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Torculas, Onoh lead UP dominance in split Game 12 results

Posted on 12 November 2023
byNiklas Arriola and Jelena Basilio

Already assured of a Final Four slot, the UP Fighting Maroons continue their quests for a twice-to-beat advantage as they absorb split results in their respective #UAAPSeason86 matches on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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Maroons book pair of Final Four tickets for UAAP 86

Posted on 9 November 2023
byJustin Peter Guzman

The UP Basketball Teams have cemented their spots in the #UAAPSeason86 Final Four, marking the fifth straight appearance of the men’s squad in the semifinals and the women’s first return in 15 years.

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UP clinches 8-2 record after tough MBT loss, WBT blowout win

Posted on 6 November 2023
byRenee Rhose De Guzman and Mark Villamora

Despite absorbing split results, the UP Fighting Maroons maintain a safe spot in the Final Four race of the #UAAPSeason86 basketball tournaments as the men’s team shares the top of the standings with NU and the women’s squad sits solo at second place.

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Campus pub in Leyte remains in limbo amid university’s ‘repressive’ policies

Posted on 2 November 20232 November 2023
byRianne Krystiana Lizardo

An Lantawan, the campus publication of Leyte Normal University, changed its name to “LNU Student Publication Office” on Facebook after officials from the university prevented them from using their original name and logo in the absence of an accreditation.

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Progressive groups stand with Palestine, denounce US-backed Israeli occupation

Posted on 31 October 2023
byAthena Dagli and Chase Johnbelle Ralutin

For progressive groups and solidarity formations, the Philippines and Palestine have one common enemy— the imperialist United States’ war machine targeting liberation movements.

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UP snags double win with MBT redemption, WBT lose-streak ender

Posted on 30 October 2023
byJason Rodriguez and MJ Viernes

Both the UP Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are now back to the win column after securing a pair of wins against the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Adamson Lady Falcons, respectively, to continue their second-round campaign with a clean slate.

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[EDITORIAL] Beyond theatrics: The Filipino youth deserves better

Posted on 29 October 2023
byTinig ng Plaridel

If we put clowns into a palace, it becomes a circus for clownery.

This basically sums up the current state of our government as mostly incompetent officials now lead the country to a gradual decline — a tragic loop the Philippines will never escape so long as democratic processes, including local community elections, are not treated seriously.

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On PrEP and PEP: Lack of access, stigma distances youth from HIV-preventive meds

Posted on 27 October 202314 November 2023
byHarry Serrano

Even though better medications against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are now mostly distributed for free, some people are still having a hard time availing them due to accessibility issues and the long-standing stigma attached to being sexually active.

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UP absorbs split results in UAAP 86 round two opener

Posted on 27 October 2023
byJustin Peter Guzman and Lorraine Valdez

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons started their #UAAPSeason86 second-round campaign with bittersweet results after securing a dominant win for the men’s team and another heartbreaking loss for the women’s squad.

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Dance is dance: UPSDC’s path to ICU gold

Posted on 24 October 202324 October 2023
byKaira Balcos

A victory for the team, the university, the country and the local dance community. The UP Streetdance Club (UPSDC) made history as the first collegiate team to represent the Philippines…

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Breaking barriers: ‘High’ demand for Anthro 198 reveals need for FSL course

Posted on 23 October 202323 October 2023
byEliseo Rioja

A roomful of students thoroughly watched their professor, making sure not to misplace a finger, which could entirely change one’s message in sign language. Among them was Gabriel Federico, a…

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UP suffers sweep denial with breakthrough ADMU wins

Posted on 23 October 2023
byJc Ricarte and Sophia Cifra

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons absorbed their first loss in the UAAP Season 86 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments after falling short in the “Battle of Katipunan”…