(FEB. 18)—In commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the split of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the tri-college PhD program in Philippine Studies, a revisiting of history and exhibit launch entitled Pagsasangang-Dunong was held at the Palma Hall (PH) Lobby, Feb. 12. In her opening message, Prof. Amihan Bonifacio-Ramolete, PhD, dean of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), alluded pagsasangang-dunong (branching of knowledge) with the split…

(FEB. 15)—Contaminants of emerging concern have been found in the Pampanga River basin according to researches made by UP Diliman graduate students.  According to the 2011 book “Risks of Hazardous Wastes” by Paul E. Rosenfeld and Lydia G.H. Feng, emerging contaminants “are synthetic or naturally occurring chemicals or any microorganisms that are not commonly monitored in the environment but have the potential to enter the environment and cause known or suspected adverse…

(FEB. 15)—Contaminants of emerging concern have been found in the Pampanga River basin according to researches made by UP Diliman graduate students.  According to the 2011 book “Risks of Hazardous Wastes” by Paul E. Rosenfeld and Lydia G.H. Feng, emerging contaminants “are synthetic or naturally occurring chemicals or any microorganisms that are not commonly monitored in the environment but have the potential to enter the environment and cause known or suspected adverse…

Statement on Maria Ressa’s Arrest PDF   Photo credit: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/maria-ressa-arrested-why-the-arrest-of-a-journalist-in-manila-will-echo-around-the

After the first semester events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81, the UP Fighting Maroons is at second place in the general championship with 188 points. The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers leads the race with 212 points. The Fighting Maroons Teams that competed in the first semester with podium finishes were: Men’s Track and Field Team (Champion); Men and Women Badminton Teams (1st Runner-up); Men’s Basketball Team (1st Runner-up); Women’s Chess Team (1st Runner-up); Women’s Judo Team (1st Runner-up); Women’s Swimming…

After the first semester events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81, the UP Fighting Maroons is at second place in the general championship with 188 points. The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers leads the race with 212 points. The Fighting Maroons Teams that competed in the first semester with podium finishes were: Men’s Track and Field Team (Champion); Men and Women Badminton Teams (1st Runner-up); Men’s Basketball Team (1st Runner-up); Women’s Chess Team (1st Runner-up); Women’s Judo Team (1st Runner-up); Women’s Swimming…

Santiago (FEB. 13)—Prof. Arminda V. Santiago, PhD of the UP Film Institute (UPFI) was appointed as the new College of Mass Communication (CMC) dean effective Feb. 4. The UP Board of Regents (BOR) approved Santiago’s appointment at its 1341st meeting on Feb. 4. She will serve as dean until Feb. 3, 2022. Santiago earned both her master’s degree and PhD in Communication at UP Diliman (UPD) in 1991 and 2006, respectively. In 1993, she obtained an MA in…

(FEB. 12)⎯Quezon Hall lobby was transformed into a time machine as the University commemorated the 70th year of the transfer from war-torn UP Manila to the Diliman campus during the opening ceremony and launch of UP Diliman Month 2019 on Feb. 11.  Through a mix of movement, music and poetry, the program traced the Oblation’s significance in the life of the students, faculty and other UP Community members in a program entitled “Pagalaala, Paglulunsad.”  The night’s performances were divided into four parts: Pag-alis sa Lugar (Exodus), Paghubog sa Tahanan (Home),…

(FEB. 12)⎯Quezon Hall lobby was transformed into a time machine as the University commemorated the 70th year of the transfer from war-torn UP Manila to the Diliman campus during the opening ceremony and launch of UP Diliman Month 2019 on Feb. 11.  Through a mix of movement, music and poetry, the program traced the Oblation’s significance in the life of the students, faculty and other UP Community members in a program entitled “Pagalaala, Paglulunsad.”  The night’s performances were divided into four parts: Pag-alis sa Lugar (Exodus), Paghubog sa Tahanan (Home),…

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