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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The UP Women’s Badminton Team has dethroned the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Lady Shuttlers with a 3-1 victory at the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 Women’s Badminton Tournament Finals. UP Women’s Badminton Team with UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development Director Bo Perasol (right). Photo from the UAAP Media Team Held on Oct. 30 at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Manila, the UP Women’s Badminton Team brought UP its first gold medal this UAAP season.

As its first offering for its 47th theatre season, the Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (DUP) stages Nanay Bangis, a Rody Vera adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children. According to DUP, Nanay Bangis “tells the story of a mother who loses her children to the conflict between the MNLF and the Philippine army from 1971 to 1981.” The play directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go features Ge Malacaman Villamil as Nanay Bangis together with Air Paz, Rona Rostata, and Fred Layno.

It was a resounding victory for the UP Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) in their second round battle against the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles, 75-47, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Oct. 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Francis Lopez top scored for the UP Fighting Maroons with 20 points, five rebounds, one steal, and a block. He was named best player of the game. Lopez (middle) drives past ADMU’s Andrew…

Graduates from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) occupied seven of the top spots in the October 2024 Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination. Santisidad. Photo from Santisidad’s Facebook account Leading the 27 UPD passers are Patrick John Santisidad in first place with a 91.90% rating, followed by Aaron Clark Isurita in second place (90.00%), and Marion Joseph Uy in third place (89.70%). Placing fifth is Mark Nixon Carvajal with an 88.50%…

Graduates from the UP Diliman (UPD) College of Engineering Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME) occupied all but one of the 10 highest spots in the October 2024 Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Leading the 25 passers from UPD is Russel David, who placed first with an 86.65% rating. He is followed by Lorenzo Reyes in second place (85.80% rating), and Jimuel Biacora in third place (85.50%). David. Photo from David’s…