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"A Statement from the UP Board of Regents A Statement from the UP Board of Regents December 3, 2018 | Written by The Board of Regents The Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines takes note of the apology of Regent Frederick Mikhail I. Farolan during the Board of Regents meeting today regarding his post...
"Maroon Love For Christmas on December 5 Maroon Love For Christmas on December 5 December 4, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   Maroon Love for Christmas, a blood donation drive for the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), will be held on Wednesday, 5 December 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m...
"Call for cash donations for the victims of the 2019 Mindanao earthquakes Call for cash donations for the victims of the 2019 Mindanao earthquakes November 18, 2019 | Written by UP Padayon Public Service Office   The University of the Philippines continues its disaster response efforts for the victims of the recent...
"Statement of UP President Danilo Concepcion on police and military entry to UP campuses Statement of UP President Danilo Concepcion on police and military entry to UP campuses December 11, 2019 | Written by President Danilo L. Concepcion I categorically deny that I agreed to allow the military and police to enter a...
"2017 Concepcion Dadufalza Awardee holds pioneering lecture-performance 2017 Concepcion Dadufalza Awardee holds pioneering lecture-performance December 13, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Dr. Jonathan Malicsi is recognized as a Concepcion Dadufalza awardee during his lecture. (Photo by Jun Madr...
"Disclosure incentive given to 22 projects Disclosure incentive given to 22 projects December 18, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Eleven from UP Los Baños (UPLB), nine from UP Diliman (UPD), one from UP Manila (UPM), and one from UP Mindanao (UPMin). This is the breakdown per constituent unive...
"2019 University of Valencia Research Scholarships now open for applications 2019 University of Valencia Research Scholarships now open for applications December 18, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   The University of Valencia is inviting interested applicants from the Philippines to the 2019...
"UP Diliman Lantern Parade 2018 celebrates sea journey UP Diliman Lantern Parade 2018 celebrates sea journey December 18, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The winning lantern of the School of Urban and Regional Planning, depicting environmentalism in the urban setting. (Photo by Misael Bacani, U...
"Call for Applications: One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Awards 2019-2021 Call for Applications: One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Awards 2019-2021 January 4, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office At its 1309th meeting held on 22 July 2015, the UP Board of Regents approved the a...
"UP ranks 87th among top universities in emerging economies UP ranks 87th among top universities in emerging economies January 16, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   The University of the Philippines has climbed 79 places to move into the top 100 universities from emerging markets. It is now ...
"Call for applications: Philippine Fulbright Graduate Student Program Call for applications: Philippine Fulbright Graduate Student Program January 17, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   Scholarship to Filipinos to study at the graduate level (master’s or doctoral studies) or pursue non-degree ...
"Call for applications: Islamic Development Bank Scholarships 2019-2020 Call for applications: Islamic Development Bank Scholarships 2019-2020 February 6, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is delighted to announce that calls for scholarship applications for...
"A forum on El Niño, water infrastructure planning and the supposed water crisis A forum on El Niño, water infrastructure planning and the supposed water crisis April 1, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Metro Manila residents have been waking up to waterless days these past few weeks. Although ...
"Call for donations for the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption Call for donations for the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption January 22, 2020 | Posted by Media and Public Relations Office CALL FOR DONATIONS The evacuees of the Taal Volcano eruption are in need of immediate help. The University of the Philippine...
"8th UPRI-NOAH TALK on Resiliency: Women in DRRM 8th UPRI-NOAH TALK on Resiliency: Women in DRRM March 5, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Resilience Institute, with UP NOAH Center as its core component, seeks to contribute to the continuous improvement of the overall capacity of Filipino...
"Online Portal of University of the Philippines COVID-19 News and Information Online Portal of University of the Philippines COVID-19 News and Information March 20, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office This portal serves as a compilation of verified information and resource materials on UP’s actions...
"Remembering UP’s 15th president Edgardo Javier Angara Remembering UP’s 15th president Edgardo Javier Angara May 14, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office   UP remembers its 15th president, Senator Edgardo Javier Angara, on the second anniversary of his passing. SEJA, as he was fondly called at the ...
"The Student Learning Assistance System Online accepts applications for AY 2020-2021 The Student Learning Assistance System Online accepts applications for AY 2020-2021 September 18, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Students from the University of the Philippines (UP) come from all walks of life...
"Free webinars for UP employees Free webinars for UP employees January 14, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office   The University of the Philippines Office of the Vice President for Development – Information Technology Development Center (OVPD-ITDC) is offering another set of free webinars for UP st...
"SECURITY ADVISORY: Phishing Attempts Posing as UP Officials SECURITY ADVISORY: Phishing Attempts Posing as UP Officials November 20, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To UP Users: Please be informed that there have been reports of phishing attempts through emails posing as University officials....
"SECURITY ADVISORY: Scamming Attempts Posing as UP Officials SECURITY ADVISORY: Scamming Attempts Posing as UP Officials December 3, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To UP Users: Please be informed that there have been reports of scams impersonating University officials. Please do NOT entertain...
"BIDANI: A Strategy for Promoting Local Development and Nutrition Improvement BIDANI: A Strategy for Promoting Local Development and Nutrition Improvement March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Malnutrition is a multi-faceted problem and cannot be solved only by health and nutrition practit...
"The UP Manila Community Health and Development Program (UP CHDP) The UP Manila Community Health and Development Program (UP CHDP) March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP CHDP is the UP Manila unit mandated by the University to enter into partnerships with Philippine municipalities to...
"2 Filipinos Win in the Inaugural A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards 2 Filipinos Win in the Inaugural A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards December 17, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Raphael A. Pangalangan and Maria Pilar M. Lorenzo, both graduates of the University of the Philippi...
"SECURITY ADVISORY: Phishing Attempts Posing as UP ICT SECURITY ADVISORY: Phishing Attempts Posing as UP ICT March 25, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To UP Users: Please be informed that there have been reports of phishing attempts from an email address posing as “Admin-ICT- University of the...
"Geography in the Field: A Course-Based Extension Program Geography in the Field: A Course-Based Extension Program March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Geography focuses on the study of the earth as the home of humans. A holistic discipline, it examines human-environment interactions, spa...
"Pagmamalasakit: Adhikain ng UP Pagmamalasakit: Adhikain ng UP March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Pagtanggap sa Paglilipat ng Tungkulin ni UP President Danilo Concepcion 09 February 2017; Quezon Hall, UP Diliman Campus Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat! Una sa lahat, hayaan ninyong i...
"Top UP public service programs hailed Top UP public service programs hailed March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office President Alfredo Pascual, Vice President for Public Affairs Edna Estifania Co, and Selection Committee members Manuel Bonifacio, Jocelyn Caragay, and Jaime Veneracion, with th...
"“UP Under the Sun” “UP Under the Sun” March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Farmer-Scientist Davide Restoring Dignity of Farmers At 82 years old, a person such as Romulo Davide already has a lot of feathers in his cap. He is a University of the Philippines Los Baños Professor Emeritus, an...
"In support of the Lumad children’s right to education In support of the Lumad children’s right to education March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Members of the UP Diliman Chapter of the Save our Schools (SOS) Network (SOS-UPD) recently visited the Matigsalog Lumad community in Sitio Malu...
"The DNA Analysis Kit: Helping Sex Crime Victims Find Justice The DNA Analysis Kit: Helping Sex Crime Victims Find Justice March 29, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Rape is one of the most prevalent forms of violence against women (VAW) in the country, ranking third among reported offenses at ...
"UP addresses mental health issues UP addresses mental health issues April 18, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   Organizers from the University Student Council and PAUW President Gabriela Roldan-Concepcion present tokens of appreciation to panelists Dr. Sylvia Estrada-Claudio, Dhan de Leon, a...
"Health, Wellness, and Heritage : Did you know? Health, Wellness, and Heritage : Did you know? July 25, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office There are physical activity prescriptions for different age groups in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) published the Philippine National Guide...
"Minding Healthy Minds Minding Healthy Minds July 25, 2017 | Written by J. Mikhail Solitario Years ago, when we underwent health examinations at the Infirmary before admission to any program in the University, we only worried about registering a normal body mass index, negative X-ray results, and no serious physical...
"OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum April-June 2017 on Health, Wellness, and Heritage is now available online OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum April-June 2017 on Health, Wellness, and Heritage is now available online July 25, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Forum April-June 2017 Vol. 18 No. 2 issue...
"Forum points to Philippines, et al. role in East Asia security Forum points to Philippines, et al. role in East Asia security November 6, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Given its re-balanced diplomatic relations with major global powers, the Philippines, along with other “middle powers” in t...
"#YouWillBeAlRight brings stories of hope, healing, courage #YouWillBeAlRight brings stories of hope, healing, courage April 5, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   Come and share in stories of hope, healing, and courage this coming April 11, 2018 at the Malcolm Hall Theater at #YouWillBeAlRight...
"Christmas begins in Diliman Christmas begins in Diliman November 28, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Oblation Plaza gets a makeover for the yuletide season with “Mulat” by Toym Imao. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO)   UP Diliman (UPD) signalled the start of the Yuletide season with the ...
"UP student wins International Public Speaking Competition UP student wins International Public Speaking Competition May 24, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Philippine representative Johanne Jazmin Tan Jabines, a third-year BS Business Administration and Accountancy student of UP Diliman, won ...
"UP renews partnership with Japan’s Kogakuin University UP renews partnership with Japan’s Kogakuin University September 25, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office President Mitsunobu Sato (left) and Chancellor Fernando Sanchez (right) officially renew the partnership between Kogakuin University and U...
"Shaping Minds, Shaping Bodies Shaping Minds, Shaping Bodies July 25, 2017 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo A healthy mind in a healthy body. A sound mind in a sound body. Mens sana in corpore sano. This old adage points to the ideal condition of a human being’s health—that a healthy person is one who achieve...
"From Historical Landmark to Cultural Hub From Historical Landmark to Cultural Hub October 18, 2017 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Main Building. That’s what it’s called. A name that’s both nondescript and imposing. It doesn’t say much about the structure. It’s not named after a person, an office, or unit. ...
"Seven outstanding UP Masscomm alumni to receive the 2021 Glory Awards Seven outstanding UP Masscomm alumni to receive the 2021 Glory Awards October 25, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations office Seven exceptional alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) will rece...
"UP’s Cultural Landscapes UP’s Cultural Landscapes July 25, 2017 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Lush, green, beautiful, serene, grand, open, free, wild and, perhaps to outsiders, a little bit odd. These are the words that are often used to describe many of UP’s 17 campuses. These are also, in a way, quali...
"UP Broadens Its Horizons UP Broadens Its Horizons July 25, 2017 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc While everyone wants a UP in his or her own backyard—the System now has eight constituent universities spread around the country from Baguio to Davao—the national university clearly can’t be as national as it could p...
"CeBu InIT Shows the Way CeBu InIT Shows the Way May 4, 2018 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc The signs were up in Cebu: the site of the starry careers of design artists such as Kenneth Cobon­pue and Monique Lhuillier; recognition from the British Council as a Philippine creative capital, and a local business com...
"Art Blooms in UP Baguio Art Blooms in UP Baguio May 4, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta In October 2017, Baguio City, already known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, earned a new title when it became one of 64 cities around the world desig­nated as UNESCO Creative Cities. It was a recognition ...
"Looking Back at the UP Diliman Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Looking Back at the UP Diliman Ugnayan ng Pahinungod May 4, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Over two decades ago, UP pioneered the country’s first university-based formal volunteer service program. The program merged from a study conducted by Dr. M...
"Looking Back at the UP Diliman Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Looking Back at the UP Diliman Ugnayan ng Pahinungod May 4, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Over two decades ago, UP pioneered the country’s first university-based formal volunteer service program. The program merged from a study conducted by Dr. M...
"Looking Back at the UP Diliman Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Looking Back at the UP Diliman Ugnayan ng Pahinungod May 7, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Over two decades ago, UP pioneered the country’s first university-based formal volunteer service program. The program merged from a study conducted by Dr. M...
"2nd Diliman Science and Society Month 2nd Diliman Science and Society Month October 4, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Let us celebrate UP Diliman Science and Society Month this October with the theme “Habi: Kapilipinuhan sa Agham at Lipunan”. See calendar for line-up of activities. #UPDSciSoc...
"UP (Gets) High on Sports UP (Gets) High on Sports July 11, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The UPIS Pep Squad wins the championship at the Elevate 18: Lift One Another UP Cheerdance Competition held at the UP Diliman College of Human Kinetics on May 7, 2018. (Photo posted by Maribel Tapel and Anne Map...
"Lights! Camera! Tumble! Lights! Camera! Tumble! July 11, 2018 | Written by J. Mikhail Solitario The UP Pep at the 2010 UAAP Cheerdance Competition: With the fiesta-themed routine, their costumes were adorned by banderitas. (Photo by Miguel Mondragon)   Everybody loves Pep Squad ng Bayan. Year after year, the perfo...
"UPD Waits to Hit the Next Target UPD Waits to Hit the Next Target July 11, 2018 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO)   UP’s relationship with archery is a story of hits and misses. And while that relationship ended for UP Diliman (UPD) eight years ago, no one has so far said it...
"President Concepcion inducted as Musketeer, Regent Laurel as squadron leader President Concepcion inducted as Musketeer, Regent Laurel as squadron leader May 7, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Danilo Concepcion receives an accolade from Musketeer Captain Aymeri de Montesquiou d’Artagnan as Philippine Squadr...
"Public Consultation Process on the Search for the New UP Diliman Chancellor Public Consultation Process on the Search for the New UP Diliman Chancellor January 9, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Search Committee for Chancellor of UP Diliman invites all constituents and stakeholders to atte...
"Uplifting Lives through Interior Design Uplifting Lives through Interior Design May 3, 2018 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Which school should lead in integrat­ing public service in its undergraduate courses but the public service university itself, UP? UP’s Interior Design pro­gram is a trailblazer. Since mor...
"UP Diliman hailed as national debate champions, bags top individual awards UP Diliman hailed as national debate champions, bags top individual awards January 27, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Jazmin Jabines (3rd to the left) and Clarice Tee (center) of UP Diliman receive their national champi...
"Palaro with a Twist at UPLB Palaro with a Twist at UPLB July 12, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UPLB staff and students look forward to the yearly Palarong UPLB, not only because it provides relief from the humdrum of life in academe, but also because a new flavor is added to it each year, c...
"Sports in UP Mindanao Sports in UP Mindanao July 12, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Jezreel M. Abarca Instructor, Department of Human Kinetics UP Mindanao   Volleyball is my favorite sport. It is the reason I became a varsity player in school. I also play basketball, softball, and football....
"UP offers alumni G Suite access with a uniquely UP touch UP offers alumni G Suite access with a uniquely UP touch April 13, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines invites its alumni to register for their UP alumni email account and access a whole range of Google ser...
"Arki celebrates 63rd year, inaugurates infrastructure Arki celebrates 63rd year, inaugurates infrastructure May 23, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo The College of Architecture Building 3 (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO)   “Keep thinking out of the box.” This was the message of UP Diliman Chancellor M...
"UP Professor Emeritus and former UP System Information Office director, Dr. Teresita Maceda, 70 UP Professor Emeritus and former UP System Information Office director, Dr. Teresita Maceda, 70 December 13, 2019 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Photo from Dr. Tet Maceda, first used in the January-March 2019 i...
"Chancellor-candidates present their visions of UP Diliman to the UPD Community Chancellor-candidates present their visions of UP Diliman to the UPD Community January 22, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The two chancellor-candidates, UPD Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development Fidel Nemenzo (left)...
"Spaces for a Green Life of the Mind Spaces for a Green Life of the Mind November 9, 2018 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Picnicking under mango trees near the Carillon Plaza in UP Diliman. (Photo by Jo. Lontoc, UP MPRO)   Surveying scientific literature, a 2017 article in the British Journal of Psychology spok...
"Creating Channels of Compassion Creating Channels of Compassion November 9, 2018 | Written by J. Mikhail Solitario With the passage of the Philippine Mental Health Law or Republic Act 11036, the focus on mental health and related services has intensified. Signed last June 21, 2018, the law aims to integrate mental ...
"Maceda100: Jose Maceda Centennial International Symposium Maceda100: Jose Maceda Centennial International Symposium September 5, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The legacy of National Artist José Monserrat Maceda, composer, scholar, philosopher and humanist, covers a wide breadth of human end...
"PPO plays to a full UP Amphitheater PPO plays to a full UP Amphitheater March 26, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Amphitheater rang with symphonic orchestral music from the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and the applause of a rapt audience. (Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO)   The live...
"PPO to stage a free live concert March 23 in UP Diliman PPO to stage a free live concert March 23 in UP Diliman March 6, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   The public will get to see a concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the country’s leading orchestra, live and for free, ...
"UP to host PPO performance UP to host PPO performance August 9, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Some members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra play excerpts from Vivaldi and Mozart compositions. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO)   The University of the Philippines will once again host...
"UP, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra bring Handel’s Messiah free to the public UP, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra bring Handel’s Messiah free to the public November 14, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra bring Handel’s Messiah free to the public   The P...
"UP presents grand concert for Christmas UP presents grand concert for Christmas December 13, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Maestro Herminigildo Ranera conducts the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra as UP choral groups await the choruses behind the risers. (Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO)   T...
"Office of Admissions releases schedule for UPCA 2022 results Office of Admissions releases schedule for UPCA 2022 results May 30, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Office of Admissions of the University of the Philippines has released a schedule for the viewing the results of the UP College...
"74 named UP Artist 74 named UP Artist December 12, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo UP Artists gather for a group photo at the entrance of the Asian Institute of Tourism after the awarding ceremony of the UP Arts Productivity System. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO)   Seventy-four faculty members from...
"Managing UP Diliman’s Buildings and Sites Managing UP Diliman’s Buildings and Sites October 18, 2017 | Written by Fred Dabu As the flagship campus of the University of the Philippines System, the 493-hectare UP Diliman campus is home to renowned cultural sites such as the Oblation Plaza, the University Amphitheater...
"Early release of rice allowance, AIG for UP faculty, REPS, admin staff announced Early release of rice allowance, AIG for UP faculty, REPS, admin staff announced March 24, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Additional financial support for members of the UP community during the enhanced community quaran...
"UPM Main Library and Learning Commons starts construction UPM Main Library and Learning Commons starts construction November 28, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Architectural perspective of the building’s ground lobby. Image from UPM-CPDMO   The construction of the 12-story UP Manila Main Library and Lear...
"Management and staff meet on ideas in UP Admincon Management and staff meet on ideas in UP Admincon August 1, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The conference participants with Rep. Satur Ocampo. (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO)   The offices of the UP Vice President for Administration and th...
"Uplifting lives through interior design Uplifting lives through interior design March 9, 2018 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Interior Design students mount expensive mock-ups for studio exhibits as an old practice for application courses. (Photo by ID 179 students)   In an era of soul-searching in UP in the e...
"Utak at Pusa: The Cats and Dogs of UP Diliman Utak at Pusa: The Cats and Dogs of UP Diliman November 15, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Three of the resident feline “stress-busters” of the UP College of Mass Communication. Note their collars. (Photo by Celeste Llaneta, UP MPRO)   Snowbell, a white ...
"Pet Care Is Smart Care Pet Care Is Smart Care November 15, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan’s two pet dogs. (Photo from UPD Chancellor Mike Tan)   There is no question that animal-lovers abound on campus. However, compassion toward our community cats and dogs must be...
"Saliksikhay shines spotlight on UPD research Saliksikhay shines spotlight on UPD research February 12, 2020 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Engr. Ariston Gonzalez talks about the Sustained Support for Local Space Technology & Applications Mastery, Innovation and Advancement (STAMINA4Space) Program of the Col...
"IT vs. TB IT vs. TB March 1, 2018 | Written by Fred Dabu Tuberculosis has been an age-old scourge for Filipinos, killing 14,000 in 2015 (according to data from the Department of Health, while the World Health Organization’s estimate is 22,000 in 2016) and putting the Philippines fourth on the WHO list of countries ...
"Wheelchairs for Empowerment Wheelchairs for Empowerment May 4, 2018 | Written by Fred Dabu Photo from the Philippine Society of Wheelchair Professionals https://www.facebook.com/pg/WheelchairTrainingPSWP/photos/   The sight of a wheelchair has tradition­ally evoked pity for the person sitting in it, often presumed...
"IN PHOTOS: UP Diliman Pag-iilaw 2018 IN PHOTOS: UP Diliman Pag-iilaw 2018 December 5, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Diliman signaled the start of the holiday season on campus with its annual lighting ceremony or Pag-iilaw on November 29. This year’s highlight is the lantern titled “...
"OFF THE PRESS: The Carillon 2018 is now available online OFF THE PRESS: The Carillon 2018 is now available online August 16, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Enjoy the latest edition of Carillon, the University’s official alumni magazine. This January-June 2018 issue includes news tailored for...
"Clarification on the Approved UP Diliman Adjusted Academic Calendar for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2019-2020 Clarification on the Approved UP Diliman Adjusted Academic Calendar for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2019-2020 April 30, 2020 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Universit...
"Are Laguna’s hot springs losing steam? Are Laguna’s hot springs losing steam? June 11, 2018 | Written by Fred Dabu Researchers, mostly from the University of the Philippines, have pointed out that over-extraction of groundwater by hot spring resorts in Calamba and Los Baños in Laguna Province can cause a variety of...
"UP Cebu shows taxis the way forward UP Cebu shows taxis the way forward July 24, 2018 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Micab developers in a UPCeBuInIT co-working space in 2017. (Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO)   Taxicabs have long been the boon and bane of the urban commuter’s existence. And the public sector ca...
"UP’s Choral Legacy UP’s Choral Legacy January 10, 2019 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The UP Singing Ambassador’s conductor Ed Manguiat leading the choir during their “Tunay na Ligaya: A Homecoming and Tribute Concert” at the UP Film Center following their triumphant 2018 European tour. (Photo by Noel Ign...
"Safeguarding Philippine Cultural Treasures Safeguarding Philippine Cultural Treasures January 14, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo There’s nothing more culturally devastating than having traditions slowly fade from practice into the dark corners of memory. Music, especially its forms deeply rooted in sp...
"Symphonies in UP Music to the People Symphonies in UP Music to the People January 14, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Ranera sustains the big sound. (Photos from ‘Simulain at Pangarap’ concert by Jonathan Madrid, UP MPRO)   UP is a musical hub, as it is a leader in culture and the arts with its many schol...
"A night of music for Edgardo Angara A night of music for Edgardo Angara October 24, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office National Artist for Music and UP University Professor Emeritus Ramon Santos conducts the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, soprano Stefanie Quintin, tenor Conrado Calnea Ong III...
"UPD celebrates 70th year since Exodus from Manila UPD celebrates 70th year since Exodus from Manila April 4, 2019 | Written by Fred Dabu A grand fireworks display caps the UP Diliman Arts and Culture Month 2019 opening program. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO.   February 2019 marked the University of the Philippines ...
"UP weighs options for AY 2021-2022 admissions UP weighs options for AY 2021-2022 admissions October 27, 2020 | Written by Jo. Florendo Lontoc File photo / Jun Madrid, UP MPRO   The University of the Philippines is set to come out with a system of freshmen admissions unique to the pandemic situation, following a se...
"Statement of the UP Diliman Executive Committee on the Shutdown of ABS-CBN Statement of the UP Diliman Executive Committee on the Shutdown of ABS-CBN May 11, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office   The shutdown of ABS-CBN, especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a disservice to the Fili...
"Compassion, Our Common Ground: The Investiture Speech of Danilo L. Concepción Compassion, Our Common Ground: The Investiture Speech of Danilo L. Concepción September 20, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office   “UP must be that special place within which it should still be possible—despite all divi...
"UP webinar to focus on seizures, neurological symptoms, and COVID-19 UP webinar to focus on seizures, neurological symptoms, and COVID-19 November 11, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office   Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and researchers are still learning about all the different ways that...
"UPV, ISAT-U pursue collaboration UPV, ISAT-U pursue collaboration August 22, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP Visayas (UPV) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) on August 14 following the inauguration of the new College of Man...
"For the Love of Cinema For the Love of Cinema October 18, 2017 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo You’ll recognize it from Giuseppe Tornatore’s film, Cinema Paradiso. It’s the UP Visayas (UPV) Cinematheque in the Iloilo City campus. It currently houses the 77-seater Cinema Exmundo, and a film museum which are...