(Mar. 5)—The UP Natural Sciences Research Institute-DNA Analysis Laboratory (DAL), has been chosen as the 2019 Outstanding Institution Awardee (Cluster III) by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). The award, Instituted in 2012, is given “to honor outstanding institutions in recognition of their dedicated support and significant contribution to the growth and development […]

UP breaks into world’s top 100 universities for the performing arts, development studies

The University of the Philippines Diliman is jubilant in announcing that the Board of Regents has selected a new chancellor, Dr. Fidel Nemenzo, a recognized scholar and academic leader.  Dr. Nemenzo will serve for three years, succeeding Dr. Michael Lim Tan, whose term ends on March 1, 2020. Dr. Nemenzo is currently the Vice Chancellor […]

(FEB. 26)—“Tourism is a key driver of socio-economic progress,” said Prof. Leticia Susan Lagmay-Solis, PhD at her Affirmation Rites as the 8th Dean of the UP Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT). The UP Board of Regents (BOR) appointed Solis at its 1349th meeting on Nov. 28, 2019. Solis, who serves until Nov. 27, 2022, succeeded […]

On Tantrum-Throwers and Rabble-Rousers Statement Read at the University Council Meeting 17 February 2020 UP Diliman   Mr. Chancellor:   Thank you for indulging me these few minutes of the Council’s time. Having served for some years as this university’s spokesman, today I speak for myself. But I will also presume to speak for most […]

(JAN. 29)—The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD) opened 2020 with a conference highlighting UPD researches, creative and extension outputs. “Saliksikhay,” held from January 16 to 17 at the Benito Sy Pow Auditorium, College of Architecture, showcased UPD research, extension and creative activities with social impact. Vice Chancellor for Research and […]

(JAN. 7)—Former Asian Center (AC) professor and dean Ajit Singh Rye passed away on Jan. 2. He was 93. Rye served as AC dean from 1985 to 1991 where he was a professor of South Asian Studies, particularly Indian Studies. He served as Officer for Student Relations (1970-1971), Overseer of the Library Museum (1973), Program […]

(JAN. 6)—At a time when government and private agencies think it is okay to slash support for the arts, theatre people continue their craft and mission. Playwright and theatre practitioner Rodolfo “Rody” Vera discussed this in his lecture “Problematizing Sustainability in Theatre” at the forum “Rhetoric of Creative Partnership: Conversations on Cross-cultural Artistic Exchanges.” Vera […]

(DEC. 16) — Can hunger lead a person to commit suicide? It depends on one’s situation, state of hunger, and country. This was the observation of Filipino playwright Layeta P. Bucoy during the run in Manila and Melbourne in 2010 to 2011 of “El Galeon de Simeon,” a play she wrote when the National Commission […]

(DIS. 12)— Pumanaw na si Professor Emeritus Teresita G. Maceda ng Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura (KAL) noong Dis. 11 sa edad na 70. Ginawaran si Maceda ng titulong Professor Emeritus noong Ene. 10, 2014. Siya ay nagsimulang maglingkod sa UP bilang instruktor mula Hun. 1, 1972 hanggang May. 31, 1973 at lumipat sa Ateneo […]