(AUG. 30) – Scholars of Philippine languages and dialects may now publish their researches on “The Archive,” a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the county’s languages and dialects. Published by the Department of Linguistics of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP-DL) the journal was launched on Aug. 25 at the Palma Hall.  Prof. Farah […]

(AUG. 22)—August in the Philippines is Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa or National Language Month.  What most do not know is August in the country is also History Month. August is Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, as declared by Proklamasyon Blg. 1041, s. 1997 (Proclamation No. 1041, s. 1997) and signed on July 15, 1997 by former […]

(AUG. 17)—The national language evolves and develops based on existing languages in the Philippines.  This was part of the conclusion of Francisco Rosario Jr.’s research which he presented at the annual Linguistics Faculty Research Colloquium, Aug. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Palma Hall 207.   Rosario, who presented “The role of language transfer […]

(AUG. 14)—There are more than 160,000 Filipinos in Italy and most of them work in the domestic and family sector.  This is according to the 2016 executive summary of the Ministerio del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali on the Filipino Community (http://www.integrazionemigranti.gov.it). The summary states the Filipino community is the sixth largest in terms of […]

(AUG. 3)—UP National Institute of Physics (NIP) professor Maricor N. Soriano, PhD, received the 2018 Outstanding R&D Awards for the Emerging Technology Category from Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). The award is open to all research and development (R&D) projects undertaken for the […]

National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) professor Carla B. Dimalanta, D.Sc., received the 2018 Outstanding Research and Development for Basic Research or the Eduardo A. Quisumbing Medal from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)-Philippines. The Eduardo Quisumbing Medal Award recognizes an individual or group who has made outstanding contributions through research in the […]

(JUL. 25)—Delegates from the College of Music (CM) participated in the 2018 China-ASEAN Music Festival from May 29 to June 4 in Nanning, Guangxi, China. The delegation, comprised of performing groups UP Tugtugang Musika Asyatika (UP Tugma), Padayon Rondalla and the UP Dance Company (UPDC) and professors and staff of the College “went to the […]

(JUL 13)—After 16 months of renovation, the UP Computer Center was inaugurated Jul. 12 with UP President Danilo L. Concepcion and former center directors as special guests. With its new facilities, the Center is envisioned to serve as UP Diliman’s model building for information and communication infrastructure. The renovation was undertaken through the Office of […]

(JUNE 26) Seven alumni of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) landed in the top 10 of the June 2018 Environmental Planner Licensure Examination (EnPLE). Amillah S. Rodil notched the top spot with a grade of 83.05 percent. She was followed by Alvin F. Veron (82.00%), Rio C. Yonson (3rd, 81.55%) and Ace G. […]

THE University of the Philippines (UP) College of Mass Communication has named Jessica Soho as the recipient of the UP Gawad Plaridel 2018—Outstanding Journalist Category. Ms. Soho, a veteran broadcast journalist, is cited for her pioneering work in broadcast investigative journalism and for her insightful and courageous coverage of Philippine and world news.  She holds […]