Graphical abstract of the study (Photo credit: Pilario et. al. 2024 Algal blooms, which occur when algae overgrow in bodies of water, cannot only turn the water green but also kill fish and contaminate the water supply of nearby communities. Laguna Lake, one of Metro Manila's major sources of...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman issued an “urgent advisory” on Tuesday, July 9, following a stabbing incident that occurred on campus the previous night. Courtesy of UP Diliman Facebook Page In the advisory released by UPD, the university confirmed a stabbing incident reported to...
Students from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) and the Republic Polytechnic in Singapore (RP) joined forces for a monthlong leadership exchange program. In a statement on April 19, the UPD-CS noted that this initiative is called the Temasek Foundation...
Photo from the University of the Philippines (Facebook) The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) on Wednesday, April 10 advised teachers whose classes can be completed online to consider shifting to remote or asynchronous learning methods during periods of extreme heat. UPD made the...
Under the study project titled "Post-Wastewater Treatment Determination of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds for Interventions" conducted in the rivers of Mega Manila, researchers identified endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) that can potentially harm aquatic organisms and humans. Photo from...
Geologists from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) have discovered evidence of gas hydrates in the Manila Trench. Bathymetric map of Luzon, including the Manila Trench, the North Luzon Trough (NLT), West Luzon Trough (WLT), Stewart Bank (SB), and Philippine Mobile Belt (PMB). (Photo...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman topped the EduRank rankings in 2024, leading 229 other universities in the country. UP Diliman In its statement on Tuesday, March 12, UP said other UP System’s constituent universities were also included in the top 100 universities in the...
Various organizations expressed disapproval towards the increasing commercialization of the University of the Philippines Diliman's (UPD) campus areas, especially the “DiliMall,” as it puts certain community sectors at risk. Different sectors gathered in UP Old Tennis Court for the launching of...
The Ice Age began 2.58 million years ago and ended 11,700 years ago. During this period, the world experienced several glacial and interglacial events, which resulted in changes in human behavior to adapt to the rapidly changing environment. Years of research led to a discovery that proved the...
A pop culture and literature professor at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, on Friday Feb. 16, explained why the trending duck clip became popular in the Philippines. Trending duck clip "We (Filipino) have a phenomenon called ‘bandwagon syndrome’ (copycat, all the way) to...
A professor from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) cited reasons for the university's elective course offer on Taylor Swift saying it is aligned with UP's purpose "to provide a space that will generate conversations." (Taylor Swift's '1989' album cover (Facebook) In an article...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) on Sunday, Dec. 17, said it will extend the conduct of online classes and work-from-home arrangements for the remaining working days of 2023 due to the continuation of the transport strike. University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) On Dec.12, UPD...
