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"UPD grad centers on theme of ‘tahanan’ UPD grad centers on theme of ‘tahanan’ July 12, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo The Oblation dons the Sablay to celebrate the UP Diliman Class of 2019. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Tahanan. Home. That was the theme of the UP Diliman (UPD) Commencement Exercises held on June 30 at the University Amphitheater. Scenes before the UP Diliman graduation ceremony, clockwise from top: the stage, graduating students clad in raincoats, lining up to enter the University Amphitheater, and the venue quickly filling up (Top and middle right photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO, and bottom and middle left photos by Arlyn VCD P. Romualdo, UP MPRO) Home is where you feel love and care, where you rest and get nourishment, where you are listened to, and where you dream and create. In times of turmoil, home is a place of refuge and renewal. This was how National Artist for Theater and University Professor Emeritus Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio d" |
"UP Manila grads encouraged to stand up for truth, justice, human rights UP Manila grads encouraged to stand up for truth, justice, human rights July 12, 2019 | Written by Fred Dabu Atty. Theodore O. Te, a professorial lecturer at the UP College of Law and a Legal Education specialist at the UP Law Center, delivers his message for the graduates of UP Manila at the 110th Commencement Exercises of the constituent university on June 26, 2019 at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO. The University of the Philippines Manila, the nation’s Health Sciences Center, held its 110th Commencement Exercises at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, on June 26, 2019. At the ceremonies, titles and degrees were conferred on a total of 1,134 graduates. 949 received their Bachelor’s degrees; 233, their Master’s degrees; and, 10, their doctorate. Batch 2019 has one graduated summa cum laude, 33, magna cum laude, and 207" |
"UP, Taiwanese universities’ faculty meet for academic cooperation UP, Taiwanese universities’ faculty meet for academic cooperation December 7, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO Top officials and faculty members from the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Taiwan Strategic Alliance for Colleges of Education and Humanity / National Taiwan University System (TSA-CEH/NTUS) held an academic collaborative meeting and workshop on November 20, 2017 in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Photo by Bong Arboleda The event was highlighted by the signing of a memorandum on academic cooperation between UP and TSA-CEH, and by a series of discussions on possible joint activities and international exchanges among participating higher education institutions. Photo by Bong Arboleda Representatives from UP, NTUS, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), National Tsing Hua " |
"Istorya ng Pag-asa calls for film entries Istorya ng Pag-asa calls for film entries February 6, 2019 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Are you interested in making films? Do you have a true and inspiring story you want to share? Join the Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival 2019! Istorya ng Pag-asa (INP) is a traveling photo gallery featuring extraordinary stories of ordinary Filipinos. Through words and portraits, this project aims to inspire, empower and be a source of hope for all. It was an offshoot of Araw ng Pagbasa, Araw ng Pag-asa, an annual reading advocacy program that began in Quezon City. Officially adopted in November 2016, Istorya ng Pag-asa is an initiative of the Office of the Vice President aiming to direct social conversations away from animosity and toward positivity by spreading stories of hope. Istorya ng Pag-asa continues to grow and expand its reach to all corners of the country, with the support of partners and stakeholders from Cebu, Cagaya" |
"Call for applications: 2021 Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship Grant Call for applications: 2021 Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship Grant January 24, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Ajinomoto is inviting interested applicants from the Philippines to apply for the 2021 Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship Grant. The Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship Grants aims to help deserving Filipino students who require financial assistance to pursue higher education in the field of sciences. This gives a full scholarship in a master’s course at specified graduate schools in designated universities in Japan. This grant can be applied to specified graduate schools at the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ochanomizu University, Waseda University and Kagawa Nutrition University. Further details of the scholarship can be accessed through this link: https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/whats-new-archive/2021-ajinomoto-postgraduate-" |
"CHE Museum and Child Development buildings inaugurated CHE Museum and Child Development buildings inaugurated December 13, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The facades of the newly inaugurated CHE Museum building and Child Development Center complex. (Photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Three years after its inclusion in the UP budget proposal, the College of Home Economics’ (CHE) infrastructure development project, beginning with the College Museum and the Child Development Center buildings, was inaugurated on December 12, 2018. The inauguration was led by UP President Danilo Concepcion, UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan, and CHE Dean Aurorita Roldan, with former UP President Alfredo Pascual and former CHE deans and faculty members as guests of honor. They toured around the facilities of the CHE Museum, which include the costume museum; and of the new CDC building, which include observation classrooms, playgrounds, and an auditorium. Aside from the costum" |
"UPDGO holds forum on confronting EJKs UPDGO holds forum on confronting EJKs September 27, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Diliman Gender Office (UPDGO) conducted a forum about extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in urban and rural communities on September 20 at the UPDGO Seminar Room, Benton Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. “Nanay, Tatay, gusto kong tinapay, Nanay, Tatay, gusto kong MABUHAY” served as a venue for dialogue and psychosocial guidance for participants from Barangay UP Campus and Sitio Sandugo (Kampuhansa UP Diliman). Facilitating the forum were: UPDGO’s Guidance Counselor and (OASH) Extension Specialist Prescilla Tulipat; Legal Consultant, Atty. Alnie Foja; Gender and Development Specialist, Cindy Cruz-Cabrera; and, Coordinator, Prof. Nancy Kimuell-Gabriel, in cooperation with the Bai Indigenous Women’s Network and the Barangay UP Campus Family Community Healing Center. The participants expressed feelings of hurt, fear and anger over the killing" |
"UPD launches “Sayaw ng Paghihimagsik” on International Women’s Day 2019 UPD launches “Sayaw ng Paghihimagsik” on International Women’s Day 2019 March 11, 2019 | Written by Fred Dabu Members of the UP Diliman community dance the “Sayaw ng Paghihimagsik” and “One Billion Rising” as their expressions of unity and protest. Photo by Jun Madrid, UPMPRO. The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) faculty, staff, students, and residents of Barangay UP Campus gathered at Quezon Hall on March 8 for a festive and militant multisectoral program in celebration of International Women’s Day 2019. The event featured the public launching of “Sayaw ng Paghihimagsik”, one of the UPD community’s contributions to the annual “One Billion Rising” (OBR) global campaign and the local series of activities in March, Women’s Month. Photo by Jun Madrid, UPMPRO. With the theme “Laban U.P.! Laban sa Misogyny! Nagkakaisang UP laban sa lahat ng anyo ng karahasan at pang-aapi sa kababaihan. Pagyurak " |
"A Statement by the President on Recent Issues Involving Fraternities A Statement by the President on Recent Issues Involving Fraternities November 23, 2018 | Written by President Danilo L. Concepcion Recent incidents within the University of the Philippines have drawn renewed attention to the roles and actuations of fraternities on our campuses—in particular, a brawl involving members of two fraternities, and even more disturbingly, a series of offensive posts on social media attributed to the Upsilon Sigma Phi. Let me speak first as the President of this University. Whatever the source of these reported posts may be, the language and the behavior they contain are reprehensible and totally unacceptable in our community. Such flagrant misogyny has no place in a university dedicated to the highest ideals and the practice of gender equality and human rights. That practice is best tested in our private utterances and actions, and the attitudes displayed in these published posts " |
"Danilo Concepcion steps in as 21st UP president Danilo Concepcion steps in as 21st UP president February 10, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines (UP) welcomed its 21st president, UP Diliman College of Law Dean Danilo Concepcion, on February 10 in a ceremonial turnover of the university leadership at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman. He will serve a term of six years. “Today, I will pass on, with both pride and humility, the mantle of leadership to my successor, whose outstanding qualifications give me confidence that the future of UP is in good hands,” said outgoing UP President Alfredo Pascual in his valedictory address. “I call on our faculty, students, staff, and alumni to help our new president stay the course as he takes his turn in putting a few more stones in the building of our great edifice—that is our UP beloved.” In his acceptance speech, Concepcion highlighted compassion as an integral value in moving the university forward. " |
"UP President Danilo L. Concepcion names Executive Team UP President Danilo L. Concepcion names Executive Team February 10, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Newly-installed UP President Danilo Concepcion has introduced the members of his executive team in his acceptance speech during the ceremonial turnover of the university leadership on February 10 at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman. Oath-taking of the Vice Presidents and the Secretary of the University took place at the Office of the President right after the ceremony. The 21st UP President has reappointed three officials from the previous administration to continue serving as part of his executive team. They are Vice President for Planning and Finance Joselito Florendo, who is from the UP Diliman Cesar EA Virata School of Business-Department of Accounting and Finance; Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora, also from the same School, but from the Department of Business Administration; and Vice President for L" |
"Pascual reports accomplishments, thanks UP Pascual reports accomplishments, thanks UP February 21, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP outgoing president, Alfredo Pascual, gave markers of his administration’s accomplishment and expressed his thanks to the UP community, his executive staff in particular, at the 5th President’s Toast on February 9, 2017, the eve of handing over the UP presidency to his successor. The event, which opened the Institute of Biology, UP Diliman to the UP community–saw student protesters, as well as chancellors giving thanks on behalf of their constituent universities through their gift of a Toym Imao sculpture. Representatives of UP sectors delivered testimonials to the outgoing UP president. Pascual cited the administration’s two-pronged strategic plan aimed at academic and operational excellences to achieve a “one UP”. Enabling the administration’s successful implementation of this plan was its campaign for state funding, which sa" |
"UPOU graduates 348 UPOU graduates 348 October 9, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Open University Class of 2018 listens to the commencement speaker, Dr. J. Prospero de Vera III, Officer-in-Charge of the Commission on Higher Education. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) “As graduates of the national university, we have the duty to give back.” Commission on Higher Education Officer-in-Charge J. Prospero de Vera III reminded the 348-strong UP Open University (UPOU) Class of 2018 on September 29 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Commission on Higher Education Officer-in-Charge J. Prospero de Vera III addresses the graduating class of UPOU. (Photos by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) He also highlighted the unique experiences of UPOU students not only as distance learners that mainly employed technology in their education but also as learners who ardently pursued education despite the obstacles that prevented them from going to traditional unive" |
"UP CIDS conducts Public Lecture on “Change and Continuity in China’s Foreign Policy” UP CIDS conducts Public Lecture on “Change and Continuity in China’s Foreign Policy” September 20, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Strategic Studies Program (SSP) of the University of the Philippines’ Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS), in partnership with the UP Diliman Department of Political Science, will hold a lecture, “Change and Continuity in China’s Foreign Policy”, on Wednesday, 10 October 2018 from 1:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the UP CIDS Conference Hall, Lower Ground Floor, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City. The event will present the findings of the studies conducted by SSP Research Fellows and Assistant Professors, Dr. Meiting Li and Raisa E. Lumampao, on the emerging trends in China’s foreign policy and its implications for Korea. The lecture is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. To pre-register, p" |
"Kabuluhan ng ‘k’wentong bayan’ sa iba’t ibang disiplina tinalakay sa “Sampaksaan” Kabuluhan ng ‘k’wentong bayan’ sa iba’t ibang disiplina tinalakay sa “Sampaksaan” March 9, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Nagtipon ang mga dalubhasa, guro, iskolar, at mga estudyante sa Panitikang Pilipino mula sa Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Benguet at iba’t ibang rehiyon sa bansa sa kumperensiyang pinamagatang “Sampaksaan sa K’wentong Bayan.” Ang kumperensiya ay ginanap noong Pebrero 23 sa UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED) Auditorium bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng UP Diliman Month 2017. “Nilalayon ng ‘Sampaksaan’ na mailahad ang kasaysayan at kabuluhan ng mga k’wentong bayan at kaugnayan ng mga ito sa pagbuo ng pambansang kamalayan. Dagdag pa rito, layunin din nito ang (1) maging lunan ng talastasan para sa mga iskolar, mag-aaral, guro at mananaliksik ng mga k’wentong bayan at kaalamang bayan; (2) marinig ang mga pinakabagong pananal" |
"UP President’s investiture set for Sept. 20 UP President’s investiture set for Sept. 20 September 13, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP President’s investiture set for Sept. 20 Atty. Danilo Lardizabal Concepción will be formally installed as the 21st president of the University of the Philippines on September 20, 5:00 pm, at the University Theater, UP Diliman. Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Patricia Licuanan, who also heads the UP Board of Regents, will preside over the investiture rites. As part of the ceremony, she will hand over the symbols of the presidency such as the mace and medallion to Atty. Concepcion. In his speech, Concepción is expected to expound on his vision for the University, explaining the strategic plan that will guide the duration of his six-year administration. In his vision paper for the presidency, he sought the redefinition of UP’s culture, enhancing its time-honored traditions of honor and excellence to include comp" |
"Invitation to the Investiture of the 21st UP President Invitation to the Investiture of the 21st UP President September 15, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP community is invited to attend the Investiture of the 21st President of the University of the Philippines, Atty. Danilo Lardizabal Concepción, on September 20, 5:00PM at the University Theater. Faculty members who are attending the Investiture are requested to wear their sablay or academic gown, and to be seated at the venue by 4:30PM. A livestream link will also be accessible via http://livestream.up.edu.ph. You may view the Memorandum No. TJH 2017-35 issued by Executive Vice President Teodoro J. Herbosa here. " |
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"UP responds to red-tagging and claims of communist recruitment UP responds to red-tagging and claims of communist recruitment November 19, 2020 | Written by UP Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs The University of the Philippines is an educational institution. The University’s core mission is knowledge and innovation creation, production, and dissemination, using various approaches of knowledge transfer. UP does not recruit for the communists as this is not its mission. The University of the Philippines has played a critical role in training the professionals, high-level specialists, scientists and researchers who are needed by the country to generate new knowledge in support of development needs and goals. With its critical mass of experts in a comprehensive range of disciplines, UP has contributed much in terms of research and technologies. During the past months of the pandemic alone, UP mobilized its multidisciplinary research expertise to address multiple COVID-19" |
"Bienvenido O. Juliano, Ph.D., Outstanding Filipino Scientist in Organic Chemistry, 81 Bienvenido O. Juliano, Ph.D., Outstanding Filipino Scientist in Organic Chemistry, 81 February 26, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office National Scientist Bienvenido O. Juliano, known Filipino expert in Organic Chemistry, joined our Creator on February 21, 2018. The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST, PHL), joins the science community in mourning the demise of National Scientist (NS) Juliano. NS Juliano was known for his outstanding contributions to the chemistry and technology of rice and rice food products, which rationalizes breeding strategies for rice grain quality all throughout the world; his extensive and primary research works on rice starch and its constituents; and for his enviable capacity to train many scientists from the national rice programs of many countries and other segments of the academe. His important research activities in coll" |
"4th Katipunan Conference 4th Katipunan Conference August 7, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Strategic Studies Program (SSP) of the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) invites everyone to the 4th Katipunan Conference happening on 15 and 16 August 2019, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at the National Institute of Physics Auditorium, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. This year’s Katipunan Conference carries the theme “The Philippine Strategic Outlook 2020: Strategic Transformations and Responses in the Asia Pacific” and aims to serve as a platform for discussing current and emerging strategic issues that impact Philippine foreign policy. The conference will feature panels on maritime security, conflict and security in the Philippines, political-economic development in Southeast Asia, development of military industries in developing nations, and development of science and technology. The lecture is free and open to the public " |
"Empowering Local Governance in the Philippines: Policy Studies for the National Capital Region Empowering Local Governance in the Philippines: Policy Studies for the National Capital Region October 24, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Program on Social and Political Change (PSPC) of the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS), together with the UP CIDS Program on Alternative Development (AltDev), invites everyone to Empowering Local Governance in the Philippines: Policy Studies for the National Capital Region, a public forum happening on 8 November 2019 (Friday), 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, at the UP CIDS Conference Hall, Lower Ground Floor, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. This forum draws from the research conducted by the UP CIDS and the Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG–NCR) showing that there are many opportunities to strengthen and empower local government uni" |
"Constitutional Performance Assessment in the Time of a Pandemic: The 1987 Constitution and the Philippines’ COVID-19 Response Constitutional Performance Assessment in the Time of a Pandemic: The 1987 Constitution and the Philippines’ COVID-19 Response July 28, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies‘ Program on Social and Political Change and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance present a new discussion paper titled “Constitutional Performance Assessment in the Time of a Pandemic: The 1987 Constitution and the Philippines’ COVID-19 Response.” Building off the “Constitutional Performance Assessment of the 1987 Philippine Constitution” project, this paper examines key constitutional issues to watch out for as the Philippines responds to COVID-19, including electoral institutions, legislative–executive relations, judiciary, accountability institutions, local governments, rights, securit" |
"Mindanao: Fractured Promises, Continuing Challenges Mindanao: Fractured Promises, Continuing Challenges August 24, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office ONLINE FORUM SERIES Mindanao: Fractured Promises, Continuing Challenges August 26 and September 2, 2020 • 1:00 to 3:00 PM • via Zoom and Facebook Live The University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) is resuming the forum series “Mindanao: Fractured Promises, Continuing Challenges” online via Zoom and Facebook Live. The second installment of the forum series will be held on August 26, 2020 (Wednesday), while the third forum will happen on September 2, 2020 (Wednesday). Both forums are scheduled from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. About the Forum Series The forum series aims to harness the research of the various UP CIDS programs conducting policy-oriented studies to examine some of the issues and concerns that define the Mindanao conundrum and arrive at recommendations addressed t" |
"UP’s 5th Katipunan Conference to focus on COVID-19 and the strategic environment UP’s 5th Katipunan Conference to focus on COVID-19 and the strategic environment September 25, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To what extent has the pandemic altered the strategic environment in the Asia Pacific? Learn more about the Emerging Trends in the Regional Environment at the time of COVID 19 in the first installment of the 5th Katipunan Conference on Tuesday, October 6 from 10:00-11:45 AM via Zoom. Interested participants may pre-register at http://bit.ly/5thKatipunan for access to this free lecture. Organized by the Strategic Studies Program of the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS), this four-part lecture series carries the theme “COVID 19 and the Strategic Environment: Change and Continuity” and looks into the transformations that have taken place and how these impact on Philippine strategic interests and on the regional security architect" |
"Invitation to “The Challenges of Constitution Building: The Fiji and Taiwan Experience” forum Invitation to “The Challenges of Constitution Building: The Fiji and Taiwan Experience” forum October 4, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Department of Political Science, International IDEA, Constitution Transformation Network, and the UP-Center for Integrative and Development Studies Social and Political Change Program invite you to a forum entitled “The Challenges of Constitution Building: The Fiji and Taiwan Experience” on Thursday, October 5, 2017, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at the UP-CIDS Conference Room located at the Lower Ground Floor of Ang Bahay ng Alumni at UP Diliman. Dr. Naidu Vijay from the University of South Pacific, Fiji and Dr. Wen Chen Chang from the National Taiwan University will be giving lectures on the subject. " |
"Dimalanta receives 2018 Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos Award Dimalanta receives 2018 Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos Award September 7, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office (Photo taken from: https://www.facebook.com/mbfi.outstandingfilipinos/photos/dr-carla-b-dimalantadilimans-first-female-geophysics-expertas-the-only-female-ex/280099259071066/) Prof. Carla B. Dimalanta, D.Sc., Professor 10 at the National Institute of Geological Sciences, is one of the 10 recipients of this year’s Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award. A program of the Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI), the Outstanding Filipinos Award is a career-service exemplar in the academe, the military and the police force. The award recognizes the awardee’s services rendered above and beyond the call of duty. As the country’s only female Exploration Geophysicist with a Doctoral Degree, “Dimalanta’s 25-year service delves in researches that provide answers to geoscientific problems in the P" |
"Seven UP alumni shortlisted for the 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Seven UP alumni shortlisted for the 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos July 18, 2019 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Image from the homepage of the Metrobank Foundation http://www.mbfoundation.org.ph/outstanding-filipinos/about-the-program/ Seven UP alumni are among the recently announced 18 finalists of the 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. Five are among the finalists for the teacher award, and two, the police officers competition. These finalists will move onto the final selection process on July 26 and 27 at the Metrobank Plaza, Makati City. Among the finalists for the teacher awards are: a UP Visayas College of Arts and Science graduate, Dr. Dorothy S. Tarol of the Special Education-Integrated School for Exceptional Children (Iloilo City); a UP Los Baños College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology graduate, Amando Perfecto dlC. Molin of South " |
"CA Associate Justice and UP alumna Rosmari Carandang appointed to the Supreme Court CA Associate Justice and UP alumna Rosmari Carandang appointed to the Supreme Court November 29, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP alumna and CA Associate Justice Rosmari Carandang is the latest Supreme Court associate justice. (Photo taken from The Supreme Court of the Philippines, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z89HErlMwA) A UP alumna was recently appointed the newest justice of the Supreme Court, bringing the number of UP alumni currently sitting as justices in the highest court in the land to four. Court of Appeals (CA) Associate Justice Rosmari Carandang was appointed as the Supreme Court’s newest magistrate by President Rodrigo Duterte on November 26, although her appointment was confirmed on November 28. After being shortlisted as potential SC justice at least five times before, Carandang takes the seat vacated by Chief Justice Teresita De Castro (BAPolSci, ‘6" |
"UP alumnus is new Supreme Court Chief Justice UP alumnus is new Supreme Court Chief Justice December 3, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office (Photo from the Philippine Supreme Court website, http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/aboutsc/justices/cj-bersamin.php) Supreme Court Associate Justice and UP alumnus Lucas Bersamin has been chosen as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Bersamin’s appointment as top magistrate by President Rodrigo Duterte was confirmed on November 28. He replaces Teresita Leonardo De Castro who retired on October 8. Bersamin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1968 from the then College of Arts and Sciences of UP Diliman. He finished law at the University of the East in 1973, and placed ninth in the Bar examinations that same year. He is a fellow at the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute in Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He entered private practice in 1974, becoming a partner in the Purugganan, Liza" |
"UP Visayas to formally unveil restored Main Building UP Visayas to formally unveil restored Main Building August 14, 2019 | Written by Ms. Anna Razel Ramirez UP Visayas will formally unveil the newly-restored UPV Main Building after the turn-over ceremony from the National Historical Commission on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Iloilo City campus. NHCP Chairman Rene Escalante and Exec. Director Ludovico D. Badoy will lead the turn-over rites. Sen. Franklin M. Drilon, Deputy Speaker Loren B. Legarda and UP Pres. Danilo Concepcion will be joining the turn-over together with other local officials. It was in February 28, 1929 when Dona Juliana Melliza formally donated 10,000 square meters of her lot to the Municipal Government of Iloilo to be the location of a dreamt “massive and splendid municipal hall for Iloilo.” On the same year, Municipal Councilor Evelio Zaldivar suggested the presentation of the plan to the Bureau of Public Works (BPW) in Manila for assessment and review, w" |
"IN PHOTOS: the newly-restored UPV Main Building IN PHOTOS: the newly-restored UPV Main Building August 29, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo The restored Main Building in the UP Visayas Iloilo City campus (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The result of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ (NHCP) P44-million two-year restoration of the UP Visayas (UPV) Main Building in its Iloilo City campus was finally unveiled on August 16. The ceremonial cutting of the ribbon at the building’s main entrance: from left, UPV Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Martin Genodepa, UPV Chancellor Ricardo Babaran, Senator Franklin Drilon, UP President Danilo Concepcion, NHCP Chairman Rene Escalante, and JS Lim Construction and Trading General Manager Joselito Lim (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The undertaking was prompted by UPV’s proposal for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the structure that was named a National Historical Landmark by the NHCP in " |
"18th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day Conference, Oct 15-16 18th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day Conference, Oct 15-16 October 12, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office THE CONFERENCE The year 2021 marks the 500th year of Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. This event is significant not only because it was our first direct contact with a people who subsequently colonized us, but more importantly, it ushered in a new period in our history. This period was characterized by dramatic changes in the political, economic, and socio-cultural life of the Philippines. But although Spanish colonialism was the primary stimulus that brought about such changes, the reactions of the Filipinos themselves, ranging from flight and fugitivism to outright resistance, and deliberate participation and accommodation, must also be emphasized. Hispanization, therefore, as John Leddy Phelan (1959) argues, was a product of the colonizing efforts of the Spanish conquistadore" |
"UP, DPWH ink MOA for infra dev’t UP, DPWH ink MOA for infra dev’t September 11, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar (left) and UP President Danilo Concepcion sign the memorandum of agreement between both institutions. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) UP and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are teaming up for infrastructure development across the University System through a memorandum of agreement signed on September 6. This capacity-sharing initiative, according to UP President Danilo Concepcion, signifies the University’s trust in the technical and professional expertise of DPWH, the national agency mandated to undertake infrastructure projects for the government. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, meanwhile, expressed confidence that the Department will meet the expectations of UP. From left to right: District Engineer Ramon Devanadera of Quezon City 2nd District, DPWH Undersecreta" |
"Construction of the UP Student Union Building starts Construction of the UP Student Union Building starts October 24, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP Diliman Chancellor Michael L. Tan (Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO) On October 20, 2018, the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), led by UP President Danilo L. Concepcion and DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the UP Student Union Building to be constructed at the back of Vinzons Hall and facing Katipunan Avenue in UP Diliman, Quezon City. Designed to have a total floor area of 7,800 square meters, the proposed seven (7) storey building will serve as the new home of the University Student Council, the Philippine Collegian, the Office of Student Activities, the University Food Service, various student organizations, shops, and other facilities conducive for students’ activities. The 200-million peso project will be implement" |
"Vinzons Hall to be renovated Vinzons Hall to be renovated February 11, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Architect’s perspective of the Vinzons Hall renovation (From the Office of the Vice President for Development) Sixty-one years after it was inaugurated, Wenceslao Q. Vinzons Hall—UP Diliman’s student center—is set to undergo the first phase of its renovation. The P100-million project was launched on February 11 and is expected to be completed in 2020. UP President Danilo Concepcion (left) and DPWH Secretary Mark Villar unveil the marker of the first phase of Vinzons Hall’s renovation. With them are, from far left, UP Diliman Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jerwin Agpaoa, UP Vice President for Public Affairs Elena Pernia, UP Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora, DPWH-NCR Regional Director Ador Canlas, and District Engineer Ramon Devanadera of the DPWH Quezon City 2nd District Engineering Office. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) Vinzons Hall was c" |
"UPV Iloilo City breaks ground for University Avenue UPV Iloilo City breaks ground for University Avenue September 23, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Perspectives of the University Avenue that is being constructed in the Iloilo City campus of UP Visayas (Images from UPV Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Martin Genodepa) UP Visayas (UPV) held a simple groundbreaking ceremony for the University Avenue in its Iloilo City campus on August 16, following the turnover and blessing of the newly-restored Main Building. The University Avenue is part of the campus’ re-orientation of its academic core zone. The cost of the whole project is estimated at P21 million. From left: UP Vice President for Adminstration Nestor Yunque, UP President Danilo Concepcion, Congresswoman Loren Legarda, Senator Franklin Drilon, UPV Chancellor Ricardo Babaran, and UPV Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Martin Genodepa in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Iloilo City ca" |
"Countries share experiences for constitution building Countries share experiences for constitution building October 6, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Practitioners and scholars of constitution building from across Asia and the Pacific converged in UP on October 3 and 4, 2017 to share experiences in a forum with the theme “From Big Bang to Incrementalism: Choices and Challenges in Constitution Building”. The forum, hosted by the UP Diliman Department of Political Science (DPS) and the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies’ Social and Political Change Program, was the second Melbourne Forum on Constitution Building in Asia and the Pacific, which is co-organized by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Constitution Transformation Network (ConTransNet) of Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. UP Department of Political Science Chair Maria Ela Atienza welcomes the participants of t" |
"The cocosilk road to beauty The cocosilk road to beauty July 28, 2017 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Who doesn’t dream of having clear, beautiful, young-looking skin? And who better to crack the beauty code than the country’s premier national research and development institution? At the UP Los Baños National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPLB-BIOTECH), where traditional and modern biotechnologies combine to make innovative products and processes, the secret to beauty comes down to three letters: VCO or 100% pure virgin coconut oil. Beauty in oil Virgin coconut oil, which is one of UPLB-BIOTECH’s top products, is the key ingredient in Cocosilk, a line of handmade, specialty herbal soaps and body scrubs developed at the UPLB-BIOTECH’s Enzyme Research Laboratory by Fides Z. Tambalo, a University researcher and project leader. In an article for the Philippine Star, Tambalo described the Cocosilk line as “made from 100% premium virgin coconut oil certifi" |
"UP, Toyota team up for biodiversity UP, Toyota team up for biodiversity February 13, 2020 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo UP and Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, Inc. (TMPF) seal their memorandum of understanding with a handshake by their respective leaders, TMPF President David Go (third from left) and UP President Danilo Concepcion (fourth from left). With them are, from left, TMPF Assistant Vice President and Operations Manager Ronald Gaspar, TMP First Vice President and Environment Director Jose Maria Aligada, UP Vice President for Development Elvira Zamora, and Dr. Aletta Yñiguez of the UP Diliman Marine Science Institute, committee chair of the UP Puerto Galera Project. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, Inc. (TMPF) on January 24 at the Toyota Special Economic Zone in Santa Rosa, Laguna for the development of the Puerto Galera Biodiversity and Environmental Research Outr" |
"UP’s very own orchestra holds debut Christmas concert UP’s very own orchestra holds debut Christmas concert December 18, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The newly-formed UP Symphony Orchestra is introduced to the world. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) A symphonic orchestra that UP can finally call its own made its debut on the evening of December 13, 2018 in a concert, Unang Pasko. The newly established UP Symphony Orchestra (UPSO) joined other acclaimed musical groups from the UP College of Music at the University Amphitheatre in playing holiday classics for the UP community for free. Proudly identifying itself as the “Sixty-Five Strong”, clearly inspired by the “Sixteen Strong” nickname of the UP Men’s Basketball Team, the UPSO is under the direction of Prof. Josefino “Chino” Toledo of the College of Music. Its members consist of 24 alumni, 34 students, six faculty members and one staff member of the University. These musicians underwent a rigorous aud" |
"UP celebrates Buwan ng Wika with the restaging of Putri Anak, Isang Bagong Komedya UP celebrates Buwan ng Wika with the restaging of Putri Anak, Isang Bagong Komedya August 16, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Center for International Studies (UPCIS), UP College of Music (UPCMu) and Sentro ng Wikang Filipino celebrate Buwan ng Wika with the restaging of Putri Anak, Isang Bagong Komedya on August 23-25 at 3p.m. and 7p.m. at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium inside the UP Diliman campus. The theater production, a collaboration between the UPCIS and the UPCMu to mark the latter’s centennial this year, premiered at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in April and signals the birth of this new Komedya. It is also UPCIS’ and UPCMu’s contribution to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN for it features common themes in celestial maiden narratives among Southeast Asian as well as Japanese, Indian and Chinese cultures as it banners a mes" |
"UP Symphonic Band takes the Abelardo Hall Concert Series stage UP Symphonic Band takes the Abelardo Hall Concert Series stage October 9, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office For Season 2’s third pitch of the Abelardo Hall Concert Series, the UP College of Music and the UP College of Music Alumni Association, in cooperation with the Office of the Chancellor thru the Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, proudly present: “Symphonicity” featuring the UP Symphonic Band. Under the baton of Asst. Professor Rodney D.S. Ambat, the eighty-piece band garnered the Best Performing Group Award when they performed original compositions of Asian Composers of new music in Symphonic Band Category at the 33rd Asian Composers League International Festival and Conference in 2015. In what promises to be another riveting production on 26 October 2018 (7PM), the performance pieces of the UP Symphonic Band, recipient of UP’s Honorific Award for Student Performing Arts Group " |
"Abelardo Hall Concert Series closes Season 2 with UP Concert Chorus, Baihana Abelardo Hall Concert Series closes Season 2 with UP Concert Chorus, Baihana November 19, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office For the Abelardo Hall Concert Series Season 2’s fourth and final offering, the UP College of Music and the UP College of Music Alumni Association, Inc., in cooperation with the Office of the Chancellor thru the Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, proudly present: “Ang Pag-ibig Naghahari” featuring the UP Concert Chorus and Baihana. Since its establishment in May 2008, Baihana has been garnering awards such as the “Best Jazz Band” at the Boy Katindig Songwriting Competition (2012) and the “Best Performance By A New Group” at the 26th Aliw Awards (2013). Backed up by the dashing Debonair District, Anna Graham, Krina Cayabyab and Mel Torre enjoy executing playful arrangements of vocal harmonies, as the all-female vocal trio simply dive into any kind of" |
"GMA News Online’s SciTech editor receives Fulbright scholarship to MIT GMA News Online’s SciTech editor receives Fulbright scholarship to MIT June 2, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office GMA News Online’s Science and Technology editor Timothy James Dimacali has been officially admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Graduate Program in Science Writing as a Fulbright scholar. “The application process was pretty straightforward: I was asked what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go. My response was just as frank: I wore my geek heart on my sleeve! I told them that I love science and I want to pursue science communications,” Dimacali said.m Wee School of Communication and Information in Singapore in October 2016. He added, “I honestly didn’t think I would get in, because my grades and test scores, though decent, weren’t particularly stellar. All I really had to show for myself was my passion for science and love of the written word.” Dimacali" |
"UP Madrigal Singers concert set on April 27-28 UP Madrigal Singers concert set on April 27-28 April 19, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office This month, the Abelardo Concert Series 2018 Season 1 is proud to present the choral group that holds the distinction of being the first choir in the world to win the formidable European Grand Prix for choral singing twice. Watch the nation’s premier choral group perform in their home turf in “Quintessence: Celebrating 5 Decades of the UP Madrigal Singers” on April 27 (7PM) and April 28 (3PM and 7PM). For ticket reservations, please contact Faye Manuzon at (02) 926-0026 or (02) 981-8500 local 2629 or via email at abelardohall.music@gmail.com. " |
"The student in the boardroom The student in the boardroom September 4, 2017 | Written by J. Mikhail Solitario On her first Board of Regents (BOR) meeting, Student Regent Ma. Shari Niña G. Oliquino admitted her overwhelming anxiety. UP President Danilo Concepcion turned to her and asked her for a few words. Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Patricia Licuanan then prompted her to discuss a student issue. Shari took the chance to inquire about the tuition collection policy of the University. This helped her realize that while she now had the task to put student issues on the table, it was not an impossible task after all. In the past, according to Shari, only a student observer was allowed inside meetings of the Board of Regents, the highest policy-making body of the University. The student observer could raise student concerns during discussions but he or she had no voting power. Eventually, the Katipunan ng mga Sangguniang Mag-aaral sa UP campaigned for genuine student repr" |
"UP Institute of Civil Engineering celebrates its 110th year with #UPCEat110 UP Institute of Civil Engineering celebrates its 110th year with #UPCEat110 June 30, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The UP Institute of Civil Engineering (UP ICE) in Diliman is celebrating the 110th anniversary of the establishment of the UP Civil Engineering Program this June-July 2020 with a series of activities around the theme, “Reimagining the Future: Leveraging 110 Years of UP Civil Engineering”. Activities held in June included the launching of the #ReminisCE: Kwentong UP CE Photo Contest on June 3, and the book launch of Water Resources Systems of the Philippines: Modeling Studies by Dr. Guillermo Q. Tabios III on June 26. The UP ICE Status Report 2020 was also published and launched last June 13. The report aims to showcase the evolution of UP ICE through the years, and reaffirm the Institute’s commitment to continue serving the nation by delivering excellent instruction, resear" |
"UPCAT advisory as of July 30, 2018 UPCAT advisory as of July 30, 2018 July 30, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The deadline for submission of the application forms of students from Metro Manila private high schools was July 27 and was extended to today, July 30, 2018. All applications submitted today—physically or by courier (timestamped today)—will be accepted as within the deadline. Everyone remaining in line today will be accommodated. To serve the high volume of applicants, lines have been segmented and dropboxes with someone receiving the forms are available at the Office of Admissions. UPCAT applicants are estimated to have risen to 167,000 this year from 103,000 last year, largely because of the free-tuition policy. As stated on the UPCAT website (upcat.up.edu.ph) applications may be submitted to the Office of Admissions either in person OR through the authorized school representative, OR by courier. Applications sent via courier will not be consid" |
"UPCAT Advisory as of September 20, 2018 UPCAT Advisory as of September 20, 2018 September 20, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office This is to inform the public that as of today, 20 September 2018, the new UPCAT schedule has not yet been finalized by the UP Office of Admissions. Please disregard the posts on new testing dates that have circulated online. The University is currently checking on the condition of UPCAT testing centers throughout the country in the wake of Typhoon Ompong. UP’s paramount concern at this time is the welfare of examinees and test administrators. UP is working to ensure the safe and efficient administration of the UPCAT. The official announcement on the new UPCAT schedule shall come only from the UP Office of Admissions. Please be guided accordingly. " |
"UPCAT 2019 results now available online UPCAT 2019 results now available online April 1, 2019 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UPCAT 2019 results are now ready for online viewing. Please go to the UPCAT main website upcat.up.edu.ph. For applicants who received an offer of admissions, please indicate your confirmation of acceptance of the offer of admissions through the ONLINE ACCEPTANCE link in the instructions provided when you viewed your results. The deadline for confirmation is on 14 APRIL 2019. " |
"“Dios ti Agngina, President Alfredo E. Pascual”—UP Baguio “Dios ti Agngina, President Alfredo E. Pascual”—UP Baguio February 13, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office UP Baguio (UPB) held a tribute program for UP President Alfredo Pascual on January 31, more than a week before he steps down from the University leadership. A video showing members of the UPB community thanking Pascual for supporting various projects and promoting initiatives that benefitted them was presented at the program. Pascual was also given a wooden sculpture with a citation and traditional woven fabric from the Cordilleras. In his opening message, UPB Chancellor Raymundo Rovillos expressed gratitude to Pascual for increasing allocations and facilitating the growth and development of the constituent university—through needed infrastructure, student mobility programs, incentives for research and creative work, faculty grants for graduate and post-graduate education, staff development programs," |
"From final endings to new beginnings From final endings to new beginnings January 8, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta “Old age is not for sissies.” This quote, attributed to American actress Bette Davis, seems particularly apt in our society. In a country with a population where people 65 and older make up only 4 percent, our elderly face issues that are not for the faint of heart, such as poverty, abuse and neglect, sickness and disability, and loneliness and alienation from society. Add to that existential and metaphysical concerns that come with old age—questions about death, the meaning of life, and the vast unknown beyond it. It’s enough to make any youngster glance up from their smartphones in bewilderment, or if they happen to be old enough to have experienced a life crisis, to reach for a shot of gin. But for the elderly, there is no escaping these questions. “The aging years are as important as that of infancy or of childhood years,” writes UP Baguio assist" |
"Teaching in mother tongues Teaching in mother tongues February 6, 2018 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta Mural at the UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication In 2009, the Department of Education (DepEd) recognized the benefits of teaching children using their mother tongue or first language. Local and international research has found that children learn to speak, read, and write more quickly in their first language, and can pick up a second and third language more easily if taught in their first language. In the same way, they acquire other academic competencies more quickly, particularly in science and math. Through Department Order 94, DepEd instituted Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE), with the following major languages as languages of instruction in 2012-2013: Tagalog, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, Iloko, Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Waray, Tausug, Maguindanaoan, Maranao, Chabacano, Ivatan, Sambal, Akianon, Kinaray-a, Yakan, and Sinurigaonon. Aside" |
"UPAA resets deadline for nominations to the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards UPAA resets deadline for nominations to the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards January 11, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Image from the UPAA Secretariat’s Facebook page In view of COVID-19 protocols, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) is extending the deadline for nominations to the 2020 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards to Tuesday, February 16, 2021. This was announced by UPAA President and Alumni Regent Reynaldo C. Laserna. The awarding ceremonies will be held during the 2021 UP General Alumni Homecoming, to be set on a more propitious date that will be published sometime before the event. The awards are conferred on UP alumni who have demonstrated, in their respective chosen fields of endeavor, exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition will" |
"Dr. Teodoro Herbosa resigns as UP’s Executive Vice President Dr. Teodoro Herbosa resigns as UP’s Executive Vice President April 25, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa has tendered his resignation as Executive Vice President of the University of the Philippines (UP) System, effectively immediately, due to “personal reasons”. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion has accepted his resignation, expressing his regret from the fact that Herbosa had served the University with great dedication. “In your service as Executive Vice President, you have shown how vital this position can be to the governance of the University,” President Concepcion writes in his letter accepting Herbosa’s resignation. President Concepcion, however, noted that “it is imperative that there be consistency and harmony in our relationship as administrators, as well as in our public pronouncements, given that we both represent the larger University community, its spirit, and its " |
"UP in top three of global health case competition UP in top three of global health case competition August 6, 2021 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc The UP Mediasina Team consisting of six UP medical students. Screenshot from the UP Mediasina’s proposal video for Project Dinig submitted to the 2021 Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Global Health Case Competition. UP Mediasina, a team of six UP medical students, is in the top three of the 2021 Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Global Health Case Competition for its Project Dinig, alongside teams from Nanyang Technological University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The real-world challenge presented to students was to make a proposal for “technology-driven solutions to the COVID-19 infodemic”. According to the organizers, “This challenge focuses on addressing the massive amount of misinformation that has quickly spread throughout the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, with dramatic negative pe" |
"Scientists explain SARS-CoV-2 mutations, genomics in latest webinar Scientists explain SARS-CoV-2 mutations, genomics in latest webinar July 30, 2020 | Written by Fred Dabu Screenshot from the webinar “Genetic Sequencing Research: Mutation of SARS-Cov-2 (Implications for Clinical Management and Vaccine Development)” aired on July 17, with replay available on the TVUP YouTube channel. Reports on mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, mainly on D614G which affects the spike protein on the virus’ surface, have led the public to ask whether these changes make the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease more infectious, lethal, or on the other hand, benign and less transmissible. As the official count went beyond 61,000 (as of July 16) confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, more participants are joining the community of health educators, learners and practitioners following the UP Webinar Series “STOP COVID DEATHS: Clinical Management Updates”. Dr. Cynthia P. Saloma, Executive Dire" |
"UP’s virtual grand rounds webinar series takes on the case of a COVID-negative mother with a COVID-positive baby UP’s virtual grand rounds webinar series takes on the case of a COVID-negative mother with a COVID-positive baby August 5, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Grand rounds are a time-honored tradition in medical education and in-patient care wherein the medical problems, research findings and treatment of a particular patient are presented and discussed with an audience of doctors, residents and medical students. On July 31, the University of the Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, held the very first online medical grand rounds in the country in its continuing webinar series, “STOP COVID DEATHS: VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS”, now on its 16th installment. The second online medical grand rounds to be held on August 7, 2020, 12:00 nn will focus on a particul" |
"UP PGH shares lessons learned as a COVID-referral hospital in first ever virtual national town hall meeting for hospitals UP PGH shares lessons learned as a COVID-referral hospital in first ever virtual national town hall meeting for hospitals August 18, 2020 | Written by Celeste Ann Castillo Llaneta The University of the Philippines’ and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) webinar series, “STOP COVID DEATHS”, once again breaks new ground with the firstever virtual national town hall meeting for hospitals in the Philippines. The special edition of the ongoing UP webinar series, which will focus on “Keeping Our Health Care Workers Safe: The PGH Experience”, will be held on Friday, August 21, at 12:00nn.Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, Director of the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH), will be the main speaker, while Dr. Francisco T. Duque III, Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), will be the guest speaker. Reactors are Dr. Vincent M. Balanag, Jr., Exec" |
"A Newborn with Blue Lips A Newborn with Blue Lips August 27, 2020 | Written by Fred Dabu The next episode of the UP Webinar Series, “STOP COVID DEATHS: VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS”, to be held on August 28, from 12 noon to 2p.m., will focus on how pediatricians and other health care professionals respond to emergency cases involving pregnant women and newborns during the COVID-19 crisis. Access to routine prenatal care became more difficult these past six months due to stricter health protocols, limited movement under the community quarantine, lack of funds for transportation, and inability of health facilities to cater to non-COVID cases. The pandemic also increased the risk factors for both mother and child, especially since congenital problems, the third leading cause of infant death, might go undetected. Before COVID-19, the mother and the unborn child’s conditions could easily be monitored and congenital problems even addressed at birth. This webinar episode will examine a case o" |
"UP webinar to focus on case of a child battling COVID-19 and cancer UP webinar to focus on case of a child battling COVID-19 and cancer September 3, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office Close to 3,000 new cases of cancer in children are reported every year, and an estimated half of these cases are leukemia. Children with leukemia are immunocompromised and prone to infections, putting them at even greater risk of contracting severe COVID-19. The 20th installment of the UP webinar series “STOP COVID DEATHS: VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS” will focus on the case of a three-year-old boy with acute lymphocytic leukemia, who was admitted to the hospital due to severe respiratory distress. When the patient’s condition did not approve even after various antibiotics were given, the medical team suspected COVID-19 and decided to put him on plasma convalescent therapy. The upcoming webinar in the UP webinar series will dive deep into this case, with Dr. Sally Jane G. Aro, consultan" |
"Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio inaugurates Training Gym, inspects Sports Complex Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio inaugurates Training Gym, inspects Sports Complex December 6, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP-Mindanao Human Kinetics Building and Training Gym located in the Davao City-UP Sports Complex in Mintal, Davao City Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio visited the UP-Mindanao campus on December 5 to lead a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the building plaque for the newly-completed UP-Mindanao Human Kinetics Building and Training Gym. AT THE UP-MINDANAO TRAINING GYM ribbon-cutting ceremony are (front, left-to-right) UP-Mindanao Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs Nilo Oponda, Dept. of Public Works and Highways-XI Regional Director Allan Borromeo, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, former congressman Isidro Ungab, and UP-Mindanao Vice-Chancellor for Administration Antonio Obsioma. Witnessing the ceremony from behind " |
"UP webinar to tackle teenage pregnancies at the height of COVID-19 UP webinar to tackle teenage pregnancies at the height of COVID-19 August 12, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The University of the Philippines (UP), in partnership with UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital, would like to invite you to join the fight against COVID-19. Join us this Friday, August 13, 2021, from 12nn to 2pm, for another special topic episode of the “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series. Co-sponsored by the Philippine Obstetric and Gynecologic Society (POGS), the episode titled “Children Bearing Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic” will discuss everything we need to know about teenage pregnancy in the Philippines after more than a year into the pandemic. Are pregnant teens able to access good prenatal and antenatal care during a pandemic? What are the risks to pregnant teens who develop COVID-19? What are the risks of " |
"UP students can now apply for learning assistance in 3rd round of SLAS Online applications UP students can now apply for learning assistance in 3rd round of SLAS Online applications October 21, 2020 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To apply online and for more information, visit slasonline.up.edu.ph. The University of the Philippines has announced that students in need of learning assistance in AY 2020-2021 may now send in their applications to the Student Learning Assistance System (SLAS) Online’s third application round starting on October 22, 2020. Details of the third round of applications for learning assistance under the SLAS are as follows: Learning Assistance Application Period: October 22–28, 2020 Release of Results: October 29, 2020 Submission of Appeals: October 29–31, 2020 This was announced in a memorandum from the UP System Office of Student Financial Assistance, dated October 19. The memorandum also states that undergraduate students, including " |
"SLAS Online opens 6th round of applications for UP students SLAS Online opens 6th round of applications for UP students February 16, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To apply online and for more information, visit slasonline.up.edu.ph. To accommodate UP students in need of learning assistance in AY 2020-2021, the SLAS Online has opened its 6th round of applications for financial assistance beginning 15 February 2021. Undergraduate students, including Juris Doctor and Doctor of Medicine students, may file their applications during this period. Use your respective UP mail (@up.edu.ph) and apply via slasonline.up.edu.ph. Learning Assistance Applications Deadline: 15-18 February 2021 Release of Results: 19 February 2021 Submission of Appeals: 19-22 February 2021 " |
"SLAS Online opens 7th round of applications for UP students SLAS Online opens 7th round of applications for UP students March 25, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To apply online and for more information, visit slasonline.up.edu.ph. To accommodate UP students in need of learning assistance in AY 2020-2021, the SLAS Online will accept applications beginning 25 March 2021 Learning Assistance Application Deadline: March 25-27, 2021 Release of Results: March 28, 2021 Submission of Appeals: March 28-30, 2021 " |
"UP holds 2nd webinar series on online resources for UP students UP holds 2nd webinar series on online resources for UP students March 12, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office This March, the University Library Diliman’s Information Services and Instruction Section is conducting the second “Discovering Connections, Connecting Discoveries” webinar series, featuring new online resources available for the constituents of the University of the Philippines (UP) System. The previous webinars, which were held last February, were aimed at UP faculty and staff. This time, the new series of webinars, which will be held via Zoom teleconferencing from March 18 to 26, 2021, is aimed at UP students. The schedule of the new webinars, with their respective registration links, is as follows: Mar. 18, Thursday, 10:00 AM – Exploring Gateways to Online Resources and Academic Integrity **popular** https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsduCtrjIsGNLPlEf4loyKs210LiaBedHp Mar. 19" |
"New Homes for Sports and Wellness New Homes for Sports and Wellness July 25, 2017 | Written by Stephanie Cabigao Be it on the lines, on the lanes, at the nets, on the courts, on the fields or on the floor, UP’s athletes have made history and a name in sports. While they may be struggling today to recover lost luster in some areas, the University’s Maroons were not named “Fighting” for nothing. New blood, new coaches, and new management with a new game plan will make that happen. After all, UP is a university like no other. Its charter puts sports squarely in the context of “training and learning in leadership, responsible citizenship, and the development of democratic values, institutions and practice through academic and non-academic programs, including sports, and the enhancement of nationalism and national identity.” But to meet these lofty goals, the University needs to provide its athletes—and anyone else interested in health and wellness—with the proper facilities for traini" |
"SLAS Online accepting applications this June for MOVE UP applicants in need of learning assistance SLAS Online accepting applications this June for MOVE UP applicants in need of learning assistance June 9, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office To apply online and for more information, visit slasonline.up.edu.ph. The SLAS Online will accept applications beginning 9 June 2021 for Mobility for Vigor and Excellence – University of the Philippine (MOVE UP) applicants only. Learning Assistance Application Deadline: June 9-13, 2021 Release of Results: June 14, 2021 Submission of Appeals: June 14-16, 2021 " |
"OSFA to accept learning assistance applications on August 21 OSFA to accept learning assistance applications on August 21 August 23, 2021 | Posted by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Office of Student Financial Assistance has announced the opening of applications for learning assistance in Academic Year 2021-2022. The Student Learning Assistance System Online will accept applications from bonafide students of the University. These include undergraduate students, including those enrolled in law and medicine. Applicants must also have UP mail accounts. For more information on the application process, please click this link: https://slasonline.up.edu.ph/#application For questions and clarifications on the requirements and the application process, please contact the Student Financial Assistance Helpdesk in your campus. UP Diliman Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs Telephone Numbers: (+632) 8981.8500 local 4504, 4505, 4506 Email: sts.diliman@up.edu.ph; osg.upd@u" |
"Flourish in the rubbish Flourish in the rubbish July 28, 2017 | Written by Stephanie Cabigao Waste management has been a great challenge, especially in highly populated cities around the world. Nations have been creative now more than ever in formulating and implementing environmental initiatives, policies, as well as programs on waste disposal and management. The Philippines has Republic Act 9003 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, which enforces solid waste management and compliance with the 50 percent waste-reduction target. The University of the Philippines, as the country’s national university, is mandated to lead and benchmark new strategic programs which contribute to sustainable environmental development. UP thus established Green UP, which “aims to contribute policy options across the system, including green building standards, energy audits, replacement of equipment to improve energy efficiency, water and solid waste management, monitoring of" |
"Turning Farmers into Scientists Turning Farmers into Scientists May 4, 2018 | Written by Stephanie Cabigao A mother, a farmer, a scientist and a businesswoman is what Maria Lina Raposa is today. Lina’s place is in the fields as farming has been her life and source of living in a one hectare farm in the agricultural area of Brgy. Maltana, Tampakan, South Cotabato. While farming along with her husband, she is on to greater discoveries as she learns about new farming technologies and experiments. She has also found her passion in processing sweet delicacies by growing her own ingredients—and adding business into the equation. Moving from being a homemaker to a household name in Tampakan, Lina owes much of her achievement from a formula that she learned back in 2013. “KKAA,” which stands for Kogi (hard work), Kusog (strength), Antos (sacrifice) and Ampo (prayer), is what Lina took to heart after earning her place as a member of the pioneering batch of the Farmer-Scientist Training P" |
"Fighting Maroons tame Tamaraws, 61-55 Fighting Maroons tame Tamaraws, 61-55 September 5, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Fighting Maroon forward Javi Gomez de Liaño pushes through Tamaraw defense to sink the first basket in the last quarter. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) First game, first win. The UP Fighting Maroons took the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws by the horns to win its Season 82 opener in the University Athletics Association of Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament on September 4 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. The Big Dome echoed with chants from both maroon, and green and gold sides as UP, last season’s runner-up, clashed with Season 81’s fourth place finisher. A formidable opponent, FEU, along with De La Salle University, has the highest number of semifinals appearances since UAAP instituted the final four format in 1993. The Tamaraws drew first blood with Ken Tuffin shooting from beyond the arc. UP pushed back with a 7-0 run coming" |
"UAAP Men’s Basketball: Fighting Maroons suffers season’s first loss UAAP Men’s Basketball: Fighting Maroons suffers season’s first loss September 7, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc A visibly frustrated Jun Manzo is helped up by UST top-performing Mark Nonoy and Rhenz Abando at the game’s final buzzer. Photo by Jo. Lontoc, UP MPRO Season 81’s MVP Bright Akhuetie led the Fighting Maroons with the game’s highest 19 points and 16 rebounds on their second match, September 6, 2019 at Smart Araneta, in UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball first-round games. But the team’s effort proved inadequate against the UST Growling Tigers’ scoring prowess. UP suffered a crushing 69-85 loss, fresh from winning its first game with the FEU Tamaraws three days prior. One of center Bright Akhuetie’s many successful shots from under the ring. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO Ricci Rivero drew first blood with a three-pointer, followed by Akhuetie and Noah Webb’s inside and penalty shots, resulti" |
"Fighting Maroons win another close game Fighting Maroons win another close game September 28, 2019 | Written by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc Video by KIM Quilinguing, UP Media and Public Relations Office The Fighting Maroons snatched a razor-thin victory, 72-71, from the Green Archers, who had led for almost 39 minutes of the 40-minute regulation time on September 25, 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena. With its fourth straight win, UP raises its scorecard to 5-1. The only team left to battle in the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball first round games is its finals rival last season, the Ateneo Blue Eagles. UP’s fourth-quarter game was propelled and brought home by three-pointers from injury-laden point guard Juan Gomez de Liaño early and in the last eight seconds of the quarter. Juan took the cudgels for the team who saw lead scorers Kobe Paras and Bright Akhuetie reduced to 21-percent and 35-percent field goal shooting, respectively. The Maroons trailed in the first two quarters, 14-18 " |
"UP suffers twin losses in UAAP basketball UP suffers twin losses in UAAP basketball October 4, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo Push on, UP! Fighting Maroons supporters raise their fists for “UP Naming Mahal,” singing as one community to show their continued support for the University’s men’s basketball team despite losing to the Ateneo Blue Eagles. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. It was not the ideal way to close the first round of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 82 basketball eliminations in the seniors division. UP lost to Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) in women’s and men’s basketball on September 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Stiffany Larrosa keeps the ball away from Katrina Guytingco’s prying hand. Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO. The Lady Maroons, looking to clinch their first win this season, went up against the Lady Eagles, who were gunning to end their four-game losing streak. In the end, UP struggled to " |
"“That wasn’t our best yet.”—Bo Perasol “That wasn’t our best yet.”—Bo Perasol October 4, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo “Cohesion was our number one problem in the first round.”—UP Fighting Maroons Head Coach Bo Perasol (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) UP Fighting Maroons Head Coach Bo Perasol was blunt in his assessment of the team’s first round performance in the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament. “That’s the bottom line. . . . It’s not that we could have done better as far as standings [go], but we could have done better in terms of execution and cohesion.” He acknowledged how strong the playing field this season has been thus far. And while he is happy with the team’s victories, he knows the team can still improve. Injuries during the pre-season prevented the completion of the roster in training and matches. Bright Akhuetie, Juan Gomez de Liaño, Kobe Paras, and Ricci Rivero were unable to complete or attend" |
"UP falls short, loses to FEU UP falls short, loses to FEU October 9, 2019 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo We BOlieve. Javi Gomez de Liaño warms up wearing this shirt, along with his teammates, to show support for their suspended Head Coach Bo Perasol. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) It was a Sunday of runs and rallies until the clock stopped ticking. In their second round opener of the UAAP men’s basketball on October 6 at the MOA Arena, the UP Fighting Maroons challenged the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, but were not able to survive the attack in overtime, 82-79. Kobe Paras flies high for the layup. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO) The scenario was reminiscent of the teams’ meeting last season in the first round. UP was without Head Coach Bo Perasol, who was suspended, following his ejection from a previous game with Ateneo. The Fighting Maroons were supposed to face the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, but the match was postponed due to ba" |
"The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS July 11, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Teodoro J. Herbosa, MD Executive Vice President UP System What was your most memorable PE subject and why? My most memorable PE subject was badminton. I was a member of the UP Varsity Track Team competing in 110-m high hurdles and 400-m low hurdles. I didn’t have to take PE yet, but we were encouraged by my coach to take other PE subjects to cross-train. I decided to take badminton because of the pretty girls, one of whom was my crush. The PE teacher was surprised because I was the only male student in the class. Of course he humiliated me and made me sweat and run by playing with me in front of my lady classmates! I was humiliated in front of my crush but got my cross-training and realized how real badminton was actually very strenuous. What sports, games, or physical activity do you engage in? What about it do you like th" |
"The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS July 11, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Philip Ian P. Padilla, MD, PhD Professor of Microbiology Former UP Faculty Regent UP Visayas What was your most memorable PE subject and why? My most memorable PE subject was swimming. I learned I was quite good at it. All throughout my high school days, I had poor eye-hand coordination (table tennis, badminton) and was very poor at team sports (volleyball, basketball). But in swimming, neither was required. All I needed was to be comfortable in the water and make it to several laps. It was an excellent full body workout for my wiry frame and improved my lung capacity. What sports, games, or physical activity do you engage in? What about it do you like the most? I still swim regularly (once or twice week) although not as often and I’m a bit slower now. I used to do kendo until I became regent and had to miss weeks of pract" |
"The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS July 12, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Fernando P. Florendo Coordinator, Human Kinetics Program UP Baguio What was your most memorable PE subject and why? I have two memorable PE subjects: PE 1 Foundations of Physical Fitness since it deals with all the basics of fitness including exercise physiology, health, and wellness. The other is PE 2 Swimming, a required course for BS Biology students, which is the most difficult and risky PE 2 course to teach since extra precautions are very much needed compared to the other PE 2 courses. The teacher and students would travel for an hour going to, and an hour and a half coming from, the venue which passes through steep roads. What sports, games, or physical activity do you engage in? What about it do you like the most? I am currently active in playing sports such as table tennis in which I used to compete both nationall" |
"The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS The UP FORUM Roundtable Discussion on SPORTS July 12, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Robby Lagmay Solis BS Economics 2008 UP Diliman Consultant, House of Representatives What was your most memorable PE subject and why? Judo, because it was where I was able to grow and develop into a varsity athlete. I learned the fundamentals and techniques of the sport not only through rigorous training, but also through an honest-to-goodness study of literature on the martial arts. What sports, games, or physical activity do you engage in? What about it do you like the most? I play multiple sports such as judo, powerlifting, basketball, athletics, running, breakdancing, swimming, volleyball, badminton, ballroom dancing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and various martial arts, among others. I like cross-training in various sports because I get to adapt to different movements. Also, cross-training keeps me mentally alert, hence the " |
"Waste to help trim your waist Waste to help trim your waist September 5, 2017 | Written by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo If you think cacao is only good for making chocolate, think again. Scientists from UP Los Baños (UPLB) have discovered and developed a new product that comes from a most unlikely source, one that’s considered waste—the cacao pod husk. At the Food and Feed Laboratory of the UPLB National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), researchers Tess Ramirez and Arcie Sapin have found a viable dietary fiber source in the husk that’s discarded after the precious cacao beans have been harvested from the pod to make chocolate. They processed the husk, treated it with enzymes, and developed a powder as food supplement for human consumption. “It’s high-fiber, high-protein, and rich in antioxidants,” Sapin said. Ramirez added that when they sent it to the UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) for feeding trials, “CVM happily reported that it was low on t" |
"UP Jazz Ensemble turns 40 UP Jazz Ensemble turns 40 May 8, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! Since 1977, the UP Jazz Ensemble has been thumping in the background of our collective lives in Diliman. In celebration of their 4 decades of swinging, the Abelardo Hall Concert Series 2018, Season 1 is presenting “We Jazz Turned 40” on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 3 pm and 7 pm. Led by Prof. Raymundo “Rayben” Maigue, the ensemble served as training ground for performers, composers, arrangers and conductors. and has spawned many of our country’s young professional jazz musicians like the Ugoy-ugoy Band, Side A, Brass Munkeys, Parliament Syndicate and the AMP Big Band. Acting as host will be mainstay vocalist, Ms. Lara Maigue, an up and coming tv star, and pop and classical artist. And since improvisation and spontaneity is the heart of jazz, do not be surprised if some of our campus personalities hop on stage and jam. " |
"Akademyang Filipino to discuss West Philippine Sea dispute in first general assembly Akademyang Filipino to discuss West Philippine Sea dispute in first general assembly November 19, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The country’s thought leaders, who have come together as Akademyang Filipino to help the country solve its biggest challenges to national advancement, will hold their first general assembly and a forum on defending Philippine sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, on November 24, 2018, at the UP Professional Schools Auditorium, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Akademyang Filipino trustee and Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio will be the keynote speaker at the forum, which will also feature a panel of experts on the West Philippine Sea territorial and maritime dispute composed of Renato De Castro of De La Salle University International Studies Department, Jay Batongbacal of the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and La" |
"Artist talks about “CalligraFilipino”, emphasizes love for own culture Artist talks about “CalligraFilipino”, emphasizes love for own culture February 26, 2020 | Written by Fred Dabu Visual artist Ian “Taipan” Lucero (right) shows a magazine featuring a story on the contemporary usage of the ancient Baybayin script. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO. “Napakaganda ng ating kultura! Mahalin natin ang sariling atin!” (We have a beautiful culture! Love what’s ours!), said visual artist Ian “Taipan” Lucero, as he shared his passion and advocacy for Filipino culture and our ancient script known as Baybayin in his lecture as the guest of the Philippine Association of University Women (PAUW)-University of the Philippines (UP) Chapter at the UP Executive House in Diliman, Quezon City on January 20, 2020. Visual artist Taipan Lucero describes the Baybayin characters etched in Philippine peso coins and bills. Photo by Jun Madrid, UP MPRO. Attended by members of the Philippine Association" |
"UP webinar to bare all COVID-19, ‘Omicron’ updates UP webinar to bare all COVID-19, ‘Omicron’ updates December 2, 2021 | Written by Deina Blancaflor The University of the Philippines (UP), in partnership with UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center and cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital (PGH), would like to invite you to join the fight against COVID-19. On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for an urgent meeting to discuss the new variant of concern (VOC), later named ‘Omicron,’ first reported in Botswana and allegedly responsible for a steep rise in cases in South Africa. This new COVID-19 variant sparked tension worldwide, causing countries to implement stricter protocols and travel bans and even close their borders to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi. As of writing, the Philippines has not reported any cases of the Omicron strain. The Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerg" |
"UP webinar to look at Delta surge around the globe UP webinar to look at Delta surge around the globe September 2, 2021 | Written by Deina Blancaflor The University of the Philippines (UP), in partnership with UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital, would like to invite everyone to join the fight against COVID-19. This Friday, September 3, at 12:00 noon, join us for the fourth International Virtual Conference of the Stop COVID Deaths Webinar Series. As cases of COVID-19 surge in the Philippines, we pause to take a look at what is happening around the world. With the Delta Variant now becoming the most dominant variant of concern, we ask these questions: Are cases increasing in other places as well? What measures are being put in place to curb what is now the “dominant variant” in many countries? What interventions show promise in controlling the Delta variant? Speakers around the globe will tackle these issues: the current" |
"UP webinar to tackle physical classes, risks, preparations UP webinar to tackle physical classes, risks, preparations September 8, 2021 | Written by Deina Blancaflor The University of the Philippines (UP), in partnership with UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital, invites you to join the fight against COVID-19. The pandemic struck a big blow to the country’s healthcare system. While we scramble for short-term solutions, long-term goals must also be pursued, and that includes preparing the next generation of healthcare workers. How do we strike the balance between reintroducing face-to-face classes to sustain their learning needs and protecting them from risk of infection? This coming Friday, September 10, the “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar series will tackle just that. Titled “Limited Face-to-Face: Ligtas Ba?”, speakers, students, and members of the academe will share how they have been preparing for the reopening of classes " |
"UP wins IABC Gold Quill for “Stop Covid Deaths” UP wins IABC Gold Quill for “Stop Covid Deaths” April 29, 2022 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office When the COVID-19 pandemic began to rampage in early 2020, there were no experts on the disease nor any well-established treatments. Any knowledge gained came at a great price as doctors, and other medical professionals were among the first to fall to the new, highly infectious viral disease. The Philippines alone lost nearly two dozen medical specialists to COVID, a devastating blow to a country where health workers were already in short supply. Add to this the skyrocketing incidence of burnout among Philippine health workers as the pandemic raged on, as well as the government’s relatively weak COVID-19 response compared to the rest of ASEAN, and it becomes apparent that the country’s healthcare system’s recovery from the pandemic remains an uphill battle. Early on, the University of the Philippines (UP), the country’s na" |
"OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum July-September 2018 Vol. 19 No. 3 issue is now online OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum July-September 2018 Vol. 19 No. 3 issue is now online October 26, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Forum July-September 2018 Vol. 19 No. 3 issue is now online. Central to the magazine’s issue is UP’s character as being not just about utak, but also with puso. It features ten articles on UP’s efforts in addressing the problems of students, faculty and staff not only academically but more importantly, emotionally, socially, financially and in other aspects of their stay on campus. It also includes a roundtable discussion on “Utak at Puso” highlighting stories of kindness and compassion. Click the cover photo to start browsing: Click HERE to download a PDF copy of the issue. " |
"OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum January-March 2018: A tradition of public service is now available online OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum January-March 2018: A tradition of public service is now available online April 6, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Forum January-March 2018 Vol. 19 No. 1 issue is now available online. It features eleven articles on UP’s continuing tradition of public service, including a round table discussion on how can universities and colleges serve the public better. Click the cover photo to start browsing : Click HERE to download a PDF copy of the issue. " |
"OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum October-December 2018 Vol. 19 No. 4 issue is now online OFF THE PRESS: The UP Forum October-December 2018 Vol. 19 No. 4 issue is now online December 18, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The UP Forum October-December 2018 Vol. 19 No. 4 issue is now online. Central to the magazine’s issue is UP’s legacy to Philippine music. It features eleven articles on UP’s contribution to various aspects of Philippine music. It also includes a roundtable discussion on UP’s legacy of music featuring insights from the faculty and students. Click the cover photo to start browsing: Click HERE to download a PDF copy of the issue. " |
"UP CIDS hosts “Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy: Implications for the Philippines” public lecture UP CIDS hosts “Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy: Implications for the Philippines” public lecture July 6, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The public is invited to attend a lecture on Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy: Implications for the Philippines on 13 July 2018 at 9:00am to 12:00nn to be held at the Seminar Room, Hall of Wisdom of the Asian Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. This public lecture aims to provide insights on the significance of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy for the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific region in general. Experts from the United States, Taiwan, and the Philippines will discuss issues related to this national policy. The invited speakers include scholars from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington, D.C. and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) of the National Chengchi Univ" |
"5th Philippine Korean Studies Symposium (PKSS) held in UPD 5th Philippine Korean Studies Symposium (PKSS) held in UPD December 7, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office With the theme, “Establishing Korean Studies as an Instrument for Development”, the 5th Philippine Korean Studies Symposium (PKSS) was held at the NISMED Auditorium in UP Diliman on November 9-10, 2017. Plenary lectures by Dr. Donald L. Baker (Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia) and Dr. Hyunmee Kim (Department of Cultural Anthropology, Yonsei University) provided valuable lessons and insights on Korea’s modern history, contemporary politics, and the diverse faces of its youth movement. The symposium also featured paper presentations and discussions on related researches on media, gender, language, climate change, telecommunications, mass transportation, Korean-Philippine development projects and programs, and K-Pop. Photo by Jun Madrid The two-day symposium was organi" |
"UP Cebu hosts first national TBI summit UP Cebu hosts first national TBI summit December 14, 2017 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Heads of 20 higher education institutions, including Chancellor Sylvia Concepcion of UP Mindanao, sign a memorandum of understanding under the HEIRIT Program, at the First Philippine TBI Summit, held in Cebu City, November 24, 2017. Hailed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as a showcase, the UP Cebu Business Incubator for Information Technology (UP CeBu inIT) hosted the first Philippine Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) Summit on November 24, 2017 at the Cebu Parklane International Hotel. The summit served as a venue for the TBIs around the country to share their experiences and lessons including how to start a network in order to further develop the TBIs. The event was made possible in partnership with the Philippine Council for Industry, Engineering and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) of t" |
"DOST-JSPS Joint Research Program for 2019 now open for proposals DOST-JSPS Joint Research Program for 2019 now open for proposals June 13, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Joint Research Program, first launched in 2004, is a bilateral exchange program jointly conducted by Filipino and Japanese researchers in accordance with their mutual agreement on international scientific collaboration. In this bilateral activity, a Filipino scientist/researcher is given the opportunity to conduct his/her research project with funding from DOST, and also build/strengthen collaborative work with Japanese researchers and institutions. The call for proposals will close on September 5, 2018. View the guidelines for submission of proposals and application procedures here. " |
"Aghambayan showcases UP’s DOST-backed research achievements, contributions to nation Aghambayan showcases UP’s DOST-backed research achievements, contributions to nation July 3, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office Scientific researches on display at the Aghambayan Innovation Festival (Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO) Aghambayan, a one-day science and technology and innovation festival, showcased UP-led, DOST-funded project. Highlighting the event were an exhibit, panel discussions and a conference with breakout sessions at the Jose Rizal Hall, Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City on June 20. UP President Danilo L. Concepcion and DOST Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña opened the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Sa UP hindi lang tayo nagsasaliksik upang tumuklas lamang ng bagong kaalaman. Lahat ng nais nating gawin sa UP ay inilalaan natin ang ating panahon, yaman at kakayahang taglay sa mga saliksik na magdudulot ng pakinabang sa buong samba" |
"Public lecture on Indo-Pacific geopolitical situation set on October 23 Public lecture on Indo-Pacific geopolitical situation set on October 23 October 9, 2018 | Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office The Strategic Studies Program (SSP) of the University of the Philippines’ Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS), in partnership with the UP System Office of International Linkages (UP OIL), will hold a World Experts Lecture Series on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Audiovisual Room of the UP Marine Science Institute, Diliman, Quezon City. The public lecture, which seeks to provide insights on the developing geopolitical situation in the Indo-Pacific, will have as its speakers Dr. Brendan Taylor, Associate Professor of Strategic Studies, and Dr. William Tow, Professor of International Relations, from the Australian National University. This event is free and open to the public. To pre-register visit https://goo.gl/forms/fTmqVL" |
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