Claro Torres Llaguno, PhD, former UP Diliman (UPD) chancellor (1996-1999), passed away on Nov. 9. During his chancellorship, Llaguno, a retired professor at the Institute of Chemistry (IC) of the UPD College of Science (CS), was known to mull over issues or activities needing his decision or approval, especially sensitive or “controversial” ones. It would take him some time before he acted on it. However, when he did act, like the Ents of the Lord of the Rings—wise, old tree-like beings known to think deeply before acting—he was firm on his decision, and he…

Mayroong apat na aktibong kaso ng COVID-19 sa UP Diliman at Barangay UP Campus batay sa stat report na gawa ng Special Committee ng UP Diliman COVID-19 Task Force. Hinihikayat ang lahat na sumunod pa rin sa mga pangkalusugang protokol upang manatiling ligtas sa COVID-19. Sa mga hindi pa nababakunahan at sa mga maaari nang tumanggap ng mga booster shot laban sa COVID-19, makipag-ugnayan sa lokal na pamahalaan hinggil sa iskedyul ng pagbabakuna.

The UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) now has nine wins. The UPMBT defeated the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 83-69, in the second round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85 men’s basketball tournament, on Nov. 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Diouf scoring on a floater. Photo from the UAAP Media Bureau The UP Fighting Maroons had a fiery 12-0 start. With a good defense, a…

The UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) routed the Adamson University (AdU) Soaring Falcons, 91-70, on Nov. 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Lucero and Henry Galinato. Photo from the UAAP Media Bureau This is the second time UP defeated AdU at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85 men’s basketball tournament. It was a close battle between UP and AdU in the first half of the game, with the UP Fighting Maroons up…

If, on Oct 12, the 75 score meant they were five points short of winning the game against the National University (NU) Bulldogs, a score of 75 on the 31st gave the UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) a 12-point lead against the Bulldogs’ 63 score at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.  The second round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85 men’s basketball tournament saw the UPMBT extend their winning streak to four. The UPMBT also maintained their top spot in the team standing with a…

Ngayong Nobyembre 3, mayroong isang aktibong kaso ng COVID-19 sa UP Diliman at Barangay UP Campus batay sa stat report na gawa ng Special Committee ng UP Diliman COVID-19 Task Force. Patuloy pa ring sundin ang mga pangkalusugang protokol upang maging ligtas sa COVID-19. Para sa mga hindi pa nababakunahan at sa mga maaari nang tumanggap ng mga booster shot laban sa COVID-19, makipag-ugnayan sa lokal na pamahalaan hinggil sa iskedyul ng pagbabakuna.

Mayroong 6 aktibong kaso ng COVID-19 sa UP Diliman at Barangay UP Campus ngayong Oktubre 27 batay sa stat report na gawa ng Special Committee ng UP Diliman COVID-19 Task Force. Pinapaalala sa lahat na patuloy na sundin ang mga pangkalusugang protokol bilang proteksyon laban sa COVID-19. Sa mga hindi pa nababakunahan at sa mga maaari nang tumanggap ng mga booster shot laban sa COVID-19, makipag-ugnayan sa lokal na pamahalaan hinggil sa iskedyul ng pagbabakuna.

The UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) closed the first round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 85 men’s basketball tournament with a dominating win, 76-51, against the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers on Oct. 22 at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City. Fortea at the free throw line. Photo from the UAAP Media Bureau Displaying good ball distribution and balanced point production, the UP Fighting Maroons had a rousing start and were in control…

UP and the UP Sigma Delta Phi (SDP) Alumnae Association (SDPAA), Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the SDP Plaza in UP Diliman (UPD). The SDP Plaza is set to rise at the corner of Lakandula and TM Kalaw streets, and will have a three-piece modernist copper sculpture on a six-foot black granite pedestal. The sculpture is named Tagapag-ugnay. Image of the proposed sculpture. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UPDIO According to the SDP concept write-up, in Tagapag-ugnay…

The UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) repulsed the late game run of the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, to score another breathtaking win, 84-77, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on Oct. 19 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Abadiano. Photo from the UAAP Media Bureau It was a close game from the get-go between the two teams as UE took the upper hand, 41-38, at the end of…