The University of the Philippines (UP) secured the top spot among the country’s leading higher educational institutions in the 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings released on Wednesday, June 28. Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), De La Salle University (DLSU), University of...
MANGO MANIA Pahutan mangoes, native to the Philippines, are harvested from the wild By Gregg Yan What are the most familiar Pinoy fruits? Mangoes, bananas, pineapples, and papayas probably come to mind—but did you know that Philippine forests harbor hundreds of lesser-known fruits, nuts, and...
The University Council (UC) of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman pushes for the strengthening of democratic governance in appointing officials in the university. (Photo courtesy of up.edu.ph) “Just as we uphold the independence of university institutions, we ask for transparency and...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Office of the Chancellor has issued a memorandum for the temporary transition of classes to online mode starting Thursday, May 4 until May 10 due to Covid-19. Courtesy of UP Cebu "In response to the recent surge in Covid-19 probable cases on campus, we are...
Speakers from various University of the Philippines (UP) sectors criticize the "problems" in the university's state of governance in light of Atty. Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II's appointment as the new UP Diliman chancellor. In a public forum called "Pamamahala sa UP: Saan Tayo Ngayon, Saan Tayo...
Scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) are conducting a "first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary study" on the chemical, physical, and psychological effects of "rugby" on those who abuse its intended use. (Photo: Juan Carlo de Vela | MB ) The study, called Novel Approaches to Treatment...
Former University of the Philippines (UP) President Emanuel Valdez Soriano passed away on Saturday, April 22 at the age of 87. Courtesy of Rinna Soriano This was confirmed by his daughter, Rinna, in a Facebook post. "Bob just passed away.... somehow I knew when a bird sat on my side mirror before...
The deadline for applications for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2024 has been extended until April 20, 11:59 p.m. Courtesy of UPCAT - U.P. System This was announced by the UP Office of Admissions on Saturday, April 15, which was the initial last date of the...
The application for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2024 will close on Saturday, April 15. "For incoming freshies for AY 2024-2025, please make sure to submit your Form 1 application on or before April 15, 2023, tomorrow. Apply at...
The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (UP BOR) on Monday, April 3, elected UP College of Law Dean and lawyer Edgardo Carlo Vistan II as the next UP Diliman chancellor. Courtesy of Philippine Collegian This was announced by UP President Angelo Jimenez after the board's four-hour...
The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (UP BOR) is set to choose who among Dr. Fidel Nemenzo, Dr. Victor Paz, and lawyer Edgardo Carlo Vistan will be the next UP Diliman chancellor on Monday, April 3. Nemenzo, who is eyeing a second term as UP Diliman chancellor, is a mathematics...
The University of the Philippines (UP) community welcomed Quezon City Regional Trial Court's decision to dismiss the charges filed by the Social Security System (SSS) against UP Professor Melania Flores. This was after the state-run pension fund executed an affidavit of desistance, said the Congress...
