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DALUMPINES LEADS PROGRAM FOR UP TAEKWONDO TEAMS

The University of the Philippines Taekwondo Teams have been given a much-welcome shot in the arm with the entry of Atty. Francine Dalumpines as first-ever program head. The Fighting Maroons’ women’s team finished fourth in UAAP Season 86, while the men wound up fifth. With the appointment of the private practice lawyer as program head, […]

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BAYLA TO SUIT UP FOR FIGHTING MAROONS

Gilas Pilipinas Youth stalwart Jacob Bayla will don another Pilipinas jersey. Only this time, it will be colored maroon, as he commits to the University of the Philippines. The 6’5 Fil-Am winger out of Norwalk, California was part of the Batang Gilas team who represented the Philippines in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship in 2022. […]

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UPCM HONORS PHILIPPINE RED CROSS, GORDON

The University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine (UPCM) honored the scholarship provision of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and its Chairman and CEO, Dick Gordon, to UPCM’s medical students during a “Donor Appreciation Ceremony” held at UP Manila recently.  PRC is the biggest full scholarship provider of the UPCM to date.   On […]

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UP, EDCOM REVIVE ANGARA FELLOWSHIP

The University of the Philippines and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) signed a partnership to collaborate on education policy research through the UP President Edgardo J. Angara Fellowship (UPPEJA). Present during the signing ceremony were EDCOM 2 Executive Director Dr. Karol Mark Yee, UP President Angelo A. Jimenez, UP Vice President for […]

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HUBILLA COMMITS TO PLAY FOR UP FIGHTING MAROONS

University of the Philippines has gained a promising young talent in Chris Hubilla, the 20-year-old forward from San Beda-Rizal and a top prospect in the class of 2024. Despite being in Grade 11, Hubilla committed to UP early because donning the Fighting Maroons jersey has been a long-time aspiration of his. In his one-and-done stint […]

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UP PRESIDENT FORMS STUDENT HOUSING TASK FORCE

Following the death of University of the Philippines (UP) student Leki Aquilino in a fire in Barangay Krus na Ligas in Quezon City, UP President Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez has formed a task force to address student housing concerns in UP’s different campuses.  In a statement posted in the UP website, the UP Media and Public […]

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INCOMING UP PRESIDENT JIMENEZ TAKES OATH AT CHED

Incoming University of the Philippines (UP) President Angelo Jimenez took his oath of office Tuesday, February 7 at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in Diliman, Quezon City. CHED Chairperson Prospero de Vera III, who co-chairs the UP Board of Regents (BOR), administered Jimenez’s oath. In his vision paper, Jimenez stated that UP “must strive […]

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NEXT UP PRESIDENT MAKES ‘PLEDGE TO THE PEOPLE’

The incoming President of the University of the Philippines returned to his hometown in Mindanao to make a “Pledge to the People,” an act he said is intended to remind the state university of its fundamental mission. In a social media post on Thursday, incoming UP President Atty. Angelo “Jijil” Jimenez said that he took […]

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TAMAYO THANKS UP, ANNOUNCES DECISION TO TURN PRO

University of the Philippines (UP) Maroons star forward Carl Tamayo has announced that he has accepted an offer to play professionally in Japan, and in a social media post on Tuesday said that playing for the State university was “one of the greatest blessings in my life.” “I am grateful to Coach Gold, Coach Bo, […]

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QUICK RECALL: UAAP CHEERDANCE COMPETITION

After two years of hiatus, students from eight participating schools finally hit the court to showcase their talents, skills, and school spirit for the annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition. That said, it is also that time of the year when the battle on the dance floor extends to the benches with respective schools’ students and supporters, […]