With 7,641 islands and over 100 ethnolinguistic groups, the wealth of the Philippines’ folklore was at the heart of UP Diliman (UPD) Month 2017, with activities in both the visual and performing arts as well as a full academic conference devoted to the subject in the whole of February. Carrying the theme “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, Kaalamang Bayan,” the celebrations aimed to create a deeper understanding of folklore, show that depository of knowledge and translate it…

The UP Dance Company (UPDC) once again conquered the stage as it presented Rody Vera’s “Ang Unang Aswang” on Feb. 25 and 26 and Mar. 4 and 5 at the College of Architecture (CA) amphitheater. UPDC, UP Diliman’s official contemporary dance group, marked a milestone as it successfully interpreted the award-winning 1-act play into a full-length dance production, a first in the Company’s history.  The dance production was part of the UP Diliman Month 2017 celebration through the Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA). Synopsis. “Ang Unang…

Concurrent with the theme “Salaysayan: K’wentong Bayan, Kaalamang Bayan” of the UP Diliman Month 2017, two artists serenaded the UP community for the two-part Himigsikan 2017 held at the University Theater Canopy, 6 p.m. of Feb. 10 and 24. Known for their brand of alternative music, Noel Cabangon and Bayang Barrios rendered songs anchored on folk lore, narratives and experiences on Feb. 10 and 24, respectively. The songs centered mainly on social issues, the lives of ordinary Filipinos, struggles of indigenous peoples, love, hope and the challenges of the…

One faculty member and four staff received the 2017 Service Awards from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) on Feb. 24 at the CSWCD Bulwagang Tandang Sora. The CSWCD gives the awards to constituents who have rendered more than 10 years of service. This year, the awardees were Rosita S. Zamora, Administrative Officer III, 40 years of service; Fe. H. Ticzon, Administrative Assistant II, 35 years; Dr. Sylvia E. Claudio, Department Chair of…

  Bai Bibyaon Ligkayan Bigkay, a lumad (national minority) woman leader, received the 3rd Gawad Tandang Sora award from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) on Feb. 23 at the CSWCD Bulwagang Tandang Sora. We are bestowing the award to a person who shares our vision and mission of continually striving for peace, justice and sustainable well-being of the Filipino and global community, of being committed to and being one with the marginalized people. This ceremony is a milestone event of the College…

Mahalaga ang k’wentong bayan sa paghubog ng sangkamalayan ng kabataang Filipino.  Ito ang paksang ipinunto ni Prop. Felipe P. de Leon Jr., dating Tagapangulo ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) at kasalukuyang propesor ng Aralin sa Sining sa Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura ng UP Diliman (UPD), sa “Sampaksaan sa K’wentong Bayan,” Peb. 23 sa UP NISMED Auditorium. Ang pangunahing tagapagsalita sa nasabing pagtitipon, tinalakay ni De Leon na ang mga k’wentong bayan at ang iba’t ibang uri nito tulad ng pabula, epiko, kababalaghan at…

The Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) of the College of Engineering (CoE) inaugurated the UP-Samsung Instructional Laboratory on Jan. 30. The new facility is equipped with 30 tablets with keyboard docks, an interactive, smart whiteboard that can scan documents and play short videos and an LED screen for viewing. The equipment and software were donated by Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPC) and showcases the company’s education teaching tools. In instructional laboratories, EEEI students are trained…

“Siglo,” the electric vehicle created by Team Dagisik University of the Philippines, won 1st Prize in the Shell Eco-marathon Philippines 2017, held Feb. 4 and 5 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga. Dagisik participated under the Urban Concept Battery Electric category, which requires the use of a single onboard battery for propulsion and other vehicle needs. Siglo posted the highest mileage (110.03 km/kWh) in its…

A research paper that went against the present consensus regarding the decoherence phenomenon in quantum mechanics has been selected as one of the best papers of 2016 and is part of the booklet Highlights of 2016 published by the Euro Physics Letter (EPL). UP National Institute of Physics (NIP) professor Dr. Eric A. Galapon’s study “Internal one degree of freedom is sufficient enough to induce exact decoherence,” addresses the fundamental question ‘how do we explain our everyday experiences based on quantum mechanics?’ Quantum mechanics is the fundamental physics governing…

(APR 25)—The UP Lagoon near the Beta Theatrum is usually a place for quiet contemplation, but on 6 p.m. on April 24, it was transformed into a concert venue for the opening ceremonies of Linggo ng Parangal. The Linggo ng Parangal is a week-long celebration to recognize the outstanding performance of its faculty, Research and Extension Professional Staff (REPS), students, staff and the community. The theme of this year’s festivities is “Banyuhay” (Metamorphosis), from the phrase “bagong anyo ng buhay.” Performers. The evening began with Jourdann Petalver of the…