UP Diliman (UPD) was treated to a smorgasbord of knowledge as the UPD University Library (UL) held the grand return of its library e-fair that featured lectures and booths of the University’s electronic database resources as well as academic book sellers. (From left) Rhoel E. Rondilla, head librarian of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy; Eimee Rhea C. Lagrama, deputy university librarian and concurrent head of the University Archives Division; Lapuz; and Rizalyn V. Janio, head of the Information Services and Instruction Section at the…

The UP Fighting Maroons posted a double victory against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws in Season 87 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) basketball tournament. The UP Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) drove back the FEU Tamaraws’ late game surge, 86-78, while the UP Women’s Basketball Team (UPWBT) outclassed the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 76-61. The games were both held on Nov. 17 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. It was a tight ball game between the two teams with UPMBT only ahead by three points,…

UP Diliman (UPD) is once again a recipient of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Report Card Survey (RCS) Silver award after earning a very satisfactory rating (90-94% bracket) in the 2023 RCS 2.0 cycle. According to a post in UPD Human Resource Development Office (HRDO)’s Facebook page, the recognition is “given pursuant to Republic Act No. 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. The RCS serves as a comprehensive tool that quantifies the perceptions of government service users on the quality, efficiency, and adequacy of services…

A festive mood filled the Atencio-Libunao Hall as the UP Population Institute (UPPI) celebrated its 60th anniversary on Nov. 8 with a grand celebration. Established in 1964,  UPPI is “the only academic institution in the Philippines offering graduate-level programs in demography and population studies.” Currently a unit under the UPD College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, UPPI “plays a crucial role in analyzing population-related issues in collaboration with government and international partners.” The day began with a thanksgiving mass at Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, followed by the main festivities at…

Mary Donnabelle L. Balela, PhD, a professor at the UP Diliman Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering, has been named by the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) as a recipient of the 2024 NSTW Outstanding Research and Development Award (2024 NSTW Award) for applied research. Balela. Photo from Balela’s LinkedIn account According to the NAST PHL Recognition website, the award is given to a Filipino individual or to a research group…

In recognition of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Month, the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Fine Arts (CFA) hosted the two-week exhibit Crossing Rivers: Indigenous Struggles and Cultural Collaborations (Crossing Rivers). The event was made possible through cultural collaborations with the Dumagat communities in Dingalan, Aurora, the Aurora Artist Residency Program and Space (AARPS), and Creative Australia, the Australian government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. Exhibit organizers, artists, and performers, with UPD officials. Photo by Jerald DJ. Caranza, UP Diliman Information Office   Crossing…

The UP Board of Regents at its 1394th meeting on Oct. 29 has approved the appointment of Noel Christian A. Moratilla, PhD as dean of the UP Diliman (UPD) Asian Center (AC). Moratilla. Photo from the UP Office of International Linkages website The associate professor at AC, whose research interests are resistance literature and Marxist studies, critical pedagogy and testimonial writings, diaspora and postcolonial theories, succeeds Henelito A. Sevilla Jr., PhD who served as dean from August 2021 to 28 October…

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…

Not even a light drizzle could dampen the spirits of those who came to celebrate with the UP-Metro Manila Development Authority-UP Vanguard, Inc. K9 Corps (UPMV K9) as they turn seven this year. Guests and well-wishers took part in BARKada Festival, a whole-day celebration featuring pet vaccinations, a blood donation drive, and lectures on pet care and disaster preparedness. Pet owners availing of the free anti-rabies vaccination for pets. Photo by Jacelle Isha Bonus, UP…

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