By Haidee C. Pineda, image by Leonardo A. Reyes (AUG. 14)— Fifteen UPD students were awarded scholarships by the Pohang Iron and Steel Company TJ Park Foundation (POSCO-TJPF) through its POSCO Asia Fellowship program last Aug.12 at the Hall of Wisdom of the Asian Center/GT Toyota Asian Cultural Center. POSCO scholars receive a monetary support […]

By Anna Regidor (AUG. 26)—Six of the country’s top ten newest Geodetic Engineers are from UP Diliman. In the latest results of the August 2014 Geodetic Licensure Examinations released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Ivy Elaine Aguilar Cadalzo topped the exams with a rate of 89 percent. Joining Cadalzo in the top 10 are […]

(AUG. 11)—The UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team finally ended a 2-year drought of losing games last Saturday, Aug. 9, defeating Adamson University 77-64 in the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines)competitions. Euphoria broke out at the Mall of Asia Arena, on the Internet social media sites and, finally, at UP Diliman itself, where […]

Statement of unity and support from Nowheretogobutup We did not start with a game plan. We began with information, understanding and resolve. Information that many of our players were living under miserable conditions. Understanding that the university and the government can only do so much. Resolve that we shall help in whatever way we can. […]

By Albino C. Gamba Jr. (AUG. 6)— All 25 graduates of the UPD College of Home Economics’ BS Community Nutrition program passed the Jul 30-31, 2014 Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Examination, making UPD one of only two schools with a 100 percent passing rate.Of the 25 successful examinees, eight landed in the top ten with Kelvin R-jay […]

(HULYO 25)—Matagumpay na naidaos ang palihan (o workshop) tungkol sa campus tour sa UP Diliman (UPD) noong Hulyo 11 sa Aldaba Recital Hall kung saan lumahok ang humigit-kumulang 100 estudyante na pawang mga miyembro ng iba’t ibang organisasyong pang-mag-aaral sa UPD. Ang mga kalahok ay gaganap bilang mga tour guide sa nalalapit na aktibidad ng […]

Events (JUL. 15)—Win some, lose some. It was a tired but happy basketball team that came home after despite winning two of five games in the 2014 Buddha Light International Association Cup (BLIA Cup). The BLIA Cup is a sport cultural exchange organized by the Fo Guang Shan Monastery (FGSM) held from July 2 to […]

By Benito V. Sanvictores Jr. (JUL. 2) – Sixteen graduates of the College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) passed the 2014 Licensure Examination for Social Workers held from Jun. 29 to 30, making the college one of the 21 schools with a 100 percent passing rate. The graduates’ recent performance is a continuation […]

(JUN. 20)—All 24 UPD graduates who took the latest Architect Licensure Examinations passed, making UP Diliman one of only two schools who got a 100% passing rate. According to results posted by the PRC, all 24 examinees, consisting of 23 first timers and one repeater, successfully hurdled the examinations that were held in June 13 […]

By Haidee C. Pineda, images by Dr. Eloisa May P. Hernandez (JUN. 6)—The UP Dance Ensemble (UPDE) won two gold medals and a bronze at the 2014 Philippine National Games Cheerleading Championships (PNGCC) on May 25 at the Makati Coliseum. The PNGCC is an annual competition organized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine […]