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In Focus: Paskong Maskom 2010

Posted on 24 December 201024 December 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

Long after the festivities have been commemorated, the various lights and decor illuminated, and the joy and laughter shared, one thing will always be certain: Christmas will always be warm, memorable, and special at the UP College of Mass Communication.

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CMC parol speaks volumes on relevant issues

Posted on 17 December 201017 December 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

Because the iPod is rectangular in shape and is drawn by a black cart, some onlookers have observed that the lantern resembles a coffin. The college secretary said that this similarity is not accidental.

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Strike against the Budget Cut

Posted on 17 December 201030 June 2011
byTinig ng Plaridel

At least 1,500 students, faculty and staff joined the Diliman-wide strike last Nov. 25 against the P1.39 billion budget cut in the University of the Philippines (UP).

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Remembering the 58: The Ampatuan Massacre 1st Year Anniversary Commemoration

Posted on 7 December 20109 June 2011
byTinig ng Plaridel

Faculty members and students from the college joined in the commemoration of the Ampatuan massacre’s first year anniversary on Nov. 23.

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Ex alumni regent Pascual new UP president

Posted on 3 December 20103 December 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

The Board of Regents (BOR), UP’s highest policy-making body, selected Pascual as the university’s 20th president by a simple majority in the first round of voting at their meeting at Quezon Hall earlier today.

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Who will select the next UP President?

Posted on 3 December 20103 December 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

The highest governing body in the UP System is the Board of Regents. Its members come from various sectors in the University, the private sector, and the government.

Senate passes SUCs budget amendment

Posted on 2 December 20103 December 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

Around 6,000 students and faculty members gathered outside the gates of the Senate in Pasay City on Dec. 1 and called on lawmakers to increase the proposed 2011 budget for SUCs.

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Lady Maroons close out Warriors in 4 sets

Posted on 28 November 201028 November 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

The Lady Maroons succumbed to a bunch of errors after the glitch-free opener, giving away 42 points compared to the Warriors’ 28, before finally closing them out in the fourth set.

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UP admin calls for increased state subsidy amid budget cut debate

Posted on 27 November 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

“Kailangan ay pinakamataas ang prayoridad sa edukasyon sa budget ng ating estado,” said OVCSA Elizabeth Enriquez.

A Call for Greater Subsidy for U.P. (University Council Statement)

Posted on 27 November 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

A low budget has a debilitating effect on UP’s capacity to fulfill its mandate as the national university. The underprivileged students’ access to quality tertiary education will be compromised. The sustained development of academic facilities and programs will also be hampered.

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SUCs to go on strike on Dec. 1–Palatino

Posted on 26 November 201026 November 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

“The government expects us (state universities and colleges) to be self-sustaining. The funds allocated for education should come from the State, not from the students,” Rep. Raymond Palatino said.

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UP students march against budget cut

Posted on 25 November 201026 November 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

Students boycotted their classes in protest of President Benigno Aquino III’s proposed P5.5-billion budget cut for the university, less than a third of the P18.5 billion UP demands.