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Two paths, same pitfall: UP MVT, WVT suffer double defeat vs UST

Posted on 13 March 2026
byRain Ube and Ails Benedict Macababbad

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons suffered twin setbacks against the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in their sixth game in UAAP Season 88 on Wednesday, March 11,…

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Whispers of the Flesh

Posted on 13 March 202613 March 2026
byIyan Dela Cruz

Dante said that there is a place in hell for those who have sinned by allowing their appetite to silence the voice of their reason. I do not usually take…

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6 min

Ang Sisa na kilala natin, at ang Sisa na kailangan natin

Posted on 12 March 202613 March 2026
byPetrice Guevarra

Sisa. Sa tuwing naririnig natin ang pangalang ito, agad na pumapasok sa isip natin ang hiyaw ng isang inang nawalan ng dalawang anak. Siya ay naging larawan ng Pilipinong dinurog…

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UP MVT, WVT vow to ‘restart’ after suffering FEU sweep

Posted on 10 March 2026
byJohn Nickholai Echevarria and Darwyne Manigbas

The University of the Philippines (UP) volleyball teams suffered straight-set losses in their double-header against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws on Sunday, March 8, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. …

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Closer, better, together: UP MVT eyes better chemistry ahead of FEU match

Posted on 7 March 2026
byAils Benedict Macababbad

Same system, same hunger to win. This remains to be the mindset of the University of the Philippines (UP) Men’s Volleyball Team (MVT), following a tough loss to the National…

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‘Laban lang’ mentality propels UP WVT’s bounce back win vs NU

Posted on 2 March 2026
byJohn Nickholai Echevarria and Darwyne Manigbas

There is always light at the end of the tunnel for the girls in Diliman. “Dapat ‘pag lumalaban kami, may puso,” said senior middle blocker Niña Ytang. “Sa lahat ng…

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From fig leaves to firewalls

Posted on 1 March 20261 March 2026
byKristine Claire Velasco and Kiersten Shea Filarca

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse and exploitation. Imagine the first humans from the Garden of Eden: clothed only in fig leaves, in a quiet bid for…

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Chances on the court: Abram Robles and Zairus Pacure stand out in DLSU showdown

Posted on 27 February 2026
byPatricia Yapit

No time to back down, only room to aim higher. Season 87 left the University of the Philippines (UP) Men’s Volleyball Team (MVT) fractured, as they only managed to tally…

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Coronation State U: UP MFT reclaims UAAP title in dramatic win over FEU

Posted on 24 February 2026
byChino Sator

Third-best no more. The University of the Philippines (UP) Men’s Football Team (MFT) are back on top of the heap as it beat the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 2-1,…

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UP WVT overcomes injury woes in comeback win vs. Ateneo

Posted on 24 February 2026
byJohn Nickholai Echevarria

Through the pain, the fighting spirit remains. In another test of the Katipunan duel, the University of the Philippines (UP) Women’s Volleyball Team (WVT) pulled off a heart-pounding reverse sweep,…

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UP MVT defense crumbles against Katipunan rivals

Posted on 24 February 202624 February 2026
byAaliyah Mallari

The University of the Philippines (UP) Men’s Volleyball Team (MVT) hopes to rebuild its defense after absorbing its first loss, 25-21, 23-25, 22-25, 18-25, against Katipunan rivals Ateneo Blue Eagles…

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Recovering ‘lost’ Philippine literature, one text at a time

Posted on 24 February 202626 February 2026
byRobb Nigel Moya

It was noon when the foot traffic of students in Area 2 became more and more predictable. With class finished for the morning and others preparing for classes afterwards, many…