The Oblation Plaza encompasses the front lawn of Quezon Hall and the pedestal upon which the 3.5-meter-high Oblation statue is mounted. Located at the end of the University Avenue, it was inaugurated in 1974 and designed by Nathaniel John… The Oblation Plaza encompasses the front lawn of Quezon Hall and the pedestal upon which the 3.5-meter-high Oblation statue is mounted. Located at the end of the University Avenue, it was inaugurated in 1974 and designed by Nathaniel John… Oblation Plaza The Oblation Plaza encompasses the front lawn of Quezon Hall and the pedestal upon which the 3.5-meter-high Oblation statue is mounted. Located at the end of the University Avenue, it was inaugurated in 1974 and designed by Nathaniel John…

Organized by the Carlos Palanca Foundation, The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (CPMAL) is the longest running literary award in the Philippines. CPMAL was established in 1950 to inspire Filipino writers to improve their literary works. In the 1960s, the Palanca Awards Committee began committing funds to the publication of Palanca Award-winning plays. By 1975, funds were committed to productions. In 2009, it added a category for poetry for children in both Filipino and English. 2018 Evasco, Eugene Y. (2nd Prize, Maikling Kwentong Pambata, “Siyap ng Isang Sisiw”) Ortiz, Will P. (2nd Prize, Tula Para…

By Haidee C. Pineda, images by Kevin Brandon E. Saure (SEPT. 22)— In maroon hair, androgynous make-up and clad in uniforms and pompoms with rainbow accents, the UP Pep Squad, clinched the 1st runner-up podium finish for the second straight year at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Cheerdance Competition 2014 (UAAP-CDC) on Sept. 14. The UP Pep also spread the message of unity and equality through their rainbow-themed routine. The rainbow flag/banner is usually…

The prime directive of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Office of the University Registrar’s (OUR) is to function in support of the other administrative and academic units that depend on it as a matter of regular business or that may call upon it as demanded by arising business, as well as serve other members of the UPD community and the greater public that may have a need for it….

Arts and Letters Cluster: The Arts and Letters Cluster is composed of colleges specializing in various fields in the humanities, each wholly committed to the task of developing student’s aesthetic and physical capabilities and perfecting his and her craft. College of Arts and Letters College of Fine Arts College of Human Kinetics College of Mass Communication College of Music  

The University of the Philippines. The University of the Philippines (UP) is the country’s national university, as declared by its Charter of 2008 which was approved by the 14th Congress of the Philippines on April 29, 2008. This premier institution… The University of the Philippines. The University of the Philippines (UP) is the country’s national university, as declared by its Charter of 2008 which was approved by the 14th Congress of the Philippines on April 29, 2008. This premier institution… The University of the Philippines. The University of the Philippines (UP) is the country’s national university, as declared by its Charter of 2008 which was approved by the 14th Congress of the Philippines on April 29, 2008. This premier institution…

UPDIO Director Sir Anril Tiatco tours visitors from Takushoku University. (Photo courtesy of Prof. Regina Banaag) Visitors touring the UPD campus. (Photo courtesy of Prof. Regina Banaag)

(AUG. 26)—The UP Diliman College of Mass Communication (CMC) has chosen 19 print, broadcast and online journalists and journalism educators and seven students as fellows in the 18th Graciano Lopez Jaena Journalism Workshop. This year’s workshop focuses on corruption in media and governance. It will be held at the CMC Plaridel Hall at UP Diliman, Quezon City from October 3 to 8. For the first time since the workshop started in 1985, this year’s activity will have one fellow from India, Sriram Arulchelvan (Anna University, Chennai, India). Sixteen fellows are Filipino…

By Albino C. Gamba Jr. (Aug. 18)— President Benigno Aquino Jr.  conferred the honor of National Scientist upon Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez (Marine Biology) and Dr. Gavino C. Trono Jr. (Marine Botany), two UPD professors emeriti from The Marine Science Institute (MSI), on Aug. 12 at the Malacañang Palace. The order of National Scientist is the highest honor given by the President of the Philippines to individuals who have made…

Macapugay, Christopher John G.