(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 […]

(JUN. 21)— The University of the Philippines (UP) will confer an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Senator Loren Regina Bautista Legarda at UP Diliman’s 107th General Commencement Exercises on June 24, 7 a.m. at the University Amphitheater. On her third term as a senator, Legarda is currently the chairperson of the senate committees on […]

(MAY 25)—UP Diliman (UPD) alumni landed in the top 2 posts of the recently concluded Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET-Elementary Level).   John Michael T. dela Paz topped the LET-Elementary Level with a rating of 88.80.  Following closely is Mary Angeline L. Cabal with 88.60.  Dela Paz graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Education […]

(MAY 23) — A 2-way celebration with the opening of the Linggo ng Parangal 2018 and feting UPD’s international community through the Chancellor’s International Reception was held on May 7, 6.p.m. at the Quezon Hall Lobby. This was described by UPD Chancellor Michael Tan as a “time to honor people in UP and [their] partners.”  […]

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(MAY 17)—Fourteen individuals, two programs and one organization were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) at this year’s Gawad Tsanselor on May 11, 2 p.m. at the Institute of Biology Auditorium.   Winners and categories.  Distinguished for embodying UP’s honor and excellence in their services and achievements, included […]

Sen. Edgardo J. Angara He was a tireless advocate for science, technology and innovation, multidisciplinary research to support national policymaking, education reform, and the people’s right to education. In his long, colorful life, he served as educator, lawyer, farmer, diplomat, and patron of the arts. Before he passed away last May 13, he was appointed […]

Malimit na sinasabing ang kahusayan ng paggawa ay yaong nilalakipan ng pag-ibig at pagmamalasakit. Ang ganitong uri ng paglilingkod ay nananatili at nagpapatuloy sa Unibersidad na may layuning magsilbi ng walang pag-iimbot sa kapakanan ng sambayanan. Dahil dito, ang tema ng Linggo ng Parangal sa taong ito ay “Luwalhati’t Pagsinta,” hango sa linya ng Pambansang […]

(MARCH 15)— A registered nurse and a music teacher received the first ever Flora Zarco Rivera Gender and Development Award (FZR-GAD) in a ceremony held at the UP College of Music (CMu) Abelardo Hall Auditorium on Mar. 12. The GAD awardees are Grace G. Santos, a registered nurse at the UP Health Service (UPHS), and […]

(MAR. 8)—The UP Diliman (UPD) community mourned the passing of National Artist for Sculpture Esabelio Napoleon “Billy” Veloso Abueva on Feb. 16 at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City. He was 88. The news was announced by his daughter, Amihan, in a message posted on Abueva’s Facebook page. Honoring Abueva. A […]