The University of the Philippines Diliman mourns the loss of Dr. Francisco F. Feliciano, National Artist and retired faculty member of the College of Music.  He died September 19 at the age of 72, after a long battle with cancer. Dr. Feliciano was a composer, conductor and educator, one of the main figures bringing worldwide […]

(SEPT. 9)—The UP Diliman (UPD) Sentro ng Wikang Filipino (SWF) has commended the College of Mass Communication (CMC) for helping promote and uphold the national language. The citation, written in Filipino and signed by UPD Chancellor Michael Tan and SWF Director Rosario Torres-Yu, highlights the college’s contribution: “Malugod na ipinagkakaloob ang Gawad Sentro ng Wikang […]

By Albino C. Gamba Jr. (Aug. 18)— President Benigno Aquino Jr.  conferred the honor of National Scientist upon Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez (Marine Biology) and Dr. Gavino C. Trono Jr. (Marine Botany), two UPD professors emeriti from The Marine Science Institute (MSI), on Aug. 12 at the Malacañang Palace. The order of National Scientist is […]