Forensic anthropologist Jerome Bermejo Bailen passed away on Nov. 8. Described as one of the few UP Diliman (UPD) “unforgettable professors,” Bailen specialized in forensics and would often be invited to investigate high-profile cases. One of them was a look into the double murder of former senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and Rolando Galman on […]

Helen Estacio Lopez, PhD, esteemed professor of English and comparative literature at the UP Diliman (UPD) Department of English and Comparative Literature (DECL) of the College of Arts and Letters, passed away on Nov. 13. Lopez taught generations of UP students, authored books and articles, including At the Helm of UP Presidential Accents, on the […]

Claro Torres Llaguno, PhD, former UP Diliman (UPD) chancellor (1996-1999), passed away on Nov. 9. During his chancellorship, Llaguno, a retired professor at the Institute of Chemistry (IC) of the UPD College of Science (CS), was known to mull over issues or activities needing his decision or approval, especially sensitive or “controversial” ones. It would […]

UP Diliman (UPD) continues its thrust towards sustainability. Recently, over a ton of recyclable waste, much of it paper and metal, was collected and processed by the UPD Environmental Management Office (DEMO). A few days before the collection date, DEMO, on its Facebook page, asked the UPD constituents and surrounding communities to segregate their recyclables […]

UP and the UP Sigma Delta Phi (SDP) Alumnae Association (SDPAA), Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the SDP Plaza in UP Diliman (UPD). The SDP Plaza is set to rise at the corner of Lakandula and TM Kalaw streets, and will have a three-piece modernist copper sculpture on a six-foot black […]

The UP Diliman (UPD) College of Mass Communication (CMC) takes to social media in its effort to counter online misinformation regarding Martial Law (ML) with a TikTok challenge in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the declaration of ML. Tugon at Tindig: Martial Law Memorial TikTok Challenge was launched on Sept. 14, 2 p.m. via […]

Isa sa mga tapat at matibay na tagasulong ng wikang Filipino bilang midyum ng pagtuturo, linguist o dalubwika, iskolar ng bayan, at batang UP, si Consuelo Morales Joaquin Paz, PhD, ay payapang namaalam noong Setyembre 15. Kilala bilang Dean Paz o Dean Connie, siya ay naging dekana ng UP Diliman (UPD) Kolehiyo ng Agham Panlipunan […]

Ngayong Lunes, Setyembre 5, 8 n.u., panoorin ang birtuwal na seremonya ng pagtataas ng bandila ng Pilipinas sa UP Diliman (UPD). Pakinggan ang mensahe ni Bise Tsanselor para sa mga Gawaing Akademiko Ma. Theresa T. Payongayong tungkol sa mga naging paghahanda ng Unibersidad para sa blended learning na ipatutupad ngayong semestre. Pakinggan din ang mensahe […]

The UP Integrated School (UPIS) announced the passing of Professor Emeritus Natividad J. Munarriz, PhD on Aug. 5. She was conferred the title professor emeritus (education) on March 1, 1990. According to the UPIS Facebook page, Munarriz served as the school’s principal, guidance counselor, and mentor. Munarriz was an expert and one of the pioneers […]

Lenore Polotan-Dela Cruz, a professor of community development, is the new dean of the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD). Her appointment was approved by the UP Board of Regents at its 1372nd meeting on July 28. Polotan-Dela Cruz is an expert in community-based disaster risk reduction and disaster management, […]