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119 UP jeepneys fail annual inspections

Posted on 15 June 201315 June 2013
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By Claudine Complativo |
Out of 300 UP jeepneys, 119 were unable to continue operations as the academic year opened after failing to renew their permits from the Office of Community Relations (OCR) — much to the disservice of campus commuters.
To address the problem, the OCR held a second round of inspections this week.

Cutting down the loan line

Posted on 12 June 201312 June 2013
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By Beata Carolino Updated and corrected 8:52 PM Lines are nothing new to students from the University of the Philippines. Dubbed as the University of Pila, an abundance of long,…

More applications cause delay of STFAP results – OSSS

Posted on 5 June 20135 June 2013
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By Ardelle Costuna and Elizabeth Escaño UPDATED 10:24 AM The release of results of the second batch of applications for the Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP) was delayed…

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UP officials rule out junking STFAP

Posted on 18 March 201318 March 2013
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by Dean Lozarie An official of the University of the Philippines called the proposal made by student organizations to junk the Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP) “irresponsible”…

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Greed as Religion: A Review of Dulaang UP’s Collection

Posted on 6 March 20136 March 2013
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by Sara Jamel Bangayan Without a doubt, religion plays a powerful role in society. In the Philippines, it can even meddle in the political affairs of the state, which polarizes…

EDITORIAL: In service of the anonymous

Posted on 1 March 201329 January 2014
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As the university and college student council election in the University of the Philippines draws near, every Iskolar ng Bayan must live up to the challenge to be highly critical…

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KAISA dominates USC election results

Posted on 1 March 201329 January 2014
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Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan (KAISA) dominated the University Student Council (USC) elections 2013, clinching the chair and vice chair positions and four of the 12 council seats—a…

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INFOGRAPHIC: The 2013 USC Chair and Vice Chair race

Posted on 1 March 2013
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Alex Castro of KAISA, the new USC Chair, won over her “nearest” rival, STAND UP’s Mijo Solis, by 2, 140 votes. Her running mate Jules Guiang, meanwhile, edged past STAND…

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ISA dominates CMCSC elections

Posted on 1 March 201329 January 2014
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ISA dominates CMCSC elections by Melissa Luz Lopez Local party Interdependent Student-Centered Activism (ISA) clinched eight of the 13 seats for the College of Mass Communication Student Council (CMCSC) in…

USC bets debate on STFAP, security issues at UP Front forum

Posted on 28 February 201329 January 2014
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by Jhesset Thrina Enano Candidates for this year’s University Student Council (USC) elections expressed their positions on university issues, as well as their plans of action, in an elections forum…

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Men’s Football Finals: Ateneo halts UP’s bid for 3-peat

Posted on 25 February 2013
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by Marisse Gabrielle Panaligan The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Booters ended its seven-year title drought and dashed the Fighting Maroons’ dream of a three-peat by winning the men’s football…

Men’s Football Finals: Ateneo draws first blood as UP loses in penalty shootout

Posted on 21 February 2013
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by Edison Ubaldo Close but no cigar. Not once, not twice, but thrice. The University of the Philippines squandered a 1-0 halftime lead and succumbed to a 3-4 loss on…