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'Ma, Iskolar ng Bayan na ako': Fulfilling Mama's dream after her death from cancer
Even when she was battling cancer, Christopher Al Eugenio's mother saved money to ensure her son can get review classes to enter his dream university
U.P. sets new UPCAT 2019 schedule for October
The college admission test will take place on October 27 and 28
UPCAT postponed due to Typhoon Mangkhut
The University of the Philippines has yet to announce a new schedule for its annual college admission test
UP records increase in applications from free tuition law
The country's top university receives over 60,000 additional applications as aspiring students snake around the UP Diliman campus to beat the deadline to apply
Netizens hit UP regent for 'arrogant' comments vs critics
UP Board of Regents member Frederick 'Spocky' Farolan's Facebook post draws comments ranging from queries to barbs about the state university and the delayed release of the much-awaited UP College Admission Test results
UPCAT 2018 results out by April 30
UP Board of Regents member Frederick Farolan does not mince words against critics angered by the delayed release of the test results
For UP hopefuls, the struggle starts with UPCAT
Three senior high school students from Zamboanga prove that the only reason to push through is the unwillingness to give up
IN PHOTOS: Vying to be an 'Iskolar ng Bayan'
Around 100,000 students from around the country are expected to take this year's University of the Philippines College Admission Test
UPCAT 2017 results released
UPDATED More than 1 500 examinees passed the 2017 University of the Philippines College Admission Test
No freshmen in 32 UP Diliman courses – report
These courses will continue according to an official from the University of the Philippines Diliman campus
Pangasinense youth leader to presidential bets: Prioritize education
Frankie Cortez is one of the few youth representatives in Pangasinan who will be watching the last presidential debate live Will his plea be heard?
Parents, teachers, students ask SC anew to stop K to 12
Stakeholders file a 4th motion for a TRO on the expanded high school program saying the Supreme Court should see the extreme urgency of the case
K to 12 effect: UP lists smallest number of UPCAT passers
There has also been a huge drop in the number of UPCAT takers in 2015 due to the K to 12 program that prevents 4th year high school students from graduating
UPCAT 2016 results released
The University of the Philippines System releases the results of the UP College Admissions Test on Thursday night December 17
Critics tell SC: K to 12 implementation a 'dictatorship'
The [Supreme Court] should now resolve our prayer for a temporary restraining order even without the Office of the Solicitor General s comment says Severo Brillantes counsel for the petitioners
Ready for UPCAT? Test centers and reminders
Review what you need to do before taking the University of the Philippines entrance exam
'Iskolar ng Bayan Hunger Games': 5 things I learned at 5AM
There is much more to be learned when you yourself are the star of your own dreaded enlistment story and there are memories that will last and be cherished more than the 6 hours of total anxiety
SC urged: Suspend K to 12, let Grade 10 students take UPCAT
Petitioners say it s extremely urgent for the Supreme Court to suspend K to 12 since colleges and universities not just UP will soon administer their entrance examinations
Can Grade 10 students take the UPCAT this year?
University of the Philippines president Alfredo Pascual answers the question brought about by the government s K to 12 program
UPCAT application goes online
Applicants who will be issued test permits will also be provided with a link to an UPCAT Online Reviewer which will be made available on the first week of August
Iskolar law: 'Top high school grads should still take UPCAT'
We support Iskolar ng Bayan We support affirmative action but we re having a problem how to do it says University of the Philippines vice president for public affairs Prospero de Vera
How a low-performing student passed the UPCAT
All that Erlen Mahilum wanted to do was write poetry songs fiction – even late into the night So she scored low in academics and often fell asleep in class
UP to 'reinvent' UPCAT for K to 12 graduates
The new UPCAT will be able to assess higher skills of senior high school graduates
UPCAT 2015 results released
The University of the Philippines releases the results of the UP College Admission Test on Monday evening January 12
UP to offer online UPCAT review by 2015
The state university will also review the test and the questions to make it less achievement based and more aptitude based
UP improves UPCAT application process
UP has introduced improvements in its application process to address concerns on the accessibility of the UPCAT
Tried and tested: Entrance exam strategies
Here are some helpful tips for psyching yourself up for that crucial entrance exam
To UPCAT takers: Go for it
I finished my degree with honors and a lot of opportunities opened up for me after college Knowing that my parents are proud of me is priceless
Para sa bayan: Dangal at husay
Dangal Honor Integrity Ito ngayon ang hamon sa ating mga bagong graduates ng UP
Remembering Kristel
One year after Kristel Tejada s death her father admits he would still allow his other children to enter UP – but with a condition
The most peculiar names
There are siblings with names such as Sincerely Yours Macaroni and Spaghetti Do you know any other peculiar names?
UPCAT 2014 results released
Results of this year s UP College Admission Test come two months earlier than the university s usual schedule
Largest batch of students take UPCAT
The UPCAT is administered to the largest batch of examinees thus far The number of takers exceeds expectations of the Admissions Office
IN PHOTOS: Taking the UPCAT
Annually held in the first weekend of August the state university exam brings students to different testing centers scattered all over the country
An UPCAT story: Why UP?
After getting past the first hurdle which is UPCAT select students will be given the chance to experience the ups and downs of UP life
Special UPCAT for the disabled offered Aug 7, 9
The University of the Philippines conducts a Special UPCAT for high school students with disabilities on August 7 and 9
The unhurried life in Cuyo
The people of Cuyo Cuyonons as they are called understand and hold deep respect for the simple life
Riding to UP? UPCAT Maps can help
UPCAT Maps helps students get to their UPCAT venues in Diliman Quezon City if they re commuting
Tips for UPCAT takers
Taking the UP College Admission Test UPCAT can be a nerve racking experience Here are some tips that can help
Online Buzz: UPCAT 2013
University of the Philippines hopefuls have waited for almost half a year for the online release of the UPCAT results for academic year 2013 2014
IN PHOTOS: The UPCAT experience
The University of the Philippines holds its College Admission Test for school year 2013 on August 4 and 5
A look back at the UPCAT
I never could have guessed what exactly an impact one exam would have on my life That flimsy sheet of paper was my ticket to experiences I would not trade for all the money in the world
The UP way: Remembering my UPCAT
The proctor briefed us I carefully swallowed the lump in my throat and clung to the thin thread of hope that I would be part of the select few who would make it
My UPCAT journey
UPCAT regional examiners travel to different parts of the country to make sure that the UP studentry is more representative of the nation’s population
