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USC Chair, Vice Chair elected after hurdling abstentions
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman concluded its special University Student Council (USC) elections on Wednesday, October 30, securing leaders for critical roles left vacant following the May regular elections, when abstentions outnumbered votes for candidates across all key positions. In the special elections, Sean Kirby Latorre emerged as Chairperson with 3,747 votes, narrowly […]
Polls open for two-day UPD USC special elections
Voting is underway on Tuesday, October 29, at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman as students participate in the special elections for the University Student Council (USC). The election, which will run until Wednesday, October 30, precedes the upcoming Hallowtide break beginning Thursday. This special election follows the regular USC elections held in May, […]
Admin maintains UP-AFP pact ‘beneficial’ despite protests
The University of the Philippines (UP) System administration is standing firm on its recent cooperation agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), asserting that the pact will be “beneficial” to both institutions. “We wish to reiterate that the declaration is non-binding and exploratory,” UP said in a statement on Thursday, September 26. “Such […]
UP Diliman welcomes first-year students
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman held its annual University Welcome Assembly for the freshmen of academic year 2024-2025, September 16. University officials, faculty, and staff welcomed undergraduate students from UP Diliman’s 25 academic units. UP President Angelo Jimenez encouraged first-year students to always keep in mind the Filipino taxpayers who make their education […]
UHS celebrates 95th anniversary, launches new programs
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman University Health Service (UHS) began its 95th anniversary celebration on Monday, September 9, with the introduction of several new programs aimed at enhancing healthcare services for the UP Diliman community. The weeklong festivities opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by key University officials, including UP Diliman Chancellor Edgardo […]
HRVVMC, UP agree to speed up ML museum construction
The Human Rights Violation Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) and the University of the Philippines (UP) announced in a meeting with Martial Law survivors their commitment to expedite the construction of the Freedom Memorial Museum at the UP Diliman campus, September 6. “This initiative underscores their shared commitment to preserving the struggles of a people during […]
UP opens UAAP ’87 with a call for unity, sportsmanship
Host University of the Philippines (UP) kicked off the 87th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) on Saturday, September 7, with an opening ceremony headlined by Filipino rock band, Eraserheads—comprised of UP alumni. During the ceremony, UAAP Season 87 Chairman and UP President Angelo Jimenez underscored the importance of friendship and […]
UP: Transfer deed’s absence delaying ML museum construction
The University of the Philippines (UP) clarified on Tuesday, September 3 that a necessary deed of transfer and possession is causing the delay in the start of construction of the planned Martial Law Museum at the University’s Diliman, Quezon City campus. In a statement, UP said that the Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) […]
UPD designated 2024 Bar Exams venue; several areas off limits
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus will serve as a local testing center for the 2024 Bar Examinations, as announced by the Office of the Chancellor in Memorandum No. ECLV-24-019, issued on Friday, August 30. The Supreme Court (SC) will administer the Bar exams at UP Diliman on several dates throughout September. The […]
Classes in QC suspended for third day due to heavy rainfall
The Quezon City (QC) local government suspended classes at all levels in both public and private schools on Wednesday, September 4, due to continued heavy rainfall across Metro Manila. Residents are advised to stay indoors and take necessary precautions. This marks the third consecutive day of class suspensions in QC due to the severe weather […]