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https://up.edu.ph/a-mind-for-boxing/ | A mind for boxing – University of the Philippines | A mind for boxing A mind for boxing August 28, 2018 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion National Boxer Mario Fernandez (right) shows his stuff in the 2017 SEA Games. (Photo by Skip Tan, via Marcus Jarwin Manalo) Few athletic disciplines are as primal, exciting, and yet as visibly violent as boxing. The thrill of seeing an athlete physically dominating another in the ring has been one reason behind boxing’s immense following, from the age of Pancho Villa and then Flash Elorde to that of Manny Pacquiao. Despite, or perhaps due to this popularity, it is also one of the most misunderstood of all sports. Far too easy is it for casual viewers to dismiss boxing bouts as exercises in unmethodical brutality. Marcus Jarwin Manalo of the UP College of Human Kinetics (UP CHK), however, knows that there is much more than blind aggression to the “sweet science.” For the past five years, Manalo has served as the Sports Psychology consultant for the Philippine National Boxing Team. Armed with lessons from the ring, he is on a mission to educate athletes and coaches on the benefits of mental skills training. And a major component of that goal is his personal quest to create an ideal environment that helps our pugilists give their best, both in sports and in life. Split seconds “What I focus on are performance issues of the athletes as well as of the coaches,” says Manalo. As opposed to Clinical Sports psychologists, who deal with severe disorders like depression, his consultancy focuses on training skills like mental toughness, goal setting, concentration, and anxiety management. “One misconception people have is that they think these skills are innate,” he notes. “Either you have them, or you don’t. Believing nothing can be done to improve these skills, many athletes act accordingly, failing to improve them despite the nominally important status of the ‘mental game’ in sports.” UP CHK’s Marcus Jarwin Manalo. (Photo by El Bacani, UP MPRO) In contrast, mental and physical skills are more alike than different. “Think of dribbling and shooting skills in basketball. You need to practice them regularly. Mental skills are the same. You need constant practice for them to become automatic during competitions.” Moreover, and contrary to stereotypes, he considers emotional control to be the cornerstone of a good boxer’s mental toolkit. The science of boxing goes far beyond mere suntukan or bugbugan. In reality, all-out aggression leaves most boxers open to counterattacks. “You want to be aggressive, but also calm in the sense that you can make good decisions in the ring. And all of these decisions are happening in split seconds.” Manalo uses mindfulness-based interventions to help his boxers manage the chaos of competition. These involve being aware of and accepting experiences in the present moment, rather than fighting them. For practice, team members are asked to use deep breathing and guided imagery techniques even before training camp. “Sometimes it’s just them lying down and focusing on the environment, and what it sounds like.” The Philippine National Boxing Team warming up. (Photo by Marcus Jarwin Manalo) In competitions, worries and concerns can overwhelm an athlete before the first punch is thrown. Here, mindfulness can help them to stay in the moment. Manalo says, “It lets them know that yes, they’re feeling frustrated. Then they can recognize it, acknowledge it. And then can they ask—what’s the best thing I can do now?” Like other skills, however, it does takes practice. “You can’t just start doing mindfulness when you’re already at the Asian Games! it might not work.” Establishing rapport Tall and trim, Manalo had always been an athlete in his own right. Like many Psychology undergraduates, however, he once dreamed of going to medical school. One class that he took at the UP Department of Psychology threw a wrench into those plans. “The class was discussing specific fields we could specialize in,” he recalls. “Like Educational Psychology and Counselling.” In that conversation, however, someone brought up Sports Psychology. His interest piqued, the soon-to-be graduate’s goals would change forever. Marcus Manalo explains the importance of mental skills. (Photo by El Bacani, UP MPRO) After graduating, Manalo pursued a diploma in Exercise and Sports Science at the UP CHK, which he followed up with a master’s degree with a concentration in Sports Psychology from Texas Tech University. Returning to teach in 2013, he was also recruited that year into the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP), who was on the hunt for a new Sports Psychology consultant for the national squad. “The coaches were skeptical,” he says. “If you look at the staff, at the time I was the only one who was not a boxer. It was like: how can you help us, when you haven’t experienced what we have?” Apart from the fact that not everyone knew what Sports Psychologists did, the former basketball player, who had never boxed in his life, found himself in a completely alien culture. How he responded, and what he still considers to be the most important aspect of his job was: “Establish rapport.” Over the next weeks, creating a collaborative relationship with the boxers and their coaches became his top priority. Mornings, he was running with the team, doing the same exercises they were doing. His computer’s hard drive was soon filled with the team’s sparring videos. Manalo ate with the team and slept together with them during their Baguio-based training camps. As his knowledge of the sport grew, both the boxers and the coaches also began to see Manalo as a trustworthy and approachable presence. “It’s important to make them see that you’re not just a professional that’s comfortable in an office or clinic setting,” he said. His closeness and integration with the team also helped him to become more effective as a professional. “Not all of our national athletes are comfortable with pen-and-paper assessments,” Manalo noted. The time he spends in casual conversation with the team, therefore, also doubles as opportunities to assess the needs of his athletes and becoming available to them individually. Winning takes care of itself With the launch of the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia this August, Manalo is expected to fly in with the Philippine team. While optimistic, especially after a strong five-medal showing in the recent Korotkov International Tournament in Russia, he does not want medals to be the team’s primary focus. Marcus Manalo (front row, black jacket) celebrates with the National Team in Russia. (Photo by Marcus Manalo) “You don’t talk about the gold medal,” Manalo points out. Fans and management may consider that the metric by which athletic success is measured, but he has seen how an exaggerated focus on outcomes can saddle athletes with unnecessary pressure. “Ironically, if you want to win, you need to have less of an emphasis on winning. If you take care of the process, winning will take care of itself.” With in-competition preparations becoming more mental than physical, this stage may be when our pugilists may need Manalo the most. Whatever the outcome, however, he hopes that the work he is doing now can help more teams to open their minds to Sports Psychology and how it can contribute to every stage of the athletic journey. “I think the future of Sports Psychology is bright,” he says. “The only limiting factor is that there are no institutions offering a degree in it here, you have to go abroad to study.” But with the hard work of practitioners like Manalo, more coaches and athletes are seeing its value. “Eventually,” he adds, “maybe the CHK can even offer a master’s degree in it once we get more professionals in the country and in UP!” |
https://up.edu.ph/life-of-an-island-iska/ | Life of an island Iska – University of the Philippines | Life of an island Iska Life of an island Iska September 5, 2018 | Written by Stephanie Cabigao Eight hundred kilometers southeast of Manila is Siargao Island. Much has been written in travel blogs about this surfer’s paradise, this next big thing of a tourist destination. Like many travelers, Marja Abad has been backpacking most of her life in and out of the Philippines and has gone to Siargao. However, unlike many of them who have to the island come and gone, she chose to stay. UP CSWCD alumna Marja Abad shares her Iska story (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) Immersions and encounters Abad revealed that she was first admitted to the Theater Arts program of UP Diliman’s College of Arts and Letters. However, she decided to leave the campus and go back to Miriam College where she had finished high school, to take up general education courses. “That one time we were sent to an Aeta community in Pinatubo, it was my first immersion that got me on my foot and wanting to see more communities around the country,” she says excitedly. She headed up north of Luzon as far as Sagada where she had more encounters with Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities. She then realized her love for community work, and finally decided to go back to UP to enroll in a Social Work degree program in the UP College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD). “It was my exposure during my travels up north that encouraged me to learn more about our local and IP communities. I value them so much because they’re the ones whom I turn to whenever I go backpacking into unfamiliar places. Instagram was non-existent at the time, so these locals were really the best guide,” says Marja, a UP Mountaineer. After graduation, Abad, a founding member of UP Sports Climbing, decided to move to Davao. As a Manileña, she also wanted a break away from the metropolis where she grew up. She became a river-rafting guide, and continued to explore the country’s south for surf spots until she set foot on Siargao Island for the first time in 2006. “I also went back and forth to Davao and Singapore for work. And the many times I went away from Siargao, I kept coming back here,” she says. “Everything I learned from Social Work—like the urge to help communities and learn so much about our culture through the locals—reignited my desire to work with communities especially on this island. The more I stay here, the more I see the issues. Since I already have a deep connection with this place, I always want to give back and to contribute to the community.” People behind the SEA Movement: Marja and the children of Siargao gather every Sunday for a beach clean up (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) An island Iska Landing a corporate job that allowed her to make the island her home, Marja finally settled in Siargao in 2015. The drive to stay on the island, while others were making it big internationally or in major industries, was strongly influenced by her UP education. She claims, “I was never like that. I wanted to stay close to nature. I wanted to be active. I wanted to hear stories. It was never my dream to climb the corporate ladder. I just wanted to travel.” “I value so much my UP GE courses because it’s what makes you holistic. The Humanities and Social Sciences are the reasons Iskos and Iskas have a good grasp on why the world is the way it is today. I think it really helped mold me into who I am right now. UP taught me to be proud of being a Filipina because it taught me about our heroes, our history and our culture. I really take it to heart and seriously as an Iska. It is about time that I give back to the community,” she continues. “Here, I can still do what I want—surf, have a job that allows me to still travel outside the country, and most of all turn this movement towards community and environmental sustainability work on this island,” says the overjoyed Iska. Taking some time off from work, Marja surfs the majestic waves of Siargao. (Photo by Pedro Morena) The SEA Movement Finally settling on the island, Abad realized that the waste issue was her ultimate concern. It has dramatically increased since the first time she came to Siargao in 2010. “I started the Siargao Environmental Awareness or SEA Movement in 2015 with once-a-month beach clean-ups. It is a collaborative effort to help preserve the natural resources and beauty of the island, which the local community and visitors rely on for a simple yet beautiful life. Suddenly, we had so many volunteers coming out to join us, until the clean-up became a Saturday thing for us. Little by little, we had a structure which was ripe enough for us to establish an organization,” she recalls. Today, there are four groups under the SEA Movement which are into environmental advocacy in Surigao and Cebu. “The struggle is where do we put the trash after? When will we stop cleaning the beach? When will people stop littering? And when will the local government be strict on littering, and with policies? When will we see more trash bins? When will we see garbage collection? For the past three years, it was the same,” she complains. SEA Movement’s Sunday beach clean up along the coast of General Luna (Photos by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) But the hopeful Iska is making a bold move this year, aiming to have SEA Movement officials elected to local government posts. She looks forward to the time when, through them, local government units will be more tuned in to environmental issues. While the SEA Movement is establishing sustainable waste management on the island, it also focuses on other site-and-sector-specific projects. One is the setting up of organic farms on the island which recently tied up with farmers in the municipality of Pilar. Acting as a hub to connect networks of people with unique skills in order to contribute to solving the island’s problems, the SEA Movement has also partnered up with people from the US for an environmental book drive, with a teacher-training series for literacy and critical thinking for about a hundred teachers from General Luna, Dapa, and Santa Monica. The SEA Movement co-founder revealed that the organization’s biggest project so far is being part of Gina Lopez’s Quest for Love. “We are the 16th semifinalist. If we get chosen as one of the eight finalists, then we will get a grant. Towards the end of the year and on to next year, we hope to get the funding to start to set up the SEA Movement office, hire people, and provide them with good wages.” It will also be launching its new fashion line called SEAM, with an all-women sewing crew using recyclable materials to make surf and casual apparel. An upcycled tote bag made for SEA Movement’s newest line called SEAM by an all-women sewing crew using recyclable materials to make surf and casual apparel. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) “I just want to pursue the projects. The SEA movement is my brainchild, but I wouldn’t have done it without the other people, especially the kids. So I always tag myself as the co-founder, because I got help from a lot of people in Siargao,” Abad concludes. |
https://up.edu.ph/meet-the-snake-lady/ | Meet the “Snake Lady” – University of the Philippines | Meet the “Snake Lady” Meet the “Snake Lady” October 25, 2018 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Dr. Leticia Afuang shows the latest snake specimens at the UPLB Museum of Natural History. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) No, she’s not a snake charmer. Nor is she some kind of snake whisperer. She is herpetologist Dr. Leticia “Letty” Afuang of UP Los Baños (UPLB). And while she specializes in all things reptilian and amphibian, she has become quite known as the “snake lady.” Saw a cobra slithering around? Woke up to find a satisfied snake instead of your lovebirds in the cage? With one barangay even named “Maahas” (an area with many snakes), people around LB know whom to call. Photos of snakes caught at the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve from the UPLB Museum of Natural History Forest CANOPI Program Project 3 – Forest Canopy Vertebrate Fauna: clockwise from left, Ahaetulla prasina (Asian vine snake), Boiga dendrophila (Gold-ringed cat snake), and Trimeresurus flavomaculatus (Philippine pit viper) “I make myself available because those are valuable teaching opportunities. There are people whose first instinct is to kill the snakes they see because they are afraid. It’s part of my duty as an educator to allay their fears by sharing knowledge,” the pastor’s wife and mother of two says. But how did she get the moniker in the first place? Letty attributes it to all her public lectures and speaking engagements, where the interest in herpetology mainly gravitates toward snakes. “Questions about frogs or lizards, for example, are rare. I think it’s really the fear of snakes that makes people so curious about them.” Over time, she became known as UPLB’s resident snake expert. And despite almost dying from accidental envenomation by a viper during field work in Palawan almost 20 years ago, she continues to advocate for the non-violent handling of snakes. “The venom felt hot and I could feel it crawling up my arm.”—Dr. Afuang on getting envenomated in Palawan. She wasn’t bitten, but had gotten venom through a wound in her hand, trying to free a viper that was tied up by its captors. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) “This snake was tied up by some people and it was struggling to breathe. I wanted to relieve its pain.” Forgetting that she had a wound in her hand, she went to untie the thrashing viper. Venom got into her wound and within seconds, she felt her hand go warm. She had to be carried down the mountain, transported in a small boat, then in a mixer that later broke down, and then in another mixer that passed by, before finally reaching the hospital. “It’s a miracle I survived with no antivenom. I woke up the next day like nothing happened.” A clip from Dr. Leticia Afuang’s video of Tropidolaemus philippensis Gray, 1842 taken in 2009. (Video courtesy of Dr. Leticia Afuang, Animal Biology Divison, Institute of Biological Sciences, UP Los Baños) From animal lover to teacher-scientist Growing up on a farm in Isabela, Letty reveals she was always fond of animals. But it was high-school Biology that turned that affinity into a deeper interest in studying them. “I loved that class so much that I was already preserving specimens of lizards, insects, and worms for study. In relation to herpetology, I became fascinated with amphibians first.” It was only natural for her then to pursue a BS Zoology degree in UP Diliman in the mid-1970s, where her attention shifted to invertebrates. When she graduated in 1979, Letty went to teach at Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Nueva Ecija. And after just one semester, she got a scholarship to pursue a master’s degree. She wasn’t able to enroll in Diliman because she was late and was advised to try UPLB isntead. She laughs as she recalls how she was given instructions on getting there. “I didn’t know UPLB! But when I arrived, I just fell in love with the place and the people.” In the left photo, Dr. Afuang points out that sea snakes are distinguished by flat, paddle-like tails like this specimen, Laticauda semifasciata. In the other photo, she explains that a tell-tale sign a snake is venomous is the triangle-shaped head and skinny neck just like on the viper specimen she’s holding, Tropidolaemus wagleri. Both snakes are found in the Philippines. (Photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) She finished her MS in Zoology, major in Vertebrate Biology, in 1985. By then, she was enamored with wildlife biology and brought her CLSU students to UPLB each summer for training in that field of study. In 1991, just two years after her term as chairperson of the Department of Biological Sciences, Letty resigned from CLSU and returned to UPLB—this time to teach. She juggled teaching, doing research, family life, and getting her PhD while also dealing with a heart ailment. And in 2003, after around four years, she finally earned her PhD in Environmental Science and Management from UPLB. This time, she specialized in protected areas planning, development, and management, with particular focus on wildlife biology and herpetology, and a minor in genetics and forestry. Clockwise from top left: Dendrelaphis pictus found at Dr. Afuang’s UPLB campus residence in 2007; Boiga dendrophila found in the mangroves of El Nido, Palawan during a biodiversity assessment of the island in 1998; Dendrelaphis pictus found at Dr. Afuang’s residence in 2006; Trimeresurus mcgregori found in Mt. Iraya, Batanes in 2006 while Dr. Afuang’s thesis advisee was doing research; and another Trimeresurus mcgregori in Mt. Iraya on the same day (Photos from Dr. Leticia Afuang) Leaving a legacy behind Letty is turning 60 next year. In a few more years, she’ll be retiring and it’s making her think of her life’s work. She revived the herpetology program in UPLB, shocked to find out it had been dead for three years when she joined the faculty in 1991. “Wildlife biology can’t be complete without herpetology!” She enlisted the help of Dr. Pedro Alviola III to team-teach herpetology courses and he agreed. He did the lectures and she took care of the lab work. She also got Dr. Angel Alcala to deliver guest lectures even while he was Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Letty admits that without their support, the program would have been harder to bring back. Dr. Afuang’s former student in Herpetology, Mark Vincent Yngente, holds up the tail end of Ophiophagus hannah or King cobra found feeding on a monitor lizard in Mt. Makiling. (Photo from Mark Vincent Yngente) Over the last two decades or so, she has been seeing the results of that revival: students’ interest in herpetology continues to increase; more endemic and threatened species have been discovered; changes in taxonomy, reptile assessment being undertaken again; and, the establishment of the Herpetological Society of the Philippines, among others. In all her work as a scientist—in the lab, in the field, writing papers, undertaking extension projects— she considers the identification of priority areas for conservation as one of her bigger contributions to Philippine biodiversity. She was project manager of the National Biodiversity Conservation Priority Setting Program, which ran from 2001 to 2002, the result of which has become the baseline data for funding of conservation efforts. But looking back on her almost 40 years of teaching, Letty Afuang believes that being a mentor to future scientists and experts just might be the best thing she’s done—and still doing—for wildlife biology and biodiversity conservation. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-led-international-team-discovers-new-human-species-in-the-philippines/ | UP-led international team discovers new human species in the Philippines – University of the Philippines | UP-led international team discovers new human species in the Philippines UP-led international team discovers new human species in the Philippines April 11, 2019 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion Video from the UP Media and Public Relations Office An international multidisciplinary team, led by University of the Philippines Associate Professor Armand Salvador B. Mijares, discovered a new human species, the Homo luzonensis, from an excavation site inside Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan. Mijares said the hominin fossils and teeth are from at least three individuals, nicknamed Ubag after a mythical cave man, that were excavated in 2007, 2011 and 2015. He and the members of his team, paleoanthropologist Florent Détroit of the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, zooarchaeologist Philip Piper of Australian National University, and geochronologist Rainer Grün of Griffith University, dug up the hominin fossils from a sedimentary level located three meters below the current surface of the cave floor. Figure 1. The different fossils remains of Homo luzonensis from Late Pleistocene sediments at Callao Cave. a, holotype CCH6: postcanine maxillary teeth in occlusal (left) and buccal (right) aspects, b, left P3 or P4 CCH8: occlusal (left) and buccal (right) aspects, c, right M3 CCH9: occlusal (top) and buccal (bottom) aspects d, juvenile femoral shaft CCH7 (anterior, lateral, posterior aspects. e, distal manual phalanx CCH5 (dorsal, lateral/medial, palmar aspects) f, intermediate manual phalanx CCH2 (dorsal, lateral, palmar aspects).g, 3rd metatarsal discovered in 2007 h, intermediate pedal phalanx CCH3 (dorsal, medial, plantar aspect)..) i, proximal pedal phalanx CCH4 (dorsal, lateral). Source: A new species of Homo from the Late Pleistocene of the Philippines, Nature, 2019 Uranium-series (u-series) dating, which is a method used to calculate age via the radioactive decay of uranium, determined the fossils to be 50-67,000 years old. These would make them the earliest human remains to be discovered in the Philippines, predating even the Homo sapiens found on Palawan island to the south estimated at 30-40,000 years. The species was first described by Mijares and his team in a 2010 article through a single metatarsal bone. Comparative analyses via 3-dimensional imaging methods and geometric morphometrics showed that Homo luzonensis had a mix of primitive features resembling Australopithecus and more modern ones closer to Homo sapiens. This singular combination of traits distinguishes it from other representatives of the genus Homo, especially its contemporaries known in Southeast Asia like Homo floresiensis, which was discovered in Indonesia in 2004. Prof. Armand Salvador Mijares explains the unique anatomy of Homo luzonensis at a press conference at the UP College of Science Auditorium. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. Luzon, which is the largest island in the Philippines, was not known to be accessible by foot during the Quaternary period (around 2.588 million years ago to present) and is known for its high rate of endemism. Discovered anthropogenic elements such as stone tools and the remains of animals, including nearly a complete rhinoceros with clear marks of butchery in the Kalinga, are evidence that hominines were present on the island for at least 700,000 years ago. Figure 2. (Left photo) Location of Callao Cave in north of Luzon Island, Philippines, which has never been accessible by foot from the Asian continent during the Quaternary epoch (medium gray and light gray tones indicate the extension of the emerged lands at lower sea levels of 50 and 120 m respectively). (Right photo) View of the excavations of Callao Cave in 2011. Source: A new species of Homo from the Late Pleistocene of the Philippines, Nature, 2019 Like Homo floresiensis, which was nicknamed “hobbit” by the scientific community, Homo luzonensis probably represents another species of the genus Homo that evolved under the effects of insular endemism, while being unique. Where it came from and how it got here remain largely a mystery, but its presence highlights the complexity and diversity of hominine migrations and the evolutionary history in the islands of Southeast Asia. “The study situates the Philippines as a major area for evolutionary research,” Mijares said. “This discovery, to me, is a dedication to the Filipino people. It is our contribution to Filipino heritage and to the world’s heritage.” Professor Armand B. Mijares with the history-making fossils of Homo luzonensis. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. The project that led to the discovery of Homo luzonensis was funded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation, the Leakey Foundation Research Grant, and the University of the Philippines via the Enhanced Creative Work and Research Grant in cooperation with the National Museum of the Philippines, the Cagayan Provincial Government, and the Protected Area Management Board-Peñablanca. |
https://up.edu.ph/busy-bees-for-public-service-the-uplb-bee-program/ | Busy bees for public service: The UPLB Bee Program – University of the Philippines | Busy bees for public service: The UPLB Bee Program Busy bees for public service: The UPLB Bee Program March 25, 2019 | Written by KIM G Quilinguing Video by KIM Quilinguing, UP MPRO. A small area tucked away in the Institute of Biological Sciences of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños gives proof to the saying that good things come in little packages. The wards of the University’s Bee Program are no bigger than one’s thumb, but they are able to provide a livelihood and a whole range of products to those who are interested. What began in 1989 as a coordinating body with only five members of the UPLB community, has now grown into a research and extension program with around 35 members from various fields of expertise. Led initially by the late Dr. Pacifico C. Payawal of the Institute of Biological Sciences, the Bee Program would eventually become an integrated, multi-disciplinary group, which would tackle everything from beekeeping, bee science and other bee-related research work. UPLB Associate Professor Jose Rene L. Micor, Chair of the UPLB Bee Program. Photo by KIM Quilinguing, UP MPRO Program Chair Jose Rene L. Micor said that the program aims to formalize and integrate all bee-related research activities of UPLB. The 35 multi-disciplinary members of the Bee Program have been continuously working as a team to become a dynamic research and extension center capable of providing a variety of technical assistance to different sectors. “We are basically providing assistance to almost everyone who needs help with regard to bee science or bee-related research,” he said. The program provides training in beekeeping, and over the years, it has worked with various local government units, state universities and colleges, higher education institutions, non-government organizations, and even private farms interested in bee sciences. “Initially it was 1 to 2 [trainings per year], but nowadays we have it 4 [times per year] because it’s always full,” said Micor. Among those which they have partnered with are the Cavite State University and the University of Southern Mindanao. They have also worked with the Balay Buhay sa Uma in Sorsogon and the Yumi farm in Tayabas, Quezon. Aside from the training, the program provides technical services related to beekeeping, such as: Beekeeping Management and Apiary Establishment, Honey and Pollen Analysis, Pollen Advisory and Bee Disease Diagnosis. A member of the UPLB Bee Program giving a talk to trainees. Photo courtesy of the UPLB Bee Program. Associate Professor Micor added that they hope to standardize bee products and develop apicultural or beekeeping technologies which can be used by farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers, students and those who have pursued bee science as a livelihood or academic pursuit. The program also seeks to aid biodiversity conservation, particularly in the management of bee species, considering their work with both indigenous and foreign bee species. After joining the program in 2010, Micor led a research team that tested different bee products, such as honey from different bee species. Their research resulted in the crafting of the Philippine National Standard for Honey. Micor, who is a chemist by training, said that their Bee Program has produced more than just honey. Working with different units of the University, the program has developed bee products such as soap, insect repellent, massage oil, cider, and even wine, from both local and imported bee species. Apart from beekeepers, the program has helped farmers maintain their fruit trees, particularly mangoes. Their training on Pollinator Management in an Agroecosystem for tree growers has helped farmer-trainees increase their yield and productivity, while minimizing damage to the ecosystem. Instead of pesticides, pollinators were used to grow fruits. Beyond research and training, the Bee Program also aided in the rehabilitation of some communities in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013. In an interview with the UPLB Office of Public Relations, former Bee Program Chair, Professor Emeritus Cleofas R. Cervancia recounted the program’s partnership with New Zealand’s University of Canterbury and the Guiuan Development Foundation which brought colonies of bees to Tarong, Carles, Iloilo and Maliwaliw, Salcedo, Eastern Samar. Serving as pollinators, the bees were necessary for the restoration of fruit trees in the areas. They also provided livelihood opportunities for the locals. Members of the UPLB Bee Program receiving the Gawad Pangulo for Excellence in Public Service from UP President Danilo L. Concepcion (4th from left). Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO. In recognition of the significance of the UPLB Bee Program as a research and extension program of the University, it was awarded the Gawad Pangulo for Excellence in Public Service on February 28, 2019 in ceremonies at the UP Diliman. The award serves as a testament to the impact of the program, particularly for its contribution to the bee sciences and the assistance it has provided to various communities all over the country. The Gawad Pangulo is the most recent recognition that the UPLB Bee Program has received as it has been accorded the Civil Service Commission (CSC) PAG-ASA Award in 2008; the National Winner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Outstanding Extension Award and Regional Winner of the CHED Outstanding Research Program Award, both in 2011; and the UPLB Outstanding Extension and Research Program Award. The program was also named the National Center for Bee Research and Development by the Asian Association of Apiculture. The research and extension services that the program has provided in the three decades since it began as a small group of five academics is proof of how much it has grown. Like the colonies of bees that they maintain, the UPLB Program has grown to a multi-disciplinary group, which involves several units and members of the academic community. And like the little busy bees that provide food for the colonies, these scientists, educators, researchers, students and staff aid the communities they serve. The UPLB Bee Program conducts the intensive beekeeping course four times a year. It also provides training in Management of Tropical Bees, as well as in Product Development. For more information, please visit their Facebook page. They can also be reached via email: beeprogram.uplb@uplb.edu.ph. Published on: Mar 25, 2019 |
https://up.edu.ph/meet-ups-next-satellite-builders/ | Meet UP’s next satellite builders – University of the Philippines | Meet UP’s next satellite builders Meet UP’s next satellite builders April 25, 2019 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion Video by KIM Quilinguing for the UP Media and Public Relations Office On June 29, 2018, a peculiar little satellite was launched into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in Florida, USA. As far as Philippine satellites go, space enthusiasts are familiar with the balikbayan box-sized class of microsatellites like Diwata-1 and Diwata-2. But this nanosatellite, Maya-1 was even smaller. Created by Filipino scholars Adrian Salces and Joven Javier as part of the Kyushu Institute of Technology’s (KyuTech) Birds-2 project, Maya-1 tipped the scales at barely over a kilogram, while carrying hardware that could facilitate communication in disaster scenarios. It was the first Filipino built nanosatellite and would be an inspiration for future developments in the Philippines. A few years ago it was difficult to imagine us Filipinos having our own satellites, let alone having qualified personnel to build them. But with the success of Maya-1, as well as the Diwata microsatelllites, the UP and the Department of Science and Technology-funded STAMINA4Space program (formerly PHL-Microsat) have launched a project that will develop this future crop of satellite builders. The name of the project is STeP-UP, and its scholars will not only be trained to build satellites like Maya-1, but–they will also be doing almost all their work inhouse. Perfect System At the centerpiece of the STeP-UP project (short for Space Science Proliferation through University Partnerships) is the Masters in Engineering program at UP’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI). With support from the STeP-UP program, the Institute is now offering its first two-year graduate track on nanosatellite engineering. Eight DOST-funded scholars from different backgrounds and institutions passed the gruelling screening process to become part of the pioneering batch this 2019. Their mission–to be able to create two 10x10x10 cm. nanosatellites at the end of their study period. All the design and construction work will be done at the Institute, with Kyutech helping with space environment testing in preparation for the launch of the satellites at the International Space Station (ISS). STeP-UP scholars Bryan Custodio (left) and Gladys Bajaro (right). Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. According to STeP-UP head, Engr. Paul Jason Co, the project is about passing on what their team has learned to partners in the academe back home. “We have to proliferate all this knowledge across the country,” he said. “If only the same sets of people are the ones working on space technology, that would be a waste.” With the graduate program track on nanosatellite engineering, the STeP-UP project through the Institute can get to engage with other universities on the way to creating a university consortium for space technology. Members of that consortium will share in the satellite-building capacities that STAMINA4Space has pioneered; while UP and its STeP-UP partners will also develop ground stations in these universities to manage the nanosatellites they build. Why nanosatellites or ‘cubesats’? “For one thing, cubesats are very small,” Co said. Unlike microsatellites like Diwata or their more enormous brethren, these satellites are much cheaper to build. STeP-UP scholars (from left to right): Christy Raterta, Marielle Magbanua-Gregorio, Gladys Bajaro, Lorilyn Daquioag, Renzo Wee, Bryan Custodio, Judiel Reyes, and Derick Canceran with DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña (center). Photo by Mae Ericka Jean Picar, STAMINA4Space “And,” he continued, “since it’s a small system, it’s a perfect fit for learning about this technology. For bigger satellites, it will take years, even decades to develop one of them.” The nanosatellite, on the other hand, fits neatly within the two years allotted to the postgraduate students to produce them. No Stranger STeP-UP scholar Gladys Bajaro had been working on satellites even before the program was launched. In fact, this graduate of Electronics and Communications Engineering from Bicol State College of Applied Science and Technology played a key role in the success of the country’s initial forays into satellite technology. As lead engineer of the amateur radio and satellite station at the EEEI, Bajaro applied her skills to tracking Maya-1 and helping out on Diwata-2’s amateur radio unit. Still, despite her experience, none of her previous feats truly prepared Bajaro for the holistic training required to build a satellite from scratch. STeP-UP scholar Gladys Bajaro. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO Bajaro detailed the three courses she and her classmates are taking in their first semester. “First, we have satellite communications,” she said, which tackles the basics of how satellites can converse with ground stations on Earth. The second is a course on nanosatellite development, which covers the process of building the different subsystems, from the circuits to the antenna, of a satellite like Maya-1. Finally, each semester has a Directed Studies course, where the students engage in hands-on experiments and testing to prepare them for the final output. This focused course handles topics that regular classes barely touch on, like planning satellite missions and prototype making, and where students get to “learn by doing”. Putting Trust With space technology being in its infancy in the Philippines, there is a lot of pressure resting on the shoulders of the scholars, according to former Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Technology faculty member Bryan Custodio. The licensed engineer used to teach courses in Electronics and Communications Engineering until a letter from UP to his institution launched his journey as FEU’s representative to the program, an honor he takes very seriously. “The application was tough,” he said, “because this is UP Diliman. But when I read the results and I learned that I passed, I was speechless. Because I never thought they would put their faith in me to be a part of this program.” STeP-UP scholar Bryan Custodio. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO As a scholar, Custodio is being trained to be a well-rounded engineer, rather than a narrow specialist. “In my case, my assigned subsystem is the antenna subsystem, with some involvement in the communication subsystem,” he said. But without much precedent literature to guide them, he and his classmates are learning bits of every subsystem and process. “Every day is an opportunity to learn something new.” Like Bajaro and his fellow scholars, Custodio aims to give back to the country through research and helping to build the proposed Philippine Space Agency. “Hopefully we, the pioneering batch, can continue what we learned through that Space Agency. And I hope I can get to teach the next generation, the next batch of scholars who will develop satellites and work on other aspects of space technology,” he continued. T-Shaped People While STeP-UP scholars like Bajaro and Custodio entered the program with highly varied skillsets, Co believes that diversity is the group’s strength. In fact, he encourages any prospective student with a background in science or engineering to apply for the next scholarship cycle. “If you know the scientific method, you’re welcome.” He compares their training philosophy to STAMINA4Space program leader Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr.’s intent to build ‘T-shaped people’. “We have different students that bring their own expertise,” he explained, “and that’s the vertical pillar. But since developing a satellite is a multidisciplinary task, we expect them to reach out and learn other aspects as well.” STeP-UP scholars discuss satellite design and construction at the EEEI. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO Co gives the example of an electronics engineer who expands his or her focus once accepted into the program. “You don’t restrict yourself to just electronics. You learn the physics side, the mechanical engineering side, the materials side. Basically, the whole thing.” “That’s what we expect our graduates to be. They may come in as, say, mechanical engineers or computer engineers. But when they graduate, we expect them to be systems engineers,” he continued. While funding for the program lasts for four years, Co hopes that this experiment will blossom into something bigger. “We want this to continue offering this program. We want other universities to build their own satellite-building programs.” “These scholars, they are the seeds,” he said. “We want them to grow and spread their own seeds, until we have a critical mass of researchers for us to sustain a local space industry.” |
https://up.edu.ph/caring-for-kids-with-cancer/ | Caring for kids with cancer – University of the Philippines | Caring for kids with cancer Caring for kids with cancer May 15, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo A scene in the situational video in Chapter 5: Helping the Child Cope with Treatment of the Aruga sa Batang may Cancer website “You have cancer.” No one ever wants to hear to those words. Imagine when the cancer-stricken patient is young, a child or a teenager who should still be looking forward to many experiences life has to offer. Even more devastating is that “in the Philippines, two-thirds of pediatric patients with cancer are diagnosed at advanced stages.” This is the grim reality revealed by Prof. Loyda Cajucom of the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies. She is a registered nurse, and a graduate and a former faculty member of UP Manila who has firsthand experience of dealing with pediatric cancer patients. This, along with the lack of developed palliative and supportive care programs in the country and UPOU’s leadership in open and distance e-learning, led her to spearhead “Aruga sa Batang may Cancer (ABC).” This online resource, funded by a grant from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, is dedicated to, as the name indicates, caring for children with cancer. ABC is the first of its kind in the country. The Aruga sa Batang may Cancer website can be accessed at https://arugaproject.com/. Not one-size-fits-all Dr. Rumalie Corvera, founder and executive director of Ruth Foundation, a palliative care service provider and an ABC partner, explains that palliative care is a form of assistance given to patients of life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses and their families and loved ones. Dr. Rumalie Corvera, founder and executive director of Ruth Foundation (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Palliative care is not limited to alleviating the physical pain of the patient, as some perceive it to be. It is a holistic approach which includes ensuring the psychosocial well-being of the patients and their loved ones as well. Sometimes, Cajucom says, the mental and emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis weighs far more heavily than the physical. “I saw it many times when I was at the Philippine General Hospital.” Corvera says of Ruth Foundation’s experience: “It’s often the parents who have a harder time accepting their child’s illness. There are times when it’s the patient who even comforts his or her parents and tells them to be strong.” Palliative care, which is more prevalent in Western countries, cannot simply be applied as is in the Philippines because of cultural beliefs, traditions, and attitudes. In a country where practice of and knowledge on palliative care leaves much to be desired, Cajucom and her team had to conduct assessments to get a clearer picture of what needs to be done and how. They also had the support of other partners like Kythe Foundation, Inc. and the John Wayne Cancer Institute. “Parents, often mothers, have a tendency to blame themselves when their children are diagnosed with cancer. They would ask themselves, ‘What did I do wrong?’ or think they didn’t care for themselves properly when they were pregnant with their children.”—Prof. Loyda Cajucom (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Hospitals in strategic locations across the country eagerly participated in the activities. These are: the Philippine Children’s Medical Center in Metro Manila; Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in Albay; Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu; and, Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao. Arugaproject.com The result of their work is the ABC website, https://arugaproject.com/, which was formally launched on March 1 as part of UPOU’s 24th anniversary celebration. The site has a learning management system for primary caregivers available in three languages: Bisaya, English, and Tagalog. This section contains information materials, text, images, and videos, that can be accessed by anyone visiting the site. The text and images may be downloaded in PDF format for offline reading. In this video, Dr. Angie Sievert-Fernandez, a Kythe Foundation, Inc. child life specialist, discusses how parents can explain cancer to their child once diagnosed. This is one of many resources posted on the ABC website. Two other components provide online training programs for health care professionals. One is for doctors and the other is for nurses and allied health professionals. Access to these sections is limited to the intended users. Its cancer registry and telemedicine components are still being completed. The cancer registry will be a database of pediatric cancer information and statistics to guide policymaking and implementation by appropriate government agencies. Relevant statistical data for public information may also be posted in the section. The telemedicine function of the site will help facilitate consultations between physicians of pediatric cancer patients and specialists, which would otherwise be nearly impossible because of geographical distance. UPOU launches the ABC website at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on March 1 as part of its 24th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Beyond pediatric cancer Cajucom aims for this pioneering effort to be later duplicated to address other diseases prevalent in or of interest to the country. A web-based platform is a cost-effective and accessible way for patients, caregivers, professionals, and even state agencies to get accurate information on and relevant training in the provision of necessary health care services. This is one way to bridge the gap between patients and health care providers, who, because of limited resources on one end, may not meet at all. Data that will be collected through sites like https://arugaproject.com/ will also be the basis of analysis for trends and patterns that will inform and guide state policy and action in health care. ABC is starting off the country’s movement towards harnessing information and web technologies in finding innovative solutions to problems in the provision of crucial health care services to Filipinos. Here’s hoping more will follow suit. |
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/amidst-woes-on-the-ground-up-led-scientists-of-the-philsa-find-our-place-in-space/ | Amidst woes on the ground, UP-led scientists of the PhilSA find “Our Place in Space” – University of the Philippines | Amidst woes on the ground, UP-led scientists of the PhilSA find “Our Place in Space” Amidst woes on the ground, UP-led scientists of the PhilSA find “Our Place in Space” August 28, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion Amidst COVID-19 troubles on the ground, the nation looked to space for hope on August 6, 2020 as the “space sector” behind the launch of and knowledge product creation through the first ever Philippine-made microsatellites held a press briefing. The event, “Our Place in Space: What’s Next for the Philippines Space Sector?”, invited the media for a virtual discussion over Zoom to talk about what’s next in terms of research and development (R&D) from the sector a year after the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) was officially established with Republic Act 11363. DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña giving the opening remarks. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. The organizations that make up the sector are: the PhilSA; the UP-led STAMINA4Space Program, which succeeded with the much lauded PHL-Microsat project in developing the country’s capacities in small satellite technology; and the Department of Science and Technology Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI). The briefing was composed of presentations by seven speakers from different corners of the space sector, each giving updates on the latest developments in their space-related R&D specialties. Engr. Harold Bryan Paler, Senior Science Research Specialist at the DOST-ASTI, talks about PEDRO. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. The first presentation came from Engr. Harold Bryan Paler, Senior Science Research Specialist at the DOST-ASTI. Paler talked of the Philippine Earth Data Resources and Observation Center (PEDRO Center), which is the country’s ground monitoring station for satellites. The primary function of PEDRO is to monitor, give commands, and receive data from the project’s earth observation satellites,such as Diwata-2. It has independent stations with corresponding tracking antennae in all three major islands of the Philippines: in UP Diliman, Quezon City for Luzon; in Dumangas, Iloilo for the Visayas; and, in Davao City for Mindanao.These stations track the satellites from horizon to horizon. It also boasts of the Computing and Archiving Research Environment or COARE to store and process the often large-sized images that satellites produce. Engr. Roel de la Cruz of the DOST-ASTI on satellite mapping and disaster risk reduction. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. The next two presentations strictly dealt with the many present and future ways that data from satellites can be applied to disaster risk reduction, and to agricultural and environmental efforts. Engr. Roel de la Cruz of the DOST-ASTI discussed how the DATOS project uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to translate satellite derived data into mapping and monitoring solutions for floods, land cover, seasonal crops, and calamities, among other applications. For example, using radar satellites that pass every 12 days, his team can determine the signatures that differentiate sugarcane from rice, corn, and other crops. Doing so, the team can now map and monitor plantations like these in the country and currently have agreements with government agencies to accomplish this feat. UP researcher Mark Jayson Felix of STAMINA4Space on how optical imagery can be used to track changes in the environment. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. Similarly, UP researcher Mark Jayson Felix of STAMINA4Space showed how optical imagery can be used to track changes in the environment. These space technology applications are used to track air and water quality, as well as to do econometric work. Included in this work is the surprising finding that higher levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in the air appeared to have a relationship with the number of COVID-19 fatalities in areas they studied. This, according to Felix, mirrored similar studies in Europe that found similar relationships that he hoped could be used to improve air quality without severely compromising the economy. These series of presentations were punctuated by the unveiling of the Space Data Dashboard where one can view relevant research outputs from the various projects mapped on the web. The team displayed its capabilities by running over the dashboard’s COVID-19 pertinent functions to the media. A slide from Engr.DelburgMitchao’s presentation. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. Moving from data applications to building the satellites of the future, Engr. Delburg Mitchao of STAMINA4Space discussed building actual satellites locally, in the past and the future. He discussed the locally developed modules developed for Diwata-2: the amateur radio payload, the attitude control unit, and the sun aspect sensor. He noted how the future of microsatellite development lies in creating the satellite “bus”, or the vehicle where these modules are contained, as well as a local onboard computer that interfaces with communication modules (UTACH) and aids in its control. A slide from the presentation of Dr. Maricor Soriano of the UP Diliman Institute of Physics and head of the STAMINA4Space OPTIKAL project. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. Similarly, Dr. Maricor Soriano of the UP Diliman Institute of Physics and head of the STAMINA4Space OPTIKAL project brought media members up to speed on her team’s current projects, including the development of two cameras for remote sensing. These are the Hyperspectral Imaging Camera (HYPIE) and the Multi-Application Line Imaging Camera-Monochrome and Tri-Linear Array (MALIC-MATA). The former will be carried by a drone and the latter by a satellite. Both are line scanning cameras that sweep over a scene just as a flatbed scanner might work on a smaller scale. Engr. Mary Ann Constante of the STAMINA4Space STeP-UP project. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. Lastly, Engr. Mary Ann Constante of the STAMINA4Space STeP-UP project detailed the steps her team were taking to make the space program more locally sustainable. Other than supporting Masters and PhD students and offering the first ever Nanosatellite Engineering track in the Masters of Engineering program at the UPD Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI), the team also established a local chapter of an international space engineering consortium (UNISEC Global) that serves as a platform for local universities to join UP Diliman in space-related activities. They are also coordinating with local agencies and industries for space product manufacturing. Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr., Director General of the PhilSA and faculty member of the UPD-EEEI, on the mandate of PhilSA. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. Wrapping up the entire event was Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr., Director General of the PhilSA and faculty member of the UPD-EEEI. Talking about value creation in space S&T and its applications, Marciano cited the PhilSA’s vision: “a Filipino nation bridged, uplifted through the peaceful uses of outer space.” He clarified that while the PhilSA was being built from the ground up, it is not starting from scratch, since prior efforts have produced significant capabilities, trained personnel, and infrastructure that were on full display during the press briefing. While drafting RA 11363 implementing rules and regulations kept Marciano and his team busy, he pointed out PhilSA’s two flagship initiatives: mobilizing satellite images and data for digital inclusion, economy, and government; and, the Build, Build, Build in Space (B3iS). As part of these initiatives, he mentioned plans for the creation of a locally made multispectral satellite and what will be the Diwata 3 microsatellite, among others. A slide from PhilSA Director Marciano’s presentation. Screenshot from the replay of the press briefing here. “The mechanism for local know how transfer and retention shall be used to engage local companies in the manufacture test and supply chain for the B3iS satellites, which can help spur the development of the local space industry as a possible pathway for economic recovery post-COVID-19,” Marciano said. |
https://up.edu.ph/the-hatch-hub-on-maginhawa-st-offers-remote-learning-spaces-for-up-students/ | The Hatch Hub on Maginhawa St. offers remote learning spaces for UP students – University of the Philippines | The Hatch Hub on Maginhawa St. offers remote learning spaces for UP students The Hatch Hub on Maginhawa St. offers remote learning spaces for UP students September 2, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion Image from The Hatch Hub’s Facebook page. When the COVID-19 pandemic drastically transformed the educational landscape around the globe earlier this year, Filipinos had little choice but to accept the fact that much of teaching and learning in the foreseeable future would have to be done digitally. While this transition, as described in a Memorandum of the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) dated June 4, 2020, had long been prepared for, no doubt present circumstances accelerated its implementation by at least a few years. [Related: UPCAT qualifiers enrolling in UP can expect the “new normal” of remote learning] A key concern of the University regarding this digital shift is equalizing access to knowledge for students, given the tendency of technology to exacerbate pre-existing socio-economic divisions between the financially more and the less capable. This concern spurred the creation of efforts such as the #KaagapayUP project to bridge this divide and help financially challenged students have a fighting chance to do online classes on more even terms. [Related: Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral ng mga Iskolar ng Bayan FAQs] Several UP alumni, including Julliano Fernando ‘Jules’ Guiang, a National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) alumnus and graduate student, were similarly struck by the inequities highlighted by the pandemic. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Guiang, who is also a journalist, had launched The Hatch Hub, a co-working space on Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City with his friends. At first, they envisioned it to be an affordable establishment where students and professionals could study, meet, work, and hold events. The Hatch Hub’s rooftop space. Image from Mr. Jules Guiang. Forging a partnership With the COVID-19 pandemic, however, Guiang and his partners realized the need to shift their focus. While other businesses were struggling to keep afloat, they knew that The Hatch Hub had the potential to help at least UP students nearby to meet the challenges of the coming academic year. “Moving forward,” Guiang said, “I thought, why not offer [The Hatch Hub] for students who don’t have a conducive space with strong internet connection?” With the formal launch of the #KaagapayUP campaign, Guiang contacted the UP Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and it only took a Zoom meeting and a few emails for the collaboration to take shape. Photo of the indoor working and study space in The Hatch Hub. Image from Mr. Jules Guiang. The Hatch Hub, as it was originally designed, is an establishment where, for the cost of P50 an hour, a customer can get a personal space to work in, with free water, coffee, and power outlets (other services and packages are available). Through #KaagapayUP, Hatch Hub will become one of the University’s partner organizations where students can use the space and its services for their online classes. “Since our space is not that big, and since we’re following health protocols, we can only admit at most 10 students at a time,” Guiang said. Moreover, Guiang also offered The Hatch Hub to be a drop-off point where generous UP alumni can donate their laptops and other gadgets for the use of UP students. “I am also thinking of tapping other UP alumni who can chip in financial assistance so we can cover other expenses, such as WiFi fees, electricity bill, water and coffee,” he added. Serving the people Once all the details have been ironed out, Guiang and his partners hope to launch the service at the beginning of academic year (AY) 2020-2021. “We will be setting up an online registration where students can reserve their slots,” he clarified. He also said that he has been contacting and coordinating with similar businesses this 2020 and will also pitch similar ideas to them. What inspired him to readily offer this service at a time when most other businesses are seeking to downsize or otherwise find ways to be profitable? “As a public administration student, I always bear in mind the ‘public’,” Guiang clarified. “I fully understand the challenges our students are facing right now, so I thought, why not share what we have at the moment? At least on my end, a decent space that students can use for their remote learning. After all, our battle cry is to ‘serve the people’. In my case, this is the least I can offer right now.” Image from Mr. Jules Guiang. Visit The Hatch Hub at 195 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City from 12 NN to 12 AM. You can also visit them online at facebook.com/TheHatchHub or email them at thehatchhub@gmail.com. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-officially-welcomes-2020-batch-of-oblation-scholars/ | UP officially welcomes 2020 batch of Oblation scholars – University of the Philippines | UP officially welcomes 2020 batch of Oblation scholars UP officially welcomes 2020 batch of Oblation scholars October 7, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion Screenshot from the Welcome Ceremony for Oblation Scholars 2020. The replay can be viewed on TVUP’s YouTube channel. The University of the Philippines welcomed its newest batch of Oblation Scholars to its ranks in a virtual ceremony on September 3, 2020 via Zoom, Facebook, and TVUP’s official YouTube channel. Oblation Scholarships are awarded to the top 50 freshman qualifiers based on their UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) scores and University Predicted Grades (UPG). Of these scholars, 43 chose programs in UP Diliman, while 7 chose programs in UP Manila. The current batch of scholars was chosen from among 66,203 UPCAT takers on October 19, 2019. 29 of them have already proceeded with their enrolment for academic year (AY) 2020-2021. Screenshot from the Welcome Ceremony for Oblation Scholars 2020. The replay can be viewed on TVUP’s YouTube channel. The ceremony began with UP President Danilo L. Concepcion greeting the 2020 batch of scholars in his opening remarks. “Kalakip ng pagiging Iskolar ng Bayan ay ang karagdagang allowance at suporta para matugunan ang inyong mga pangangailangan sa pag-aaral ngayong panahon ng COVID-19,” (Lumped together with being dubbed “Iskolar ng Bayan” will be allowances and support to help you meet your educational needs in the age of COVID-19) Concepcion said. He reminded the scholars to always be mindful of their responsibilities and the fact that their education is subsidized by the Filipino people, while assuring them of the University’s constant support in transitioning to remote learning starting this academic year. Screenshots from the Welcome Ceremony for Oblation Scholars 2020. The replay can be viewed on TVUP’s YouTube channel. In her remarks, Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Rose Bautista walked the scholars through the changes they can expect to see for the upcoming academic year. She broke down what remote learning means for students of the University, and how “course packs” containing syllabi, learning guides, assignment guides, and activity guides will be given out to facilitate the learning of each student. This was followed by a message from Prof. Francisco N. de los Reyes, UP Office of Admissions Director, outlining the rules governing the Oblation Scholarship. Office of Admissions Director De Los Reyes. Screenshot from the Welcome Ceremony for Oblation Scholars 2020. The replay can be viewed on TVUP’s YouTube channel. According to de los Reyes, Oblation Scholars have the privilege of enrolling in any academic program within the University, provided they meet all the other academic requirements of their program of choice. Tuition fees, miscellaneous fees and laboratory fees are all free. Moreover, scholars are entitled to P2,250 per semester in book allowances, together with transportation allowance if they live far from their campus of choice. They also receive P3,000 per month as a special incentive allowance. These privileges last for the normal duration of the degree course chosen, computed from date of first enrolment. To maintain these privileges, Oblation scholars must take up the normal load prescribed for their degree programs every semester and maintain a general weighted average (GWA) of 2.0. Furthermore, they must pass all the subjects they enrolled in, without incurring a “4.0”, “incomplete”, or “dropped” in their transcripts. Screenshot from the Welcome Ceremony for Oblation Scholars 2020. The replay can be viewed on TVUP’s YouTube channel. In her message as representative of the current batch, Ms. Beatrice Dominique Caragay urged her fellow students to be open to the many life-changing events that they will experience as students of UP. “Mahaba at mapaghamon ang landas na ating tatahakin bilang mga Iskolar ng Bayan. Ating tandaan na isang malaking karangalan at responsibilidad ang pag-aaral sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas,” (Our journey as mga Iskolar ng Bayan is long and challenging. Let us remember that it is a tremendous honor and responsibility to be able to study in the University of the Philippines) she said. |
https://up.edu.ph/covid-19-raising-the-stakes-for-stroke-patients-in-upcoming-up-stop-covid-deaths-webinar/ | COVID-19 raising the stakes for stroke patients, in upcoming UP Stop COVID Deaths webinar – University of the Philippines | COVID-19 raising the stakes for stroke patients, in upcoming UP Stop COVID Deaths webinar COVID-19 raising the stakes for stroke patients, in upcoming UP Stop COVID Deaths webinar October 28, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion By now, Filipinos are relatively more familiar with the symptoms and risks factors of COVID-19. Fever, dry cough, and loss of smell and taste have become tell-tale signs for many to self-quarantine or seek medical assistance. There are, however, possible associated effects and risk factors of the disease that are not yet as well understood and which deserve more investigation. A case in point is detailed below. A 54-year old male was rushed to the hospital due to the sudden onset of right-sided weakness and the inability to talk. There were no headaches, vomiting, loss of consciousness or seizure-like episodes. He did have, however, a history of heart failure from rheumatic heart disease since 2019. While the patient survived his stroke, he succumbed to complications of COVID-19 associated with neurological damage from blood clots and inflammation. Stroke, otherwise known as cerebrovascular disease, is the second leading cause of death in the Philippines today, and ranks 5th among those with the greatest burden of disease. While several familiar risk factors are linked to strokes, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, hyperlipidemia, smoking, excessive alcohol use, and old age, conditions that cause inflammation like viral infections, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can also play a role. It was only a few weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic that doctors in China, France, Italy and the United States began noticing that a hypercoagulable state or an abnormal increased tendency towards blood clotting in some COVID-19 patients could increase their risk of ischemic stroke. In this 28th edition of the “STOP COVID DEATHS: VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS” webinar series, “Stroke and COVID-19”, Dr. Clare Angeli Enriquez, Vascular Neurology Fellow at the UP-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Department of Neurosciences will discuss findings related to the body-wide increase in blood clot formation associated with COVID-19 that can damage multiple organs, including the brain. Dr. Enriquez will be joined in this discussion by Dean Madeleine Grace Sosa of the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute and Dr. Jose Leonard Pascual, an associate professor at the UP College of Medicine. As done before, it will be held virtually on October 30, 2020, Friday, at 12 noon. Registration slots are limited, so sign up now at: bit.ly/StopCOVIDDeathsWebinar28 to join the discussion. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-to-confer-honorary-degree-on-up-law-alumnus-and-former-finance-sec-edgardo-espiritu/ | UP to confer honorary degree on UP Law alumnus and former Finance Sec. Edgardo Espiritu – University of the Philippines | UP to confer honorary degree on UP Law alumnus and former Finance Sec. Edgardo Espiritu UP to confer honorary degree on UP Law alumnus and former Finance Sec. Edgardo Espiritu November 27, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion In a virtual ceremony on November 28, 2020, the University of the Philippines will confer its highest honor, the Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) to Amb. Edgardo B. Espiritu (’55). A graduate of the UP College of Law in 1958, Amb. Espiritu has been at the head of several of the country’s leading financial institutions such as Metrobank, the Philippine National Bank, and Westmont Bank. Amb. Espiritu also helped guide the country navigate the Asian Financial Crisis as Secretary at the Department of Finance in 1998; served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Iceland; and oversaw the construction of the buildings like the Ang Bahay ng Alumni as the longest serving UP Alumni Association President. Register for the event here: https://tinyurl.com/honoriscausaconferment-EBE |
https://up.edu.ph/up-announces-november-16-21-as-recovery-period/ | UP announces November 16-21 as recovery period – University of the Philippines | UP announces November 16-21 as recovery period UP announces November 16-21 as recovery period November 18, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion After the Category 4-equivalent Typhoon Ulysses (international name Vamco) devastated several regions that earlier also bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Quinta, the University of the Philippines (UP) quickly realized the need not only to offer its assistance to communities that suffered tragic loss of life and property, but also to acknowledge the suffering these events have inflicted on its faculty, staff and students in various parts of the country. In the spirit of solidarity with all those affected, the UP administration, via Memorandum 2020-139 of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, is declaring the week of 16-21 November 2020 as a period of recovery for the UP community. This period is meant to aid in the efforts to raise funds, to solicit donations, to engage in the packing and delivering of relief goods to those in need, following public health protocols, and to assist in the overall rehabilitation process. Synchronous and asynchronous classes, as well as the submission of all course requirements, are suspended during this period. In the spirit of compassion and flexibility, the Office of the Registrar of each UP constituent university (CU) will furnish faculty members a list of the names of students who are based in areas affected by Typhoons Quinta, Rolly and Ulysses. This will help faculty members identify students who may need printed course packs or advice on course requirements. To accommodate later submissions from students, UP is also extending the submission of final grades to 22 January 2021. The 20 percent attendance rule is also suspended this semester and should not have any influence on one’s final grade. Attendance in synchronous sessions are also not required, and faculty members should make allowances for those who miss them. These measures come in addition to previously announced changes to academic rules, including the following: • The deadlines for the filing leaves of absence and dropping are suspended. • A 12-unit course load is considered regular for undergraduate students. • The first semester AY 2020-2021 will not be counted towards MRR (maximum residency rule). • A student enrolled in a course that is a prerequisite to another shall be allowed to enroll in the latter course for credit, despite having no grade in the former due to the extension of submission of final grades. • The rules on academic standing: warning, dismissal, permanent disqualification, and probation are suspended.* (*for undergraduates only) According to the memorandum, since the first semester AY 2020-2021 is considered a transition semester towards a more effective delivery of learning in succeeding semesters, faculty are called to review their course loads in light of student capacities amidst recent natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. “A compassionate calibration of expectations from students and teachers this semester,” the memorandum states, “is an imperative for our academic community.” |
https://up.edu.ph/rule-of-law-key-to-defending-ph-sovereignty-justice-carpio/ | ‘Rule of Law’ key to defending PH sovereignty – Justice Carpio – University of the Philippines | ‘Rule of Law’ key to defending PH sovereignty – Justice Carpio ‘Rule of Law’ key to defending PH sovereignty – Justice Carpio December 15, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice and newest recipient of a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, degree from UP, Justice Antonio Carpio delivering his lecture. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. It was 1995, UP College of Law alumnus and retired Justice Antonio Carpio said, when China first seized Mischief Reef, a submerged atoll located within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on the West Philippine Sea. At that time Chief Presidential Legal Counsel for former President Fidel V. Ramos, Carpio remembered how with neither a formidable military nor recourse to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), the nation could only watch as a more powerful state grabbed territory from a weaker one without consequence. “China demonstrated to the world that might makes right,” Carpio said. And with China claiming up to 80% of the country’s territory on the West Philippine Sea, this would only be the beginning. “It was obvious that Mischief Reef would neither be the first nor the last geologic feature that China would seize from the Philippines.” Justice Carpio receives his honorary degree from UP. Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. In his acceptance speech after receiving a Doctor of Laws honoris causa degree from the University of the Philippines on December 10, 2020 at UP Diliman’s Malcolm Hall, Carpio narrated how this event that “left a scar in (his) mind” would later help influence his spirited defense of the country’s sovereign rights on the West Philippine Sea by questioning China’s claims to the territory via its ‘9-dashed line.’ It would be in 2011, after Carpio wrote the unanimous decision to Magallona v. Executive Secretary that amended the country’s archipelagic baseline to conform to UNCLOS, that he realized that the country now had its territorial house in order and could build a better territorial case against China. Two months after this decision, with the Philippines fully UNCLOS-compliant, Carpio led the charge along with fellow lawyers and intellectuals to bring China’s ‘9-dashed line’ claims before an UNCLOS tribunal. “China’s 9-dashed line simply cannot co-exist with UNCLOS. Upholding one means killing the other,” said Carpio in a speech at the 50th anniversary of the Ateneo de Davao College of Law. The challenge, thenceforth, was to bring the case before UNCLOS, given China previously opting out of compulsory arbitration. In this challenge he was joined by what they coined the ‘UNCLOS group’, made up of Dr. Jay Batongbacal, Dr. Diane Desierto, the late Dr. Aileen Baviera, Atty. Lani Somera, Atty. John Molo, Atty. Elma Leogardo, Dr. Suzette Suarez, and Dr. Lowell Bautista. After China seized Scarborough Shoal after a vessel standoff in 2012, the preliminary work had already been done. According to Carpio, when then President Benigno Aquino III realized that China would not leave the shoal, Aquino instructed Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario to file the arbitration case. And with the preliminary work mostly having been done by the UNCLOS Group with the approval of international experts, the Statement of Claim against China Pursuant to UNCLOS was filed on January 22, 2013. The Philippines made its case in an arena where facts and rule of law could trump naked military might. In 2015, Carpio complemented this effort with a world lecture tour where the Philippine perspective in the dispute was explained to experts and interested parties. Then, in 2016, the Arbitral Award from UNCLOS invalidated with finality China’s 9-dashed line and declared that the Philippines had full EEZ on the West Philippine Sea. Carpio then gave a few thoughts on how a peaceful enforcement of the ruling could be enforced, citing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the country and China in 2018 “to cooperate in exploiting oil and gas in the WPS under the Service Contract system of the Philippines”. Under the Service Contract system, Carpio said that the service contractor would receive 40% of the net proceeds as payment for capital, services, and technology. The Philippine government, on the other hand, would receive 60% as the owner of the oil or gas—the same terms in the country’s contract with Shell, which operates the Malampaya gas field in the WPS. This stated ownership by the Philippine government and another provision stating that Philippine law governs the contract is sufficient for Carpio to preserve the country’s sovereign claim to the WPS, assuming the Chinese state-owned company assumes the role of service contractor. Members of the socially-distanced audience in Malcolm Hall listen to Justice Carpio’s lecture. Photo by Rad Agustin, UPMPRO. “As long as the structure in the MOU and TOR is not changed, I can vouch to the Filipino people that Philippine sovereign rights in the WPS are preserved,” Carpio said. And while he believes that one of the greatest achievements of the Aquino administration was the filing of the arbitration case that secured the nation’s EEZ, he thinks that the Duterte administration can have a similar feather in its cap if the MOA and its Terms of Reference (TOR) are successfully implemented, bringing peace and stability to the region. Carpio, ever the realist, also believes that enforcement mechanisms should be introduced to UNCLOS in the next round of negotiations. This is to ensure that losing parties cannot go rogue after unfavorable decisions. Possible sanctions, he said, could include automatic suspension that would include the suspension of its deep-sea mining permits, voting rights, and representation in UNCLOS committees. Ultimately, he thinks that the battle to defend the nation’s EEZ from China mirrors those our forbears waged against colonizers from the 16th to the 20th century, where the country’s best and brightest gave their lives “to make the Philippines free”. In this new century’s fight against foreign encroachment, Carpio advises utilizing the “most powerful weapon invented by man in the settlement of disputes among states”. “That weapon—the great equalizer—is the Rule of Law. Under the Rule of Law, right prevails over might.” Photo by Jonathan Madrid, UPMPRO. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-to-train-8-new-filipino-satellite-makers/ | UP to train 8 new Filipino satellite makers – University of the Philippines | UP to train 8 new Filipino satellite makers UP to train 8 new Filipino satellite makers November 23, 2020 | Written by Andre DP Encarnacion The University of the Philippines (UP) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) will be training the second batch of Filipino satellite builders in nanosatellite engineering under the Space Science Proliferation through University Partnerships or STeP-UP Program, at the core of which is the UP EEEI’s Masters in Engineering program. The second landmark batch of STeP-UP scholars met virtually last November 6, 2020 with the pioneering STeP-UP Class of 2019 their successors in a kick-off ceremony over Zoom. The event was attended by many prominent names in the Philippine space science and technology industry, including Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Director General Joel Marciano, Jr., DOST Science Education Institute Director Josette Biyo, and UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, among others. The STeP-UP Scholarship is a component of the STAMINA4Space program, which aims to build a healthy and vibrant space infrastructure in the country. (Find out more about the STeP-UP Program here.) With the help of UP’s partner, the Kyushu Institute of Technology (KyuTech), the first batch of STeP-UP scholars was trained in the first ever Master’s in Engineering in Electrical Engineering program, with a special focus on nanosatellite engineering, at the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI). The pioneering class used the knowledge they gained to create the first locally built nano- or cube satellites, Maya 3 and 4. While barely being over a kilogram in mass each, the satellites can contribute considerably to the country’s economic, territorial, and disaster risk reduction efforts. Their predecessor, Maya 1, for instance, which was built by two Filipino students at KyuTech, had the capacity to communicate with ham radios on the ground and carried two cameras with wide-angle and narrow-angle lenses to capture photos and videos when it was launched back in 2018. Screenshot from the STeP-UP Project Batch-2 Scholars Kick-off Meeting. “Though it is very much smaller than its predecessors, its importance to communication and disaster-related concerns is not diminished,” said UP College of Engineering Dean Ferdinand G. Manegdeg. According to him, photographs taken by these smaller satellites can very much be used by policymakers and stakeholders to craft policies that will impact the environment. “Saying that these nanosatellites are essential to the economy is an understatement.” While the pioneering class of STeP-UP scholars are in the process of finishing their degrees—in addition to Maya 3 and 4, which they plan to hand over to JAXA for launching in February 2021—the second batch will be hard at work in applying their knowledge to launching Maya 5 and Maya 6. According to STAMINA4Space Program Leader Gay Jane Perez, they hope to finish their pair of nanosatellites by 2022. Coming from a broad range of backgrounds, these upcoming STeP-UP scholars also come from various regions in the country. They include: Gio Asher Tagabi from Quezon City; Chandler Timm Doloriel from Surigao del Norte; 2nd Lt. Genesis Remocaldo from Clark Air Base Pampanga; Anna Ruth Alvarez from Misamis Oriental; Angela Clarisse Chua from Manila; Joseph Jonathan Co from Valenzuela City; Ronald Collamar from Bulacan; and, Khazmir Camille Valerie Macaraeg from Quezon City. According to STeP-UP Project Leader Paul Jason Co, scholars like those in the upcoming batch are essential if the Philippines is to build its capabilities in satellite building, and in space technology in general. “Capable scientists, researchers, and engineers must be trained to sustain the ecosystem,” he said. And while both batches have hit understandable rough patches in their progress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Co remains confident that the scholars will be able to make their mark in Philippine space sci-tech history on schedule. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-partners-with-universities-and-media-orgs-for-2019-elections-fact-checking/ | UP partners with universities and media orgs for 2019 elections fact-checking – University of the Philippines | UP partners with universities and media orgs for 2019 elections fact-checking UP partners with universities and media orgs for 2019 elections fact-checking February 13, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Tsek.ph MOA signatories with their copies of the document, with Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia (sixth from left) and UP Department of Journalism’s Prof. Rachel Khan (extreme left), Prof. Yvonne Chua, and Prof. Maria Diosa Labiste (second and third from right). They are (from left): Janvic Mateo representing Teresa Mendoza of Philippine Star, Ellen Tordesillas of Vera Files, Maria Regina Reyes of ABS-CBN Corp., Maria Ressa of Rappler, Danilo Concepcion of the University of the Philippines, Maitel Ladrido representing Jose Ramon Villarin of Ateneo de Manila University, Sonio Soto of Radio World Broadcasting Corp., Anadel Camille Diola of Interaksyon and Philstar.com, Jennifer Aquino of Probe Productions Inc., and Gerardo Mariano representing Raymundo Suplido of De La Salle University. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO Spearheaded by three UP units, a collaborative fact-checking project for the May 2019 elections was launched on February 11, 2019 at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman (UPD). UP, represented by President Danilo Concepcion, entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with two universities and several media organizations to establish “Tsek.ph”, a website that will be the repository of their fact-checking of claims made in connection with the May 2019 elections. “Fact-checking is a very controversial and, often, confrontational activity,” UP Vice President for Public Affairs and Professor of Communication Research Elena Pernia said in welcoming the MOA signatories. “But good journalists and the academe, who are represented, know that it is essential, especially at this time when we are at the cusp of national elections.” UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia welcomes the signatories of the MOA for Tsek.ph. Looking on are UP President Danilo Concepcion, Rappler’s Maria Ressa, and Ateneo de Manila University’s Maitel Ladrido. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP-MPRO According to the MOA, the project arose from “growing threats of disinformation and misinformation in traditional and online media that affect the health of democratic countries and the power of the citizens to make informed choices during elections.” In the initial batch of fact-checking partners are: UP, the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), De La Salle University (DLSU); and media organizations, namely, ABS-CBN Corp., Interaksyon, Philstar.com, Probe Productions Inc., the Philippine Star, Radio World Broadcasting Corp., Rappler, and Vera Files. Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia facilitates the signing of the MOA for Tsek.ph as press people take photographs in the UP Board of Regents Room, February 11, 2018. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO The project was spearheaded by the UPD College of Mass Communication’s (CMC) Journalism Department, the UPD College of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science, and the UP College of Law. It is supported by the Facebook Journalism Project, the Meedan group of open-source investigators of digital media, and the Macaranas Journalism Grant. According to the CMC press release for the event, more media partners will be invited to Tsek.ph. UP Department of Journalism’s Prof. Rachel Khan explains the features of Tsek.ph, as Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Wendell Capili, the master of ceremonies, looks on. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO CMC also said that Tsek.ph would be guided by the Code of Principles of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) in checking “platforms and campaign promises of candidates; statements and remarks made by candidates, personalities, government agencies, and other entities; and election-related posts on social media, blogs, and other platforms.”. The claims will be given the ratings: “accurate”; “false”; “misleading”; “no basis”; and, “needs context”. The website also features a form to be filled out by citizens who want to submit claims for fact-checking. The CMC Journalism Department, headed by Prof. Rachel Khan, serves as the Tsek.ph secretariat. UP officials, members of the Tsek.ph secretariat and others from the UP Diliman College of Mass Communication have a photo with Tsek.ph MOA signatories. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO UP President Danilo Concepcion greets co-signatories of the MOA Anadel Camille Diola of Interaksyon and Philstar.com, after entering the UP Board of Regents Room. Looking on are UP Professor of Journalism Yvonne Chua and Jennifer Aquino of Probe Productions Inc. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO Tsek.ph, headed by UP, is launched with the MOA signing among leaders and their representatives of top universities and media organizations in UP’s Board of Regents Room, February 11, 2018. Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO |
https://up.edu.ph/up-in-the-elections-university-election-initiatives-for-the-2019-midterm-polls/ | UP in the elections: University election initiatives for the 2019 midterm polls – University of the Philippines | UP in the elections: University election initiatives for the 2019 midterm polls UP in the elections: University election initiatives for the 2019 midterm polls May 7, 2019 | Written by KIM G Quilinguing With just a few days to go before voters troop to the polling stations for the 2019 midterm elections, several units of the University of the Philippines are busy publishing insights, fact check pieces and other materials aimed at aiding voters in their choice of candidates for the different positions in government. An initiative which seeks to verify claims made by candidates in the campaign trail, as well as in media interviews, debates and public fora, Tsek.ph attempts to provide voters with information relating to the veracity of statements made by political hopefuls. Video by the UP Media and Public Relations Office Tsek.ph is a joint effort of UP, the Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, online news organization Rappler, investigative journalism outfit Vera Files, ABS-CBN News, Interaksyon, Radio World Broadcasting Corporation, Baguio Midland Courier, Central Luzon Television, MindaNews, Probe Productions, The Philippine Star, Philstar.com, and the university’s own radio station, DZUP. Representatives of these institutions signed a Memorandum of Agreement in February. Aside from publishing verification reports made by its staff and contributors, Tsek.ph also accepts submissions from individuals who have come across dubious claims made by candidates to the public and the media. “In Tsek.ph, we have what we call a claim submission. So, the public can put out a question on the website and send a query,” said Prof. Rachel Khan of the Department of Journalism of the College of Mass Communication. “And the members of Tsek.ph are committed to research that question, for as long as it is election related.” Also involved in the project, aside from the Department of Journalism of the College of Mass Communication, are the university’s Department of Computer Science of the College of Engineering and the College of Law. Over at the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, members of the Department of Political Science are also providing the electorate with insights on the issues and situations confronting the country via the UP sa Halalan 2019 project. Video by the UP Media and Public Relations Office An initiative which traces its roots to the UP sa Halalan project by the university’s Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs in the 2013 and 2016 elections, the project aims to provide the public with viewpoints from experts in political science, governance, the electoral process and other issues confronting the electorate. Department chair and project head Prof. Maria Ela Atienza said the project aims to continue “the kind of work particularly during elections, where we present analysis, evidence-based data, that hopefully can inform different sectors about what is at stake during elections.” She added it also wants to “highlight … the relevant issues that may not be discussed by the candidates and the political parties, but at the same time also, we feel they should actually prioritize.” Aside from think pieces by its own faculty, the UP sa Halalan 2019 project also provides analysis from other units of the university, including insights from foreigners who have had a long history of studying the political landscape of the country and collaboration with the department. The UP sa Halalan 2019 project maintains a website (halalan.up.edu.ph) where they publish analyses, viewpoints and materials from affiliated faculty and partners. It also maintains social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Preview of UP sa Halalan 2019 website Tsek.ph also maintains a website (tsek.ph) where it publishes the results of its verification of claims made by candidates. It also maintains a Facebook page where it also shares its findings. Preview of Tsek.ph website By providing fact check findings, viewpoints, analyses and research materials on the candidates and the issues discussed leading to the election day, these units fulfill not only the university’s mandate to serve the people, but also to provide information and to educate and empower them as they prepare to perform a very important act of representative democracy. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-cus-join-the-fight-against-disinformation/ | More UP CUs join the fight against disinformation – University of the Philippines | More UP CUs join the fight against disinformation More UP CUs join the fight against disinformation February 2, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Image from Tsek.ph on Facebook. After the successful relaunch of the expanded Tsek.ph on January 24, UP Baguio, UP Cebu, UP Visayas, UPOU, and UP sa Halalan 2022, an initiative led by UP Diliman’s Department of Political Science, are also joining the coalition. They are joining the institutions and initiatives composed of media, academe, and civil society organizations, committed to fighting disinformation under the banner of Tsek.ph. Initiated in 2019, Tsek.ph is a project of the UP System, under the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs through the UP-CMC Journalism Department serving as a collaborative fact-checking network, which at the time united three academic institutions and 11 media partners as a public service commitment to counter disinformation. As the 2022 May elections draw near, fact-checkers from a variety of fields pool their efforts once again to help educate voters as they make the crucial decision of electing new leaders, this time with old and new partners alike. Prior to the 2022 re-launch, only UP Diliman and UP Los Baños were formally in Tsek.ph. Apart from fact-checking groups within the UP System, new members to the Tsek.ph roster include Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan and Carlos Hilado Memorial State College. Also joining is E-Boto, a civil society organization that will soon launch its own voter education website, partnered with the growing collaborative endeavor that included the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting. These new partners will join other collaborators in a series of trainors’ training workshops organized by Tsek.ph in February on Political Fact-checking, which will be conducted by VERA Files and Verification 101- Cohort 2 by UP and Google News Initiative. Tsek.ph will also be conducting a seminar on Ethical Fact-checking for its partners in early March. Tsek.ph is supported by the UP System, Google News Initiative, UP Journalism Department and the UPCMC Foundation, Inc.. For more information on Tsek.ph, visit the website, join the Viber community, email secretariat@tsek.ph, or like and follow it on Facebook and Twitter. |
https://up.edu.ph/upv-oar-launches-the-alumni-cafe-jam/ | UPV OAR launches The Alumni Café Jam – University of the Philippines | UPV OAR launches The Alumni Café Jam UPV OAR launches The Alumni Café Jam May 4, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Alumni Café Jam was launched recently by the UP Visayas (UPV) Office of Alumni Relations (OAR), with various alumni groups, classes, batches and associations as co-sponsors. An al fresco musical jamming session at the UPV Alumni Terrace, The Alumni Café Jam aims to strengthen ties between and among UP alumni groups, associations, classes and batches. The kick-off session was sponsored by UP High School Batch ’92 on March 24, 2017. UPV Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Prof. Evelyn Belleza, Prof. Dea Doromal, UP Hamili/Hamilia Alumni Association members, Pretty Farm Boys, and UPAA officers and board members, led by UPHS Batch ’92 Class President and UPV UPAA President Rosendo Arandela III, graced the event. Photo by GC Castro, UPV-OAR As part of its 52nd Anniversary festivities, the UP Hamili/Hamilia Alumni Association hosted The Alumni Café Jam‘s second session on April 21, 2017. The session featured a live acoustic performance by UP Hamili alumnus Pablito Araneta. The UP Hamili/Hamilia Alumni Association, UPHS Batch ’89, and Sotech Alumni Association will co-host other Alumni Café Jam sessions later this year. The Alumni Café Jam is open to UP alumni. The UPV Alumni Terrace can accommodate a maximum of thirty people. Musical sessions usually run from 4:00-7:00 p.m. UP alumni groups are encouraged to perform soft, light and, easy music from their years as UP students, featuring individuals or a duo. For queries, call UPV OAR at (+63)(33) 3368837, email at alumni@upv.edu.lph or visit www.facebook.com/upvoar. |
https://up.edu.ph/pook-aralan-in-bato-leyte-is-now-open-for-all-up-students/ | Pook Aralan in Bato Leyte is now open for all UP students – University of the Philippines | Pook Aralan in Bato Leyte is now open for all UP students Pook Aralan in Bato Leyte is now open for all UP students March 18, 2022 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Picture of Britts Internet Shop located at Brgy Alejos Bato Leyte. The first Pook Aralan provides UP students free internet access, computer use, and printing services. In aid of students seriously affected by Typhoon Odette in December 2021, the University of the Philippines (UP) launched the first Pook Aralan under the Tabang sa Iskolar ng Bayan program. At least 12 students, all of the UP Manila School of Health Sciences (UPM-SHS), are the initial beneficiaries of the learning hub in the town of Bato, Leyte. The Pook, located at Brgy. Alejos Bato, Leyte, provides free internet access, computer use, WIFI, a charging station for gadgets, and printing services to all UP students within the area from March 2022 to July 2022. UP students come in to take full advantage of the Pook Aralan facility. Photo by the UP OSDS. The project aims to set a template of action for setting up learning hubs off campus whenever calamities seriously affect students who are now studying in a blended learning mode. The Office of Student Development Services (OSDS), formerly the Office of Student Financial Assistance, administers the project, in partnership with the UP Padayon Public Service Office (PPSO), the UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, the concerned units of UP constituent universities, and owners of the chosen sites. “We launched the Tabang Para sa Iskolar ng Bayan, a UP System-wide resource generation campaign, for our students affected by Typhoon Odette, in January,” PPSO Director Jeanette Yasol-Naval said during the online launching ceremony on March 14, 2022. “The need for learning hubs was the first in the identified needs and concerns. Many of our students had lost their houses, equipment, connectivity, and other tools necessary for them to continue remote learning in the coming second semester,” Yasol-Naval added. UP Padayon Public Service Office Director Jeanette Yasol-Naval gives an overview of the Tabang Para sa Iskolar ng Bayan Project. Screenshot of the virtual launch of the Student Learning Hub, “Pook Aralan sa Bato, Leyte,” held on March 14, 2022. “The Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs, through UP Padayon, started reaching out once again to the generosity of our alumni, our friends, and our partners,” she said. “We flipped through our past campaigns and requested the pooling of excesses from the previous campaigns. Soon enough, Tabang Para sa Iskolar ng Bayan was able to commit support for the initial establishment of these learning hubs.” UP Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and OSDS Director Richard Philip Gonzalo hosted the launching ceremony. It was also attended by: Pahinungod System Director Marie Therese Bustos, UPM-SHS Dean Filedito Tandinco, and the Bato, Leyte establishment owner, Marissa Rojas. Beneficiary students who were right at the learning hub were present. According to AVP Gonzalo, Director Bustos, and Dean Tandinco, the units of Pahinungod, UP Manila, and the UPM-SHS played prominent roles in looking for partners who could provide locations for the learning hubs. They also identify target beneficiaries and their needs and activities requiring assistance, providing project administration and monitoring. UP Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Office of Student Development Services Director Richard Philip Gonzalo hosted the Pook Aralan Learning Hub launching event. Screenshot of the virtual launch of the Student Learning Hub, “Pook Aralan sa Bato, Leyte,” held on March 14, 2022. Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Richard Philip Gonzalo said UP aims to build resilience in reaching out to and assisting students during pandemics and natural disasters. Pook Aralan would minimize disruptions in delivering remote learning assistance to students, provided under Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral ng Iskolar ng Bayan and adopt-a-student programs. “These are steps for us to reach out further to our students and ensure that we have a healthy and nurturing environment for our students,” Gonzalo said. For inquiries about Pook Aralan in Bato, Leyte, kindly contact studentwelfare.osds@up.edu.ph or Ms. Marissa Rojas at 09125710943. The Learning Hub partners: Ms. Marrissa Rojas, owner of Britts Internet Shop in Bato Leyte (center); UPM SHS Dean Filedito Tandinco (2nd from right); Prof. Ace Geteros (extreme right); and local government employees of Bato Leyte. Photo by the UP OSDS. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-wins-iabc-gold-quill-for-stop-covid-deaths/ | UP wins IABC Gold Quill for “Stop Covid Deaths” – University of the Philippines | UP wins IABC Gold Quill for “Stop Covid Deaths” UP wins IABC Gold Quill for “Stop Covid Deaths” April 29, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office When the COVID-19 pandemic began to rampage in early 2020, there were no experts on the disease nor any well-established treatments. Any knowledge gained came at a great price as doctors, and other medical professionals were among the first to fall to the new, highly infectious viral disease. The Philippines alone lost nearly two dozen medical specialists to COVID, a devastating blow to a country where health workers were already in short supply. Add to this the skyrocketing incidence of burnout among Philippine health workers as the pandemic raged on, as well as the government’s relatively weak COVID-19 response compared to the rest of ASEAN, and it becomes apparent that the country’s healthcare system’s recovery from the pandemic remains an uphill battle. Early on, the University of the Philippines (UP), the country’s national university, saw the urgent and continuing need for the exchange of accurate information about and on-the-ground experiences with COVID-19 among doctors, nurses, health workers, scientists, government officials, private healthcare representatives, and other frontliners. UP was then determined to ensure that the Philippine healthcare sector provides the best possible care for COVID-19 patients and national and local pandemic response. The general public also needed resources for science-based information about COVID-19 to counter the parallel epidemic of fake news and misinformation. By tapping into its community of the country’s top experts in multiple fields and disciplines, UP organized the “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series early into the pandemic. This series is a collaborative work with the UP Manila National Institutes of Health (UPM-NIH) and National Telehealth Center (UPM-NTC), and the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), with TVUP handling the Zoom-based program, including its livestreaming. These informative, educational webinars are held every Friday at noon over the TVUP YouTube channel and through the University’s Twitter account and TVUP’s Facebook page, making them free and openly accessible to anyone. UP has produced 96 “Stop COVID Deaths” webinars. They are still available for viewing on the TVUP YouTube channel. The latest round expands the discussion beyond COVID-19 and other infectious diseases significantly impacting the Philippine population, such as measles. 2022 Gold Quill Award of Merit The university’s significant educational and public service initiative—now into its third year—has recently earned international recognition when the UP “Stop COVID Deaths” webinars won a 2022 Gold Quill Award of Merit from the US-based International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). According to its official website, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards have recognized and awarded excellence in strategic communication worldwide. It is the only awards program that globally honors communicators’ dedication, innovation, and passion. Since 2008, organizers have screened more than 4,451 projects. As one of the awardees for 2022, the UP “Stop COVID Deaths” series won an Award of Merit under the Communication Management Division of the Gold Quill Awards in the “COVID-19 Response and Recovery Management and Communication” category. Its co-winners in its category include projects by the Region of Peel and the Vancouver Coastal Health (Canada), and the London Health Sciences Centre (UK). According to a letter from the IABC Awards Committee sent to UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, “Our Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Panel evaluators assessed your entry against the IABC Gold Quill Award criteria and IABC’s Seven-point Scale of Excellence. Your work met this high standard—a great accomplishment!” “Through this work, you’ve managed to create a movement that has had a major impact on your country not only as it relates to how information is shared amongst frontline medical workers but also in the access that the public has to information that is highly relevant and important to Filipinos,” the IABC Gold Quill jury commented in its assessment of the webinar series. “In a time where many people and organizations were overwhelmed, this project stands out as one that demonstrates how effective and impactful simple, clear and consistent communication can be,” it added. Other winners from the Philippines are ABS-CBN for excellence in communication award for the web for its “Act as if you have the virus” campaign and recognition of merit in communication skills for its Kapamilya Himig Handog event, Christian Kyle Pascual of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde earned the award of merit in audio-visual communication skills for the presentation “Turtales: Telling the Tales of Endangered Marine Turtles,” the Megaworld Foundation garnered an award for excellence in communication skills in social media for its “Mega Summer Ventures Version 2.0” and Meralco for excellence in communication skills in publications award for its 2020 Corporate Reports and award of merit in communication skills in social media for its Meralco Corporate Partners Viber Community. Everyone is invited to attend this week’s UP “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar titled “Batang Biglang Hindi Makalakad: Siryosohin Natin ang Tigdas”, to be held on April 29, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. With reports from Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc |
https://up.edu.ph/ups-stop-covid-deaths-wins-iabc-gold-quill/ | UP’s “Stop COVID Deaths” wins IABC Gold Quill – University of the Philippines | UP’s “Stop COVID Deaths” wins IABC Gold Quill UP’s “Stop COVID Deaths” wins IABC Gold Quill July 6, 2022 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla (left), UP President Danilo Concepcion (middle), and UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia (right) attended the IABC’s 2022 Gold Quill awarding ceremony in New York. They received the award for UP’s “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series. Photo from UP OVPPA The University of the Philippines’ (UP) groundbreaking effort, the “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series, was recently honored by the US-based International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) with the 2022 Gold Quill Award of Merit. It won under the Communication Management Division in the “COVID-19 Response and Recovery Management and Communication” category. The IABC Awards Committee told UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia in a letter: “Our Gold Quill Blue Ribbon Panel evaluators assessed your entry against the IABC Gold Quill Award criteria and IABC’s Seven-point Scale of Excellence. Your work met this high standard—a great accomplishment!” UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia (left) and UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla (right) during the awarding ceremony in New York. Photo from UP OVPPA. The jury assessed that the webinar series “managed to create a movement that has had a major impact on your country not only as it relates to how information is shared amongst frontline medical workers but also in the access that the public has to information that is highly relevant and important to Filipinos.” Further, it stated how “stands out as one that demonstrates how effective and impactful simple, clear and consistent communication can be.” See the previous article on the UP “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series’ international win. According to its website, the Gold Quill is the only program that awards excellence in strategic communication by recognizing communicators’ dedication, innovation, and passion worldwide. “Stop COVID Deaths” was born soon after WHO’s March 2020 declaration of a pandemic. It was UP’s immediate action from its quickly realized urgency to provide accurate information and share on-the-ground experiences among public and private healthcare practitioners, planners, and managers; scientists in various disciplines; all frontline workers; and the public. The highly infectious viral disease rapidly spreads worldwide without established treatments or experts. Early COVID-19 knowledge came at a price, from cases of doctors who first succumbed to the disease to the general public. For the Philippines, already crippled by the low supply of health personnel, losing nearly two dozen victims was devastating. To strengthen the country’s collective action, UP tapped a community of experts, gathering the UP Manila National Institutes of Health (UPM-NIH) and National Telehealth Center (UPM-NTC), and the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) to create the webinar series that TVUP produced and streamed. Present during the IABC 2022 Gold Quill awarding ceremony in New York (left to right): Former NEDA Director-General Ernesto Pernia, UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, UP President Danilo Concepcion, UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla, and Atty. Gabriela Concepcion. Photo from UP OVPPA. Free and openly accessible through UP’s Twitter and TVUP’s YouTube, and Facebook accounts, its first episode, “Clinical Management of COVID Pneumonia,” was shown on April 24, 2020. Streamed at noon every Friday, its 106th episode, “COVID-19 SURGE IN EUROPE: Susunod ba tayo?” (COVID-19 SURGE in EUROPE: Are we next?) was released on July 1, 2022. Its upcoming webinar this Friday, July 5, will focus on the recommendations by the newly created Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) on COVID-19 boosters and whether or not we need to booster shots against COVID-19. To register for this episode, sign up here. The complete playlist of “Stop COVID Deaths” webinars is available on TVUP’s YouTube channel. UP’s co-awardees in the category were Canada’s Region of Peel, Vancouver Coastal Health, and the UK’s London Health Sciences Centre. Other Philippine winners were projects by ABS-CBN, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s Christian Kyle Pascual, Megaworld Foundation, and Meralco. |
https://up.edu.ph/covid-19-in-western-visayas-public-health-data-analysis-and-recommendations-as-of-13-july-2020/ | COVID-19 in Western Visayas: Public Health Data Analysis and Recommendations as of 13 July 2020 – University of the Philippines | COVID-19 in Western Visayas: Public Health Data Analysis and Recommendations as of 13 July 2020 COVID-19 in Western Visayas: Public Health Data Analysis and Recommendations as of 13 July 2020 July 23, 2020 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Policy Note No. 4 (July 20, 2020) COVID-19 IN WESTERN VISAYAS Public Health Data Analysis and Recommendations as of July 13, 2020 The good news: quarantine measures have managed to decrease local transmission and flatten the curve in Western Visayas. The bad news: a surge in imported cases in the region has led to testing backlogs and strained quarantine facilities. Given this, UP Visayas researchers and ThinkWell Philippines recommend more preparations for local transmission outbreaks in the LGUs, maintenance of minimum public health standards, and a review of the repatriation protocols in terms of testing, tracing and treatment. Download the full paper here. |
https://up.edu.ph/pgh-shares-lessons-learned-during-ongoing-efforts-to-prevent-covid-19-transmission/ | PGH shares lessons learned during ongoing efforts to prevent COVID-19 transmission – University of the Philippines | PGH shares lessons learned during ongoing efforts to prevent COVID-19 transmission PGH shares lessons learned during ongoing efforts to prevent COVID-19 transmission August 11, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Photo from the UP Philippine General Hospital Facebook page PGH shares lessons learned during ongoing efforts to prevent COVID-19 transmission By Regina Berba, Eric Berberabe, Bill Veloso, Rodney Dofitas, Lilibeth Genuino and Gap Legaspi For the PGH COVID Crisis Team Download the full policy paper here. |
https://up.edu.ph/sandigan-sandalan-strengthens-mental-health-support-for-students/ | Sandigan, Sandalan strengthens mental health support for students – University of the Philippines | Sandigan, Sandalan strengthens mental health support for students Sandigan, Sandalan strengthens mental health support for students November 15, 2021 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo As the world changes and becomes increasingly riddled with uncertainty, so do the issues of thriving in it become more complex. Thriving, not just living. Not merely existing but flourishing, capable of navigating life successfully and progressively. COVID-19 has made the volatility of thriving all too clear. It has not only emphasized the varying degrees of frailty and strength of the human body; it has also forced the focus on mental health, the other part of human well-being that has been often overlooked and neglected. The demand for mental health services has dramatically increased. One only needs to try getting an appointment with a counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist to realize the difficulty of acquiring these services at this time. Using the now clichéd term to describe this pandemic, the demand for mental health services has been unprecedented. Yes, even in UP. And UP is responding. Initiatives to strengthen its mental health support system for students began to take root last year and have since been under the umbrella program called Sandigan, Sandalan: Training and Advocacy Programs for Mental Health. Sandigan and sandalan are Filipino words that refer to something that or someone who can be leaned on, relied upon, or can provide support and relief. Sandigan, Sandalan has four components: the Directory of Mental Health Service Providers, including referral systems for focal persons and faculty members; the Training on Mental Health Promotion in the Teaching-Learning Environment; the Training Program for Peer Mental Health Advocates; and, the Student Mental Health Advocacy Program. “Our approach to providing support is based on the positive view that mental health is not just the absence of mental illness, but an integral part of a person’s overall well-being,” revealed Dr. Richard Philip Gonzalo, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Office of Student Financial Assistance Director. Prof. Dan Paolo Yema of the UP Los Baños Department of Social Sciences explained, “In the past, mental health was only viewed in relation to mental illness and disorders. That is not what mental health is. That kind of thinking only leads to stigmatization. Mental health is about developing a person’s capacity to cope, develop potentials, be productive, and contribute to society.” Yema leads the Training Program for Peer Mental Health Advocates, where participants were active members of student organizations. On the institutional side, Prof. Maria Angela Mabale of the UP Manila College of Nursing said that universities are crucial to mental health promotion because “there is expanding evidence indicating that university students are high-risk for psychological distress and mental disorders, and that the prevalence and severity of mental health difficulties is growing across student populations.” Mabale, who heads the Training Program for Mental Health Focal Persons, added that the program includes faculty well-being as well. She reported that more than 200 faculty members and staff of student affairs offices across the UP System have completed the program thus far. The Student Mental Health Advocacy Program was conceptualized to recognize student-led initiatives on mental health promotion, while the Directory of Mental Health Service Providers, as the name indicates, is a listing of persons and institutions that can assist students on their mental health concerns and needs. The University is hopeful that these mental health support programs will be sustained towards a thriving post-pandemic UP life. |
https://up.edu.ph/up-mindanao-webinars-on-the-digital-economy-agriculture-and-food/ | UP Mindanao webinars on the digital economy, agriculture, and food – University of the Philippines | UP Mindanao webinars on the digital economy, agriculture, and food UP Mindanao webinars on the digital economy, agriculture, and food October 30, 2020 | Written by Rene A. Estremera In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao, the School of Management (SOM) offers free webinars on the digital economy and food security this November 2020. Mr. Ever Abasolo, an economist, a former SOM faculty, and currently a National Consultant to the United Nations Development Programme, will present a two-part lecture on “The Digital Economy and its Implications to Agricultural Development”. Part 1, to be given on 03 November 2020, Tuesday, at 2 PM to 4 PM Philippine Standard Time (PST), will focus on “Fiscal Health and Government Response to COVID-19”. The lecture will look into the key macroeconomic indicators before and during the time of the pandemic and unpack the fiscal strength and the landmark legislation that the government harnessed to meet the financial requirements to respond to the pandemic. Part 2, on 05 November 2020, Thursday, 2 PM to 4 PM, PST, will look at the digital economy and its implications for agricultural development with focus on the Mindanao context. Mr. Abasolo will also discuss emerging opportunities and how the government can leverage these opportunities to fight poverty and inequality. To register for Part 1, go to bit.ly/UPMinSOM-Webinar1; for Part 2, visit bit.ly/UPMinSOM-Webinar2. Meanwhile, UP Mindanao Professor Emeritus Eufemio Rasco, Jr., who was responsible for linking SOM with its first Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)-funded project in the agribusiness supply chain, will deliver a lecture on “Nature with Nurture: Plant Breeding for Food Security in the Midst of the Pandemic and Beyond” on 16 November 2020, Monday, 10 AM to 12 NN. According to Professor Rasco, “A developing concept views the organism as a community rather than an individual, and the same is true for plants. It is now known that many of what we consider ‘traits’ to breed for are actually products of interactions between the plant and its associated microbiota. Thus, a new plant breeding approach might involve breeding for the associated microbiota rather than the plant directly.” Professor Rasco, a retired-UP Mindanao faculty member, was conferred the Professor Emeritus title by the UP Board of Regents at its July 2020 meeting, becoming the first UP Mindanao professor emeritus. UP confers this lifetime title to selected academics for exceptionally distinguished careers in teaching, research or creative work, and public service. A professor emeritus remains on the faculty roster throughout his/her lifetime. To register, click bit.ly/UPMinSOM-Webinar3. For more information, email somcs.upmindanao@up.edu.ph. Since the onset of the new normal, UP Mindanao has organized and contributed to webinars in Filipino literature, disease mathematics, infectious diseases, food and business management in the new normal, genomics research, and public health. The Philippine Genome Center-Mindanao in UP Mindanao has also trained medical personnel from various medical centers in Mindanao for COVID-19 testing and helped establish three COVID-19 testing facilities. Its Interdisciplinary Applied Modeling Lab provided mathematical models to estimate disease spread for the guidance of public officials. This is in respect of the University’s Mindanao Health Initiatives, headed by a DOST-approved Center for decision-support systems in health, which will be followed by a proposed medical education program and a proposed city hospital on campus. Since its creation in 1995 through Republic Act 7889, UP Mindanao has produced 3,000-plus graduates, has funded close to 100 research projects, and endorsed more than 250 research projects for funding by the UP System, government agencies, and private institutions. UP Mindanao is currently implementing its Strategic Plan 2023 to expand its academic program offerings and corresponding personnel, attract project partners through its Campus Master Development Plan, and motivate legislative action in support of the expansion program. |
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. |
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