(MAY 15)—Dr. Charissa Marcaida Ferrera of The Marine Science Institute (MSI) and Prof. Gay Jane Perez, PhD, of the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) were among the featured experts in their respective fields in the Asian Scientist 100 (2019 edition).  Published by Singapore-based Asian Scientist Magazine (ASM), Asian Scientist 100 is an annual listing of researchers, academicians, innovators and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region who have received a national or international prize in 2018 for their scientific research, or those who have made significant contributions…

DPO_Opinion-19-15-Interplay of Freedom of Information Executive Order and the Data Privacy Act DPO_Opinion-18-20-Review of Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement DPO_Opinion-19-09-Consent Forms for Administrative Processes DPO_Opinion-18-08-Request to Conduct Research and Gather Data DPO_Opinion-18-06-Disclosure of Employee Information to Third Parties Opinion-18-03-Request of the OSG for the SALN and Certification of Years of Employment Opinion-18-05-Data Privacy Issues in Requested Research on Understanding the Role of Technology Opinion-18-07-Use of CCTV and Orientation on Social Media and Privacy Laws Opinion-18-09-Request…

(MAY 9)—Prof. Cesar Hernando, retired Associate Professor V from the UP College of Fine Arts (UPCFA), passed away on May 8 at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, according to his family’s post on Facebook. He was 72. Born on Nov. 11, 1946, he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Sto. Tomas in 1967. He served as faculty on Jun. 1, 1986. After his retirement in 2011, he continued teaching at the UPCFA as a professorial lecturer under the Department of Visual Communication.

(MAY 8)—Asst. Prof. Francis Carlos B. Diaz was formally introduced and affirmed as the eight dean of the UP College of Human Kinetics (CHK) by Chancellor Michael L. Tan on May 6 at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni. At the affirmation rites, Diaz underscored his plans to further strengthen and advance UP’s varsity sports program. He cited the overwhelming support the UP Men’s Basketball Team received from the alumni during the UAAP Season 81. “Napakamabuluhan po nito. Dahil po sa varsity natin, noong nakalipas na nakaraang taon, noong naglalaro ang ating koponang basketbol,…

(MAY 8)—Asst. Prof. Francis Carlos B. Diaz was formally introduced and affirmed as the eight dean of the UP College of Human Kinetics (CHK) by Chancellor Michael L. Tan on May 6 at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni. At the affirmation rites, Diaz underscored his plans to further strengthen and advance UP’s varsity sports program. He cited the overwhelming support the UP Men’s Basketball Team received from the alumni during the UAAP Season 81. “Napakamabuluhan po nito. Dahil po sa varsity natin, noong nakalipas na nakaraang taon, noong naglalaro ang ating koponang basketbol,…

What’s UP? is a publication of the UP Diliman Information Office under the Office of the Chancellor, UP Diliman. Its editorial office is located at 2/F University Theater (Villamor Hall), Osmeña Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City, with telephone numbers 981-8500 loc. 3982/3983, email address upd.ugnayan@gmail.com. What’s UP? accepts announcements of activities and call for papers of UPD academic and administrative units and student organizations. Text should not exceed 400 words and must contain the title of the event, venue, date and time of the activity, contact information of the organizing group and…

(MAY 2)— Ang pagtangkilik sa pelikulang “Avengers: End Game” ay bahagi ng global na komodipikasyon ng desire o pagnanasang laganap sa industriya ng pelikula, ayon kay Prop. Rolando B. Tolentino, PhD, dating dekano ng Kolehiyo ng Pangmadlang Komunikasyon (CMC) at kasalukuyang direktor ng Institute of Creative Writing. Ito ay mula sa kanyang panayam sa palatuntunang “Tanyag-Likha 2019: Panayam at Paglulunsad” na ginanap sa Ishmael Bernal Gallery ng UP Film Institute noong Abr.26. Tinalakay niya ang ideya ng desire o pagnanasa at kung paano ito matutunghayan sa Hollywood at sa relasyon ng…

(APR. 15)— Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan (KAISA) standard bearer Sean Angelo Thakur is the new chairperson of the UP Diliman University Student Council (UPD USC) after defeating Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP (STAND UP) standard bearer Floricar Meirylle Manalo in the Apr. 11 election. Thakur garnered a total of 3,538 votes while Manalo had 2,168 votes. A School of Economics (SE) student, Thakur will lead the red-dominated USC, succeeding former USC Chair and fellow KAISA…

(APR. 10) – Scholars from UP Diliman (UPD) and UP Manila (UPM) reflected on UP’s historic transfer from Manila to Diliman 70 years ago at a forum on Mar. 29 at the Bulwagan ng Dangal Heritage Museum.   The forum “Routes in Place-making: History, Memories and Stories of UP Manila and UP Diliman” is said to attempt “to foreground the various lenses and approaches in the study of place-making, as well as to generate new insights on the university’s history.” Director of the Office for Initiatives in…

The University of the Philippines Diliman will have a Confirmation Caravan to assist UPCAT successful applicants in accepting their admission offer. The caravan is stationed at the Office of the University Registrar (Quirino Avenue, UP Diliman Campus), and will run from April 8-13, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. UPCAT Successful applicants may proceed to the caravan to confirm their slots and have other UPCAT queries addressed. The caravan can also provide information about pertinent student services (e.g. scholarships, financial assistance, housing, campus safety) and the coming advance registration for freshmen. UPCAT Successful…