UP Diliman (UPD) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) held a ceremonial signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on May 5 at the UPD Office of the Chancellor. The MOU aims to “develop mutual cooperation and understanding between the two entities.” Officials of UPD and PTRI at the MOU signing. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office The PTRI is DOST’s textile development arm, mandated to support the Philippine textile industry through research, technical…

At a gathering of social scientists, researchers, and teachers in Palma Hall, historian and professor Ma. Mercedes G. Planta, PhD, underscored the importance of local knowledge in research. Planta said traditional knowledge systems, such as local languages, continue to shape social science research, even in an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI) and rapid technological change. CSSPEX 2025 participants. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office “Language is not just a means of expression, it is a repository of…

Caesar A. Saloma, professor emeritus at the UP Diliman National Institute of Physics (NIP) has recently been elected as an Optica Fellow. According to its website, Optica was founded in 1916 as the Optical Society of America. It is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students, and others interested in the science of light. Saloma. Photo from UP Diliman Information Office archives Saloma was recognized “for his pioneering research and development efforts in optics and photonics…

In the latest edition of the i-conNECt: The UP National Engineering Center Free Webinar Series, energy expert Jane Gerardo-Abaya, PhD, spoke on how the Philippines benefits from nuclear science and technology (NST). She is the president of the Philippine Austrian Cultural and Educational Society. Gerardo-Abaya has been with the IAEA since 1994, and served as director from 2019 to 2023. She served the Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corporation from 1989 to 1993 as part of the Geothermal Division. Gerardo-Abaya. Photo by Jefferson…

At the soft launch of the UP Diliman (UPD) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) Open Radio Access Network Laboratory (Open RAN Lab), UP President Angelo A. Jimenez hailed the laboratory as a “technological breakthrough.” “The establishment of the Open RAN Laboratory is a technological breakthrough for the country. More than that, it is a testament to what we now can achieve through partnership, cooperation, and collaboration between academia, government, and international development partners,” Jimenez said in his message read by UP Assistant Vice President for Development (Digital Transformation) Peter A. Sy.

Four academic programs from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) underwent an onsite external review conducted by the Quality Assurance Office (QAO). They are the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Communication), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Industrial Design), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art Education), and Bachelor of Science in Community Development. Participants and external team at the closing session. Photo by Jerald DJ Caranza, UP Diliman Information Office From…

The UP Foundation, Inc. (UPFI) and the Co Family recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) formally establishing the Rosalinda Gan Ne Choa Scholarship Grant. This scholarship is intended for UP Diliman (UPD) students enrolled in an undergraduate degree under the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics strand, and not yet a beneficiary of another private scholarship. Jimenez (leftmost) handing over the Certificate of Appreciation to Co. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office  “On behalf of my siblings and the…

Over 160 ongoing and completed research projects by faculty of the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Engineering (COE) were featured in the latest edition of the Professorial Chair Awards (PCA) public colloquium on Nov. 25 at the COE Institute of Civil Engineering building. Organized by the COE and the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc (UPERDFI), in collaboration with the UP National Engineering Center (UP NEC), the colloquium continues the theme FAST TRACK (Filipino Engineers for the Advancement of Science and Technology Through Research and Collaborative Knowledge Sharing): Engineering Research Towards Achieving Philippine…

Kanlungan at Kasarinlan: An Arts and Science Exhibit on the West Philippine Sea (Kanlungan at Kasarinlan), recently opened at the UP Diliman (UPD) Marine Science Institute (MSI) Marine Biodiversity Resources and Information System (MBRIS) building. The exhibit showcased the West Philippine Sea’s (WPS) rich marine biodiversity, the fight of every Filipino for its sovereign rights, the country’s efforts in resolving conflicts through peaceful resolutions, and the collective efforts in protecting the country’s natural heritage. Kanlungan at Kasarinlan was organized by the MSI in collaboration with the UPD Bulwagan ng Dangal, Daluyong…

A seminar-workshop for UP Diliman (UPD) personnel that aims to “promote and discuss appropriate information regarding the updated rules and processes when applying for international mobility programs like study leave abroad and special detail” was successfully organized and completed by the UPD Office of International Linkages (OILD). Participants of Dáloy last Oct. 15. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office The series of workshops dubbed as…