(MAY 10) — Can grave markers ‘talk’?  Apparently, they can.  And they say a lot. Archaeologist Prof. Grace Barretto-Tesoro, PhD, of the Archaeological Studies Program (ASP) shared what stories grave markers tell as she discussed her study “What can we learn from grave markers?” at the conference via Zoom Of Crosses and ‘Culture.’ Her research found that identity of the deceased more than religion was emphasized on the grave markers. “What can we learn from grave markers?” was part of a…

Prof. Oscar Yoshihiro S. Santelices, table tennis coach and varsity sports director of the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Human Kinetics (CHK), passed away on May 10 after succumbing to COVID-19. He was 59. Coach Oskie, as Santelices was fondly called, will be remembered for his accomplishments and personality which endeared him to his professors, students, co-athletes, co-faculty and friends within and outside the world of sports. Faculty. Santelices began in CHK in 1995. He served as Varsity Sports Director (2015-2020) and Chair of the Department of Sport Science (2012-2015). His areas of…

We, members of the University of the Philippines Diliman COVID-19 Task Force and other members of the UPD community, join the growing number of people worldwide who call for the temporary suspension of patent rights and intellectual-property rules that hinder the Philippines and other developing countries from mass-producing COVID-19 vaccines to save lives and protect their people from the ravages of the pandemic. In particular, we support the proposals of India, South Africa and other developing-country governments to temporarily waive the relevant provisions under the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)…

A team of UPD students is vying for a spot in the finals roster of the 29th edition of L’Oréal Brandstorm, an international innovation competition for students. Team Collove, composed of students John Cagape, (3rd year BS ChE, College of Engineering), Jamila Domingo (3rd year BSBAA, Cesar E. A. Virata School of Business) and Alyssa Facundo (3rd year BS OT, UP Manila), was recently named as one of two national champions in the L’Oréal Brandstorm 2021 PH National Finals. The UPD community is encouraged to participate and support the team

Mayroong 83 aktibong kaso ng COVID-19 sa UP Diliman at Barangay UP Campus ngayong Mayo 6. Ang mga purok o komunidad sa UP Campus kung nasaan ang mga aktibong kaso ay nasa mapang kasama sa stat report na gawa ng Special Committee ng UP Diliman COVID-19 Task Force. Ipinapaalala sa lahat na doblehin natin ang pag-iingat upang patuloy na maibaba ang bilang ng mga aktibong kaso. Tandaan natin na ang laban kontra COVID-19 at sa ibang variants nito ay hindi pa tapos. Huwag nating ibababa ang ating…

Memo on CHED-NCR activities for the CHED Week Mechanics: TikTok Buhay Online Contest Mechanics: Photo Contest

In celebration of the Master of Arts in Theatre Arts’ (MATA) 40th year, the UP Diliman (UPD) Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (DSCTA) holds four virtual round-table discussions every Saturday of May at 3 p.m. “ArTisTalk 2021” brings together theatre educators, performance artist-scholars and MATA graduate students. Among invited theatre artists are Ana Valdes-Lim (alumna, The Julliard School’s Theatre Division), Anna Stojanovíc (alumna, Academy of Arts in Belgrade’s Acting Department), Missy Maramara (alumna, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville), Barbie Tan-Tiongco (alumna, Yale University School of Drama), Raven Ong (alumnus,…

The OVCAA launches VCconsult, an online consultation platform for UP Diliman faculty, to accommodate questions and concerns on academic policies and processes. The pilot roll-out is on 7, 14, 21, 28 May 2021 at 9:00-10:10 AM. If you want to consult, please register at www.tinyurl.com/VCconsult

Ngayong paparating na International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia at Biphobia (IDAHOTB), nananawagan ang UP Diliman Gender Office sa lahat ng mga boluntaryong alagad ng sining na maging bahagi ng nagpapatuloy na pakikibakang bahaghari laban sa diskriminasyon at karahasan! Magsumite lamang ng inyong mga likhang sining…

Ngayong Abril 29 ay mayroong 139 aktibong kaso ng COVID-19 sa UP Diliman at Barangay UP Campus. Ang mga purok o komunidad sa UP Campus kung nasaan ang mga aktibong kaso ay nasa mapang kasama sa stat report na gawa ng Special Committee ng UP Diliman COVID-19 Task Force. Ipinapaalala sa lahat na doblehin natin ang pag-iingat upang maibaba ang bilang ng mga aktibong kaso. Tandaan natin na ang laban kontra COVID-19 at sa ibang variants nito ay hindi pa tapos. Huwag nating ibababa ang ating…