UP Diliman holds first June graduation (JUN. 25)—The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) will hold its 104th General Commencement Exercises on June 28, 7:30 a.m. at the University Amphitheater. This year’s rite is the first to be held in June, following the University’s academic calendar shift from June to August in 2014. Twenty-nine summa […]

(JUN. 26)—For centuries, the grand theaters of Europe have been filled with the music of the world’s most accomplished singers. In Krakow, Poland last weekend, Filipinos’ voices took flight and soared. At the 6th Krakow International Choir Festival, the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC) chanted, sang and belted their way to winning the Grand […]

Ni Kevin Brandon E. Saure (March-April) –May limang kinikilalang babaeng martir ang nagmula sa UP Diliman (UPD). Ayon kay Prop. Bernadette Neri, tagapag-ugnay ng UP Diliman Gender Office (UPDGO), sila ay sina Ma. Lorena Barros, Purificacion Pedro, Tanya Domingo, Christine Puche at Recca Monte. Ipinakilala ni Neri ang mga babaeng martir ng UPD sa pagtitipong Gabi […]

By Haidee C. Pineda, images by Jefferson Villacruz (March-April)  Former dormers and dorm managers had an afternoon of reminiscing and “throwbacks” at the “Tara Tena: balikUPDorm Grand Launch and Fellowship” held at the University Theater on Apr. 25. A fund-raising campaign, the project seeks to augment the University’s resources for a comprehensive rehabilitation of the […]

By Mariamme D. Jadloc (MAY 26)—UP Diliman’s Palma Hall Annex (PHAN) is now the A.V. Lagmay Hall, named in honor of Dr. Alfredo V. Lagmay, National Scientist for Experimental Psychology and UP Professor Emeritus, in ceremonies on May 4. PHAN is home to the UP Department of Psychology. Lagmay was the Department’s longest-serving chair. The […]

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  By Haidee C. Pineda, image by Leonardo A. Reyes (MAY 18)—The UP Varsity Pep Squad (Pep) once again brought glory to UP as they placed 2nd in the cheerleading small group stunts mixed category at the 9th Cheerleading Asia International Open Championships (CAIOC). CAIOC was held at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan from […]

By Kevin Brandon E. Saure, images by Jefferson Villacruz (MAY 11)—“The UP System is moving towards greater internationalization.” UP Diliman (UPD) Chancellor Michael L. Tan put in sharp focus the International Reception’s theme of “Building bridges across the globe.” Held at The Forefront, University Theater on May 5, the Chancellor’s International Reception was a night […]

By Albino C. Gamba (APR. 17)—Two newly renovated classrooms at the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Science (CS), Institute of Mathematics, were turned over by Manulife Philippines to UPD on April 1. Named Manulife classroom and John Hancock classroom, both are designed for multiple use—from a classroom to a conference set-up, allowing interactive learning among […]

(FEB. 26)— National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto Cabrera, more popularly known as BenCab, formally turned over a painted metal sculpture to UP’s University Art Collection (UAC). The sculpture, Variations on Sabel, is made of eight pieces of painted aluminum panels arranged in three groupings. The arrangement of panels overlaps to create new patterns or […]