(AUG. 3)—UP National Institute of Physics (NIP) professor Maricor N. Soriano, PhD, received the 2018 Outstanding R&D Awards for the Emerging Technology Category from Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). The award is open to all research and development (R&D) projects undertaken for the […]

With the mad, mad rush to apply for the next UPCAT (UP College Admissions Test), I thought I may as well explain the mysteries of UP and terms like “campuses,” “CUs,” and “UP System.” From its establishment with a small campus in Ermita (and a building in Quiapo) in 1908, UP has grown through the […]

National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) professor Carla B. Dimalanta, D.Sc., received the 2018 Outstanding Research and Development for Basic Research or the Eduardo A. Quisumbing Medal from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)-Philippines. The Eduardo Quisumbing Medal Award recognizes an individual or group who has made outstanding contributions through research in the […]

Ano ang Sawikaan? Isang masinsinang talakayan para piliin ang pinakanatatanging salitâng namayani sa diskurso ng sambayanang Filipino sa nakalipas na taon. Ano ang mga salitâng maaaring ituring na “Salita ng Taon”? Bagong imbento Bagong hiram mula sa katutubo o banyagang wika Luma ngunit may bagong kahulugan Patáy na salitâng muling binuhay Sino ang maaaring lumahok […]

(JUL. 30)—Dr. Alice G. Guillermo, professor emerita and former chair of the UP College of Arts and Letters Department of Arts Studies (DAS), passed away on Jul. 29 after a long illness. She was 80.  In May this year, the DAS, together with the College of Fine Arts and Alliance of Concerned Teachers, organized a […]

The UP Asian Center and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the Philippines, will be holding a batik-making workshop on 8 August 2018, 8 am–3 pm and a wayang-making workshop* on 15 August 2018, 8 am–3 pm. Both workshops are free and will be held at the UP Asian Center, Quezon City. Free […]

(JUL. 25)—Delegates from the College of Music (CM) participated in the 2018 China-ASEAN Music Festival from May 29 to June 4 in Nanning, Guangxi, China. The delegation, comprised of performing groups UP Tugtugang Musika Asyatika (UP Tugma), Padayon Rondalla and the UP Dance Company (UPDC) and professors and staff of the College “went to the […]

(JUL 13)—After 16 months of renovation, the UP Computer Center was inaugurated Jul. 12 with UP President Danilo L. Concepcion and former center directors as special guests. With its new facilities, the Center is envisioned to serve as UP Diliman’s model building for information and communication infrastructure. The renovation was undertaken through the Office of […]

(JUNE 26) Seven alumni of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) landed in the top 10 of the June 2018 Environmental Planner Licensure Examination (EnPLE). Amillah S. Rodil notched the top spot with a grade of 83.05 percent. She was followed by Alvin F. Veron (82.00%), Rio C. Yonson (3rd, 81.55%) and Ace G. […]

THE University of the Philippines (UP) College of Mass Communication has named Jessica Soho as the recipient of the UP Gawad Plaridel 2018—Outstanding Journalist Category. Ms. Soho, a veteran broadcast journalist, is cited for her pioneering work in broadcast investigative journalism and for her insightful and courageous coverage of Philippine and world news.  She holds […]