(JAN. 29)—The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD) opened 2020 with a conference highlighting UPD researches, creative and extension outputs. “Saliksikhay,” held from January 16 to 17 at the Benito Sy Pow Auditorium, College of Architecture, showcased UPD research, extension and creative activities with social impact. Vice Chancellor for Research and […]

Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with UP Diliman (UPD) granting scholarship to four deserving students taking courses directly supporting bank operations.

Invitation to an Ecumenical Prayer on Jan 24, 2020

(JAN. 7)—Former Asian Center (AC) professor and dean Ajit Singh Rye passed away on Jan. 2. He was 93. Rye served as AC dean from 1985 to 1991 where he was a professor of South Asian Studies, particularly Indian Studies. He served as Officer for Student Relations (1970-1971), Overseer of the Library Museum (1973), Program […]

Prof. Ferdinand G. Manegdeg CV Vision Paper Prof. Fidel R. Nemenzo, D.Sc. CV Vision Paper

(JAN. 6)—At a time when government and private agencies think it is okay to slash support for the arts, theatre people continue their craft and mission. Playwright and theatre practitioner Rodolfo “Rody” Vera discussed this in his lecture “Problematizing Sustainability in Theatre” at the forum “Rhetoric of Creative Partnership: Conversations on Cross-cultural Artistic Exchanges.” Vera […]

(DEC. 16)—Rain or shine, the Lantern Parade 2019, the most anticipated Christmas event in UP Diliman (UPD), soared high befitting this year’s theme “Pumailanlang.” For about 6 hours. Around 2,500 contingents and spectators converged at the Oblation Plaza and Academic Oval as early as 4 p.m. to participate and witness the parade of colorful gigantic […]

(DEC. 17)— The last full moon of the year happened on December 12, perfect for an open-air evening concert. The UP Symphony Orchestra (UPSO), UP’s official System-wide orchestra, held it’s second free Christmas concert “Liwanag ng Pasko sa Ka(Diliman): Musikang Handog ng Orkestra ng Bayan” at the University Amphitheater. The concert opened with UPSO’s rendition of Leroy […]

(DEC. 16) — Can hunger lead a person to commit suicide? It depends on one’s situation, state of hunger, and country. This was the observation of Filipino playwright Layeta P. Bucoy during the run in Manila and Melbourne in 2010 to 2011 of “El Galeon de Simeon,” a play she wrote when the National Commission […]

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