(DEC. 17)— The last full moon of the year happened on December 12, perfect for an open-air evening concert. The UP Symphony Orchestra (UPSO), UP’s official System-wide orchestra, held it’s second free Christmas concert “Liwanag ng Pasko sa Ka(Diliman): Musikang Handog ng Orkestra ng Bayan” at the University Amphitheater. The concert opened with UPSO’s rendition of Leroy […]

(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 […]

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(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 […]

(DEC. 11) — An early morning visit before the forum by Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and a scheduled meeting with Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III in the afternoon after the forum, were just two of the positive feedbacks sparked by the study “Ageing […]

(UP Diliman Information Office, DEC. 11) — Colorful floats, twinkling lanterns, festive participants and spectacular fireworks: nothing defines Christmas at UP Diliman (UPD) better than the annual Lantern Parade. This year, the Parade will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 starting at 5 p.m. around the Academic Oval, culminating at the University Amphitheater. It carries […]

(DEC. 9)—Prof. Shirley Guevarra, PhD, of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (HRIM) was appointed as the 14th dean of the College of Home Economics (CHE) effective Nov. 28. The UP Board of Regents approved Guevarra’s appointment at its 1349th meeting on Nov. 28. She will serve until Nov. 27, 2022. Guevarra earned […]

(DEC. 9)—Among the 70 UP Artists from UP Diliman (UPD) who were awarded last Nov. 29 at the Asian Institute of Tourism Auditorium, the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) had the most number with 25. CAL is followed by the College of Music (CMU, 15), College of Fine Arts (CFA, 15), College of Mass […]

(DEC. 5)—The Pag-iilaw sa Pasko 2019 was only the beginning of the night’s festivities. The College of Human Kinetics held a street party at the Washington SyCip Garden of Native Trees behind the Carillon Plaza. The community celebration “Pailaw/Pasasalamat” was organized in honor of the UP varsity teams who participated in the first semester, especially […]