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Advocates press for gender-sensitive GE program

Posted on 15 February 201615 February 2016
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Pressing for a more gender-sensitive General Education (GE) curriculum, the UP Diliman Gender Office (UPDGO), along with Gabriela Youth, spearheaded the celebration of the One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign at the UPD Quezon Hall on Feb. 12.

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UP Fair: Changing tunes for changing times

Posted on 14 February 201618 February 2016
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“I see all these corporate names and I get disgusted by it.” Is the UP Fair still a platform for alternative Pinoy music and social issues?

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‘Salamat sa Rebolusyon’: Honor Thy Father goes to UP

Posted on 10 February 2016
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by Bei Zamora and Arianne Christian Tapao Edgar does not believe in Yeshua or in any god. But all for a new beginning in Baguio, Edgar (John Lloyd Cruz) reluctantly…

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Lady Maroons succumb to Lady Spikers

Posted on 6 February 20166 February 2016
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by Denver del Rosario The University of the Philippines Lady Maroons faltered against the De La Salle University Lady Spikers in four sets, 14-25, 13-25, 25-19, 20-25, today in…

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A mirror from the past, a mirror of the present

Posted on 6 February 20166 February 2016
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by Krysten Mariann Boado Opening its ceremonies with a grand showcase of the Filipino theater tradition of Bodabil, the University of the Philippines takes its students on a trip down…

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Katherine Bersola: A story of recovery and resurgence

Posted on 1 February 20161 February 2016
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As she stepped into the taraflex court after a very long time, elation surged through her body. Every after jump and spike meant everything, especially after recovering from a crucial injury that affected her career last season in the UAAP. For someone like Katherine Bersola whose love is playing volleyball, it was a feeling like no other.

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Lady Maroons blank Lady Warriors in UAAP volleyball opener

Posted on 31 January 201631 January 2016
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by Denver del Rosario Host school University of the Philippines dominated the University of the East, 25-20, 25-13, 25-21, in the season-opener of the UAAP season 78 women’s volleyball tournament…

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Senatorial candidates debate on SUCs’ budget allocation, socialized tuition, GE reform

Posted on 31 January 201631 January 2016
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“We believe that education is a right, and if the government does not provide subsidy to education, government is violating human rights.”

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USC, LSG to confer on Magna Carta referendum

Posted on 27 January 201627 January 2016
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Out of 7 140, 94 percent or 6 712 voted yes while only 5. 27 percent or 376 students said no.

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UC defers proposed GE revision

Posted on 25 January 201625 January 2016
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by Ma. Nina Pamela Castro [UPDATED] The UP Diliman University Council (UC) motioned on Monday to review the proposed General Education (GE) Program in the 137th special meeting at the…

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UC to vote on proposed GE revision

Posted on 24 January 201624 January 2016
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by Faith Esther Brown and Ma. Nina Pamela Castro As the University of the Philippines adopts an “internationalization” trend, another hurdle awaits the embodiment of its liberal education…

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Raining on the parade: UP lanterns awe spectators despite weather

Posted on 21 December 201521 December 2015
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by Misty Pegram With the looming weather and the rain already beginning to fall, the few hours preceding the day’s main event seemed bleak. Distinct sounds of marching bands and…