(APR. 8) – Life in UP Diliman (UPD) and all over the world may now be forever changed by the onslaught of COVID-19, but the spirit of UPD remains resilient in spite of the odds. As it braces for the extended enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), UPD continues to provide comfort and assurance to its stakeholders and the nation through its various outreach programs and initiatives. Research and the new media. Information dissemination materials related to COVID-19 have now been translated into 65 Philippine languages, dialects and sociolects (a dialect by a social class) by #LanguageWarriorsPH.An initiative of the Department of Linguistics,…

(APR. 1) — It has been more than 15 days since the national government placed the entire Luzon under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in an effort to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19.  At the home front, support for KapitDiliman!—the University’s response to the challenges brought by the virus—has intensified as more units, organizations, groups and individuals generously shared their time, effort and resources. Innovations: PPEs. To help the medical frontliners, individuals banded together to fabricate gears and personal protective equipment (PPE) and even develop a drink to fortify the…

(MAR. 27) — Heeding UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo’s call to “continue to look out for each other,” members of the UPD community—faculty, administrative staff and REPS, students and campus residents mobilized campaigns to help each as others shared their expertise to address the urgent challenges posed by COVID-19 in the country. Like linked arms in the fight against the virus and compelled by the urgent need to serve the people, the initiatives gave birth to UPD’s battle cry: KapitDiliman! Rising to the occasion. …

12 March 2020 Dear Members of the UP Diliman Community, Yesterday, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Since my statement two days ago, the Department of Health has reported a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in different parts of Metro Manila. Sadly, UP Diliman has not been spared by the growing epidemic. As of today, three members of our community have been identified as PUIs and are confined in nearby hospitals. Rest assured that we will inform you of the test results as soon as these are available. We have to remain calm,…

Home Basic Info Bulletin Advisories   Academic Contingencies   Hotlines  12 March 2020 Dear Members of the UP Diliman Community, Yesterday, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Since my statement two days ago, the Department of…

Travels  International Effective immediately, all official travels of all faculty, REPS, staff and students are suspended. As such the Chancellor will not sign any authority to travel until further notice. All personal travels are strongly discouraged. Those who opt to pursue personal travel will be allowed provided that: A waiver is signed releasing the University from all liabilities. The travel is not to World Health Organization (WHO) Level 2 and 3 countries (click here). The traveler agrees to a self-quarantine for a total of 14 days upon return from travel. The traveler applies for a Personal…

Travels  International Effective immediately, all official travels of all faculty, REPS, staff and students are suspended. As such the Chancellor will not sign any authority to travel until further notice. All personal travels are strongly discouraged. Those who opt to pursue personal travel will be allowed provided that: A waiver is signed releasing the University from all liabilities. The travel is not to World Health Organization (WHO) Level 2 and 3 countries (click here). The traveler agrees to a self-quarantine for a total of 14 days upon return from travel. The traveler applies for a Personal…

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Dear  Members of the UP Diliman Community,   The national government has declared the suspension of classes from March 10 to 14. We welcome this announcement. We have also suspended work as part of social distancing as recommended by DOH but all offices are maintaining a skeleton force to ensure that essential services are continued. Since news of the corona virus disease (COVID 19) aired in January 2020, we have been regularly monitoring the situation in our campus. It has been reported that a UP constituent nursing a high fever was screened yesterday at the University Health Service (UHS) holding area and…

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