Project NOAH comes home to UP
by Krysten Mariann Boado The University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents (BOR) approved Feb. 23 the adoption of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) under the Office…
Sansinukob: Unveiling a universe as told by Philippine folklore
By Bronte Lacsamana Gracing the spaces between the tall trees and leaf-strewn paths of University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman are six otherworldly beings, sharing folk tales about the birth…
Student groups stage cultural protest for human rights
By Inna Christine Cabel As justice remains elusive for victims of different human rights violations in the country, University of the Philippines – Diliman (UP) student groups filled Palma Hall…
Lady Maroons stay perfect against Lady Tigresses
Photo taken by Keith Jasper Magcaling during UP vs. UE Women’s Volleyball game, Feb. 11, 2017. By Luisa Morales The University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons remained unbeaten as…
National Space Agency proponent: PH space program will benefit the country
By Jeuel Barroso Space development is essential to the Philippines for its progress and the growth of its societal sectors, said National SPACE Development Program Leader Dr. Rogel Sese in…
Concepcion inauguration highlights increased salary, benefits for employees
By Nacho Domingo University of the Philippines (UP) President Alfredo Pascual officially concluded his six-year term, formally turning over the presidency to UP Law Dean Danilo Concepcion, Friday. During the…
Former UP Prexy denied graceful exit by student groups, lauded by colleagues
By Tessa Barre and Merryll Phae Red Carao Former University of the Philippines (UP) President Alfredo E. Pascual’s send-off ceremony Feb. 9 became site to both praises from his colleagues…
Compromise and consensus
The University of the Philippines’ (UP) militancy has proved its legacy of victories for decades, but in the debate on a document formally declaring our rights as students, questions and…
Youth groups slam attacks against education sectors
Photo taken during the First Day Fight mobilization, Jan. 17, 2017. By Jeuel Barroso and Ara Nacario Amidst the loud convergence of college organizations from various universities, 17-year-old Caella Serrano…
UP LSG to lobby UP admin for Students’ Magna Carta
By Nacho Domingo After garnering the support of the University Student Council (USC), the UP Law Student Government (LSG) cited lobbying with the UP administration as the next step in…
Student groups slam Duterte admin’s ‘false promise’ of free education
By Jeuel Barroso Calling for free education across the country, student groups from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman began the second semester of the academic year with protests…
IBON: Duterte’s economic plans geared towards neoliberalism
By Jeuel Barroso Independent thinktank IBON Foundation discussed Friday how ‘self-proclaimed pro-poor’ President Rodrigo Duterte forwarded economic policies favoring large-scale business over the working class and the impoverished. Analyzing the…