Moving pictures: the Nazareno crowd
An estimated three million people were present during the overnight vigil and procession at Quirino Grandstand and Quiapo Church – around three percent of the country’s population.
Lady Eagles keep Lady Maroons winless, open 2014 on a high note
The Ateneo de Manila University started 2014 with a bang as they handily disposed the University of the Philippines 25-20, 25-21, 25-13 in UAAP women’s volleyball action Saturday at the Filoil Flying V Arena.
An unfamiliar territory
Among many of the typhoon survivors is Patrick Vense Bajamunde, a third year Psychology major from UP Tacloban. After Yolanda struck his hometown and his school, he decided to cross-enroll in UP Diliman despite the promise of a campus reopening in January 2014.
The top newsmakers of 2013
The year 2013 is definitely one for the books for the triumphs and mishaps both in the university and out. Take a look back on the events that shook and shaped the University of the Philippines (UP) and the nation before the year comes to a close.
Lone goal propels unscathed FEU over UP
The University of the Philippines failed its attempt to seize a third win after a 1-0 loss to league-leading Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 76 Men’s Football Tournament Sunday at the FEU-Diliman pitch.
Behind the seen: Lantern Parade 2013 preparations
Despite earlier news that the Lantern Parade was cancelled due to give way to ongoing relief efforts for the recent typhoon, the annual event will be held Wednesday, Dec.18. The parade is set to start at 4 p.m.
UP exits PSC baseball cup
The University of the Philippines bowed out of the Philippine Sports Commission Chairman’s Baseball Classic after losing to De La Salle University, 5-4, Friday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.
IN FOCUS: Oblation Run calls for disaster awareness
The 36th Oblation Run held Friday noon served as the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity’s (APO) call to help Typhoon Yolanda victims.
BOR approves STFAP, Code revisions
Following system-wide student consultations, the Board of Regents (BOR) approved on Friday the admin-proposed revisions to the Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP) and the University Student Code, with seven out of nine present members voting yes to the reforms.
No consensus on student consultation due to poor attendance
Students failed to reach a consensus during the consultation on revisions to the UP Student Code led by the University Student Council (USC) Tuesday at the School of Economics Auditorium.
Lady Tams keep Maroons winless in UAAP volleyball
The University of the Philippines fell to their third straight loss against the resurgent Far Eastern University, 25-19, 25-18, 25-17, Wednesday in the UAAP Season 76 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the FilOil Flying V Arena.
UP routs Zobel, forces tie vs Air Force in PSC baseball cup
The University of the Philippines stayed alive in the Philippine Sports Commission Baseball Cup after a 17-0 rampage over De La Salle Zobel and a 7-7 deadlock in nine innings against the Philippine Air Force this weekend.