Several students and faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman walked out of their classrooms for a “Black Friday” protest on Sept. 12, to denounce alleged corruption in government projects and the recent budget cuts in education. Students wearing black shirts marched...
The University of the Philippines (UP) has expressed strong support for transparency and accountability in government infrastructure projects following recent reports of widespread corruption in the country’s flood control initiatives. In a statement, UP President Angelo Jimenez said the...
As the country observes National Clean-up Month this September, Senator Loren Legarda called on the public to translate environmental policies into tangible community action. This event is observed by virtue of Proclamation No. 244 s. 1993, complemented by Presidential Proclamation No. 470 s....
With more than ₱50 billion in revenues being forgone due to the non-imposition of top-up taxes on large multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the Philippines, the Department of Finance (DOF) is eyeing to slap “very large” corporations with such a levy to contain the flight of potential tax...
Forthsky Padrigao is set to miss the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball opener when the UST Growling Tigers battle the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Quadricentennial Pavilion. The 23-year-old Padrigao is serving the one-game suspension levied to him in...
One hundred barrels of granulated chlorine were donated to the city government of Manila to be used for its city-wide cleaning and disinfecting operations to curb diseases and viruses, especially in places with high foot traffic. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso personally received the...
The University of the Philippines Diliman is set to make history this November with ‘Connections’: The Engineering of Music, a benefit concert joining the hands of the UP College of Engineering and the UP College of Music for the first time in a shared mission: to champion student mental health...
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of predicting rainfall from tropical cyclones (TCs) more quickly and efficiently than traditional forecasting methods. The study, conducted by Cris Gino Mesias and Dr. Gerry...
The donation of new forensic equipment from Japan will bolster the country’s capacity to uphold justice and human rights, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said. Japan Ministry of Justice 's donation was not only a "clinical moment" but both a gesture of compassion and a boost to the...
De La Salle eyes to open its title retention campaign in style while University of the Philippines seeks a strong debut when they face separate rivals on Saturday, Aug. 9, in the 2025 World University Basketball Series (WUBS) in Tokyo, Japan. The Green Archers, who seek a repeat performance of...
BAGUIO CITY— Twelve Computer Science and Communication students have been awarded scholarships by Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. in partnership with the University of the Philippines Baguio to help meet the growing need for skilled professionals in the country 's digital...
The De La Salle Green Archers arrived in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, Aug. 5, with a mission of retaining their title in the 2025 World University Basketball Series. The tournament fires off on Saturday, Aug. 9, until Aug. 11 at the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium where the Green Archers are...
