studies in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University, she became a faculty member of the UP College of Medicine and the UP Philippine General Hospital. She advocated for breastfeeding as a core component of pediatric education, and authored a chapter on infant and young child feeding in the textbook Fundamentals of Pediatrics. Aside from founding the KMI, Dr. Silvestre chairs the Early Essential Newborn Care Independent Review Group (IRG) of the WHO Western Pacific Region Office (WHO WPRO), and co-directs the I-CATCH community-based program for Unang Yakap and Breastfeeding with support of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Dulag municipality, Leyte. With reports from the UP Office of Alumni Relations. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-alumni-conferred-accountancy-centenary-awards-of-excellence-and-recognition-awards/ | UP alumni conferred Accountancy Centenary Awards of Excellence and Recognition Awards – University of the Philippines | UP alumni conferred Accountancy Centenary Awards of Excellence and Recognition Awards UP alumni conferred Accountancy Centenary Awards of Excellence and Recognition Awards March 17, 2023 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) were proclaimed recipients of “Centenary Awards of Excellence” and “Recognition Awards for the Board of Accountancy Members” during the celebration of the Centenary Year of the Accountancy Profession in the Philippines, led by the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The awardees were announced on March 6, 2023, by the PRC Accountancy Board, with awarding ceremonies held during the Grand Centenary Celebration on March 17 at the Manila Hotel. Nominations were made by the different sectors of the Accountancy profession—the public practice, commerce and industry, education, and government sectors. Following recommendations by the Screening Committee, the PRC Board approved the official list of “Centenary Awardees for Excellence,” recognizing their “unquestionable integrity, exemplified by their outstanding contributions and unparalleled dedication in advancing the Accountancy profession and remarkable participation in national development.” The UP alumni, both living and deceased, who have been named among the 100 Accountancy “Centenary Awardees of Excellence” are: Estelita Caleon Aguirre, first and only female President of the Asian Federation of Accountants; former Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue; former Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Executive Director; Manuel S. Alba, former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary; +Emilia T. Boncodin, former DBM Secretary; + Vicente F. Fabella, educator, economist, civic leader, and the first Filipino certified public accountant; Aurora D. Geotina-Garcia, President of Mageo Consulting Inc.; Jaime C. Laya, former Minister of Education, Culture and Sports; former DBM Secretary; former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor; Conchita L. Manabat, founder and first woman Chair of the Deloitte practice in the Philippines; President of the Development Center for Finance; Felipe M. Medalla, former Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA); incumbent BSP Governor; Raul C. Pagdanganan, President and CEO of Cardinal Santos Medical Center; member of the UP Board of Regents; Josefe C. Sorrera-Ty, former PICPA National President; Commissioner of Legal Education Board Philippines; Joel L. Tan-Torres, a former member of the Board of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); Chair, Board of Accountancy; BIR Commissioner; Maria Gracia M. Pulido-Tan, first woman Chairperson (equivalent to Auditor-General) of the Philippine Commission on Audit’s 115-year history; Manuel (Manny) B. Villar, House Speaker and then President of the Senate, the first Filipino to hold both posts; Guillermo E. Torres, Sr.; Rosario Sevilla Santiago-Bernaldo; Herminio V. Dagohoy; Carlota G. Piczon-Valenzuela; + Belen E. Gutierrez; + Washington Z. Sycip was conferred a Doctor of Laws degree, honoris causa, by UP Diliman in 2001. UP alumni members of the Board of Accountancy, past and present, who received “Recognition Awards” are: + Antonio P. Ferrer; Lucila C. Tarriela; Betty C. Siy-Yap Carmelita G. Salgado; Clemente Q. Uson; Luis A. Cañete; + Ruperto P. Somera; Elvira P. Pacis-Atanacio; Luis C. Liwanag II; Jose V. Ramos; +Filadelfo M. Inocentes; Gregorio G. Centeno; Isagani O. Santiago The conferment of the Accountancy “Centenary Awards of Excellence” and “Recognition Awards for the Board of Accountancy Members” marks the culmination of the year-long celebration of the Centenary Year of the Accountancy Profession in the Philippines, which was declared by then President Rodrigo Duterte through Proclamation No. 1333. With reports by the UP Office of Alumni Relations. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-protests-against-threat-to-academic-freedom/ | UP protests against threat to academic freedom – University of the Philippines | UP protests against threat to academic freedom UP protests against threat to academic freedom January 21, 2021 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Members of the UP community, notably the youth sector, stand in front of Quezon Hall in UP Diliman to protest the unilateral termination of the UP-DND Accord by DND Sec. Lorenzana. Photo by Celeste Llaneta, UPMPRO. Without academic freedom, the University of the Philippines (UP) would lose its meaning and purpose. This was the statement issued by UP President Danilo L. Concepcion during the quick-response indignation rally held in the morning of January 19, in response to the letter issued by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana unilaterally terminating the UP-DND Accord, action which many members of the UP community regard as a grave threat to the University’s academic freedom and security. Members of the UP community raise their fists to protest the abrupt abrogation of the UP-DND Accord. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. The quick-response rally was organized by the youth sector of the University of the Philippines System and Diliman under the broad-based alliance, UP Rise Against Tyranny and Dictatorship or UPRISE, with other sectors, including members of the lumad community from the Save Our Schools Network. The rally joins the clamor on social media by other members of the UP community protesting the abrupt move by the DND to unilaterally abrogate the Accord, without prior consultation with UP. The UP-DND Accord The UP-DND Accord, which was signed on June 30, 1989 by then UP President Jose Abueva and then Secretary of Defense Fidel V. Ramos, established certain norms and protocols governing relations between the University and military and police forces. These protocols include, among others, that prior notification shall be given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines or the Philippine National Police to the UP administration before conducting any military or police operations in any of the UP campuses of the eight UP constituent universities, and that, except in cases of hot pursuit or similar emergencies or ordinary transit through UP premises, no member of the AFP or PNP shall enter the premises of any of the UP campuses. The UP-DND Accord was preceded by the Soto-Enrile Accord of 1981, which stemmed from a letter from then Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile to former League of Filipino Students national chair Sonia Soto. This was intended to protect schools and their students, faculty and staff from police and military incursions intended to suppress dissent and protest actions. UP President Danilo Concepcion stresses the importance of academic freedom as the lifeblood of the University of the Philippines. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. UP as a “safe space” “Maraming hindi lubos na nakakaunawa sa kalahagahan ng Accord na ito [There are many who do not completely understand the significance of this Accord],” Concepcion stated, addressing the UP students, faculty, staff and officials who gathered during the rally. “Ang Accord na ito ang nagbibigay kalayaan sa ating mga estudyante at ating mga guro na maging malikhain at mapusok sa pag-iisip at paglikha, sapagkat alam nila na walang susupil sa kanilang mga gawain, na walang magmamanman sa kanilang bawat kilos at galaw, na walang pipigil sa kanilang pagpapahayag ng kanilang mga kaisipan at malayang pagtatagisan ng talino at kuro-kuro [This Accord grants our students and faculty the freedom to be creative and passionate in their thought and works, because they know that no one will suppress them, or monitor their every move, or stop them from the free expression of their views and intellectual debate],” he continued. UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, on his part, expressed his “grave concern” with the unilateral abrogation of the memorandum of agreement between UP and the DND and his objection to it on several grounds. UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo expresses his “grave concern” and objection to the unilateral abrogation of the UP-DND Accord. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. Nemenzo said that first, the Accord is constructive and has effectively promoted good will between the two institutions, as well as fostered a mutual respect for each other’s mandate and mechanisms for dialogue and resolutions. Second, the unilateral abrogation of the Accord denies UP its right to academic freedom, which as Concepcion also stressed, is founded on a constitutional right. “If the DND says, as it does, that it would neither post military or police inside UP’s campuses, nor suppress academic freedom and freedom of expression, why abrogate the Accord?” Nemenzo pointed out. Finally, the Accord itself states that nothing within it shall be construed as prohibition against the enforcement of the laws of the land. “Scuttling the Accord strikes a dangerous blow to academic freedom, because it sends the message that intellectual and cultural inquiry, which is sacred in our University, has limits,” Nemenzo warned. He also cited the historical significance of the Accord. “The Accord was a democratic response to the suppression of UP and of freedoms during Martial Law. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Diliman Commune and next year is the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Martial Law. The Accord stands as a testament to the University’s actions on behalf of academic freedom. This is why we should and will defend UP as a safe space, a zone for free thought and free speech. Academic freedom and our University have to be protected and defended at all times.” New Student Regent Renee Louise Co addressing the protestors in front of Quezon Hall, many of whom come from the youth sector of UP. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. Like Nemenzo, new UP Student Regent Renee Louise Co cited the historical significance and meaning of the UP-DND Accord in her statement during the indignation rally. “Ang pagtanggal ng UP-DND Accord ay isang napakalaking insulto sa napakaraming mga iskolar ng bayan na nagsakripisyo at nagpakita ng kanilang mga magagawa para pagsilbihan ang sambayanan [The termination of the UP-DND Accord is a huge insult to the many iskolar ng bayan who sacrificed and struggled to serve the people].” On the right side of history Dr. Jay Batongbacal, Executive Associate Dean of the UP College of Law, assured the rally-goers that the UP College of Law is prepared to extend assistance to UP students and student organizations, faculty, staff and other UP sectors. “Rest assured that there are many of us ready to defend our freedom of thought and our freedom of speech. We will stand by you to defend the academic freedom of the University of the Philippines.” UP Diliman Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Louise Jashil R. Sonido, on her part, credited the courage, determination, unity and solidarity of the youth sector of UP. “To all those who continue to doubt and underestimate our youth, enough. Because the kids are all right. They are here and unafraid. They will stand their ground on the right side of history, and they will be remembered for their strength and vigilance, for their relentless service to the people despite red-tagging, despite political persecution, despite big bullies in government picking on them and pointing their guns at them. Our weapon is our criticism, our insolence, our daring, our defiance. History will remember that in the line of fire, UP stood its ground and it will not back down. We will defend the University.” Other speakers included representatives of various UP student organizations and student councils and activist groups, such as: the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP); Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU); NNARA Youth; Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (CONTEND)-UP Diliman; Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT); Bahaghari; KATRIBU; KADAMAY; GABRIELA; and, Kabataan Partylist Representative Sarah Jane Elago. Protestors march toward the University Avenue. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. Echo the watchword: #DefendUP Across the entire UP System, UP constituent universities and members of the UP community have spoken out in protest against the unilateral termination of the UP-DND Accord. As the UP Baguio University Council is finalizing its own statement, Chancellor Raymundo Rovillos issued a message to the UP Baguio community and the public on his Facebook page, calling the abrogation of the UP-DND agreement “very disturbing and alarming”. “Critical thinking and dissent are not synonymous to extremism/terrorism. Refusal to take these nuances into account in the current anti-insurgency drive is dangerous and counter-productive. The unbridled entry of the police and other military forces in the university would instill fear and curtail freedom, therefore threatening to destroy the very essence of a university,” Rovillos warned. Pointing out that UP has offered assistance to police personnel and the National Bureau of Investigation with proper coordination with the UP administration, UP Los Baños (UPLB) Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. said in his statement that the Accord is not a hindrance to the enforcement of the country’s laws and judicial orders on campus. Therefore, the UPLB community views the unilateral termination of the UP-DND Accord as an assault against the freedom of UP as an institution, coming at the heels of “earlier threats to discontinue funding for the University, which was intended to silence and intimidate us”. “We will not back down,” Camacho said. “We will continue with our duty to defend the freedom of our people guaranteed under the Constitution—the right to life and liberty, the freedom of speech, of expression and the right of the people to campaign against graft and corruption.” Protestors start to gather in front of Quezon Hall in UP Diliman in response to DND Sec. Lorenzana’s unilateral termination of the UP-DND Accord. Photo by Celeste Llaneta, UPMPRO. UP Visayas Chancellor Clement Camposano issued a statement on the UP Visayas website denouncing the sudden termination, without consultation, of the UP-DND Agreement. “Historical events that have shaped the relationship of UP and the country’s security forces—many of these leaving wounds that have yet to heal—explain the University’s strong apprehension,” Camposano said. “While the DND has given assurances that constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms would not be suppressed, these historical events and the sordid reality of recent killings, abductions, and other forms of human rights abuses widely believed to have been perpetrated by security forces cannot but leave us unassured. We call on the members of the UP Visayas community to be steadfast and resolute in the defense of their democratic rights, and in ensuring that the University’s campuses remain free, safe, and welcoming towards a wide range of ideas and advocacies.” UP Manila faculty and officials also issued a statement condemning the move by DND Sec. Lorenzana. “The unilateral decision of the DND is highly unacceptable and cannot be forcibly imposed on UP, the national university of the country. Claiming that the Accord has served as a ‘hindrance in providing effective security, safety, and welfare of the students, faculty, and employees of UP’ is certainly an empty assertion and cannot be used as justification over this arbitrary action. On the contrary, the termination of the Accord will make University constituents vulnerable to State attacks and various forms of human rights violations,” the statement read. The UP Open University (UPOU) community asserted in its official statement that “we are one with the entire UP community in defending our academic freedom and our right for free and safe haven to openly express our ideas”. The statement continues: “This unilateral decision of the DND poses a grave threat, especially in this time where opinions and ideas are expressed in cyberspace. We call on the UPOU constituents and the entire UP community to be vigilant, unwavering, and steadfast in defending our freedom of speech, freedom to express dissent, and our academic freedom that is deeply ingrained in our history as a university.” A rally-goer holds up a sign during the indignation rally in front of Quezon Hall. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. UP Cebu Chancellor Liza Corro and the UP Cebu administration, in their own statement, describe the recent experiences of UP Cebu students and faculty members with direct intimidation and threats, including red-tagging. “We strongly condemned such acts of transgression and bullying. We strongly condemn any and all forms of baseless accusations and red-tagging among our constituents. faculty and students alike. They deserve our respect, not harassment. The UP-DND Accord provides a safeguard for our constituents from such abuse of authority, and for promoting our rule of law. Thus, with the rest of the UP community, we in UP Cebu will staunchly defend our basic rights and will stand our ground.” In the south, UP Mindanao declared in its statement that it “stands with the entire UP System in upholding the rights of the University, its students, faculty, and staff. While the UP-DND Accord cannot be unilaterally terminated, the letter of Sec. Lorenzana poses a threat intended to intimidate UP and its constituents. We, therefore, join the entire community in defending our rights, liberty, and safety.” Finally, former UP President Jose V. Abueva who, together with then Defense Secretary Fidel Ramos, set down the agreement on the conduct of military and police operations inside UP premises on June 30, 1989, issued his own statement on the recent actions of the DND Secretary: “[Then Defense Secretary] Fidel V. Ramos and I had great respect for each other and for the institutions we represented. We had a deep understanding between us about the inalienable rights to freedom, democracy, justice and peace that lasted beyond our respective presidencies. There was a deep, mutual understanding of the need to uphold this agreement and do everything for the good of UP and the rights of its students, faculty and staff. This understanding was rooted in mutual trust, and mutual respect. I am appalled and dismayed about this unilateral abrogation,” Abueva lamented. The signs of the times: UP sectors defending academic freedom in UP. Photos by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. Video by UP Media and Public Relations Office |
https://up.edu.ph/cheds-suc-fair-features-covid-technologies-and-agri-products-from-up/ | CHED’s SUC fair features COVID technologies and agri products from UP – University of the Philippines | CHED’s SUC fair features COVID technologies and agri products from UP CHED’s SUC fair features COVID technologies and agri products from UP July 1, 2022 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc UP System and UPLB officials and staff oversee the UP exhibit booth at the CHED SUC Fair 2022. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s State Universities and Colleges (SUC) Fair 2022 was held from June 28 to July 1 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, Pasay City. Bestsellers during the fair include agricultural, dairy, and souvenir products from UP Los Baños (UPLB). The SUC fair highlighted UP’s response to the pandemic, specifically through technologies from the UP Philippine Genome Center (PGC) and the UP Surgical Innovation and Biotechnology (SIBOL) program. UPLB showcased some of its world-class products during CHED’s SUC Fair 2022. Photos by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). PGC showcased its COVID RT-PCR testing, bio-surveillance, and genomic sequencing capabilities and activities through print materials. Also exhibited were its COVID info-materials and multi-Omics technology platforms. Medical devices recently invented by SIBOL were exhibited: a face mask reusable up to 30 wash cycles but one that has biodegradable filters; the Powered Air Purifying Respirator providing clean air through a battery-operated blower connected to a loose-fitting hood or helmet; the Prone Pillow Plus for enlarged chests and abdomen, with slots for wires to monitor fetal heart tones and uterine contractions; the RxBox Telemetry System enabling healthcare workers to monitor vital signs remotely; and, the myBESHIE or Bot Ensuring Safety and Health in Isolated Environments enabling remote humanlike communication between patients in isolation, healthcare workers, and other parties without the need for internet. People bustle over at the UP System booth at CHED’s SUC Fair 2022. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). CHED Chair Prospero de Vera. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). The CHED-initiated fair was hosted this year by the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges-National Capital Region and the Philippine Normal University in partnership with the private National University. It carried the theme, “Promoting Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Culture, and Arts for National Development and Global Competitiveness,” and the tagline, “WeAreSUC: Sustained Excellence, Unified Efforts, Competitive Standards.” A total of 81 public and private institutions participated in the fair, the second to be held and the first following the enactment in 2021 of Republic Act 11522 commemorating a National Higher Education Day every year, which SUC Fair 2022 celebrated together with the anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). During his speech, CHED Chair Prospero de Vera recognized the SUC presidents for ensuring that the free higher education law was correctly implemented. “These presidents are also responsible for ensuring that education continued in the worst times of COVID,” he added. “Today, they are here because they want to show another aspect of their state universities and colleges’ expertise… They are exhibiting their products through their research and extension programs,” De Vera said. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-to-participate-in-18th-map-international-ceo-webcon-2020/ | UP to participate in 18th MAP International CEO WebCon 2020 – University of the Philippines | UP to participate in 18th MAP International CEO WebCon 2020 UP to participate in 18th MAP International CEO WebCon 2020 September 12, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta For more details about the 18th MAP International CEO WebCon 2020, including the event program, visit its official website at mapceoconference.ph. The University of the Philippines will be participating as a collaborating organization in the 18th Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) International CEO Web Conference (WebCon) 2020, with a hundred UP students and 20 faculty members from four different UP constituent units—UP Diliman, UP Baguio, UP Visayas and UP Cebu—joining in the event and more being invited to participate. Dubbed “A Whole New World: Reigniting the Stalled Global Economy”, the 18th MAP International WebCon 2020 will be held on September 15, 2020, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via ZOOM. The 18th Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) International CEO WebCon 2020 will focus on the challenges of a world transformed not just by the COVID-19 pandemic but by geopolitical and geo-economic shifts even before the pandemic. It aims to jumpstart critical conversation and ignite ideas that would trigger the transformation to a changed business landscape in a new world order. Session speakers include Dr. Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network; Mr. Blair H. Sheppard, PwC UK Global Leader in Strategy and Leadership; Atty. Amal Alamuddin Clooney, Special Envoy, Global Media Freedom, British Foreign and Commonwealth Office; H.E. Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); and Dr. Thierry Apoteker, Chairman and Chief Economist, TAC Economics. The 18th MAP International CEO WebCon, “A Whole New World: Reigniting the Stalled Global Economy”, is also open to the public for free via Facebook live or YouTube. |
https://up.edu.ph/ugnayan-ng-pahinungod-opens-national-volunteerism-celebrations/ | Ugnayan ng Pahinungod opens national volunteerism celebrations – University of the Philippines | Ugnayan ng Pahinungod opens national volunteerism celebrations Ugnayan ng Pahinungod opens national volunteerism celebrations December 4, 2020 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Screenshot from the webinar “HEIs Making a Difference thru Volunteerism: Ang Kwento ng Pahinungód”, which kicked off National Volunteerism Month. Watch the replay of the webinar on YouTube or on the UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Facebook page. The Ugnayan ng Pahinungod or Oblation Corps of the University of the Philippines, in coordination with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), opened on December 1, 2020 the country’s celebration of the National Volunteers Month with the webinar “HEIs Making a Difference Through Volunteerism: Ang Kuwento ng Pahinungod”. (Watch the replay of the webinar on YouTube or on the UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Facebook page. Through testimonies, the webinar showed the participating higher educational institutions (HEIs) the philosophy, history, and institutionalization of volunteerism in the state university, while presenting the experiences of the Pahinungod volunteers and beneficiaries. Screenshot from the webinar “HEIs Making a Difference thru Volunteerism: Ang Kwento ng Pahinungód”, which kicked off National Volunteerism Month. UP President Danilo Concepcion, credited for reviving the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod as a UP System-wide volunteer service program coordinated through a UP System council, opened the program. “In unifying the volunteer programs of constituent universities (CUs), we aim to firm up our efforts and be able to help more effectively,” he said in Filipino. Former UP President Emil Javier, credited for establishing the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod in 1995, talked about the origins of the Ugnayan in 1994 when the University pondered on the question of “losing its soul”. The program formally operationalized the philosophy of volunteerism as another dimension of the University function, enhancing its teaching, research, and extension services. The program was devolved to the CUs in 2001. Slides during Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UP System Director Grace Aguiling-Dalisay’s presentation. Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UP System Director Grace Aguiling-Dalisay talked about the operations, prospects, and challenges of the program since its revival under the UP System last year. She said the revival was a reiteration of UP’s leadership in public service. A session presenting the testimonies of Pahinungod volunteers, community partners, and beneficiaries followed. The community partners who gave testimonials were Mayor Fernando Mesa of Alabat, Quezon, and Norman Jando, former principal of Kidawa National High School in Laak, Davao de Oro. Mesa coordinated medical missions to his municipality, and Jando, Gurong Pahinungod services to the school. PNVCA Executive Director Donald James Gawe then invited the public to the activities lined up in December, which was declared the National Volunteers Month through Proclamation No. 55, Series of 1988. PNVSCA accorded the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod a central role in the celebrations to highlight the important role of HEIs in the promotion of volunteerism, Gawe said. A photo of the volunteers of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Mindanao. The opening program was moderated by Pahinungod CU Directors Ruben Gamala of UP Visayas, Aurelio Vilbar of UP Cebu, and Doris Wilson of UP Baguio. Director Michael Gatela of UP Mindanao closed the program. Sign language interpreters were provided by the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies. |
https://up.edu.ph/the-semester-that-was-the-semester-ahead-up-reports-on-academic-roadmap-for-ay-2020-2021/ | The semester that was, the semester ahead: UP reports on academic roadmap for AY 2020-2021 – University of the Philippines | The semester that was, the semester ahead: UP reports on academic roadmap for AY 2020-2021 The semester that was, the semester ahead: UP reports on academic roadmap for AY 2020-2021 January 18, 2021 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo The COVID-19 pandemic that broke out in March last year sent schools scrambling to deliver education amid the threat of disease and the ensuing protocols to ensure public health and safety. While some Philippine colleges and universities like UP have been employing some blended learning strategies such as, the use of virtual learning environments to complement the traditional classroom setup, the need to fully employ remote teaching and learning (RTL) have suddenly become more urgent and necessary. Within the reality of what the World Economic Forum calls the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”—the increasing speed with which digital technologies have become more ubiquitous and mobile in today’s world—the University was already working on how to utilize these advancements and be more adaptive to the changing landscape of higher education. But COVID-19 put deployment on the fast track. VP for Academic Affairs Maria Cynthia Rose Bautista begins her presentation. Screenshot of Zoom recording taken by Arlyn Romualdo, UP MPRO. A review of the historic first semester of Academic Year (AY) 2020-2021 and developments for the coming second semester, almost a year after COVID-19 gripped the world, were part of UP’s Academic Roadmap AY 2020-2021 that was presented on January 11 via Zoom. The event also included the launch of the online initiative, “Alone but Together Remote Teaching and Learning Expo Portal”, which is expected to go live soon. Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Maria Cynthia Rose Bautista gave an overview of the roadmap in connection with Memorandum No. 2020-68, which the Office of the VPAA released on June 19, 2020, containing UP’s academic plans for the school year. She enumerated the three operational principles behind the roadmap: “protect our UP community from the pandemic, sustain the continuity of instruction and learning, [and] consider equity concerns in all plans.” On mode of teaching, she shared some discussion points from the Senior Leaders International Meeting of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities on October 7, 2020. The consensus was, she said, “[There was] no turning back to the old normal in teaching and learning” and that a hybrid of online and face-to-face sessions were necessary in the “next normal”. There will be an increasing shift to independent learning and curriculum innovation, such as restructuring of programs and credentials. VPAA Maria Cynthia Rose Bautista. Screenshot of live Zoom event taken by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. On UP’s academic calendar, Bautista said there were 14 weeks in the first semester, with a “reading and wellness break” that was provided in response to “student and faculty overload”. For the 15-week second semester that begins on March 1, the week-long reading and wellness break has already been included in the calendar. The seven-week midyear term will be used for bridge courses, not just for current students but also for recent graduates who were unable to fully immerse themselves in laboratory work and practical training. On physical infrastructure, the VPPA reported that UP subscribed to a Zoom 3,000 webinar account, and rolled out connectivity and gadget support for faculty and students. A Digital TV Project with curated courses will also be piloted in the next semester. On academic infrastructure, UP acquired the following software: NVIVO, SPSS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, ArcGIS, and Qualtrics. Bautista revealed that UP President Danilo Concepcion is pushing for a subscription to Web of Science to add to UP’s library resources. Learning management systems, such as Canvas, were purchased, as Bautista emphasized the need to streamline the systems being used to avoid the need for students to switch systems depending on the teacher or class. She also mentioned: the creation of UP’s RTL microsite; the conduct of webinars to build capacities of students, faculty, and staff; and, the consolidated copyright guide for the use of resource materials for academic purposes. VP for Academic Affairs Maria Cynthia Rose Bautista’s presentation was guided by Memorandum No. 2020-68 issued by her office on June 19, 2020. It contained the academic plans for Academic Year 2020-2021. Screenshot of live Zoom event taken by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. On program preparations, additional teaching assistants and teaching fellows were hired across the UP System. Bautista also divulged the University’s still pending request to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, through the Commission on Higher Education, to hold limited in-person classes for thesis and similar courses in the first semester. More than P81 million in funds were requested by UP’s constituent universities (CUs) to prepare to meet the demands of the academic year. On course preparations, there were online courses: Course Redesign 101 to help faculty prepare their course pack for remote teaching; and, Remote Learning 101 to aid students in preparation for “guided independent study”. Logistics for printing and delivery of these course packs, which cost P7.6 million, were also arranged, with P2.3 million to be added. Incentives were given to faculty members who completed their course packs. Across the UP System, the incentives totaled almost P41.3 million, with the figures for UPD, UP Manila, UP Visayas, UP Mindanao, and UP Cebu based on first submissions alone. For monitoring, student and faculty surveys were conducted; and CUs engaged their respective faculty members through “kumustahan” to see how they were doing. The online event also had detailed presentations by: UP Diliman (UPD) University Librarian Elvira Lapuz, on System-wide library resources; her immediate predecessor, Prof. Chito Angeles, on library automation; Assistant VP (AVP) for Student Affairs and Office of Student Financial Assistance Director Richard Philip Gonzalo, on student support,;AVPAA (Curriculum and Instruction) Evangeline Amor, on results of the faculty and student survey, as well as UP’s microsite on remote teaching and learning; and, Dr. Jose Antonio Clemente, who led the launch of the Alone but Together RTL Expo Portal. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-and-pcc-strengthen-partnership/ | UP and PCC strengthen partnership – University of the Philippines | UP and PCC strengthen partnership UP and PCC strengthen partnership February 7, 2023 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Inked. The signatories, UP President Danilo Concepcion (fourth from left) and PCC OIC Executive Director Caro Salces (fourth from right), along with witnesses UPLB Chancellor Jose Camacho Jr. (third from left) and PCC at UPLB Center Director Thelma Saludes (third from right), hold up copies of the newly signed memorandum of partnership and cooperation in extension and research. With them are: (left to right) Benevieve Villanueva, UPLB Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs; Fernando Paras Jr., UPLB Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development; Roberto Cereno, UPLB Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs; and, Dr. Arnel Del Barrio, a UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Sciences professor and former PCC Executive Director. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO). The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) reinforced its long-standing partnership with the signing of a memorandum of partnership and cooperation in extension and research on February 3 at UP Los Baños (UPLB). Signatories were UP President Danilo Concepcion and Caro Salces, PCC Officer-in-Charge Executive Director. UPLB Chancellor Jose Camacho Jr., and Thelma Saludes, PCC at UPLB Center Director, served as witnesses. Among the provisions in the memorandum is the allotment of P3 million by PCC each year to fund “development research and collaborative projects with UP”. PCC will also serve as an “extension arm of UPLB in the field of ruminant livestock production and management, particularly in dairy and meat buffalo production, and buffalo-based enterprise development”. For the use of UPLB’s administrative facilities, PCC will pay an annual administrative cost of P650,000. The contract is effective until the end of 2030. PCC at UPLB was one of the first regional centers established in accordance with Republic Act No. 7307 or the Philippine Carabao Act of 1992. This law also provides that the UPLB chancellor sit as a member of the PCC Advisory Board. PCC at UPLB currently utilizes a total of 58,233 square meters of land for its administration and extension office, gene pool facilities, and milk processing plant and milk outlet. UP and PCC officials pose for a group photo in front of the UPLB Main Library with PCC at UPLB staff. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO). |
https://up.edu.ph/isang-libong-alumni-para-kay-oble-isang-libong-kumustahan-on-february-27/ | “Isang Libong Alumni Para Kay Oblé, Isang Libong Kumustahan!” on February 27 – University of the Philippines | “Isang Libong Alumni Para Kay Oblé, Isang Libong Kumustahan!” on February 27 “Isang Libong Alumni Para Kay Oblé, Isang Libong Kumustahan!” on February 27 February 9, 2021 | Written by University of the Philippines Mindanao “UP alumni, do you miss the campus fairs such as the UP Diliman Fair, the UP Los Baños Feb Fair, the UP Manila Fiesta, the UP Cebu Cookout, the UP Tacloban Orgs Fair, the Tatak UPMin of UP Mindanao, and other festivities in UP campuses in your student days? In that case, this is the all-campuses-in-one fiesta that we’re all waiting for! The UPAA Davao, whose members hail from different UP campuses, is hosting a virtual alumni gathering called “ISANG LIBONG ALUMNI PARA KAY OBLÉ, ISANG LIBONG KUMUSTAHAN” on 27 February, Saturday, 7pm, via Zoom and Facebook Live. There will be games, raffles, and performances by alumni from different places. Masaya ito, pramis! Pandemic man ngayon at magkakalayo tayo sa isa’t isa, pwede namang mag-virtual kumustahan. Pwede pa ring feeling close online. So please mark your calendars and prepare for a night of fun and entertainment on February 27 para sa Isang Libong Kumustahan! Check the UP Alumni Association Davao Facebook page for the event details.” |
https://up.edu.ph/up-surveying-students-readiness-to-transition-to-blended-or-f2f-learning/ | UP surveys students on the gradual opening of campuses – University of the Philippines | UP surveys students on the gradual opening of campuses UP surveys students on the gradual opening of campuses December 2, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines System is surveying the gradual opening of campuses from 1 to December 7, 2021. The survey covers undergraduate and graduate students aged 18 years old and above enrolled in UP’s seven (7) residential constituent units (CUs). The survey aims to assess the readiness of UP students in the residential CUs to transition from remote teaching and learning (RTL) to blended (BL) or face-to-face learning (F2F) in 2022. The findings of this survey will provide valuable inputs to the ongoing formulation of appropriate policies, protocols, and actions that would ensure the gradual and safe opening of UP’s campuses in 2022. The University encourages all students to participate in this survey. To respond, please check your UP email and access the link using your UP accounts. |
https://up.edu.ph/tvup-launching-a-new-age-of-information-and-education-via-cignal-101/ | TVUP: Launching a new age of information and education via Cignal 101 – University of the Philippines | TVUP: Launching a new age of information and education via Cignal 101 TVUP: Launching a new age of information and education via Cignal 101 November 18, 2022 | Written by Franco Gargantiel II During the launch of TVUP’s Cignal Channel 101. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). Quality higher education’s reach just got a boost via digital satellite TV. On October 12, 2022, the University of the Philippines (UP) celebrated the official launch of its latest educational offering for the Filipino public: TVUP’s Channel 101 via digital satellite television provider Cignal TV. With this launch of TVUP’s Cignal Channel 101, the UP brand of quality higher education is now available to Cignal TV’s 4.1 million subscribers and can reach even the most remote parts of the country. TVUP is a television network operated by UP and a collaborative engagement between UP and Cignal TV. The network aims to provide professionally produced and curated content for information and educational purposes both to its UP audience and the general Filipino audience. The channel is currently available on Cignal 101. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion (left) and Cignal TV President Robert P. Galang at the launch. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). According to UP President Danilo Concepcion, TVUP’s availability as a digital channel was a “perfect opportunity to nurture lifelong learning in our people.” He added that, through TVUP on Cignal 101, UP’s knowledge resources could be extended to as many Filipinos as possible, “whether these are students looking to enrich their lessons or ordinary citizens who wish to gain more knowledge and develop skills.” TVUP is a public space to inspire innovation, creativity, critical thinking and understanding, and respect for diverse cultures. Its lineup of high-quality programs showcases scientific breakthroughs, national issues, and concerns, Philippine culture and society, etc. Here is the lineup of TVUP programs that are available on Cignal 101: Check out TVUP Channel 101’s offerings. Image from Cignal TV’s Facebook page. K-Check is a 25-minute daily Philippine scholastic quiz show. It is the classic, well-loved quiz show now infused with the fresh, fast pace energy of today’s online and streaming game show content. Sine Pinoy examines the issues and concerns of Pinoy Cinema by having one-on-one interviews with the filmmakers and film personalities themselves. Ang Usapang Pelikula ay naglalayong bigyang diin ang larangan ng pelikula bilaing sining, industriya, produktong kultuural, textong panlipunan, at bilang isang tiyak na akademikong disiplina. Protest Art features different communities and marginalized individuals seeking to have their voices heard through the impactful medium of art. iSports Time is a gameshow that aims to push for a healthier and more active lifestyle among Filipinos. Student-athletes compete against each other to complete the iSportsTime Obstacle course. Each station is designed to test every aspect of the athlete’s strength. DyipniTok is an entertainment talk show featuring local OPM artists who share their life stories and journeys in their musical careers. The show is set in a moving jeepney that makes its rounds on the UP campus. Apart from being interviewed, artists jam with the program host. Tara Let’s Dance is a feature show on different dance genres in the Philippines. The show’s objective is to educate the audience about the rich culture of Filipinos in the art of dance and promote an active lifestyle. Kalinangan, Kasaysayan, and Kamalayan (KKK), a news magazine show, is taking us on a journey to the exciting world of the arts, culture, history, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Classroom Beats is a magazine-type show whose dynamic and charismatic hosts explore discoveries and innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and their applications in our daily lives. Gulayan sa Tahanan features the freshness and benefits of planting vegetables at home. Segmented into three parts, Trivia banters, Taniman Hanggan Anihan, And Luto-luto, and Buro-buro, the show seeks to involve families, communities, and the country in the national movement for food security. Camille, a teleserye, follows the story of Camille Dela Rosa, a university student who faces adversities in her studies, friends, family, and love life. Tanging Familya is a heartwarming teleserye about a family trying to create a safe and loving space in a complex and uncertain community. Batas at Bayan, a drama anthology, is based on corruption-related cases filed or decided upon by the Office of the Ombudsman and reviewed by appellate courts under the Philippine Justice System. Stop C.O.V.I.D. Deaths, a webinar series that provides current information on COVID-19 and other outbreaks, viruses, infections, and disasters. This 2-hour program, hosted by public health experts Dr. Susan Pineda Mercado and Dr. Raymond Sarmiento, features a panel of experts from different fields. TVUP aims to educate and inform everyone within the UP community and everyday Filipinos with meaningful and enriching content while combating misinformation and propaganda. This network is relevant in today’s age of easy-to-access and fast information and will only grow in relevance with future projects and numbers. It is important not just to gain new knowledge but to share it with others and start an open discussion, something that TVUP will certainly be able to do. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-and-japanese-federation-of-bar-associations-sign-agreement-for-comparative-law-studies/ | UP and Japanese Federation of Bar Associations sign agreement for Comparative Law studies – University of the Philippines | UP and Japanese Federation of Bar Associations sign agreement for Comparative Law studies UP and Japanese Federation of Bar Associations sign agreement for Comparative Law studies January 20, 2023 | Written by Franco Gargantiel II UP President Danilo Concepcion (center) and UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo (right) with representatives of the Japanese Federation of Bar Associations. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UPMPRO). On January 13, 2023, the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Japanese Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) as a way “to strengthen the international connection between the Philippines and Japan.” This newly signed partnership comes in the form of a comparative study of family law, nationality law, and international law between member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), especially the Philippines and Japan. Both UP and the JFBA had representatives take part in this virtual MOA signing to establish the ASEAN-Japan Comparative Law Study. Representing UP was then UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, and representing the JFBA was President Motoji Kobayashi. Concepcion cited the significance of this signing by acknowledging the need and demand for legal services in cross-border cases involving Filipino and Japanese citizens. “This is what we intend to address,” he said. “To be able to look at our laws with more comparative depth, so we could serve our clients better. This will eventually lead us to gaining a more profound understanding of how our laws vary and allow us to dispense more appropriate legal advice to those who seek our help.” He added that he hopes that the two years in this program will be enough to familiarize Filipino and Japanese legal scholars with each country’s respective laws and legal practices, as well as to encourage them to create networks that would facilitate the easier flow of legal information, advice, and support, whether among individuals or institutions. “I know that we are all pushing for the success of this endeavor and I am glad that we are doing this before I end my term as UP President.” The parties agreed that this MOA signing marked a huge turning point for both the University and the JFBA, thanks to the increase in both local and international support. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-graduates-dominate-the-top-10-veterinarian-board-exam-passers/ | UP graduates dominate the top 10 Veterinarian board exam passers – University of the Philippines | UP graduates dominate the top 10 Veterinarian board exam passers UP graduates dominate the top 10 Veterinarian board exam passers March 14, 2023 | Written by Franco Gargantiel II Graduates of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) dominated the list of top 10 examinees who garnered the highest scores in the March 2023 Veterinarian licensure board exam. This was announced recently by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Maria Adrianna Isabella Gray Claraval, who ranked no. 1, also had the highest examination rating of 83.58% in this batch. The March 2023 Veterinary board exam topnotches from UP are: Maria Adrianna Isabella Gray Claravall (Rank 1 – 83.58%) Nikki Flores Pasion (Rank 2 – 82.60%) Novehm Allen Gerona Pagal (Rank 3 – 82.10%) Brigitte Cuarteros Calimag (Rank 5 – 81.68%) Gabrielle Ann Lansang Cruz (Rank 9 – 80.88%) Olive Marie Polido Gonzales (Rank 10 – 80.84%) The University is proud of these Iskolar ng Bayan for not only passing their board exams but reaching the top ten spots as well. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-welcomes-new-first-years-to-yearly-freshie-talks-event/ | UP welcomes new first-years to yearly Freshie Talks event – University of the Philippines | UP welcomes new first-years to yearly Freshie Talks event UP welcomes new first-years to yearly Freshie Talks event October 2, 2023 | Written by Franco Gargantiel II The University of the Philippines Office of Student Development Services (UP OSDS) hosted its annual “FRESHIE TALKS” event, where incoming first-year students from different UP constituent universities were invited to gain a better understanding of their college-student journey in UP. This event took place on September 29, 2023 at the UP Institute of Civil Engineering David M. Consunji Theater. This event aimed to help inform UP first-year students who are either curious or nervous about starting their college life in UP, and to encourage them to make the most out of their college experience here in UP. To do this, the UP OSDS invited several UP alumni to be key speakers. UP alumna and entrepreneur Mica Pineda talks about her experiences in UP. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. The UP alumni speakers come from a wide variety of fields in media and business, and each offered their own unique perspective for the new first-year students. The first speaker was famous host, actress, and entrepreneur Mica Pineda, who talked about making the most out of one’s UP experience. After her was famous TV personality and lecturer at the UP Film Institute Ramon Bautista, who shared a funny and insightful message on how to survive college. Next to share their insights on how to make the most out of studying in UP is Country Manager of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Jerry Bongo. The last of the UP alumni to offer their advice to the first-years is Vice-President for Corporate Services of AP Renewables, Inc., Leo Robel, Jr. All Maroons (from left): Jerry Bongo of Amazon Web Services, Vice-President for Corporate Services of AP Renewables, Inc., Leo Robel, Jr., and TV personality Ramon Bautista share their UP experience to this year’s freshies. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. |
https://up.edu.ph/film-event-at-up-law-center-explores-philippines-legal-victory-in-south-china-sea/ | Film event at UP Law Center explores Philippines’ legal victory in South China Sea – University of the Philippines | Film event at UP Law Center explores Philippines’ legal victory in South China Sea Film event at UP Law Center explores Philippines’ legal victory in South China Sea October 4, 2023 | Written by Franco Gargantiel II Director Emerson S. Bañez, retired SC Justice Francis H. Jardeleza, and Assistant Professor Jacqueline Joyce F. Espenilla during the open forum. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO) A film showing at the University of the Philippines Law Center (UPLC) delved into the story behind the Philippines’ victory in its maritime claims in the South China Sea. “A New Arbitration in the South China Sea” was shown at Malcolm Theatre at the UP College of Law in Diliman on September 18 in an event attended by students and faculty members from the UP College of Law. Some notable attendees were the film’s director, Assistant Professor Emerson S. Bañez, from the UPLC; Chairman of the International and Maritime Law Department of the Philippine Judicial Academy and retired Supreme Court Justice Francis H. Jardeleza. Attorney Neil Simon S. Silva moderated the event. The documentary, “A New Arbitration in the South China Sea”, offers a more in-depth look into the legal processes and actions that the Filipino legal team undertook to secure the country’s maritime claims in the South China Sea. This film highlighted key individuals and strategies that they used to win their case over their formidable global opponent, China. After the preview of the documentary film, an open forum was held involving both Director Emerson S. Bañez and retired SC Justice Francis H. Jardeleza. Also included was Assistant Professor Jacqueline Joyce F. Espenilla of the UPLC Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea. Questions were asked by UP Law students in regards to the documentary. |
https://up.edu.ph/upm-nih-celebrates-25th-anniversary/ | UPM NIH celebrates 25th anniversary – University of the Philippines | UPM NIH celebrates 25th anniversary UPM NIH celebrates 25th anniversary March 5, 2023 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc UP President Angelo Jimenez (center) opens the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the UP National Institutes of Health, along with UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla (3rd from left), Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. (3rd from right) and Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Secretary, Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire( 2nd from right). They are joined by heads of the different institutes of health, as well as other officials of UP Manila, DOH and DOST. Photo by Abraham Arboleda, UP MPRO. The University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP NIH) celebrated its 25th anniversary on February 27, 2023 at the UP Professional Schools in BGC, Taguig. A two-day anniversary conference, “Transforming Philippine Health Systems Toward Universal Healthcare Through Research Partnerships”, was held with Department of Health (DOH) Officer in Charge Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. as keynote speakers. The occasion also saw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between UP Manila-NIH and the DOH for two projects under the NIH: the creation of the Institute of Health Promotion, and the expansion of the National Practice Guidelines for the healthcare sector. The signatories were Vergeire and UP Manila (UPM) Chancellor Carmencita Padilla. UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla speaks about the long-standing link between the National Institutes of Health and the public national health sector through the Department of Health and the Department of Science and Technology. Photo by Abraham Arboleda (UP MPRO). In her opening message to the conference, Padilla said: “We anticipate that the Universal Health Care Law will generate more demand for quality research and we are here to respond through the DOST and the DOH.” “UP Manila commits to DOH and DOST in providing our country with a continuous stream of next-generation Filipino scientists, an expanded capacity of rapid skills training, improved infrastructure for basic, clinical, and scale of opportunities translating our researches to tangible products useful to the community,” Padilla added. Addressing the researchers of the NIH, “more than 300 warm bodies from 15 institutes and centers” plus partners from local and foreign universities and industry, she said: “You have made a dent in the improvement in the lives of our people.” She described them as a driving force behind many advances in Philippine health care as “exemplified during this pandemic”. This was when, “We really had to turn to science and evidence” for measures to address the new disease in the Philippine setting. She thanked the University for providing the environment for faculty and researchers to “dream boldly”, leading to products and policies that fulfil their health-for-all goal. “We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to UP Manila for being a long-standing institutional partner in implementing reforms and priority policies, programs, and activities for the healthcare sector,” Vergeire said, before signing the MOU. DOH Assistant Secretary Beverly Lorraine Ho and UPM-NIH Executive Director Eva Cutiongco-de la Paz signed the MOU as witnesses. UP President Angelo Jimenez expresses the support of his administration to the National Institutes of Health, the research arm of UP Manila, the country’s health sciences center. Photo by Abraham Arboleda (UP MPRO). The anniversary celebration was attended by UP President Angelo Jimenez. “We shall provide to the best of our abilities and resources what the NIH requires. Whether exploring new partnerships or strengthening existing ones, or allocating funds for research, human resources, or infrastructure development, the administration shall do what is humanly and legally possible to address the needs of the NIH,” he said in his message to the NIH. The faculty and scientists of the National Institutes of Health celebrate the 25th anniversary of the institutes with Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Secretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr., and UP President Angelo Jimenez. Photo by Abraham Arboleda (UP MPRO) |
https://up.edu.ph/taiwan-university-delegates-explore-steam-partnerships-with-up/ | Taiwan university delegates explore STEAM partnerships with UP – University of the Philippines | Taiwan university delegates explore STEAM partnerships with UP Taiwan university delegates explore STEAM partnerships with UP February 13, 2023 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc A souvenir photo of the Edu-Connect Southeast Asian Association delegates and their UP counterparts after conferring with each other for possible academic partnership during a reception at the University Theater, UP Diliman. Professors in the front row or holding the banner include: UP College of Engineering Dean Maria Antonia Tanchuling; President Yang Ching-Yu of National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology; UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao,; Professor Emeritus Ernesto Pernia;Dean Elpidio Agbisit Jr.,of the UP Los Baños College of Agriculture and Food Science; and, UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO) A delegation from Southern Taiwan higher educational institutions met University of the Philippines (UP) counterparts at a “homecoming visit” to UP organized by the Edu-Connect Southeast Asian Association in time for the UP presidential turnover ceremonies on February 10, 2023. The delegates attended the ceremonial turnover of the UP presidency from Danilo Concepcion to Angelo Jimenez at the UP Diliman Quezon Hall Lobby and, afterwards, met with several UP System and constituent officials for possible academic partnerships at a reception in the nearby University Theater. They were particularly looking at developing interdisciplinary academic programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture/Marine/Fishery and Mathematics (STEAM) with UP. The delegates were headed by Dr. Eing-Ming Wu, executive director of Edu-Connect Southeast Asan Association Kaohsiung and Chair Professor at Shu-Te University. They were welcomed by UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Rose Bautista and Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, and briefed on UP internationalization by Deputy Director Noel Christian Moratilla of the UP Office of International Linkages. Moratilla also introduced the delegates from UP. Delegates from Southern Taiwan universities and counterparts from the University of the Philippines exchange contact information at a reception in the University Theater Lobby, UP Diliman, as they explore partnerships for developing interdisciplinary programs. Photos by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO) Deputy Director Noel Christian Moratilla of the UP Office of International Linkages introduces the delegates from UP before presenting the University’s internationalization efforts to the Edu-Connect Southeast Asian Association delegates. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). Executive Director Eing-Ming Wu of the Edu-Connect Southeast Asian Association with President Yang Ching-Yu of National Kaohsiung University, explains the mission of the delegation visit to the University of the Philippines. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Rose Bautista, Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, Professor Emeritus Grace Javier Alfonso, and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Delia Tomacruz receive tokens of appreciation from the Edu-Connect Southeast Asian Association delegates represented by National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology’s President Yang Ching-Yu and Dr. Peter Chen, also of Taiwan’s Kindness Hotel; Chair Professor Eing-Ming Wu of Shu-Te University and Edu-Connect Executive Director; and, Dr. Fang-Rong Chang from Kaohsiung Medical University. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). |
https://up.edu.ph/australian-ambassador-university-relations-foundation-for-ph-aus-strategic-partnership/ | Australian Ambassador: University relations foundation for PH-AUS strategic partnership – University of the Philippines | Australian Ambassador: University relations foundation for PH-AUS strategic partnership Australian Ambassador: University relations foundation for PH-AUS strategic partnership March 25, 2023 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc The participants to the courtesy visit to UP of Australian Ambassador to Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM (front row, fourth from right) and networking of Australia alumni in UP, at the Quezon Hall Lobby steps, UP Diliman, March 15, 2023. Photo by Abraham Arboleda (UP MPRO). Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM visited the University of the Philippines (UP) on March 15, 2023 to meet with UP System officials and alumni of Australian universities in UP and to express her commitment to further relations between Australia and the Philippines through ties with the University. Accompanied by Rollie dela Cruz of the Scholarships and Innovation Department of the Embassy, Yu was welcomed by UP President Angelo Jimenez, Vice President for Public Affairs and Australia alumnus Jose Wendell Capili, and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Office of International Linkages Director Imee Su Martinez. Representing UP Diliman was Maria Theresa Payongayong, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Chancellor. Also present was former UP Baguio Chancellor, Raymundo Rovillos. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM speaks before UP officials and Australia alumni in UP in the BOR Room. Photo by Bong Arboleda (UPMPRO). Exploratory talks were held at the UP Board of Regents Room, Quezon Hall, UP Diliman, together with alumni of Australian universities and scholarships who now serve in UP. Among them were UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla and UP Los Baños Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension Nathaniel Bantayan. Alumni present in the meeting included: Edna Co of the National College of Public Administration and Governance; Corazon de Ungria and Elmer Estacio of the Natural Sciences Research Institute; Grace Barretto-Tesoro, Armand Mijares, and Michael Herrera of the School of Archaeology; Ramon Carlo Pio Roda of the Virata School of Business; Olivia Cabrera, Benjamin Vallejo, and Lemnuel Aragones of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology; Raymond Marvic Baguilat of the Institute of Human Rights; Laura David and Rene Abesamis of the Marine Science Institute; Paul Jason Perez of the School of Library and Information Studies; Severino Salmo III of the Institute of Biology; and, Joel Joseph Marciano Jr. and Rowel Atienza of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute. “I was delighted to hear that beyond the Australian alumni network, that you actually have 26 partnerships with various Australian universities. Let’s see if we can make that grow even more. I would love to see these partnerships not only deepen but also grow in numbers,” Yu said. She also emphasized that aside from the Australia Awards, many more scholarships from Australian universities and companies could be provided to Filipinos. “I’m very excited to see how UP is involved in so many areas and how UP is responsible for creating the innovative ideas, the cutting-edge technology, the research and development, that are, frankly, the foundation of any economic growth and prosperity for any country,” Yu said. She emphasized that university partnerships are essential in the diplomatic relations between Australia and the Philippines, following the 2015 Joint Declaration on the Australia-Philippines Comprehensive Partnership. “We are about to elevate the comprehensive relationship between our countries,” Yu said. “When we actually have shared goals, aspiration, and vision for us to be much, much more than the sum of two parts, then we call that relationship one of a strategic partnership. That’s definitely where we are already.” Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM and UP President Angelo Jimenez lead spirited discussions with Australia alumni. Photo by Abraham Arboleda (UP MPRO). During discussions, Chancellor Padilla pointed out a need for scholarship for physicians, who are often in search of fellowships. In response, Dela Cruz invited applications for Australia Awards scholarships in the area of public health. MSI Director David spoke about MSI facilities, including a research vessel and a laboratory in the West Philippine Sea, where Australia can send post-doctoral researchers. Prof. Marciano, seconded to the Philippine Space Agency as its first Director General, reported how the agency was working with Australian counterparts on rules for sustainable use of outer space. Together with President Jimenez, Yu was given a tour of the Natural Sciences Research Institute by Prof. De Ungria, and of the School of Archaeology by Prof. Mijares. Central to the strategic partnership plan, which both countries are working on to be signed at the end of the year, are the universities. “In an environment when conflict is affecting our prosperity as well as our peace, I would argue that true friends, true partners are exactly what we need… All parts of our country, particularly universities, who are out there coming up with solutions, finding ways to really stretch the frontier of economies, have to work even more closely together,” Yu pointed out. “And I see you and your relationships with Australia as the biggest asset that the Philippines and Australia have, that will be the rock-solid foundation of the new strategic partnership that we are about to enter into,” she said. |
https://up.edu.ph/xiamen-university-officials-visit-up/ | Xiamen University officials visit UP – University of the Philippines | Xiamen University officials visit UP Xiamen University officials visit UP June 14, 2023 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc UP President Angelo Jimenez interacts with Chinese delegates, with Executive Director Yu Hongbo of the Xiamen University Office of Overseas Campus Affairs/International Cooperation and Exchange, taking notes and interpreting for both parties, during a visit of XMU officials to UP on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) Officials of Xiamen University (XMU), led by its president, Prof. Zhang Zongyi, visited the University of the Philippines (UP) on June 8, 2023 to meet UP officials and partners and to explore areas of further collaborations between UP and XMU. The two parties had a breakfast meeting at the Board of Regents Room at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman with the XMU delegation, both expressing their interest for partnership in their flagship areas of Economics, Life Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, and Marine Operations. They were also updated on the current XMU-UP partnership for the UP Diliman Confucius Institute, which was inaugurated on October 12, 2015. Currently, official relations between the two universities are confined to their co-membership in the ASEAN+3 University Network and the establishment of the Confucius Institute in UP Diliman. Members of the parties from Xiamen University and the University of the Philippines are introduced by UP Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Wendell Capili, during a visit by the former to UP Diliman on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) “One of the most important geo-political facts today is the presence of a stronger China. No other nation in the world has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty within such short a time as the People’s Republic of China,” Jimenez noted one of China’s recent contributions to humanity. He also mentioned the concept of the greater China in the world, where a stronger Chinese language program would be needed by UP to become a more global university. “The University of the Philippines is keen to establish stronger relationship not just with Xiamen University or the Confucius Institute, but with other Chinese universities, to emphasize shared interests, and a shared destiny despite our ethnic, historical, and cultural differences so that we could create a peaceful, prosperous Asian continent,” Jimenez said. Zhang noted that one of the good conditions for further connections between the two universities is the proximity between Xiamen and Manila, only a two-hour plane flight between the two. He noted that a father of Anthropology in China, Lin Hui Xiang from XMU, was a graduate of UP in 1928. He spoke of a need to strengthen collaborations between XMU and UP, observing that Asian people are hard-working and diligent. “We need to create a much stronger Asian continent,” Zhang said. The two universities exchange gifts, with Executive Director Yu Hongbo, Xiamen University Office of Overseas Campus Affairs/International Cooperation and Exchange handing over what looks like a prayer wheel to UP President Angelo Jimenez, as Prof. Zhang Zongyi, XMU President looks on, during a visit of XMU officials to UP on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) The two universities exchange gifts, with Prof. Zhang Zongyi, Xiamen University President, handing over a miniature of an XMU research vessel to UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II, as UP President Angelo Jimenez looks on, during a visit of XMU officials to UP on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) With Zhang were XMU officials: Prof. Zhou Yinggang, School of Economics Dean; Ma Jinlong, School of Life Sciences Council Chair; Prof. Hu Rong, School of Sociology and Anthropology Dean; Yu Hongbo, Office of Overseas Campus Affairs/International Cooperation and Exchange Executive Director; Zheng Hui, General Alumni Association Secretary-General; Dr. Wang Haili, Marine Operations Director; and, Dr. Shi Xueqin, Confucius Institute-UPD Chinese Director. With Jimenez were UP officials: Executive Vice President Jose Fernando Alcantara; Vice President for Academic Affairs Leo Cubillan; Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Wendell Capili; Vice President for Planning and Finance Iryn Balmores; former Vice President for Legal Affairs Hector Danny Uy; Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Internationalization) and Office of International Linkages Director Imee Su Martinez; UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II; former UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan; UP Diliman Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Raquel Florendo; and UP Diliman Confucius Institute Director Lourdes Tanhueco-Nepomuceno. Officials of the University of the Philippines led by President Angelo Jimenez (center) and composed of (left to center) former Vice President for Legal Affairs Hector Danny Uy, Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Wendell Capili, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Internationalization) and Office of International Linkages Director Imee Su Martinez, UP Diliman Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Raquel Florendo, UP Diliman Confucius Institute Director Lourdes Tanhueco-Nepomuceno, Vice President for Planning and Finance Iryn Balmores, former UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs Leo Cubillan, Executive Vice President Jose Fernando Alcantara, and UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II, meet with Xiamen University delegates led by President Zhang Zongyi (center) and composed of (center to right) School of Sociology and Anthropology Dean Hu Rong, School of Economics Dean Zhou Yinggang, Office of Overseas Campus Affairs/International Cooperation and Exchange Executive Director Yu Hongbo, Marine Operations Director Wang Haili, School of Life Sciences Council Chair Ma Jinlong, General Alumni Association Secretary-General Zheng Hui, and Confucius Institute-UP Diliman Chinese Director Shi Xueqin. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) |
https://up.edu.ph/up-tacloban-elevated-to-autonomous-college-in-time-for-its-50th-foundation-anniversary/ | UP Tacloban elevated to autonomous college in time for its 50th foundation anniversary – University of the Philippines | UP Tacloban elevated to autonomous college in time for its 50th foundation anniversary UP Tacloban elevated to autonomous college in time for its 50th foundation anniversary June 5, 2023 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc The UP Tacloban College Oblation is now a symbol of resilience, as the campus celebrates its 50th founding anniversary, after withstanding the storm surge and winds of Typhoon Yolanda that laid the entire campus and the rest of Tacloban City to waste almost ten years ago. (Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO) Fresh from its elevation to an autonomous unit of the University of the Philippines (UP) under the Office of the President, UP Tacloban College celebrated its 50th founding anniversary on 23 May 2023 with a parade, an anniversary convocation, and a concert of the UP Symphony Orchestra (UPSO) at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol along Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City. Marking the transition from a College of UP Visayas to an autonomous unit on its way to being the newest constituent university of UP, President Angelo Jimenez swore in incumbent Prof. Patricia Arinto as Dean of the elevated College during the convocation. UP President Angelo Jimenez administers the oath of office to Prof. Patricia Arinto as Dean of the now autonomous unit of UP Tacloban College, 23 May 2023, at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol. (Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UPMPRO) Prior to the convocation, a motorcade drove around downtown, before the assembly of UP Tacloban’s past and present constituents and alumni marched from the Tacloban campus to the old Provincial Capitol. The convocation and concert were also attended by: members of the UP Board of Regents and officials of the UP System Administration; Chancellors of UP Constituent Universities; UP Tacloban institutional partners in government and the private sector; and the general public. The UP Symphony Orchestra (UPSO), under the baton of its music director, Prof. Josefino “Chino” Toledo of the UP College of Music, performed a diverse program, which included a medley of Visayan songs. The back-to-back programs featured performances from UP an Balangaw, one of the oldest and award-winning performing arts groups in Eastern Visayas, and the Tacloban-based soprano, Mary Jeane Egloso-Cowan and tenor Malvin Macasaet, both UP College of Music alumni. Professor Emeritus Josefino “Chino” Toledo conducts the UP Symphony Orchestra in a concert at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol on 23 May 2023, celebrating the College’s 50th anniversary and its elevation as an autonomous unit of the UP System. (Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UPMPRO) The award-winning horn quartet of the UP Symphony Orchestra performs “Concerto for Four Horns” by Carl Heinrich Hubler, in the orchestra’s concert at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol, 23 May 2023, celebrating UP Tacloban College’s 50th anniversary and its elevation as an autonomous unit of the UP System. Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UPMPRO On April 27, 2023, the UP Board of Regents approved the proposal for autonomy of UP Tacloban to better enable the College to fulfill its mandate in Eastern Visayas and work toward becoming a full-fledged constituent university (CU) of the UP System within three to five years. Welcoming the public to the convocation, Dean Arinto said it was fitting to hold the celebration in the Capitol where the idea for the regional UP unit was conceived and where the marker for its inauguration on 2 July 1973 was placed. UP Tacloban Dean Patricia Arinto welcomes UP officials, constituents, alumni, and friends to the College anniversary convocation at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol, 23 May 2023. (Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UPMPRO) “Autonomy is the way for UP Tacloban to more fully situate itself in the political, economic, and social realities of the Eastern Visayas region and respond to the imperative for growth by, among others, expanding its courses and programs to promote access and equity and by pursuing more strategic research and public service programs in areas critical to the development of the region,” Arinto said. “I pledge to you the full support of our administration in all your endeavors for the next six years, or at least for as long as I’m president,” Jimenez said in his speech. “It was not that easy for you to win you this autonomy…. There are members of the Board [of Regents] here today who saw how we fought for that autonomy, and our strongest interrogators were also our strongest supporters. There was no objection,” he said earlier. He congratulated the entire community of UP Tacloban for the historic achievement, and Arinto, whom he described as the “dynamo” of the College. UP President Angelo Jimenez expresses his full support of UP Tacloban College, 23 May 2023, in a speech at the College anniversary convocation held at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol. (Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO) Scenes from the UP Tacloban College 50th Anniversary celebration A lively parade of UP Tacloban College constituents and alumni marched from the campus complex to the old Leyte Provincial Capitol, 23 May 2023. (Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UP MPRO) Jose Clarin, Home Development Mutual Fund regional officer, speaks for the pioneer batch (1973-74) of UP Tacloban College during the its 50th anniversary convocation at the old Leyte Provincial Capitol, 23 May 2023. (Photo by Kevin Christian Roque, UPMPRO) |
https://up.edu.ph/up-aims-to-become-the-peoples-arts-culture-hub-wherever-it-is/ | UP aims to become the people’s arts & culture hub wherever it is – University of the Philippines | UP aims to become the people’s arts & culture hub wherever it is UP aims to become the people’s arts & culture hub wherever it is June 19, 2023 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Former UP Baguio Chancellor and new Program Development Officer for Culture and the Arts Raymundo Rovillos. Celebrating its 115th founding anniversary, the University of the Philippines (UP) announced the formation of a committee under the Office of the President to coordinate arts and culture initiatives in the entire UP System for greater impact. “In actively harnessing its vast intellectual, cultural, and creative resources, as President [Angelo] Jimenez augurs, UP is poised to reawaken not only its own soul but also the soul of the nation,” Prof. Raymundo Rovillos, former Chancellor of UP Baguio, said in a concept paper for the proposed President’s Committee on Culture and the Arts (PCCA). Rovillos has been designated Program Development Officer by Jimenez, whose policy and vision statement when he was nominated for UP presidency highlighted the importance of arts and culture in the growth of the University. Jimenez talked about “creating synergies and sharing of resources”, which can produce greater and lasting impact. He said that looking deeper into UP’s cultural and artistic assets is not only a method for better self-awareness, but a start in harnessing these for greater engagement with the public, for wellness, and for diplomacy. “I agree with PAJ that as a national university, UP should open its doors more widely to society. Our culture and arts initiatives should positively impact not only our immediate UP community but also the larger Filipino community,” Rovillos pointed out. “I realized that there are many arts and culture initiatives already existing in all the campuses, but many of these initiatives are known and experienced only in specific units within UP,” he added. The main strategy of the PCCA, he said, would be greater cooperation, complementation, and convergence among the CUs. Its vision centers around the long-standing tradition of “kalinangang UP, kalinangang bayan.” “Layunin ng panawagan at kampanyang ito na maging ‘hub’ o sentro ng kultura at sining ang UP sa lahat ng dako ng Pilipinas. Gagawin nating lugar ang bawa’t kapookan ng UP bilang espasyo ng kalinangan, kagalingan, paguugnayan, pakikipagkapwa-tao at pagkakaisa isa sa loob at labas ng Pamantasan. Bubuwagin ang anumang naging mistulang pader sa pagitan ng ‘tayo’ at ‘sila’. Iwawasto ang mga maling paratang at bansag laban sa UP at ipapadama ang pagmamasakit sa kapwa Pilipino, lalo’t higit sa mga naisantabi ng ating pagkabansa, tulad ng mga Katutubong Pilipino. Palalawakin pa natin ang mga pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan hinggil sa relasyon at ambag ng kalinangan sa pampook at pambansang kaunlaran,” Rovillos said in a written message. In choosing Rovillos to head the campaign, Jimenez noted the former’s successful effort in bringing UP Baguio closer to the community of Baguio City, making UP Baguio visible in the national and global arenas, and establishing UP Baguio as a hub for culture and arts in the Cordillera and Northern Luzon Region. Rovillos accomplished these through collaborative work and multi-stakeholder partnerships, resulting in cultural infrastructure such as museums, theaters, and archives; creative festivals and art exhibitions; and indigenous studies. According to the PCCA concept paper, in the next six years, the committee will focus on: establishing an organizational/administrative mechanism for inter-CU planning, monitoring and evaluation of culture and arts initiatives; building an institutional mechanism for establishing or strengthening the culture and arts ecosystems at the system and CU-community levels; developing a culture and arts policy/guidelines at the system and CU levels; and organizing culture and arts events to demonstrate “proofs” of concepts/framework. Watch Professor Rovillos talk about the PCCA in this video. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-releases-episode-4-of-byaheng-blended-ni-zia-with-a-focus-on-joining-up-student-orgs/ | UP releases Episode 4 of “Byaheng Blended ni Zia” with a focus on joining UP student orgs – University of the Philippines | UP releases Episode 4 of “Byaheng Blended ni Zia” with a focus on joining UP student orgs UP releases Episode 4 of “Byaheng Blended ni Zia” with a focus on joining UP student orgs May 24, 2023 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office For the University of the Philippines (UP), assisting its students and encouraging them to be aware and involved with society is paramount. UP students have to deal with transitioning to blended learning from two years of remote learning, on top of academic pressures and the strain of dealing with the aftermath of a pandemic and several natural disasters. To help UP students adjust and thrive in the new blended learning mode, the UP Office of Student Development Services (OSDS) has released Episode 4 in its four-part video series, “Byaheng Blended ni Zia”, with a special focus on “Student Orgs”. This video provides practical tips in choosing and joining the right student organization that captures their interest and advocacy. For students with questions and concerns on joining Student Organizations, please contact the Office of Student Affairs of your respective campuses. Watch the whole playlist of Byaheng Blended ni Zia below. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-dilimans-new-baseball-field-inaugurated/ | UP Diliman’s new baseball field inaugurated – University of the Philippines | UP Diliman’s new baseball field inaugurated UP Diliman’s new baseball field inaugurated August 16, 2022 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Sen. Pia Cayetano (front, 3rd from right) and UP President Concepcion (front, 2nd from left) unveil the marker in front of the new baseball field, with UPD Chancellor Nemenzo (front, extreme left), UP CHK Dean Diaz (front, extreme right), and UP team coaches and athletes as witnesses. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). The University of the Philippines (UP) inaugurated on August 5, 2022, a new 21,750-square-meter baseball field in UP Diliman that follows international standards. Its natural grass turf is also a competition-level venue for softball and throwing events, such as shot put, discus, and javelin throw. Located between the old UP Gymnasium and Ylanan Street, the facility will be fitted with night-time lighting by October or December in time for the University Athletics Association of the Philippines Season 85, according to UP President Danilo Concepcion. It will include aluminum bleachers with an 800-seating capacity, a bullpen area, locker rooms, bathroom and shower facilities, and perimeter fencing. UP and UP volleyball varsity alumna Senator Pia Cayetano, who has been leading Congress efforts, since 2012, toward budget appropriations for sports facilities and varsity programs in UP, was the guest of honor. With President Concepcion, UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, and UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics Dean Francis “Kiko” Diaz, she signed baseballs to be used in ceremonial pitches. After which, they will be displayed at the College. UPD Chancellor Nemenzo (2nd from left), UP President Concepcion (3rd from left), and Sen. Cayetano (4th from right) hold up the ceremonial baseballs they and UP CHK Dean Diaz (extreme left) signed. Photo by Jonathan Madrid (UP MPRO). Cayetano and the UP officials then proceeded to unveil the marker beside the baseball field, which read: a “venue for Human Kinetics classes and training ground of student-athletes. . . . Through this facility, the University continues to perform its mandate of promoting physical education, encouraging competitive participation in sports activities, and instilling school identity and solidarity.” Concepcion, who led the inauguration, thanked alumni for supporting UP infrastructure projects. Diaz, UP Baseball Team Head Coach Anthony Dizer, and Ronilon Pagkaliwagan, UP Softball Team, expressed their gratitude for a facility that, according to them, has been a dream and inspiration for their athletes to excel. Varsity players and several UP Diliman officials and deans were also present to witness the inauguration. Below are some photos of the baseball field from Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs, Prof. Jose Wendell P. Capili. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-opens-new-tennis-courts-and-clubhouse/ | UP opens new tennis courts and clubhouse – University of the Philippines | UP opens new tennis courts and clubhouse UP opens new tennis courts and clubhouse February 15, 2023 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Department of Public Works and Highways Quezon City District Engineer Ramon Devanadera (standing left of ribbon) and UP President Danilo Concepcion (standing right of ribbon) cut the ribbon to inaugurate the new tennis courts and clubhouse in UP Diliman. Witnessing are UP varsity tennis players, UP System officials, and UP chancellors, UP College of Human Kinetics Dean Francis Carlos Diaz, and Atty. Gaby Concepcion. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). Four tennis courts and a clubhouse were inaugurated on February 9, 2023 on Ylanan Street, UP Diliman, the newest additions to the rising UP Diliman Sports Complex. Members of the UP tennis varsity teams, the main beneficiaries of the construction project, witnessed the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the marker, which were led by outgoing UP President Danilo Concepcion and District Engineer Ramon Devanadera of the implementing agency, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). From left to right, photo 1: President Danilo Concepcion narrates the movement of UP Diliman sports facilities throughout the years and updates the community on the most recent and upcoming ones. Photo 2: Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo explains how tennis has brought UP Diliman citizens together through the years. Photo 3: College of Human Kinetics Dean Francis Carlos Diaz looks at the varsity tennis players as he envisions more victories and inspired performances from them with training in the new facilities. Photos by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). With the facility in place, “we hope to generate stronger support for our tennis program and athletes,” Concepcion said during his welcome remarks. UPD College of Human Kinetics Dean Francis Carlos Diaz had earlier presented members of the UP Men and Women’s Tennis Varsity Teams to Concepcion and expressed their thanks to him for pushing for the project. According to the marker, the facility was built to be “a premier training venue promoting the highest standard of play in tennis for UP athletes and students and a space for recreational play fostering healthy and active lifestyles for the UP community.” UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo spoke about the “tradition of tennis” on the Diliman campus, with the old tennis courts dating back to the 1950s. These became centers of community activity even for those who did not play tennis, he added. Nemenzo thanked the Concepcion administration and the DPWH for the project that is in line with his vision of promoting “total academic development” and “an integrated sports development.” (Left to right) UP Los Baños Chancellor Jose Camacho Jr., UP Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora, UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, UP President Danilo Concepcion, Atty. Gaby Concepcion, Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents Roberto Lara, Department of Public Works and Highways Quezon City District Engineer Ramon Devanadera, UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla, UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar, UP Open University Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria, UP Vice President for Administration Nestor Yunque, UP Visayas Chancellor Clement Camposano, UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, and UP College of Human Kinetics Dean Francis Carlos Diaz pose for a souvenir shot after inaugurating the new tennis courts and clubhouse at UP Diliman. With them are the UP varsity tennis players and staff from the Office of the Vice President for Development. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). Although the courts were ready, the 10,865-square-meter project had yet to be fully finished. Upon completion, “the new UP Diliman Tennis Courts and Clubhouse will be an International Tennis Federation (ITF) compliant lawn tennis construction project,” according to the project brief. Department of Public Works and Highways Quezon City District Engineer Ramon Devanadera hopes to continue the fruitful cooperation between the DPWH and UP. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). “The development [features] a horizontally sprawling clubhouse structure crowned by the playing ground with four acrylic courts.” The large width of the hallway of the clubhouse would serve as a lounging and spectators’ area during games. It has space for administrative offices, storage areas, lockers, toilets, showers, and a 50-seater classroom. UP Diliman’s old tennis courts, located at the corner of Osmeña and Roces streets at the Academic Oval, have been a “shared sanctuary” of different tennis-based organizations, including the UP Tennis Club and the Tennis UP Organization. Aside from being far from the master-planned UPD sports complex, “the facility is severely lacking in amenities to support the amount of customers it serves,” according to the project brief. “This could be seen in the lack of provisions for storage and lockers where stocks have overflowed into the locker room. The locker room, a single caged enclose for males and females, is an exposed room that contains 50 units of lockers shared by both varsity athletes and visitors who want to rent storage space. The washrooms are also insufficient relative to the occupant number.” Devanadera expressed the hope “that fruitful cooperation between DPWH and the University will continue to flourish.” He congratulated Concepcion for the series of UP-DPWH infrastructure projects accomplished during his presidency. The UPD tennis courts and clubhouse project was initially funded during the term of UP President Alfredo Pascual. Views of the tennis courts and clubhouse. UP’s new track and field oval is located at the back of the tennis court and clubhouse in the bottom photo. Photo by Misael Bacani (UP MPRO). |
https://up.edu.ph/vistan-inaugurated-as-12th-chancellor-of-up-diliman/ | Vistan inaugurated as 12th Chancellor of UP Diliman – University of the Philippines | Vistan inaugurated as 12th Chancellor of UP Diliman Vistan inaugurated as 12th Chancellor of UP Diliman June 7, 2023 | Written by Fred Dabu UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II raises the University Mace that he received from Chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo as University Registrar Maria Vanessa Lusung-Oyzon looks on. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO) Assistant Professor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, who was appointed by the University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents as the 12th Chancellor of UP Diliman effective 3 April 2023 until April 2026, received the University Mace during the inauguration rites “Pasasalamat at Pagsalubong” held at the Quezon Hall on 5 June 2023. This tradition symbolizes the transferring of authority over the Constituent University from the outgoing to the present officials. It was also an opportunity for the new Chancellor to introduce his administrative team to the UPD community. Professor Fidel R. Nemenzo, 11th Chancellor of UPD, walks with Major Ferdinand Paulo S. Quiocho and Cadet 2Lt. Brenden Ashley Molina during the ceremonial inspection of the UPD ROTC Rayadillo Honor Guards. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) UP President Angelo A. Jimenez, in his message, conveyed UP’s gratitude to immediate past Chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo for successfully leading the UPD community navigate through the many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jimenez welcomed the leadership of Vistan as he called for unity in standing up as one community for justice and civil rights. “We are generators of new knowledge. We are hubs of social change,” said Jimenez, as he emphasized UP’s role in society. He also encouraged everyone in the University to always embody honor, excellence, and compassion in rendering public service. UP President Angelo A. Jimenez delivers his message to the University. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO) Chancellor Vistan thanked the UP community, UP System officials, and attendees of the ceremony. He pledged to use the authority turned over to him in a “democratic or participatory manner,” and to serve “always with resolve, and the best interests of the University and its stakeholders in mind.” He added that he looked forward to a productive and harmonious working relationship with the UP System administration, and the different offices and sectors of the UP community. “I am also very thankful to my predecessor, Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, and his administration, for shepherding UP Diliman through the pandemic, and placing us in a good position to meet the challenges in the coming years,” Vistan said. Vistan shared his vision of cultivating “a culture of Honor and Excellence” in UPD and affirmed his commitment to democratic and participative governance. He said UPD personnel should be supported by “infrastructure, equipment, efficient work systems, nurturing work conditions, and continuous capacity building.” He added that “UP Diliman will remain vigilant and responsive to the issues and concerns of the times.” As of now, Vistan’s executive officials are: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Officer-in-Charge) Percival F. Almoro; Vice Chancellor for Administration Adeline A. Pacia; Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Louise Jashil R. Sonido; Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Roehl L. Jamon; Vice Chancellor for Research and Development Carl Michael F. Odulio; and, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Raquel B. Florendo. He said they will ensure a smooth transition during the next few weeks until the new officials for OVCAA and OVCSA can be appointed. As a closing presentation, soprano Bianca Lopez-Aguila sang The Dawn’s “Iisang Bangka Tayo”. UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II delivers his inaugural message. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UPMPRO) Before his selection and appointment as Chancellor, Vistan served as the Dean of the UP College of Law, and concurrent head of the UP Law Center and the UP Office of Legal Aid. Vistan graduated from the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program of the Yale Law School in 2017. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from the UP College of Law in 2003, graduating cum laude and class valedictorian. He started teaching law in 2006 at the Angeles University Foundation School of Law; and in 2015, he joined the ranks of the regular faculty of UP. Prior to his law studies, Vistan obtained his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology as an Oblation Scholar from the UPD in 1998, graduating cum laude. More photos from the event UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II (center) poses with UPD Registrar Maria Vanessa Lusung-Oyzon (left) and 11th UPD Chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo (right). (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II addresses the audience comprised of UP System and UP Diliman officials, employees, representatives from UPD colleges, and the family of Vistan seated in front. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UPMPRO) |
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