What made running ‘boom’ in the Philippines
When the weighing scale tipped to 110 kilograms, Kael Estrada, 26, had to face the heavy reality that she was reeling with the most severe case of obesity. Attributing her…
From small to SUPER: Transforming advocacy into a movement
Change is not randomly made–it begins by creating subtle ripples that build into waves. The University of the Philippines Supporting PWDs Through Exercise and Recreation Organization or UP SUPER brings…
Defend the throne: Recovering UP MBT players await call-up for Season 88
The deep roster of the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UP MBT) has been highlighted as one of the team’s strengths that helped them nab the chip for…
UP Maskom renames as College of Media and Communication, effective today – Dean Paragas
The College of Mass Communication (CMC) has officially changed its name to University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) College of Media and Communication. The resolution was approved during this year’s…
What is so heavy about a school lanyard?
“Wow, saan ang pasok mo?” my high school friend joked when she noticed my UP lanyard. It was the weekend, and I had just gotten off the train to meet…
Pintig ng Sining
Pumipintig ang puso ng bawat Pilipino sa kamay ng mga manlilikha. Ang mga kamay na ito ang nagbibigay-kulay sa lansangan, katubigan, at pamayanan. Gayunpaman, ang binuong sigla ng mga manlilikha…
Gov’t cuts UP budget by P2.076-B; infra funding hit 13-year low
The University of the Philippines (UP) System suffered a staggering P2.076-billion budget cut following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Act on Dec. 30, 2024. This…
Winning ways: UP MBT’s path of glory
It has been a month since the UP Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) seized the UAAP Season 87 championship, their second in their last four consecutive finals appearances. The UP MBT…
UP’s partnerships with state forces intensify since UP-DND Accord termination
Following the unilateral termination of the University of the Philippines-Department of National Defense (UP-DND) accord in 2021, UP units and colleges had established six partnerships with state forces. Related: Terminated…
Educators say UP MIL initiative fills gaps in ‘outdated’ DepEd curriculum
John Carlo Quiane, a media and information literacy (MIL) teacher at Batangas State University Integrated School, began using the modules and videos from the University of the Philippines (UP) Journalism…
TNPicks: Our Appreciation List for 2024
As the midterm elections approach, political upheavals have dominated the headlines this year. Our leaders’ lust for power has shattered the mirage of unity between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and…
Homesick for the Holidays
This is a work of fiction. Waving my hand with a smile and warm holiday greetings, I bid my classmates farewell for the last time this year. As I make…