By Anna Regidor (AUG. 26)—Six of the country’s top ten newest Geodetic Engineers are from UP Diliman. In the latest results of the August 2014 Geodetic Licensure Examinations released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Ivy Elaine Aguilar Cadalzo topped the exams with a rate of 89 percent. Joining Cadalzo in the top 10 are Brent Niko Baltazar Dargantes (5th place, 86.60%), Alexis Richard Cervania Claridades (6th place, 85.40%), Marvy Bagarra Funtilon, Ben Hur Saculo Pintor and…

(AUG. 11)—The UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team finally ended a 2-year drought of losing games last Saturday, Aug. 9, defeating Adamson University 77-64 in the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines)competitions. Euphoria broke out at the Mall of Asia Arena, on the Internet social media sites and, finally, at UP Diliman…

Statement of unity and support from Nowheretogobutup We did not start with a game plan. We began with information, understanding and resolve. Information that many of our players were living under miserable conditions. Understanding that the university and the government can only do so much. Resolve that we shall help in whatever way we can. But we also heard rumors on the reasons why, suddenly, the situation of our players had gone from bad to worse. Rumors that do not deserve any importance, attention or encouragement. Rumors that cannot put a uniform…

(HULYO 25)—Matagumpay na naidaos ang palihan (o workshop) tungkol sa campus tour sa UP Diliman (UPD) noong Hulyo 11 sa Aldaba Recital Hall kung saan lumahok ang humigit-kumulang 100 estudyante na pawang mga miyembro ng iba’t ibang organisasyong pang-mag-aaral sa UPD. Ang mga kalahok ay gaganap bilang mga tour guide sa nalalapit na aktibidad ng freshmen na tinaguriang “The Great Freshie Tour 2014: It’s Always A Good Time” (TGFT). Ang…

(JUL. 21)—In the morning of Wednesday, Jul. 16, residents of UP Diliman (UPD) woke to howling winds and heavy rains. Typhoon Glenda was barreling  through Metro Manila with winds of up to 185 kilometers per hour. Glenda (international name Rammasun) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, June 13. At 2 p.m. of Tuesday, Jul. 15, it had intensified and was quickly approaching Metro Manila. One hour later, UPD Chancellor Michael L. Tan suspended offices. Less than 24 hours later, in the afternoon of Jul….

Events (JUL. 15)—Win some, lose some. It was a tired but happy basketball team that came home after despite winning two of five games in the 2014 Buddha Light International Association Cup (BLIA Cup). The BLIA Cup is a sport cultural exchange organized by the Fo Guang Shan Monastery (FGSM) held from July 2 to July 7 at the Kaohsiung Arena in Taiwan. Although they failed to win the…

By Albino C. Gamba Jr. (JUL. 11)— The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines has recognized five UPD professors for their outstanding contributions in the advancement of science and technology in the country. Dr. Porfirio Alexander M. Aliño of The Marine Science Institute (MSI) was conferred the title Academician (Acad.) for his works in marine chemical ecology. The title Academician is a peer recognition. A candidate, a scientist for that matter, joins the roster if he obtained more than 50% of the votes of the total membership of NAST. The membership is…

By Benito V. Sanvictores Jr. (JUL. 2) – Sixteen graduates of the College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) passed the 2014 Licensure Examination for Social Workers held from Jun. 29 to 30, making the college one of the 21 schools with a 100 percent passing rate. The graduates’ recent performance is a continuation of the college’s legacy of excellence by maintaining 100 percent passing rate for the past years.In addition,…

By Haidee C. Pineda (JUL. 1)—Nagtipon ang mahigit 200 na mga guro, manunulat, mananaliksik at mga mag-aaral mula sa iba’t ibang pamantasan para sa talakayang “Bantay Wikang Filipino: Ang Pagtuturo ng Filipino sa Kolehiyo” noong Hunyo 23 upang suportahan ang

By Albino C. Gamba Jr., image by Leonardo Reyes (JUN. 27)— In simple ceremonies, the Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI) celebrated its golden year on Jun. 19 with the theme “Celebrating Research Productivity: 50 Years and Beyond.” “This is an appropriate theme because NSRI boasts of its outstanding track record in research and in technical services,” said NSRI director Dr. Windell Rivera. UPD Chancellor Michael L. Tan urged the NSRI to translate or transform their academic researches into knowledge that can be applied in communities, industry and other sectors. “We should be able translate…