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LOOK: Palma Hall opens its doors as isolation unit for UP Diliman
Dubbed as Kanlungang Palma sa Panahon ng Pandemya, the social sciences and humanities hub of University of the Philippines Diliman takes on the responsibility of housing suspected and probable coronavirus cases in the area
[OPINION] I used to hate activists, until I became one
'I remember rolling my eyes every time I'd hear protesters chanting. I hated all of it. I was so annoyed.'
Pro-student, pro-people: Who is incoming UP Diliman chancellor Fidel Nemenzo?
Incoming chancellor Fidel Nemenzo is known for his progressive stance on various issues within and outside the UP Diliman campus
Fidel Nemenzo is U.P. Diliman new chancellor
Fidel Nemenzo vows to transform University of the Philippines Diliman into 'a modern research university with a public mission'
U.P. IE Club to hold 4th Ergonomics Convention for PH inclusivity
PRESS RELEASE: The Ergonomics Convention of the University of the Philippines Industrial Engineering Club is a platform for high school and college students to brainstorm ideas for a more inclusive Filipino community
Groups, alumni voice out support for U.P. Diliman chancellor nominee Nemenzo
The UP College of Science says the UP Diliman community need an academic leader like Nemenzo whose 'vision for the university intersects and resonates with the ideals and goals of the College'
U.P. Diliman Arts and Culture Festival 2020 commemorates 50th year of First Quarter Storm
PRESS RELEASE: The festival serves to raise awareness on the significance of this pivotal chapter during the turbulent Marcos regime especially on issues concerning human rights
‘No dictatorship’ in U.P. Diliman, vows chancellor nominee Manegdeg
College of Engineering Dean Ferdinand Manegdeg plans to divide UP Diliman into sectors or clusters: Arts Paradise, Technology Haven, Innovation Mecca, Technopreneurship Center
‘Red-tagging has no place in U.P.’ – Diliman chancellor bet Nemenzo
Dr Fidel Nemenzo, a mathematician, plans to transform the University of the Philippines Diliman into ‘a modern research university with a public mission’
Pro-people, pro-marginalized: Who should next UP Diliman chancellor be?
UP Diliman Student Council chairperson Sean Thakur says the stand of the chancellor on issues will greatly influence the actions of the university
IN PHOTOS: U.P. Lantern Parade 2019 displays call for societal change
Following its theme, Pumailanlang. the UP lantern parade was centered on bird-like figures symbolizing the university’s efforts to help the marginalized
With new building, UP Resilience Institute hopes to take lead in disaster preparedness
UPRI Executive Director Mahar Lagmay says the new building will be 'a headquarters for knowledge systems on resilience to serve the entire country'
Martial Law museum set to open by 2022
The Freedom Memorial Museum wll follow the 'brutalist' design that won the contest launched by the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission
UP students to stage walkout in protest of campus militarization
‘Campus militarization is equivalent to martial law in our university and we shall not let that happen,’ says UP student regent John Isaac Punzalan
[OPINION] A briefing for incoming first year college students
Release your inner nerd. These can be some of the best years of your life.
Otso Diretso to make last stand in miting de avance at UP Diliman
(UPDATED) Several bands, singers, and spoken word artists are going to perform during the miting de avance, including Autotelic, Truefaith, Noel Cabangon, and Ebe Dancel
UP Diliman student council elections see lowest voter turnout in at least 11 years
Only 8,564 out of 20,964 students voted in UP Diliman’s student council elections
U.P. history teachers urge Filipinos to defend PH from China
'Ang panghihimasok ng mga barkong Tsino sa bansa ay paglabag sa ating Saligang Batas at pagyurak sa alaala ng ating mga bayani,' says the UP Department of History, in a statement released on Araw ng Kagitingan
‘Stand firm, fight for free press:’ UP Diliman community slams arrest of Maria Ressa
UP journalism professor and 'Bulatlat' associate editor Danilo Arao added alternative and mainstream media should work together to defend press freedom
Dogs offer emotional support for U.P. Diliman students, staff
Cotton and Tisay are UP's first emotional support dogs
Floats with meaningful stories take spotlight at UP Lantern Parade 2018
Check out some of the floats that came with their own messages during this year's UP Lantern Parade
IN PHOTOS: Despite the rain, UP Lantern Parade 2018 shines on
Around 3,000 people attend this year's UP lantern parade
3 resign from U.P. student council amid fraternity scandal
(UPDATED) 'A change in leadership is called for to effectively transition the responsibility of investigating and deliberating these concerns,' University Student Council chairman Yael Toribio, a member of Upsilon Sigma Phi Fraternity, says in his resignation letter
Despite his Upsilon ties, U.P. president commits to resolve frat issues
Upsilon itself conducts an investigation into the so-called #LonsiLeaks, the results of which will be given to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
U.P. says warring fraternities involved in 2 incidents on campus
UP Diliman vice chancellor for student affairs Jerwin Agpaoa says no action has been taken yet, as separate investigations are still ongoing
U.P. says car chase, not shooting, occurred in Diliman campus
The administration of the UP Diliman campus says it was still waiting for a report about the car chase
Young Pinoy innovators want to make affordable biotech lab kits
Only 3 out of 10 high schools in the Philippines have a science laboratory. #HackSociety winner, team BTBox, is looking to address the problem by making portable, affordable lab kits that high school students can use
Salita ng Taon 2018: Narito ang mga pinagpipilian
Ang 11 nominadong salita ay naging laman ng mga balita at diskusyon, at bukambibig ng mga Filipino sa nakalipas na dalawang taon
Which is UP Diliman’s student paper: ‘Philippine Collegian’ or ‘Rebel Kule’?
A controversy in the editorial exams of the 'Philippine Collegian' leads to the revival of an alternative 'official' students' publication. How will this be resolved?
Bring back the beat: UP council calls for UAAP drum return
The UP Diliman University Student Council calls for the full return of the drums in the UAAP men's basketball games
U.P. history department slams president's attendance at Marcos event
The Department of History says the UP President's appearance at the event is an insult to the memory of those who risked their lives to fight martial law
U.P. president 'regrets' pain caused by appearance with Imee Marcos
'I intended no offense.... Tao lang po!' says University of the Philippines president Danilo Concepcion, adding that UP will never forget the dark period of Martial Law
IN PHOTOS: UP Diliman's new football pitch
If the UP men's football team managed to win the UAAP championship without a pitch, imagine how strong they could be with a field of their own
LOOK: UPCAT applicants camp out, faint lining up in Diliman
On the last day of filing applications for students from Metro Manila private schools, hopefuls get an idea why UP is sometimes called the 'University of Pila'
Robredo backs Sereno: I will do everything to right this wrong
'The quo warranto case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno...can be the final blow to the ideal of justice we all depend on…. [It] is not just her fight, it is our fight,' the Vice President says at the Free the Courts forum
‘A different crisis’ looms if Senate clashes with SC on Sereno quo warranto
‘Panibagong kaguluhan na naman ‘yun,’ says IBP national president Abdiel Dan Fajardo
Philippine Collegian campus journos barred from taking editorial exams
(UPDATED) The Board of Judges cites the candidates’ failure to meet residency requirements as basis for disqualification from taking the editorial exams. UP Chancellor Michael Tan upholds the decision.
Rappler Talk: UP History's 1st female summa cum laude on tips for studying, success
On Rappler Talk, Chiqui Agoncillo talks to MovePH's Raisa Serafica about her UP education, studying history, and the importance of liberal arts education
Chief Justice Sereno: 'No one will be safe' if I'm ousted
'Everyone will have to look for a political patron to save [themselves] from incessant harassment, threats, and bullying,' says Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
UP Shopping Center compliant with fire regulations – chancellor
UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan says safety measures were in place for the UP Shopping Center, also pointing out that it had just been renovated in 2017
When the UP Shopping Center caught fire
'When I peeked, there was a man walking with fire extinguisher. So I entertained a customer and photocopied first. Then the lights went out,' says a stall worker
IN PHOTOS: Inside the UP Shopping Center after the fire
Rappler takes a look inside the University of the Philippines Shopping Center following the blaze on Thursday, March 8
From photocopying services to Rodic's: What's inside UP Shopping Center
More than just a building, the UP Shopping Center became a community for the students, with its members playing key roles in their academic lives
P500,000 worth of damage in UP Shopping Center fire – BFP
The UP Shopping Center housed businesses that sold food and various merchandise or offered printing and photocopying services
UP student regent calls for donations following UP Shopping Center fire
Those who want to help may drop off their donations in at least 4 centers
Netizens express grief over razed UP Shopping Center
'Ang bigat sa pakiramdam,' says one netizen, echoing the sentiment of people in and out of the UP community
Fire hits UP Diliman Shopping Center
(4th UPDATE) UP Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Dalisay Jr says the fire that hit a canteen spread throughout the shopping center's main building. The Bureau of Fire Protection declares fire out over an hour later.
Inflation seen to continue hitting poor Filipinos hard
Dennis Mapa, dean of the UP Diliman School of Statistics, also says the P200 monthly subsidy for poor Filipino households is not enough to offset the impact of the tax reform law
UP chancellor endorses February 23, 24 activities vs EJKs, attack on press freedom
'We need to encourage our students to participate in the activities as part of their education,' UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan says
UP students, jeepney drivers protest against jeepney phaseout
The Department of Transportation brings its 'Oplan Alis Bulok, Alis Usok' project to the University of the Philippines - Diliman after DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade reportedly received text complaints about dilapidated jeepneys in the campus
