The UP Cherubim and Seraphim (UPCS) turns 50 this year. To celebrate its golden year, UP’s official children’s choir will hold a virtual concert, “Aurea Carmina” (Golden Songs) to be streamed live on its official Facebook page (@UP Cherubim & Seraphim) on September 25, 7 p.m. It will feature songs by National Artist for Music…

After combing through over 90 entries, the UP College of Law (CL) revealed the contributors to its “first ever UP Law Literary Folio in the time of COVID-19.” To choose the works to be published in the online folio titled “Dito sa UP Law: Many Voices, One Community,” CL held a competition earlier this year among its students, REPS, administrative staff, and faculty. On August 27, the College announced the 11 chosen, original works. The literary pieces are: “Unum Diem Ad…

The late Antonio “Tony” Ocampo Mabesa, UP Diliman (UPD) College of Arts and Letters (CAL) professor emeritus and actor, was among the 63 recipients of the 2021 Ani ng Dangal from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The Ani ng Dangal (“Harvest of Honors”) is given to Filipino artists (individual or groups) who earned top honors in international events. This year’s ceremony was streamed live on the NCCA Facebook page on August 15. Honored posthumously…

Filipinos’ perceptions on quality of life amid the pandemic were the focus of discussion in the webinar “Kumustahin ang Bayan,” launched on Aug. 6. “Kumustahin ang Bayan,” the first in the webinar series “#PILIpiLUNAS 2022: Pagbangon at Pagsulong sa Magandang Buhay at Bukas,” (#PILIpiLUNAS 2022) had experts answering the question: “What issues will matter most for the national elections in 2022?” In his message, UP Diliman (UPD) Chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo said, “Nation-building has always been at the core of the University’s mission. With…

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) recently entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with UP Diliman (UPD) to bring science and technology innovations to the Philippine maritime industry. The MOA signing ceremony was held on Aug. 17 via Zoom and streamed live on DOST-PCIEERD’s (Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development) official Facebook (FB) page.  Chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo represented UPD, while MARINA was represented by its administrator, Vice Admiral Robert A. Empedrad. The partnership between…

UP Law holds its Live Online Recognition Rites with the theme: Aguhon The UP College of Law is pleased to announce Aguhon: Live Online Recognition Rites of the UP College of Law Class of 2021. On 31 July 2021, at 3:30 pm, Aguhon  will celebrate the end of a journey unique to each member of the graduating class.  Aguhon (Compass) symbolizes new beginnings for the Class of 2021 as it stayed on course and used the challenges and hardships of the times to find its bearings. UP Law commemorates the Class of 2021 for its collective achievements showcasing honor and excellence worthy of a true Iskolar ng Bayan. As the graduates embark…

UPD-Announcement-2021-s.19 The UP Diliman (UPD) Office of the Chancellor declared July 26, 2021, Monday, as a day for recharging and recovery for all units as a result of the heavy rains and flooding brought by inclement weather. All office engagements and transactions will be through a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement. Consequently, all remote learning activities are also suspended. UPD shall resume all on-site work and remote learning activities on July 27, 2021, Tuesday.  

Memo No. FRN-21-153 10th UP Diliman Gender and Development (GAD) Summit for Consultative and Collaborative GAD Planning for UP Diliman (FY 2022 and 2023) PDF

Memorandum No. NGY21-105 Available COVID-19 Resources and Benefits for Personnel PDF

Team Fighting Balloons of the UP Virata School of Business (VSB) was declared the first grand champion of the 2021 Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Student Case Competition Global Finals last Jul. 10 via Zoom. The Fighting Balloons beat the teams from India and Romania. Fighting Balloons, composed of Nicole Chelsey Pua, Clarizze Faye Mondoy, Von Salosagcol, Isaiah Inocencio and Jamila Domingo, are all 3rd year BS BA and BS BAA students. The team analyzed the business case of a hypothetical Indian textile wholesaler, and presented their management case analysis, recommendations and plans. The…