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"Chinese embassy scholars, profs experience China winter camp Chinese embassy scholars, profs experience China winter camp January 16, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Select students and professors from three Philippine universities participated in the one-week in-depth Winter Camp in China hosted by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the Philippines. “We aim to promote understanding and collaboration among people,” said China Education Association for International Exchange’s (CEAIE) representative Shen Xuesong during the welcoming banquet for the Filipino delegates. This is also the goal of the said camp participated by 18 students and three professors from the University of the Philippines, Diliman (UPD), Bicol University (BU) and Philippine Normal University (PNU). The camp, which featured the encounters with fellow students and teachers from top Chinese universities from Dec. 7 to 14, is an initiative by Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua in "
"The ‘Panday’ Conspiracy The ‘Panday’ Conspiracy January 18, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office It all began last week with my fellow chancellors at UP. With the term of the current president, Alfredo E. Pascual, coming to an end in February, the chancellors began to “plot” not a coup but a very special tribute timed for our Presidential’s Advisory Council meeting on Jan. 17, 2017. The idea was to present one of those trophy-like awards, with the citation assigned for writing to an Inquirer columnist. We agreed to exchange ideas—by e-mail because the chancellors are located all over the country—on what would go into the citation, based on our own experiences of working with the president, while the trophy would be designed in Cebu. I thought about the planned trophy and mentioned my reservations. I’ve seen too many of these awards gathering dust in dusty corners of the house or office. I’ve even seen some being sold in second-hand shops. In SM Megamall one weeke"
"UP inks MOA with NGCP for skills camp UP inks MOA with NGCP for skills camp January 17, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) entered into a memorandum of agreement on January 16 for the creation of development programs under a skills camp that will benefit NGCP host communities near UP campuses. This is the NGCP’s first collaboration with an educational institution for its livelihood projects. From left to right: NGCP Chief Administrative Officer Anthony Almeda, NGCP President and CEO Henry Sy Jr., UP President Alfredo Pascual, UP VP for Public Affairs Edna Co. Photo by Arlyn Romualdo, UPSIO. According to NGCP Corporate Initiatives and Advocacies Chief Lida May Lopez, the pilot project will be implemented this year in seven NGCP host communities near UP Los Baños, UP Visayas (Miagao and Tacloban), and UP Mindanao. She added that these communities consist of 250 households or 1,000 individuals. UP Pre"
"UP fetes donors of Centennial Professorial Chairs in Engineering UP fetes donors of Centennial Professorial Chairs in Engineering January 27, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office “Forging new ties and strengthening of existing ties with the donors of Engineering Professorial Chairs is one way of realizing greater academic productivity that elevates the quality of teaching and excellence through conferences and research,” Dean Rizalinda L. de Leon said in her welcome message at the reception for donors of Centennial Professorial Chairs in Engineering on January 11 at the UP Board Room in Quezon City. The new batch of donors was dedicated to the “Centennial” Engineering Professorial Chairs as this marked the centennial anniversary of the respective departments receiving the donations, according to former College of Engineering Dean Aura C. Matias. “It is also fitting that we begin the New Year by returning to our roots, in this case by going back to one of our core"
"EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM (EIS) EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM (EIS) April 8, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP is a leading university in the use of Business Intelligence and Analytics to fortify its decision-making capability. This is achieved through a data warehouse that consolidates information from all systems, and a powerful visualization tool that generates interactive reports. Consolidates information from all core systems Generates reports needed for performance evaluation and decision-making Access to accurate, real-time information Tutorials SUPPLY, PROCUREMENT, AND CAMPUS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SPCMIS)"
"HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM April 8, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office HRIS enhances HR processes such as management of employee profiles, accomplishments, benefits, performance, and training. Together with the other information systems, it will automate many existing paper-based processes in UP. \| LOGIN Comprehensive management of employee data. This includes position and assignment history, benefits earned and used, leave data, education, training, accomplishments, dependents, SALN, performance evaluations, etc. Self-Service: Employees will be able to view and manage their employment data themselves, anytime and anywhere. They will be able to record important and frequently requested information such as publications, creative work, public service and other accomplishments. They can update their education and training as needed. Online processes, including the following: Application for Certificate of Employment "
"SUPPLY, PROCUREMENT, AND CAMPUS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SPCMIS) SUPPLY, PROCUREMENT, AND CAMPUS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SPCMIS) April 8, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office SPCMIS automates processes related to the procurement of goods and services, and manages the inventory of the University’s physical resources. SPCMIS is integrated with FMIS. "
"FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (FMIS) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (FMIS) April 8, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office FMIS is the first UP system-wide project to streamline and automate financial processes in accounting and budget and cash management. Financial reports are automatically generated through the FMIS. \| LOGIN Comprehensive management and consolidation of all financial information generated and used by the Accounting, Budget, and Cash offices, as well as the other offices across all CUs. Management of General Ledger Cash Management Management of Fixed Assets Management of Accounts Receivable Management of Accounts Payable Inventory management ntegration with SAIS Student payments will be integrated with FMIS at the GL level. Allocations to various accounts will be made automatically instead of computed manually. The system will cover both assessment and non-assessment fees. Student loans will be reflected in both systems. Pay"
"STUDENT ACADEMIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (SAIS) STUDENT ACADEMIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (SAIS) April 8, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office SAIS is a Student Lifecycle data management system encompassing admission application to graduation and alumni tracking. It covers curriculum, advisement, payment, and integration with general ledger in FMIS and employee records in HRIS. \| LOGIN Comprehensive management of student records, including academic and financial data, throughout the complete student life cycle from admission to graduation. Comprehensive management of academic master data such as curricula and course information including pre-requisites. Comprehensive management of campus community data including student, faculty and alumni data. Integration with other systems including HRIS, FMIS, iLib, UPCAT, ST, Learning Management Systems, etc. Ability to manage student applications and admissions (non-UPCAT). Ability to manage financial aid and scholarships. Abili"
"UP Baguio inaugurates Museo Kordilyera UP Baguio inaugurates Museo Kordilyera February 13, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP Baguio (UPB) formally opened its three-story ethnographic museum, Museo Kordilyera, on January 31, seven months after its soft opening in 2016. Its main areas of focus are the collection, preservation, and exhibition of artifacts and other objects unique to the Cordillera region, its peoples, and its cultures and traditions. Conforming to the campus terrain, only the first story of the museum is at ground level, as with the other campus buildings, while the second and third levels of the museum are underground. These lower levels have: spaces for the Museo Kordilyera’s permanent collection,;curatorial space for ethnographic materials; a temporary exhibition area; a room for the orientation of visitors; an audio-visual room; a shop; and, a café. Representatives of the various Cordilleria indigenous communities perform a ceremonial d"
"UPOU launches youth program for Ifugao Rice Terraces conservation and sustainability UPOU launches youth program for Ifugao Rice Terraces conservation and sustainability February 13, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Open University launched its latest project, the two-year “Youth Capacity Building and Exchange Program toward Sustainable Development and Conservation of Ifugao Rice Terraces”, on January 24 at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The project, funded by the Mitsui Co., Ltd. Environment Fund and done in collaboration with UP Los Baños, is led by UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies Associate Professor Joane Serrano. Also involved in the project are: Kanazawa University, Japan; Ifugao State University; the Ifugao Provincial Government; and, Ifugao local government units. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, welcomed all partners and guests to the launch. She coined the term #Y4IRT as the shorter name to the proj"
"UP, Upsilon Sigma Phi sign agreement to construct UP Promenade UP, Upsilon Sigma Phi sign agreement to construct UP Promenade February 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office On February 6, the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Assocation, Incorporated (USPAAI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the construction of the UP Promenade. “The construction of the UP Promenade is a legacy project donated by the USPAAI in celebration of the fraternity’s 100th founding anniversary in 2018,” USPAAI President Jesse Andres said. “The UP Promenade will be constructed in the area fronting Gonzales Hall in the Diliman Campus. It will consist of a 7.5 meter wide (extending to 16 meters, more or less, at certain portions) by 115 meter long pathway with internet and wifi capable facilities. The area shall serve as a promenade for the use of the University’s students, faculty and personnel,” the agreement states. “The USPAAI shall commence const"
"UP Mindanao breaks ground for new facilities, unveils DC-UP Sports Complex training gym UP Mindanao breaks ground for new facilities, unveils DC-UP Sports Complex training gym February 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP Mindanao (UPMin) held a brief groundbreaking ceremony for seven infrastructure projects and inaugurated the Davao City-UP (DC-UP) Sports Complex Multi-purpose Human Kinetics Building or Training Gym on February 3. The events took place after UPMin’s tribute to outgoing UP President Alfredo Pascual. Of the new structures to be constructed, three are part of the 20-hectare DC-UP Sports Complex development: the Football Stadium (phase 2); the Football Field and Track Oval (civil works); and the Aquatics Center. Four other facilities are: the Faculty and Staff Housing; the College of Science and Mathematics Research, Development and Extension Building; the Center for Advancement of Research in Mindanao (phases 1 and 2); and, the College of Hum"
"UP Mindanao pays tribute to Pascual UP Mindanao pays tribute to Pascual February 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP Mindanao (UPMin) held “Parangal para kay President Alfredo E. Pascual,” a tribute program for the outgoing UP president at the Lorenzo Hall, Administration Building on February 3, a week before the end of his term. Sectors of the UPMin community honored Pascual in different ways. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, through its BA Communication Arts students, created a video presentation. The College of Science and Mathematics’ tribute was a song performed by one of its BS Biology students. Another song was performed by BS Agribusiness Economics students as the School of Management’s (SOM) tribute. Performances were also given by UPMin’s choral group, Koro Kantahanay, and the UPMin Dance Ensemble. The program also featured tribute messages from: [Ed: in this position, his being an alumnus is presumed] UP Mindanao Foundation Inc. C"
"UP SURP inaugurates new building, launches new books UP SURP inaugurates new building, launches new books February 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP) welcomed UP officials, representatives from the office of the Ambassador of Germany to the Philippines and UNESCO Philippines to its new building’s soft inauguration and the launching of new books on February 6. The unveiling of the International Center for Urban and Regional Planning (ICURP) was attended by UP President Alfredo E. Pascual, incoming UP President Danilo M. Concepcion, Vice President for Planning Elvira A. Zamora, UP Diliman Chancellor Michael L. Tan, Office of the Campus Architect Director Enrico B. Tabafunda, other UP officials, as well as other dignitaries. “The ICURP will serve as UP SURP’s new facility to further its programs as a center for scholarship, technical assistance, and the country’s only graduate in"
"UPLB’s Makiling Chamber Singers is Gawad Pangulo Choral Competition back-to-back champion UPLB’s Makiling Chamber Singers is Gawad Pangulo Choral Competition back-to-back champion February 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Held on January 30 at the UP Cine Adarna in Diliman, this year’s Gawad Pangulo Choral Competition drew seven choral finalists from the various constituent units of the University. On its second run, choral competition awarded its grand prize to the second-time winner, the Makiling Chamber Singers, the sole representative of UP Los Baños which was formed in September 2015 under the leadership of Rommel Lomarda. Other groups included the UP Serenta, the official choral group of UP Cebu conducted by Cathy Rodel, which was awarded the second prize. Established in 1999 and conducted by Louie Arelvi Villanueva, the UP Engineering Choir from Diliman, which bagged the third prize, is one of the finest college-based choirs in UP Diliman. The iCho"
"UP College of Music pays tribute to UP President Alfredo Pascual UP College of Music pays tribute to UP President Alfredo Pascual February 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP College of Music and the UP College of Music Alumni Association Incorporated (UPCMAAI) presented a thanksgiving concert on February 1 at the Executive House in Diliman to honor UP President Alfredo E. Pascual. Present at the event were UP faculty, students, and administrative staff of the UP College of Music, UP System officials, as well as National Artists Ramon Santos and Bienvenido Lumbera. “This concert manifests our greatest gratitude to UP President Alfredo Pascual for his unwavering support to the College since the beginning of his term. The infrastructure development that has been awarded the College is a great leap forward to new beginnings and continuing academic excellence and service,” said College of Music Dean Jose S. Buenconsejo, , in a message. In his response, P"
"UPD community gets together for Inter-College Socials UPD community gets together for Inter-College Socials February 21, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office There was song. There was laughter. There was a good mix of banter and deep conversation. It was the annual UP Diliman (UPD) Inter-College Socials, where the University community gathered to unwind for a night and enjoy the camaraderie among administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Held on February 17 at the UPD National Science Complex Amphitheater, the event was organized by the College of Science (CS) and served as a prelude to the upcoming CS Week. CS Dean Jose Maria Balmaceda, who welcomed everyone to the gathering, told UP News that since it was an informal social event, there really was no line-up of performances to be followed. The UPD National Institute of Geological Sciences faculty members, led by Acting Deputy Director for Resources and Facilities, Prof. Carlo Arcilla (second from right), pe"
"Lumad Leader Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay is 2017 UP Gawad Tandang Sora awardee Lumad Leader Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay is 2017 UP Gawad Tandang Sora awardee February 22, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The College of Social Work and Community Development of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP-CSWCD) announces the selection of Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay as the recipient of the 2017 Gawad Tandang Sora. Bai Bibyaon is an outstanding indigenous woman leader. The only female chieftain in the history of the Manobo tribe, she has led the defense of the Manobo ancestral land since 1994. She was among those who led the pangayaw (tribal war) against the intrusion of a destructive logging company that threatened to destroy the ancestral lands in Talaingod, Davao del Norte. She remains active in asserting the rights of indigenous peoples until today. The awarding ceremony will be held on February 23, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., during the UP-CSWCD’s College Week cele"
"UP to continue Project NOAH UP to continue Project NOAH February 23, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office At its 1325th meeting on February 23, 2017, the University of the Philippines Board of Regents approved the adoption of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) by UP upon the termination of its administration by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on February 28. “In a sense, Project NOAH is coming home,” said UP President Danilo L. Concepcion after the BOR meeting, noting that the project was conceived by the DOST with the help of UP professors, led by its executive director Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay from the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), and that most of the project’s staff have come from UP. Project NOAH began as a research program under the DOST in 2012 following the Typhoon Sendong tragedy in 2011. Having delivered its research results and after two extensions, the project was scheduled to end when UP st"
"Masons and UP, bound by shared ideals – UP President Concepcion Masons and UP, bound by shared ideals – UP President Concepcion February 23, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office New UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, who was the guest of honor and speaker at the 13TH Installation of Officers of the Norberto S. Amoranto Memorial Lodge under the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, stressed in his speech that while he himself was not a Mason, he shared the ideals, principles and aspirations of Masonry, particularly as they relate to the upliftment of people to their finest possibilities. “Your brotherhood is bound by a code consisting of the highest ethical and moral standards, and an emphasis on personal study and self-improvement, and on contributing to the good of society though individual action and philanthropy,” Concepcion said. He went on to note the influence of Masonry upon liberation movements around the world, and cited the Filipin"
"UP Cebu pays tribute to Pascual UP Cebu pays tribute to Pascual February 23, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP Cebu (UPC) constituents thanked outgoing UP president, Alfredo Pascual, and recognized his administration’s achievements in developing the campus, through a pasidungog or tribute held on February 2, 2017 in the Performing Arts Hall of the UPC’s Lahug, Cebu City campus. UPC Chancellor Liza Corro led the ceremonies with a testimonial to the outgoing president. This was followed by: a visual presentation on Pascual’s life; a shadow play by students; spoken-word poetry and live music by faculty members; and, a tribute song by the Gawad Pangulo awardee choral group of the campus, the UP Serenata. Prof. Aurelio Vilbar of the College of Social Sciences was master of ceremony. Inspired by a Kahlil Gibran poem, Corro described Pascual as “the bow that was bent with might, so that we in UP Cebu, as living arrows, will go swift and far, as manifested by UP Ce"
"UP President Alfredo E. Pascual unveils UP Covenant Monument marker UP President Alfredo E. Pascual unveils UP Covenant Monument marker February 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office On February 2, the blessing of the UP Covenant Monument was led by UP President Alfredo E. Pascual and Rizal-Blumentritt Pamathalaan Academy President Rafael A. Morales. The blessing of the marker was initiated by Fr. Rey Vigo, Malacañang chaplain of the Presidential Security Guard. “It serves as a marker for leaders and citizens in their renewal for unity, peace and prosperity,” said retired UP Professor Consolacion Alaras, head organizer of the UP Covenant Monument. According to Morales, “the blessing was a radiant sign for the academy that the Interfaith Blessed Mother will fulfill her promise to care and protect President Duterte, so his prophetic presidency will fulfill the Rizal prophecy and Fatima prophecy that is leadership guided by divine grace.” At the blessing, DILG D"
"Top UP public service programs hailed Top UP public service programs hailed February 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Honors from the UP president were conferred on outstanding public service programs of the University at the first Gawad Pangulo for Excellence in Public Service awarding ceremony on January 30, 2017 at the UP Executive House in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Six programs from six constituent campuses each received the Gawad and P100,000. In addition, nine programs were recognized as finalists. The award, administered by the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and its Padayon Public Service Office, aims to recognize UP’s achievement in terms of the mandate to “lead as public service university by providing various forms of community, public, and volunteer service, as well as scholarly and technical assistance to the government, the private sector, and civil society while maintaining its standard of excellence.” The winners were: the "
"‘Seed’ facility for UP innovation campus inaugurated ‘Seed’ facility for UP innovation campus inaugurated February 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office A campus envisioned as the innovation campus of UP is now on the rise with the inauguration of its “seed” facility at the Evia Lifestyle Center, Las Piñas on January 27, 2017. The UP @Lab Innovation Hub, donated by Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. of the Villar family, offers working space to start-up technopreneurs and facilitates their linkage with industry and markets. At least four locators were introduced during the inauguration. As planned, the innovation hub was established to attract and employ prospective engineering graduate students through technology business start-ups. They can take technology entrepreneurship and design engineering courses in the initial academic zone to be built for the new campus. Entrances to the meeting and reception areas at the lobby of the UP @Lab Innovation Hub. Photo by B"
"UP Diliman: “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, Kaalamang Bayan” UP Diliman: “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, Kaalamang Bayan” February 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Bilang pakiisa ng UP Diliman sa Pambansang Buwan ng Sining sa taong ito, naging gabay ng pagdiriwang ang temang “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, Kaalamang Bayan.” “Ang mga kuwentong bayan ay mga naratibong pasalita na nagpasalin-salin sa maraming henerasyon. Madalas ang mga kuwentong bayan ang nagpapaliwanag ng iba’t ibang aspekto ng tradisyon, mga kalakaran pati na rin kasaysayan. Sa pag-aaral ng mga kuwentong bayan, itinuturing na isang masining na pamamaraan ng pakikipagtalastasan sa mga maliliit na pangkat ang kuwentong bayan,” ayon kina Propesor Sir Anril P. Tiatco at Propesor Jem R. Javier, mga pinuno ng proyekto ng UP Diliman Month 2017, mula sa Opisina ng Inisyatiba para sa Kultura at mga Sining. Dagdag pa nila, “sa pagdiriwang ng Pambansang Buwan ng Sining, sasariwain ng UP Diliman sa ating h"
"Komunidad ng UP Diliman nakiisa sa One Billion Rising 2017 Komunidad ng UP Diliman nakiisa sa One Billion Rising 2017 February 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Binuksan ng pagsasayaw ng Zumba ang pagtitipon para sa pandaigdigang kampanyang tinaguriang One Billion Rising 2017. Dinaluhan ng mga guro, REPS, administrative personnel maging ng mga residente ng Barangay UP Campus at mga kababaihang estudyante ng Balara High School ang nasabing kaganapan noong ika-14 ng Pebrero sa A.S. Steps sa UP Diliman. “Ang paglahok ng UP Diliman sa pandaigdigang kampanyang ito upang wakasan ang karahasan laban sa kababaihan at ibang kasarian. Sabay-sabay tayong sasayaw laban sa pananakit, pang-aabuso, pambabastos at pagpapahiya, pagsasantabi at pag-apak sa karapatan sa loob ng mga tahanan , silid-aralan, trabaho, pampublikong espasyo, at pati na rin sa cyberspace,” pahayag ng komunidad ng UP Diliman. Isa namang martsa ng pagkakaisa ang sumunod matapos ang pagsasayaw ng Zumb"
"UP Visayas honors President Alfredo E. Pascual with “Pasidungog, Pagdayaw, Pasalamat” UP Visayas honors President Alfredo E. Pascual with “Pasidungog, Pagdayaw, Pasalamat” February 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office On February 15, UP Visayas (UPV) officials, faculty members, professors emeriti, students, staff, and alumni, including Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, gathered at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo City to honor the 20th president of the University of the Philippines, Alfredo E. Pascual. The tribute had for its theme “Pasidungog, Pagdayaw, Pasalamat”. The program featured performances and messages from the different sectors of the Miag-ao and Tacloban units. Central to the event was the constituent unit’s expression of gratitude to President Pascual’s support of UP Visayas. According to its statement, “President Pascual cascaded his vision to UP Visayas as in all other constituent units of the University and implemented programs, se"
"UP School of Statistics inaugurates new building UP School of Statistics inaugurates new building February 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Three years after its ground breaking ceremony, the new UP School of Statistics building was inaugurated on February 7 in Diliman . “The permanent home of the UP School of Statistics has classrooms, computing laboratories, a seminar room, a student organizations room and center, also a wellness center. By the third quarter of this year, the auditorium which can house up to 400 persons will be installed, as well as simulation rooms,” said UP School of Statistics Dean Claire Dennis S. Mapa. Mapa added, “It is about time that the new building is in place with the School’s 25% increase in enrollment in the last five years. This development also goes along with the new endeavor of the School in extending its mentoring, research and public service at the UP Bonifacio Global City unit, as well as accommodating foreign studen"
"Concepcion hails CSWCD compassion Concepcion hails CSWCD compassion February 26, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP President Danilo Concepcion made his first official visit to the UP Diliman College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD), which he hailed as a unit which has compassion a founding principle. This is significant for Concepcion, who has declared compassion as a pillar of his administration, aside from honor and excellence. “Sa bigkas pa lamang po ng inyong kolehiyo, hinding-hindi tayo magkakamali o mag-aalinlangan na ang pakay sa pagkakatatag ng kolehiyong ito ay pagmamalasakit sa kapwa at sa bayan,“ Concepcion said in his inspirational message to the college. He was the guest of honor, together with the former Department of Social Welfare and Development secretary and CSWCD alumna, Dinky Soliman, at the College’s Service Awards ceremony on February 24, 2017 at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora, UP Diliman. “Kung may puwang dito sa ating u"
"CSWCD confers 3rd Gawad Tandang Sora on Lumad leader CSWCD confers 3rd Gawad Tandang Sora on Lumad leader February 26, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay, Manobo chieftain from Mindanao’s Pantaron Range, is UP Gawad Tandang Sora’s 2017 recipient. 92-year old Bigkay continues to defend Manobo ancestral land and other rights of indigenous peoples (IPs). The awarding ceremony was held on February 23, 2017 at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora of the College of Social Work and Community Development (cswcd), UP Diliman. The College described Bigkay as the “Mother of the Lumad Revolution and Tandang Sora of the Countryside”. In the 1990s, she was among those who led a tribal war against a destructive logging company that threatened their lands in Davao del Norte. She provided sanctuary in the Salugpungan Ta Tanu Igkanugon Learning Center, which started in her community and now runs around 50 elementary and high schools for indigenous children. B"
"UP launches Gawad Oblation UP launches Gawad Oblation February 27, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Gawad Oblation, an award given by the UP President to UP alumni and friends for “extraordinary service with or in the name of UP,” was launched and conferred on 14 individuals from government and industry in a ceremony held on February 7, 2017 at the UP Professional Schools in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The awardees each received a medal designed by Prof. Leo Abaya. The first Gawad UP Gawad Oblation awardees were: Florencio Abad, former Department of Budget and Management secretary, represented by his daughter, Julia Abad, former Cabinet secretary; Magdaleno Albarracin Jr., businessman; Alfonso Aliga Jr., engineer; Pia Cayetano, former senator and now Taguig representative; Francis Escudero, senator; Ignacio Gimenez, businessman; Robina Gokongwei-Pe, corporate executive; Loren Legarda, senator; Patricia Licuanan, Commission on Higher Education chair;"
"UP signs MOA with developers for Mindanao professional school UP signs MOA with developers for Mindanao professional school February 27, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP, Anflo Management and Investment Corp. (Anflocor) and its affiliate DamosaLand Inc. (DLI) formally entered into a contract to establish the UP Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment (UP PSAE), an extension of UP Los Baños, in the Agriya mixed-use development area of Panabo City, Davao del Norte. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed by Dr. Alfredo Pascual, then-president of UP, and Anflocor Senior Vice President Ricardo Floirendo and Vice President Ricardo Luis Mateo Lagdameo on January 30, 2017 at the UP Board of Regents room, Quezon Hall, UP, Diliman, Quezon City. According to the MOA, Anflocor will donate more than three hectares of land, buildings and facilities to UP, which will offer graduate UPLB courses and short courses through the school. Initially, the co"
"UP & YMCA-LB affirm ‘good neighbors’ status UP & YMCA-LB affirm ‘good neighbors’ status March 2, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP and the Young Men’s Christian Association of the Philippines-Los Baños (YMCA-LB) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) which would secure their good neighbors relationship of 93 years for another 20 years, on January 30, 2017 at the office of outgoing UP president, Alfredo Pascual. The parties agreed to continue their symbiotic relationship in the use of YMCA-LB properties on campus, in accordance with the objectives and mandates they share. Both agreed to look after the welfare of UP Los Baños (UPLB) students and the general UPLB community, to whom YMCA-LB has provided temporary housing; and the academic character of the UPLB campus. YMCA-LB has operated a dormitory on its campus lot for more than 63 years and plans to construct another one. The MOA prevents the properties from being used as permanent dwelling places or from b"
"Pharma development lab set up at UPLB S&T Park Pharma development lab set up at UPLB S&T Park March 2, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Pascual Pharma Corp. (PPC) Research and Development Laboratory became a pioneer of the UP Los Baños Science and Technology Park with its inauguration on January 27, 2017, according to UP and PPC officials. The laboratory aims at nurturing industry-academe-government partnership for solutions to metabolic syndrome, cancer, and tropical diseases. The laboratory offers an “open innovation and incubation platform and funding models” for projects addressing these prevalent health issues. UP President Alfredo Pascual and Vice President for Academic Affairs Gisela Concepcion, both chemists, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the facility, with PPC officers: Co-Chair Jay Lardizabal, Director Gani Padolina, President Virgilio Gomez, Senior Vice President Boyet Arellano, and Vice President Boyet Subida. UP Visayas, Ateneo de Manila Uni"
"CHED-PCARI’s HeLe Project collaborators from UC Davis visit UP CHED-PCARI’s HeLe Project collaborators from UC Davis visit UP March 3, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Pediatric telemedicine experts from the University of California Davis (UC Davis) recently visited UP on March 1, 2017. They delivered a lecture at the UP Diliman Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute in the morning and paid a courtesy call to UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan, UP Executive Vice-President Teodoro Herbosa, and UP Vice-President for Public Affairs Jose Dalisay at the conference room of the UP Office of the President in the afternoon. The UC Davis experts are UP’s collaborators, along with UC Berkeley, for a Commission on Higher Education-Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes (CHED-PCARI) project, “Increasing the Rates of Newborn Hearing Screening with Novel Technologies and Telehealth” or the “HeLe: Hearing for Life”. It is under the Institute for Health and"
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"“Balangay: Ang Seremonya ng Pagwawakas”, programang handog sa pagtatapos ng UP Diliman Month 2017 “Balangay: Ang Seremonya ng Pagwawakas”, programang handog sa pagtatapos ng UP Diliman Month 2017 March 9, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Ang isang buwang pagdiriwang ng UP Diliman Month 2017 o Buwan ng UP Diliman ay ginabayan ng temang “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, Kaalamang Bayan.” Sa pagbubukas nito, nagkaroon ng mga kulturang pagtatanghal na nagpamalas ng mga k’wentong hinggil sa paglikha ng mundo. Kasabay nito ang pagpapasinaya ng “Sansinukob,” isang interactive-installation na eksibit tampok ang pitong (7) katangi-tanging obra ng mga bantog na manlilikha ng kasalukuyang panahon na sumisimbulo sa mga dakilang tapat lng sansinukob mula sa pananaw ng mga etnolingguwistikong grupo sa Pilipinas. Kasama sa serye ng mga aktibidad ay ang muling pagpapakinig sa musika ni Pambansang Alagad ng Sining Jose Maceda sa pamamagitan ng Pagsamba na itinanghal sa Parish of "
"Inauguration, groundbreaking of road network on UPD Campus Inauguration, groundbreaking of road network on UPD Campus March 13, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office On February 25, UP President Danilo Concepcion, former UP President Alfredo Pascual, and DPWH Secretary Mark Villar led the groundbreaking ceremony on Jacinto Street as well as the inauguration of Ylanan Street as part of the construction, rehabilitation and improvement of various road networks in UP Diliman Campus. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. The infrastructure project is a partnership undertaking implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the University of the Philippines (UP) with its tie-up contractors, namely, F.P. De Guzman Construction Inc., Harley Construction, Inc. and Newbig Four J Construction Inc. Also present at the ceremonies were Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Dalisay Jr. and Atty. Gabby Concepcion. (Stephanie S. Cabigao, UP MPRO) "
"UP Alumni Engineers Vow to Give Back More to UP UP Alumni Engineers Vow to Give Back More to UP March 15, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Newly-elected UP Alumni Engineers (UPAE) President Engr. Adrian S. Arias pledged to step up its efforts give back to both UP and the College of Engineering, amidst notable changes in the University’s academic landscape this year. Arias spoke during the induction ceremony of the UPAE’s new set of officers on March 6, 2017 in Quezon Hall. Arias, who takes over from the outgoing UPAE president, Levy V. Espiritu, invited his fellow alumni engineers to invest in the College, its people, and the various projects of the UPAE. He noted that such investments would reap benefits for them not only as alumni, but also as Filipinos “contributing to the betterment of the College, the University and the country”. The UPAE is well-known for spearheading initiatives such as the Study Now Pay Later (SNPL) program, which provides a monthly a"
"UP–Harvard University Collaborative Workshop/Meeting Held at UP Diliman, UP Manila UP–Harvard University Collaborative Workshop/Meeting Held at UP Diliman, UP Manila March 15, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines (UP) hosted a three-day workshop/meeting with officials of the Harvard University from March 13 to 15. The activity aimed to effectively start cooperation between UP, the country’s national university, and Harvard, the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. On March 13, UP President Danilo Concepcion, together with members of UP’s organizing committee, met with the Harvard delegation headed by Dr. Margot Gill, Administrative Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Harvard University. The meeting was held at the UP Board of Regents Room in Quezon Hall, UP Diliman, to formally start the discussions on how UP and Harvard faculty, researchers, and students can collaborate on acade"
"Hokkaido University Officials Visit UP Hokkaido University Officials Visit UP March 17, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Officials and faculty of the Hokkaido University of Japan visited the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus on March 15, 2017. Activities included concurrent seminars by professors from Hokkaido University, a tour around the campus, a lunch meeting with UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, and an Appointment Ceremony for Hokkaido University Ambassadors and Partner at the UP Executive House. By way of orientation for the visiting professors, Dean Jose Maria Balmaceda of UP Diliman, College of Science (CS) gave an overview of the UP System, the UP Diliman campus, and the degree granting units of CS. Dean Koichiro Ishimori of the Faculty of Science of Hokkaido University in turn presented an overview of his university. Seminars conducted by the Japanese professors were then held simultaneously at the National Institute of Geological S"
"Bautista takes oath as VP for Academic Affairs Bautista takes oath as VP for Academic Affairs March 22, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Dr. Maria Cynthia Rose Banzon Bautista took her oath as the University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs on March 16 at the Office of the President in UP Diliman (UPD). Bautista is a professor of Sociology at the UPD College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), where she served as dean from 2001 to 2004. In the UP System, she headed the Center for Integrative and Development Studies from 1992 to 2000. She was also a Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from 2012 to 2016. Prior to her appointment as CHED commissioner, she chaired the Commission’s Task Force on Quality Assurance from 2010 to 2011, was vice chairperson of CHED’s Technical Working Group for Autonomous and Deregulated Higher Education Institutions from 2006 to 2008, and co-chaired the CHED Technical Panel for the Humanities, Social S"
"COE honors professorial chair donors COE honors professorial chair donors March 22, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Diliman College of Engineering (COE) held a reception for donors who funded the establishment of one professorial chair and provided additional support for four existing professorial chairs, on March 15 at the National Engineering Center. The newly established endowment was for the Honorio T. and Elisa F. Allado Professorial Chair in Civil Engineering, donated by the Allado Construction Company, Inc. According to the deed of donation which was signed that day, the company, through the creation of the professorial chair, “desires to honor its late founder, a distinguished alumnus of UP belonging to BS Civil Engineering Class of 1934, and his late wife, Elisa.” The annual amount of P120,000 will be awarded by the company starting in the next academic year, with a pledge to fund the professorial chair for at least five years. In his message,"
"ASEA-UNINET President visits UP OVPAA ASEA-UNINET President visits UP OVPAA March 22, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Dr. Carla Locatelli [second from right], currently Professor of Theory and Comparative Literature at the University of Trento, Italy, Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, and recently elected president for 2016-2018 of the ASEAN-European Academic University Network (ASEA-UNINET), dropped by the UP Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs on March 16 to meet with [from left to right]: Assistant Vice-President for Academic Affairs (R&D Resource Management) Mary Delia Tomacruz, Assistant Vice-President for Academic Affairs (Internationalization) Rhodora Azanza, , Vice-President for Academic Affairs Cynthia-Rose Bautista, Office of International Linkages Deputy Director Aaron Joseph Villaraza, and former VP for Academic Affairs Gisela Concepcion. Among the topics discussed during the informal meeting were t"
"UP Fighting Maroons beat DLSU UP Fighting Maroons beat DLSU March 28, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Desiderio scores 42 points in 80th Araw ng Dabaw Basketball Tournament The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons overwhelmed reigning UAAP champion De La Salle University, 87-79, to capture the 80th Araw ng Dabaw basketball title at the Davao City Recreation Center (Almendras Gym) on March 26. The Maroons trailed the Archers during the first period, 29-21, before UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics student Paul Desiderio exploded with nine three-point shots that enabled UP to overtake DLSU, 42-44, by the end of half-time. UP led, 63-77, towards the third period. Desiderio was declared Most Valuable Player (MVP) while UP Coach Bo Perasol was named Best Coach. UP’s Rob Ricafort won the tournament’s slam dunk contest. UPIS alumnus and incoming UP Diliman freshman Juan Gomez de Liano was declared winner of the three-point shootout competition. "
"UP profs win top spots in UK engineering pitch contest UP profs win top spots in UK engineering pitch contest April 7, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Two professors from the University of the Philippines won the top two spots in the Final Pitch Session of the Leaders in Innovation Fellowship with the UK Royal Academy of Engineering held in March in London. The panel of judges awarded first place to Assistant Professor DJ Darwin Bandoy of the UP Los Baños College of Veterinary Medicine, for his research on quorum sensing inhibitors for veterinary application. Second place went to Dr. Chelo Pascua, associate professor of Geology in UP Baguio, for his research on water filtration technology. According to Dr.Bandoy, “the panel of judges for the pitch were composed of UK’s top engineers in the Royal Academy of Engineering as well as tutors of Oxford Innovation from Oxford University.” “This validates UP’s position in leading innovative research that is responsi"
"BOR Appoints Prof. Lagmay as 1st Director of the UP NOAH Center, UP Resilience Institute BOR Appoints Prof. Lagmay as 1st Director of the UP NOAH Center, UP Resilience Institute April 7, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Prof. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay. Photo from UP Diliman website. At the 1326th UP Board of Regents Meeting on 5 April 2017, Prof. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay was appointed as Director of the UP Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center, effective 21 March 2017 until 20 March 2020, and as Executive Director of the UP Resilience Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, effective 1 April 2017 until 21 March 2018. Widely recognized as one of the world’s leading international scientific experts on natural hazards, Prof. Lagmay is a Professor at the National Institute of Geological Sciences, UP Diliman. He earned his degrees from the UP Diliman (BA, MS Geology) and the University of Cambridge (PhD Earth Scie"
"Gabriela Lee named first Dalisay Chair holder Gabriela Lee named first Dalisay Chair holder April 25, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The chair was endowed by an anonymous donor in the United States earlier this year in honor of Dr. Dalisay, one of the Philippines’ most accomplished writers. He has served as chair of the Department of English and Comparative Literature (DECL) in UP Diliman and director of the UP Institute of Creative Writing, and now serves as Vice President for Public Affairs. Asst. Prof. Gabriela Dans Lee has been named the first recipient of the One UP-Jose Yap Dalisay Jr. Professorial Chair in Creative Writing. Asst. Prof. Lee is a writer of young adult literature and lists speculative fiction and popular culture among her research interests. She completed her BA English Studies in UP and her MA Literary Studies at the National University of Singapore. The chair is good for three years and carries a monthly grant of P10,000. It can be a"
"UP student wins silver in int’l taekwondo meet UP student wins silver in int’l taekwondo meet April 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP College of Mass Communication (Broadcasting) student Beatrice Gaerlan earned the silver medal in the female minus 55-kilogram weight class at the 9th edition of the Asian Junior Taekwondo Championships in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, on April 21, 2017. The tournament has brought together dozens of male and female taekwondo practitioners from various Asian countries, including Afghanistan, China, Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea and Thailand. "
"Tina Monzon Palma is the U.P. Gawad Plaridel 2017 Recipient Tina Monzon Palma is the U.P. Gawad Plaridel 2017 Recipient May 26, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication is pleased to announce the recipient of the U.P. Gawad Plaridel 2017 in the person of MS. TINA MONZON PALMA. Tina Monzon Palma is a veteran broadcaster who is cited for her pioneering efforts that opened doors/opportunities for women at a time when men dominated the media landscape. Tina Monzon Palma has kept her professional integrity in her more than 40 years in the media. She was a news anchor during the Martial Law years, and remained steadfast in her craft. The U.P. Gawad Plaridel comes with a trophy, specially designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva, which will be presented to Palma by the U.P. President Danilo Concepcion and U.P. Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan in ceremonies on August 23, 2017 (Wednesday), 2:00 pm at the U.P. F"
"Press launch of the Museum of Philippine Biodiversity and “Ugnayan” Press launch of the Museum of Philippine Biodiversity and “Ugnayan” May 24, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the University of the Philippines (UP) and through the initiative of Senator Loren B. Legarda, marked this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity with the launching of two projects, the Museum of Philippine Biodiversity and Junyee’s installation art “Ugnayan”, at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) in Diliman, Quezon City on May 22. According to project team leader Dr. Perry S. Ong of the UP College of Science, the museum to be built inside the BMB-NAPWC’s Salakot Building will showcase the richness and beauty of Philippine biodiversity by featuring the country’s various terrestrial and marine ecosystems and Protected Areas. Conceptualized"
"CSWCD holds first socdev conference CSWCD holds first socdev conference May 26, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Diliman College of Social Work and Community Development (UPD-CSWCD) held its first inter-agency conference on social development, on May 17, 2017 at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora, UPD. Being a first, the conference had the theme of “defining the terrain and exploring the pathways” of the discipline, with speakers coming from leading universities in the Philippines and government, including Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo; and participants constituting of a network of social development students, educators and researchers, practitioners, and advocates in the country and in ASEAN. By day’s end, the conference affirmed the “bottom-up” approach in theorizing for the discipline and endorsed a commitment to go beyond scientific rigor to the community. It stressed end-goals of people empowerment to tackle inequalities. Vice President Maria Leono"
"Asian Center is NACAI founding member Asian Center is NACAI founding member May 27, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines’ Asian Center (AC) along with nine leading academic institutes in Southeast Asia and China, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish officially the Network of ASEAN-China Academic Institutes (NACAI) on 28 May 2017 at Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Aside from AC, the other members of the network include the Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Institute of Humanity and Social Sciences, Royal Academy of Cambodia; Center for China’s Relations with Neighboring Countries, Fudan University; ASEAN Studies Center, University of Indonesia; Asia Research Center, National University of Laos; Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya; Department of International Relations, University of Yangon; ASEAN Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University; and Institute for Southe"
"Eva Estrada Kalaw (1920-2017) Eva Estrada Kalaw (1920-2017) May 27, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Last week, former senator Eva Estrada Kalaw passed away at the age of 96. She was a leading political opposition leader during the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos. Eva Estrada was among the few female students of the Commonwealth era who dared enroll in the University of the Philippines, which was then based in Manila. Her enrollment in UP was a daring feat because back then, Catholic high schools for girls discouraged their graduates from enrolling in UP on the mistaken assumption that UP is a godless institution. Eva Estrada took education. Because she stood out among her classmates, and because she was a headturner, Eva Estrada quickly became a campus figure. She was a member of the Sigma Delta Phi, an exclusive sorority and the counterpart of the equally exclusive Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity. Many UP students were smitten by Eva Estrada,"
"First Filipina chosen to run for UK Parliament hails from Sampaloc First Filipina chosen to run for UK Parliament hails from Sampaloc June 6, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office LONDON – Carmen Legarda, a British-Filipino who hails from Sampaloc in Manila, has made political history in the United Kingdom after becoming the first ever Filipino woman to be selected to run as a Member of Parliament in the upcoming general elections on June 8. Representing The Green Party of England and Wales, Legarda is standing in the Hendon Constituency, in the London Borough of Barnet, which includes residents living in Burnt Oak, Colindale, Edgware, Hale, Mill Hill, Hendon Central and West Hendon. The Green Party of England and Wales, colloquially known as the Greens, combines left-wing economic policies with environmentalism and progressive approaches to social policies including human and animal rights, LGBT rights, national living wages and democratic participation. A colou"
"CHED announces free tuition for med students in SUCs CHED announces free tuition for med students in SUCs June 11, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Commission on Higher Education released a press statement today regarding free tuition for students of medicine in state universities and colleges. "
"Malang: Painter charmed with imaginative use of color Malang: Painter charmed with imaginative use of color June 15, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Malang, a leader of the second generation of modernists that rejuvenated Philippine painting in the post-Pacific War period, died at his home in Quezon City on June 10, just short of 90. Born Mauro Malang Santos in Manila’s Sta. Cruz district on January 1928, he used his maternal surname—that of a pre-Spanish clan in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan province—for his artistic signature. Malang’s contemporaries include Arturo Rogerio Luz, Ang Kiukok, Hugo Yonzon, Juvenal Sanso, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Roberto Rodriguez Chabet and Romulo Olazo. Largely self-taught, Malang was noted for his imaginative use of color. Mauro “Malang” Santos (Photo from Inquirer.net) He took no formal art lessons beyond those given by a retired art professor in his neighborhood and half a semester’s classes at the University of the Phi"
"NAST honors four UP scientists NAST honors four UP scientists June 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Philippine National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), the country’s highest recognition body in science and technology, announced the elevation of another UP scientist to the Academy, and the granting of its 2017 awards to three other UP scientists. In a letter to UP President Danilo Concepcion, NAST Director Luningning Samarita-Domingo said Cesar Villanoy (Physical Oceanography, UP Diliman) has been named member of the Academy. 2017 NAST Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) awards will be given to Phillip Alviola (Biology, UP Los Baños), Nathaniel Hermosa II (Physics, UP Diliman, in Physics) and Aletta Concepcion Yñiguez (Marine Biology and Fisheries, UP Diliman). NAST logo from http://www.nast.ph Villanoy, Alviola, Hermosa II and Yñiguez will receive medals, trophies, and cash prizes at an awarding ceremony on July 13, 2017 at the Manila Hotel"
"UP launches Resilience hub UP launches Resilience hub June 28, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines, the country’s national university, launched the revitalized UP Resilience Institute (UP RI) to provide Filipinos with innovative information vital to lifesaving climate change actions and disaster risk reduction efforts, on June 20 at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman campus. With the theme, “Empowering local communities through multi-disciplinary actions toward resilience,” the event introduced the UP RI as a proactive hub for collaborative works of experts in the fields of Science and Technology as well as the Arts and Humanities. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion said “the UP RI, with the UP Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center as its core component, is committed to providing sustainable, inclusive, and multidisciplinary approaches and responses to our country’s disaster problems.” Concepcion also emphas"
"First Aeta UP grad vows to serve Pinatubo tribes First Aeta UP grad vows to serve Pinatubo tribes July 3, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office CLARK FREEPORT — It’s not too difficult to find Norman King in Barangay Macapagal, a settlement put up by former first lady Imelda Marcos on a hill at the northern side of this former United States military base-turned-economic zone. Pointing to the King family home, an “unat” (lowlander) running a tricycle repair shop nearby described King as “the ‘kulot’ (Aeta) who recently graduated from UP (the University of the Philippines).” It’s a distinction that the Aeta community around Mt. Pinatubo wears with pride. No other Aeta has been known to have graduated from the state university before King, who obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral sciences at UP Manila last month. King, 27, is as proud of his identity, describing himself as a “katutubong” (native) Aeta, in an interview at the family kitchen behind a sma"
"UP College of Law Class 2017 valedictorian speaks of gender, privilege, and rule of law UP College of Law Class 2017 valedictorian speaks of gender, privilege, and rule of law July 9, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office On Gender, Privilege, and Rule of Law Valedictory Address, UP College of Law Class 2017 June 26, 2017 Carlos S. Hernandez Jr. Eight years ago, I was working in a pharmaceutical plant in Laguna for 12 hours a day, from Monday to Saturday. It was a 12-hour shift, six days a week, in the middle of the production line. I was a chemical engineer. I loved my job then but my childhood dream of becoming a lawyer continued to haunt me while I supervised the production of drugs. Attending law school after work from Laguna was impossible. It was only when I was able to find a job in Makati that finally I looked up the evening sky and saw that the stars had aligned to make my childhood dream of becoming a lawyer closer to reality. The LAE was the only en"
"UP, Globe sign MOA for Village Base Station Project UP, Globe sign MOA for Village Base Station Project August 3, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines and Globe Telecom, Inc. held a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the commencement of the Village Base Station (VBTS) Project, on July 28 at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman. Under the Philippine-California Advanced Research Institute (PCARI) Project and in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the VBTS is “a telecommunications research activity that aims to develop novel and innovative, low-cost GSM base stations that will address the lack of fundamental mobile communications service in rural areas.” The MOA signing was attended by: (L-R) Josephine Dionisio, CHED-PCARI VBTS Project staff; Rofil Sheldon F. Magto, manager, Citizenship- Globe Telecom, Inc.; Charlotte Mallari, project manager, Globe Telecom, Inc.; Danilo L. Concepcion, UP pres"
"Indonesian House committee members consult UP on local governance Indonesian House committee members consult UP on local governance August 4, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office A committee of the Indonesian House of Regional Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Daerah or DPD), one of the two parliamentary chambers of Indonesia, recently chose UP as one of a few agencies to visit in the Philippines for the committee’s comparative study on drafting a law for local autonomy. Four members of the DPD, staff members of its Committee 1, and an officer from the Indonesian embassy in the Philippines met key UP officials in the UP Board of Regents Room on July 28, 2017 for a briefing on the University’s input to Philippine legislation on local governance. UP Executive Vice President Ted Herbosa, Vice President for Academic Affairs Cynthia Rose Bautista, UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS) Executive Director Edna Co, and Assistant Vice President for Publ"
"Scholarship to see Engineering, Law, and Medicine students through till graduation Scholarship to see Engineering, Law, and Medicine students through till graduation August 4, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office FMC Research Solutions Inc., a company that is mainly into high-security document projects, established a scholarship program to support a third-year Chemical Engineering student, a first-year Juris Doctor student, and a level-III Medicine student of UP until they graduate. The memorandum of agreement for the scholarship was signed by the company’s president, Fai Chua, and UP President Danilo Concepcion on August 2, 2017 at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman. The company’s chief technical officer, David Gus Adis, and UP Diliman Office of Scholarships and Student Services Officer in Charge Niel Kenneth Jamandre signed as witnesses. Chua, a graduate of MS Industrial Engineering of UP Diliman in 2000, said, “I have high faith in UP students. We need to bring in more p"
"Legal experts weigh in on religious freedom in the secular state Legal experts weigh in on religious freedom in the secular state August 9, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Law Center headed a forum to help the Philippine legal system grapple with the mandates of both religious freedom and state secularization amid religious pluralism in the country. The forum was held on August 3, 2017 at Malcom Hall, UP Diliman. The organizers flew in expertise from the Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School International Center for Law and Religion Studies (BYU-JRCLS-ICLRC), Valparaiso University Law School (VALS), and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to provide world perspectives on the issue. Experts based in the Philippines discussed the local situation and jurisprudence. The keynote speakers were: W. Cole Durham, founding director of the ICLRC, who discussed American and European responses to the “erosion” of the right to freedom of religion; "
"UPD community welcomes Freshies UPD community welcomes Freshies August 14, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office University of the Philippines officials and student organizations gave the first year students of UP Diliman (UPD) a meaningful and spectacular reception during the Freshie Welcome Assembly program held on August 7 at the University Theater (Villamor Hall) in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Hosted by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA), in partnership with the University Student Council (USC), the program marked the start of academic year 2017-18; and introduced the first year students of UPD to the administrators of the University, to their respective colleges and student organizations, and to the ways of the Iskolar ng Bayan. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, UP Diliman Chancellor Michael L. Tan, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jerwin F. Agpaoa, and representatives of student organizations gave inspiring messages to "
"UPV CM inaugurates new building UPV CM inaugurates new building August 22, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Visayas (UPV) College of Management (CM) inaugurated its new building in the Iloilo City campus on August 14. With a budget of P24 million, CM not only renovated the existing two-story structure but extended it to add more rooms and space to accommodate its growing population and expanded graduate program offerings. Just last year, its Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning program, a joint undertaking between CM and the UP Diliman (UPD) School of Urban and Regional Planning, was elevated to a Master in Urban and Regional Planning program. The College has also been offering the Doctor of Public Administration program in partnership with the UPD National College of Public Administration and Governance since 2013. From left to right: UP Visayas (UPV) Chancellor Rommel Espinosa, UP President Danilo Concepcion, former UP President Alfredo Pascual, U"
"UP Provident Fund commits to bigger, better support to employees UP Provident Fund commits to bigger, better support to employees August 23, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Provident Fund (UPFFI) held its 19th Annual General Membership Meeting at the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) Auditorium on August 12, 2017. Its new chairman, UP President Danilo L. Concepcion, presided over the meeting with members coming from various UP units in the System, such as Diliman, Cebu, Baguio, Manila, and Los Baños. “Since its founding in 1997 as a retirement and savings fund for UP employees, the UPPFI has continuously provided benefits and financial assistance to its members. Through the years, the UPPFI enhanced its operations and services to help improve the financial lives of UP employees. It remains a reliable provider of free life and accident insurance, and fast and low-interest loans for the various needs of its me"
"UP lawyers group holds rites for new and outstanding members, UP president UP lawyers group holds rites for new and outstanding members, UP president September 5, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Women Lawyers Circle Inc. held a testimonial ceremony for outstanding members and for UP President Danilo Concepcion, after Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales swore in its new members on August 17, 2017 at Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The group presented plaques of recognition to Concepcion, and to 16 WILOCI members who have assumed leadership posts in government and the judiciary: Milagros Isabel Cristobal of the Department of Agrarian Reform; Mary Kristerie Baleva, Analiza Teh, and Maria Paz Luna of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Agnes Joyce Bailen of the Department of Budget and Management; Karen Olivia Jimeno of the Department of Public Works and Highways; Maria Fe Pangilinan of the Philippine Embassy to Hungary; Maria Cecilia Papa of the O"
"Tina Monzon-Palma to young journos – “it is your turn” Tina Monzon-Palma to young journos – “it is your turn” September 7, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Students of journalism joined some of the most illustrious names in the profession to witness the University of the Philippines (UP) confer the Gawad Plaridel Award to broadcast journalist Tina Monzon-Palma at the Cine Adarna in UP Diliman on August 23, 2017. The Gawad Plaridel award is given by UP to outstanding media practitioners who have excelled in their field and have performed with the highest level of professional integrity in the interest of public service. Monzon-Palma was unanimously chosen as its 2017 recipient for her pioneering role as a woman broadcaster, her leadership as a news anchor and director, and her unshakeable integrity during the Martial Law period and its succeeding years. She also served as a mentor to the country’s next crop of exceptional broadcast journalists. Monzon-Palma’s "
"UP firms up ties with Taiwanese marine university UP firms up ties with Taiwanese marine university September 8, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Officials of the National Kaohsiung Marine University (NKMU) visited UP Diliman on September 4, 2017 to sign a memorandum of student exchange (MOSE) and explore areas of collaboration with UP. The nine-man delegation was led by NKMU Acting President Syue-Sinn Leu, who signed the MOSE with UP President Danilo Concepcion and headed exploratory talks for collaboration with marine experts of UP Diliman, most of whom came from the Marine Science Institute (MSI). The MOSE, which provides for an exchange of five undergraduate and graduate students from each university for one year, is a step to concretize a memorandum of understanding for academic cooperation signed on May 7, 2017 between the two universities. Academic linkages are among the many fruits of UP’s exploratory interactions with the alliance of Southern Taiwan "
"PHOTO GALLERY: The Investiture of UP President Danilo L. Concepción PHOTO GALLERY: The Investiture of UP President Danilo L. Concepción September 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Photos taken during the investiture of Atty. Danilo L. Concepción as 21st president of the University of the Philippines on September 20 at University Theater, UP Diliman. 21st UP President Danilo L. Concepción takes his oath of office. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) Commission on Higher Education and UP Board of Regents Chairperson Patricia Licuanan affixes the UP President’s Medallion over President Concepción’s academic gown with the assistance of Atty. Ma. Gabriela Roldan Concepción, the president’s wife. Looking on are two of the four Concepción children. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) Commission on Higher Education and UP Board of Regents Chairperson Patricia Licuanan hands the UP President’s Mace to President Concepción. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) “"
"Taiwan Academic Delegation Visits UP Taiwan Academic Delegation Visits UP September 27, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office University of the Philippines officials welcomed the Taiwan Academic/Educational Delegation at the UP Board Room in Quezon Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City on 28 August 2017. The delegates from top Taiwan universities and government units visited UP campuses to establish partnerships with the University through the UP Office of International Linkages. The delegates from Taiwan were: Mr. Chi-Hung Tsao, Former Minister of Council of Agriculture and Former Magistrate of Pintung County; Ms. Lisa Li-Hsia Huang, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation of Taiwan Sugar Association; Dr. Bien Chiang, Director of the Center of Austronesian Culture of the National Taitung University; Dr. Chin-Jung, Director of International Recruitment and Admissions Division, Department of International Business of the National Dong Hwa University; Dr. Wen-Ling Deng, Di"
"Washington Z. SyCip, 1921-2017 Washington Z. SyCip, 1921-2017 October 9, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Philippine accounting pioneer Washington Z. SyCip (LLD, honoris causa, 2001) passed away last October 7 from an apparent heart attack en route to Vancouver. He was 96. A staunch supporter of Philippine development and education, SyCip briefly attended the University of the Philippines before transferring to the University of Sto. Tomas, where he graduated with an accounting degree, summa cum laude, at the age of 17. He took a master’s degree and passed the CPA examination at 18 but was too young to be given a professional license, so he flew to the United States to take a PhD at Columbia University, where he was overtaken by the war. He joined the US Army, which assigned him to Calcutta to break Japanese codes as a cryptographer. Upon his return to Manila in 1946, he established what would later become Sycip, Gorres & Velayo. SGV later grew into the"
"Imao wins sculpture prize Imao wins sculpture prize October 13, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP College of Fine Arts Studio Arts Department faculty member and Master of Fine Arts candidate Abdulmari “Toym” Imao Jr. won Special Citation in the 2017 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE) national competition. He and the three grand winners in the sculpture and painting categories received their prizes consisting of a trophy designed by Metrobank prize recipient Noell El Farol and cash assistance, on September 21, 2017 at Le Pavillon, Pasay City. According to the awards program, a special citation is awarded to “a finalist worthy of distinct mention”. Imao won for “Monument for the Pursuit of Happiness”, his work in pounded brass, stainless steel, and galvanized iron. “The sculpture features the growth and blossoming of an individual depicted by different family milestones that are shown from every side of the work,” according to the awards program. "
"Scholars present past and modern ties of Phil and Spain Scholars present past and modern ties of Phil and Spain November 6, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The 15th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day Conference was held on October 5 and 6, 2017 at the UP NISMED Auditorium in Diliman, Quezon City, with the theme, “Legacy and Diplomacy: Celebrating Historical and Modern Ties between the Philippines and Spain”. The conference, which is the academic component of the annual Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day celebrations, is co-organized by the Spanish Embassy, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the UP Diliman Department of History. The theme arose from this year being the 70th anniversary of modern Philippine-Spanish diplomatic relations. Research on the Boxer Codex, one of the earliest texts and illustrations on 16th century Philippines, was also featured as this year is also the 70th year it has been made public. Sessions that featured 3"
"UP-NIP holds 1st NIP-RIKEN Joint Research Workshop UP-NIP holds 1st NIP-RIKEN Joint Research Workshop November 21, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines (UP) National Institute of Physics (NIP) in partnership with RIKEN, Japan’s premier research institute, held the 1st NIP-RIKEN Joint Research Workshop last November 10-11, 2017 in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Scientists from both institutions shared their latest research interests and activities with the objective of identifying areas for collaboration. UP and RIKEN have a MOA on International Joint Graduate School Program. Group photo of the 1st NIP-RIKEN Joint Research Workshop taken last November 10, 2017 in UP Diliman, Quezon City. (Standing, from left to right) Elmer Estacio, Percival Almoro, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Takuo Tanaka, Chiko Otani, Arnel Salvador, Maria Vanessa Balois, Nathaniel Hermosa, and Wilson Garcia. (Seated, from left to right) Roland Sarmago, Yousoo Kim, Norihiko H"
"Symposium unveils groundbreaking UP research Symposium unveils groundbreaking UP research November 28, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The latest and most notable research projects from the University of the Philippines were put on display by their proponents from November 20-21 at the 2017 Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) Research Symposium. Held at the UP National Institute of Physics (UP NIP), the Symposium featured introductions and updates on many groundbreaking OVPAA-funded projects from around the UP System. Guests and presenters were welcomed to the venue by UP Vice President for Academic Affairs Maria Cynthia Bautista, who highlighted the importance of good research to the University’s pivotal role in national development. Immediately following this introduction, representatives of diverse disciplines from UP’s different constituent universities took 20 minutes each to present their findings and current progress in their resp"
"UP Varsity Bus 2.0 Turned Over to PDLC by Alpha Sigma UP Varsity Bus 2.0 Turned Over to PDLC by Alpha Sigma December 1, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Completely overhauled and refurbished, the UP-Alpha Sigma Varsity bus for university athletes was formally turned over to President Danilo L. Concepcion by the UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity Alumni Association (UPASFAA) on the steps of Quezon Hall last December 1. Donated to the university by Alpha Sigma in 2008 in honor of the UP Centennial, the bus was due for renovation after a decade of heavy use, and the UPASFAA stepped up to do the job, drawing on the generosity of its members. Major donors for the P2.5-million project included Aris Batuhan, Jackie Cruz, Mike Defensor, Eric Español, Jessie Gimenez, Pato Gregorio, Ray de Guzman, Raffy Morales, Senen de Santos, Doy Vea, and Raymund Yu-Ekey. PLDT-Smart was also a major sponsor, its CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan being an honorary Alpha Sigman. Members of the UP Al"
"Int’l team presents “Project Yolanda” research outputs Int’l team presents “Project Yolanda” research outputs December 7, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office An international team of researchers which conducted the three-year project “Poverty alleviation in the wake of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)”, or “Project Yolanda”, shared their findings and recommendations at a whole day seminar-workshop held at the Balay Kalinaw in UP Diliman, Quezon City on November 7, 2017. Photo by Bong Arboleda Comprised of faculty from the University of Nottingham and the University of the Philippines, the team members discussed the many challenges faced and lessons learned by stakeholders from their engagements with local and international NGOs, communities, businesses, local government units, policy makers, women, and the academe during relief work and post-disaster reconstruction efforts in Yolanda-affected urban communities. Ambassador Daniel Pruce of the Embassy of the United"
"Class of 1992 leads tribute to UPIS teachers and staff Class of 1992 leads tribute to UPIS teachers and staff December 7, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office To give thanks to the retired teachers and staff of the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) and to promote fellowship among the members of the UPIS community, the UPIS Class of 1992 hosted the “Parangal sa mga Guro at Kawani ng UPIS” on December 2 at the UPIS High School gymnasium in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO The event featured a thanksgiving program and a “wellness fair” wherein attendees enjoyed inspirational messages and songs, spoken word poetry, free consultations with health practitioners, Zumba and meditative exercises, and free massages. They were also given simple gifts as tokens of appreciation. The UPIS Class of 1992, together with the UP High and UP Prep Class of 1967, will also co-host the 101st Grand Alumni Homecoming of UPIS on December 9."
"UP leads public service conference for HEIs UP leads public service conference for HEIs December 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP organized the second public service conference for colleges and universities in the Philippines to take stock of, develop, and possibly coordinate public service delivered by the country’s higher educational institutions (HEIs). UP organized the first one in 2015. Held in two legs by the UP Padayon Public Service Office—in Bonifacio Global City and Cebu City on November 9-10 and 28-29, 2017, respectively—the 2nd Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCon 2) had the theme “Compassion and Social Responsibility: Cornerstones of Public Service and Extension in Higher Education”. The conference featured more than 130 presentations from 35 HEIs, reflecting the range, best practices, challenges, and thrusts of public service by private and public HEIs in the country. Organizers, participants, presenters, and p"
"Public service pioneers recognized in Padayon gathering Public service pioneers recognized in Padayon gathering December 20, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office A social gathering in honor of UP public servants led by Ugnayan ng Pahinungod and Padayon Public Service Office pioneers followed the 2nd Gawad Pangulo for Excellence in Public Service awarding ceremonies on December 5, 2017 at the Institute of Biology, UP Diliman. Certificates of recognition from the Padayon Public Service Office were handed out to the former director of the UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, Dr. Grace Aguiling-Dalisay, and former directors of the Padayon Public Service Office, Dr. Ferdinand Llanes and Prof. Nelson Cainghog. Dr. Glecy Atienza received a special citation. Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs Ranjit Rye received the award on behalf of Cainghog. Dalisay spoke of the “rich” experience of voluntarism under Ugnayan ng Pahinungod; Atienza, on community outreach using the"
"President caps UPD Christmas festivities President caps UPD Christmas festivities January 5, 2018 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The starry contingent from the UP Diliman administration. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) Danilo Concepcion capped his first UP Diliman Lantern Parade as UP president by hailing the tradition as uniquely UP, reminding the UP constituents to be light sources in their own lives and communities, and announcing the grant of P10,000 cash gift to each UP employee. “Let us be lanterns in our lives and in our communities–giving life and lighting the way as we face challenges and look for a better future–lanterns that burn bright in mind and heart, far though we wander,” Concepcion said in Filipino at the end of the Lantern Parade program on December 15, 2017, before the fireworks display. UP President Danilo Concepcion with Atty. Gaby Roldan-Concepcion heading the lantern parade. (Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO) He said the Lantern P"
"BOR appoints five UP officials BOR appoints five UP officials January 26, 2018 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Board of Regents (BOR) in its January 26 meeting appointed three new UP officials and renewed the appointments of two others. According to the Office of the Secretary of the University and of the BOR, the Board voted in favor of all five appointments. UP Diliman (UPD) University Librarian Chito N. Angeles was renewed for another three-year term. He has been senior lecturer at the UPD School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) since 2000. Angeles earned his Master of Library and Information Science and his Bachelor of Library and Information Science degrees from SLIS. UP Los Baños (UPLB) College of Arts and Sciences Dean (CAS) Felino P. Lansigan was also renewed for a second three-year term. He is Professor 12 at the CAS Institute of Statistics. He graduated from UPLB with a BS in Agriculture (Statistics) and MS (Statistics). Lansigan rec"
"Search for next UP Diliman Chancellor begins Search for next UP Diliman Chancellor begins January 5, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines Diliman has begun its search for its next Chancellor. On January 4, the Search Committee for the Next UP Diliman Chancellor revealed the names of the three nominees who have qualified for the selection. They are: Dr. Aura C. Matias Professor and former Dean, College of Engineering Curriculum Vitae \| Vision Paper Dr. Michael L. Tan UP Diliman Chancellor and Professor, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Curriculum Vitae \| Vision Paper Dr. Roland B. Tolentino Professor and former Dean, College of Mass Communication Curriculum Vitae \| Vision Paper The nominees will face members of the UP Diliman community in a public forum which will be held on January 9, 1:00 p.m. at Gusali II, College of Home Economics, UP Diliman, Quezon City. For a full timetable of the activities in the Search, p"
"Brandon Stanton brings Humans of New York to UP Brandon Stanton brings Humans of New York to UP February 8, 2018 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York (Photo courtesy of Monoxide Works) Humans of Metro Manila witness a day in the life of the world famous digital storyteller, Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York (HONY). With over 25 million social media followers worldwide, Stanton decided to do HONY’s first ever meet up with its audience in the Philippines. Taking up its history in a back-to-back, one-hour talk at the University of the Philippines Cine Adarna on February 3. The idea of Humans of New York was born eight years ago when Stanton was caught in the midst of a finance crisis as a bonds trader. “I was absolutely terrified of losing that job because I have come from a place where I was such a failure,” he said. Humans of Metro Manila meet Brandon Stanton. (Photo courtesy of Monoxide Works) From dropping out of s"
"BOR appoints UP scientists, approves stipend for professors emeriti BOR appoints UP scientists, approves stipend for professors emeriti February 13, 2018 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office In its 1332nd meeting on January 26, the UP Board of Regents (BOR) approved the appointment of faculty and researchers as UP Scientists for CY 2017-2019. Thirty-six were new appointments while 32 were retentions and promotions. (See list at the end of article.) They were recommended by the UP System Scientific Career System Committee. For the duration of the award, a UP Scientist I receives P150,000 per year; a UP Scientist II, P200,000, and, a UP Scientist III, P250,000. The University’s highest-governing body, presided over by Commission on Higher Education Officer-in-Charge J. Prospero de Vera III, also confirmed approvals done earlier through referendums. These included the Academic Award for Professors Emeriti and the granting of the P10,000 Collective Negotiation Agreement i"
"UP explores collaboration with Ballet Philippines UP explores collaboration with Ballet Philippines February 14, 2018 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes and Ballet Philippines president Margie Moran Floirendo met recently with President Danilo L. Concepcion and members of the UP dance and music community to explore cooperative programs between UP and Ballet Philippines. In his response, PDLC reiterated UP’s strong support for the arts and his vision for making UP a center for national cultural development. "
"UP honors top science journalists UP honors top science journalists February 19, 2018 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office (L) Keynote Speaker Dr. Clarissa David, 1st UP Science Journalism Awardees Nef Luczon (Sun Star Cagayan de Oro), Michael Joe Delizo (DZMM/ABS-CBN), Mikael Angelo Francisco (GMA News Online), Angelica Yang (GMA News Online) and Edmund Usman (Rappler), and UP CMC Dean Dr. Elena Pernia. (Photo by Jose Wendell Capili) The University of the Philippines recognized five winners and 13 finalists for the first UP Science Journalism Awards held in UP Diliman last Saturday, February 17. The winners are Angelica Y. Yang of GMA News Online for Best Science News Story, Nef Luczon of SunStar Cagayan De Oro for Best Science Commentary for Print and Online, Edmund Usman of Rappler for Best Science Feature Story for Print and Online, Michael Joe Delizo of ABS-CBN/DZMM for Best Science Story for Radio, and Mikael Angelo Francisco of GMA News Online for Best UP Sci"
"Call for Papers: Asian Journalism Research Conference 2017 Call for Papers: Asian Journalism Research Conference 2017 January 26, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Department of Journalism of the University of the Philippines Diliman will hold the Asian Journalism Research Conference 2017 on 26-27 April 2017 at the College of Mass Communication, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Originally organized as the annual Philippine Journalism Research Conference (PJRC), the AJRC is part of the department’s extension work, aimed at encouraging journalism students and researchers in conducting studies on the profession and the issues which confronting its professionals. The conference is intended to: Encourage Mass Communication and Journalism students around the country to pursue research in the field; 2. Provide Journalism students from around the country a venue in which to share their research regarding timely Journalism issues and its subjects; 3. Help build a body of "
"UP TWSC to mark 40th anniversary with international conference UP TWSC to mark 40th anniversary with international conference January 12, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines Third World Studies Center is organizing “The Third World Studies Center in Its 40th Year: An International Conference” to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. This conference will be held on 9-10 February 2017 at the GT Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, Asian Center, University of the Philippines-Diliman. At forty, the Third World Studies Center gathers in this multidisciplinary conference its vast and resilient network of scholars and public intellectuals, academics and activists, advocates and bearers of unorthodox views from different parts of the globe. The conference aim is twofold. First, it is a time to reflect on the Center’s enduring history and its contributions to critical scholarship on Philippine, regional, and global issues. The Center has e"
"Memorandum No. PAEP 17-03: Guidelines for the Professional Development Grant (PDG) Memorandum No. PAEP 17-03: Guidelines for the Professional Development Grant (PDG) January 11, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Upon recommendation of University President Alfredo E. Pascual, the UP Board of Regents at its 1323rd meeting held on 16 December 2016 approved the one-time Professional Development Grant (PDG) of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (Php 25,000) per qualified employee of the University. This grant is in recognition of the collective effort of the UP faculty and staff in achieving the mandates of the University under the UP Charter of 2008 (RA 9500) and in maintaining its status as the top university in the country and a leader in various areas of specialization in Asia. In appreciation of such effort and to further the capacity of the organization to achieve its goals, the PDG was endorsed by both the All UP Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU) and the All UP Work"
"Call for Nominations: UP Gawad Plaridel 2017 (Television Category) Call for Nominations: UP Gawad Plaridel 2017 (Television Category) January 25, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The U.P. College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) is now accepting nominations for the annual UP Gawad Plaridel which recognizes Filipino media practitioners who have excelled in any of the media (print, radio, film, television, and new media) and have performed with the highest level of professional integrity in the interest of public service. For 2017, the thirteenth U.P. Gawad Plaridel will be given to an outstanding Television Practitioner. The award is named after Marcelo H. del Pilar (nom de plume, Plaridel), the selfless propagandist whose stewardship of the reformist newspaper La Solidaridad helped crystallize nationalist sentiments and ignite libertarian ideas in the 1890s. Like Plaridel, the recipient must believe in the vision of a Philippine society that is egalitarian, par"
"UP enhances hospitalization benefits for employees UP enhances hospitalization benefits for employees January 27, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP has enhanced its hospitalization benefits for UP personnel effective Jan. 1, 2017. This came about with the approval by the UP Board of Regents (BOR) of the Enhanced Hospitalization Programme (eHOPE) for the Faculty, REPS and Administrative Staff at its 1322nd meeting on Nov. 24, 2016. A highlight of the eHOPE is the PhP 80,000 yearly financial assistance for hospitalization expenses incurred during confinement. This constitutes an enhanced amount from the PhP200,000 lifetime coverage under the Financial Assistance Program for Hospitalization Expenses (FAPHE) that UP personnel used to enjoy. eHOPE shall also provide a PhP 10,000 annual financial assistance for medicines prescribed during confinement and upon discharge of the UP employee. eHOPE will cover the following hospitalization expenses incurred during "
"5th President’s Toast: Pag-uulat at Pasasalamat ni Pangulong Alfredo E. Pascual 5th President’s Toast: Pag-uulat at Pasasalamat ni Pangulong Alfredo E. Pascual February 1, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office University of the Philippines President Alfredo E. Pascual will deliver his end of term report and express his gratitude to the members of the academic community at the 5th President’s Toast: Pag-uulat at Pasasalamat, on 9 February 2017, 9:00 a.m. at the Institute of Biology Auditorum, National Science Complex, UP Diliman, Quezon City. As the venue has limited seating capacity, accommodation of guests will be on a first come, first served basis. It would be best to confirm your attendance ahead by calling the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs at 981-8500 loc. 2507 or the UP Center for Integrative Studies at 981-8500 loc. 4266 to 68. Here’s the link to the event’s page: https://www.facebook.com/events/188097608337632/?ti=icl. "
"1st Gawad Oblation Awarding Ceremony to be held on 7 February 1st Gawad Oblation Awarding Ceremony to be held on 7 February February 2, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines, through the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and the Office of Alumni Relations will hold the 1st Gawad Oblation Awarding Ceremony on 7 Febuary 2017, 6:00 p.m. at the UP Bonifacio Global City Auditorium, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Among the awardees for this year’s Gawad Oblation are: former Budget Secretary Florencio ‘Butch’ Abad, Representative and former UP Regent Pilar Juliana ‘Pia’ Cayetano, Senator Francis Joseph ‘Chiz’ Escudero, Senator Lorna Regina ‘Loren’ Legarda, former Senator Manuel ‘Manny’ Villar, Jr., former Public Works Secretary Rogelio ‘Babes’ Singson, Davao City Third District Representative Isidro Ungab and Commission on Higher Education Chair and UP Regent Patricia Licuanan. The full lis"
"Ceremony for the Turnover of the University of the Philippines Presidency Ceremony for the Turnover of the University of the Philippines Presidency February 1, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Office of the Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents invites the public to the Ceremony for the Turnover of the University of the Philippines Presidency from Alfredo E. Pascual, 20th President, to Danilo L. Concepcion, 21st President, on 10 February 2017, 8:00 a.m., at the Quezon Hall Lobby, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The attire for the occasion will be smart casual, with invited guests expected to be seated by 7:30 a.m. For more information on the event, please contact Candy of the OSU at telephone number (632)433-1873. You can also send her a message via email address osu@up.edu.ph. "
"Memorandum No. PAEP 17-09: Additional Assignment of Research and Extension Fellows of the Resilience Institute Memorandum No. PAEP 17-09: Additional Assignment of Research and Extension Fellows of the Resilience Institute February 6, 2017 \| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Background/Purpose As you are aware through Memorandum No. PAEP 16-67 of 20 December 2016, the Board of Regents at its 1319th Meeting on 28 July 2016 established the new System-wide Resilience Institute at UP or Resilience lnstitute at the University of the Philippines for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. The Resilience Institute shall have the following functions and programs concerning multi-hazard, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral, comprehensive DRRM: 1) Research and Creative Work: undertake policy research, action research, and interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research or creative work; 2) Knowledge Sharing: disseminate research findings, creative works and innovations; 3) Educ"

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