Prof. Emilita L. Cruz, one of the country’s leading experts in Philippine Linguistics and Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia, passed away on Apr. 23.  She was 74. A professorial lecturer at the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) Department of Linguistics, Cruz served for more than four decades at UP Diliman.  Upon her retirement in 2008, she […]

With 7,641 islands and over 100 ethnolinguistic groups, the wealth of the Philippines’ folklore was at the heart of UP Diliman (UPD) Month 2017, with activities in both the visual and performing arts as well as a full academic conference devoted to the subject in the whole of February. Carrying the theme “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, […]

The UP Dance Company (UPDC) once again conquered the stage as it presented Rody Vera’s “Ang Unang Aswang” on Feb. 25 and 26 and Mar. 4 and 5 at the College of Architecture (CA) amphitheater. UPDC, UP Diliman’s official contemporary dance group, marked a milestone as it successfully interpreted the award-winning 1-act play into a […]

Concurrent with the theme “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, Kaalamang Bayan” of the UP Diliman Month 2017, two artists serenaded the UP community for the two-part Himigsikan 2017 held at the University Theater Canopy, 6 p.m. of Feb. 10 and 24. Known for their brand of alternative music, Noel Cabangon and Bayang Barrios rendered songs anchored on […]

One faculty member and four staff received the 2017 Service Awards from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) on Feb. 24 at the CSWCD Bulwagang Tandang Sora. The CSWCD gives the awards to constituents who have rendered more than 10 years of service. This year, the awardees were Rosita […]

  Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay, a lumad (national minority) woman leader, received the 3rd Gawad Tandang Sora award from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) on Feb. 23 at the CSWCD Bulwagang Tandang Sora. We are bestowing the award to a person who shares our vision and mission of […]

(APR 25)—The UP Lagoon near the Beta Theatrum is usually a place for quiet contemplation, but on 6 p.m. on April 24, it was transformed into a concert venue for the opening ceremonies of Linggo ng Parangal. The Linggo ng Parangal is a week-long celebration to recognize the outstanding performance of its faculty, Research and […]

  Likas at di-maiiwasan ang magdaan sa pagbabago. Kung minsan ay dikanais-nais, subalit kadalasan ang pagbabagong pinagdaraanan ay tungosa ikaaangkop, ikauunlad, ikabubuti. Sa taong ito, ipagdiriwang ng UP Diliman ang Linggo ng Parangal sa ilalim ng temang “Banyuhay,” halaw sa pariralang ‘bagong anyo ng buhay’, o metamorphosis. Patuloy na inuukit ng oras ang kasaysayan ng […]

  (APR. 21)—UP Diliman’s long standing tradition of honor and excellence takes center stage in Linggo ng Parangal, a week-long festivity to recognize the outstanding performance of its faculty, Research and Extension Professional Staff (REPS), students, staff and the community. The festivities, slated from April 24 to 28, carry the theme “Banyuhay”—based on “bagong anyo […]

  Ang UP Oblation ay nakaharap sa kanluran at habang ang mundo ay umiinog sa sariling aksis na nakahanay sa Polaris (bituin sa hilaga), ang mga butil ng tala sa sansinukob ay nagiiwan ng kani-kaniyang mga bakas na gumuguhit ng liwanag sa dilim. (Photo credit: pfa91)   Bisitahin ang UP Diliman. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon visit […]