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Diliman
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UP wins opening game against ADMU

September 12, 2024
The UP Fighting Maroons Men鈥檚 Basketball Team (UPMBT) won its opening game in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 men鈥檚 basketball tournament against the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles, 77-61. The Fighting Maroons and Blue Eagles match up, popularly known as The Battle of Katipunan, was the lone game played after the spectacular opening ceremonies of the UAAP Season 87 on Sept. 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. UPMBT鈥檚 Millora-Brown blocks ADMU鈥檚 Shawn Tuano鈥檚 attempt at the basket. Photo from the UAAP Media Team The Fighting Maroons had a slow start and was just ahead by a point, 17-16, at the end of the first period. In the second period, JD Cagulangan, Francis Lopez, and Terrence Fortea propelled the UPMBT to a 10-point lead going into the game鈥檚 second half. The UPMBT then continued its assault and was able to establish its biggest lead at 50-32, courtesy of rookie Jacob Bayla鈥檚 mid-range jumper at the 7:13 mark of the third frame. The Blue Eagles, however, fought back and was able to cut the UPMBT鈥檚 lead to eight points, 54-62, midway of the final quarter. The UPMBT responded with a 7-0 blast, courtesy of Cagulangan鈥檚 jumper and a back-to-back basket by Lopez 鈥攇iving the UPMBT a 15-point cushion and eventually taking the fight out of the Blue Eagles. Lopez scores on a slam. Photo from the UAAP Media Team Cagulangan led the UPMBT with 17 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Lopez contributed 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, while big man Quentin Millora-Brown made his presence felt by grabbing 17 rebounds, scoring seven points, and two block shots. The UPMBT鈥檚 next game is against the University of the East Red Warriors on Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. also at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Cagulangan. Photo from the UAAP Media Team
Academe

猫咪AV, USAID ink MOU for Open RAN lab

September 12, 2024
UP Diliman (猫咪AV), through the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) of the 猫咪AV College of Engineering (COE), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Philippines to set up another laboratory on campus, the Open Radio Access Network (RAN) Laboratory. (From left) Lovejoy and Vistan. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office According to the EEEI, the Open RAN Laboratory is a project 鈥渆nvisioned to be a center for collaboration among mobile network operators, ICT vendors, industry organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and other development partners. It aims to promote open and disaggregated network technologies, particularly open RAN, to foster a robust telecommunications environment.鈥 The laboratory will be housed at the institute. John Garrity, chief of party of USAID Better Access and Connectivity (BEACON) Activity, explained that the Open RAN Laboratory focuses on improving the quality of ICT infrastructure, strengthening the enabling environment and regulatory governance, and developing cybersecurity technical capacity. USAID/Philippines is implementing the Open RAN Laboratory through the BEACON Activity, a five-year project designed to support inclusive and resilient economic growth in the Philippines through strengthening network infrastructures, ICT skills, and institutional capacities. 鈥淥pen RAN essentially is about disaggregating a very closed and proprietary technology stock, and basically expanding the ecosystems, lowering the cost of deployment and allowing the telcos to expand their connectivity out in the unconnected areas,鈥 he said. 猫咪AV Chancellor Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II thanked USAID for its generous support. 鈥淲e are confident that the Open RAN Laboratory will be fully utilized by the university in doing research and extension that will improve connectivity for every Filipino to drive our country’s digital transformation. Additionally, we are also confident that this partnership will spur local innovation and industries that deliver technologies for next generation communication systems,鈥 Vistan said. The MOU was signed by Vistan and Amy Lovejoy, director of the Economic, Development and Governance Office of USAID/Philippines, on Aug. 27 at the UP Board of Regents Room. On a related development, 猫咪AV and USAID Philippines signed another MOU for the establishment of a scholarship and fellowship program for next generation networks research and development. The two institutions are collaborating on a scholarship program that will provide post-graduate grants to three Filipino engineers and researchers who will also be engaged in the operation of the Open RAN Laboratory. (From left) Garrity and Tria. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office Garrity and Director Lew Andre Tria of the EEEI, signed the MOU on the scholarship program. Present at the event were UP President Angelo A. Jimenez, COE Dean Maria Antonia N. Tanchuling, Koji Isawa, first secretary of the…
Campus

Paz rests

September 12, 2024
Esteemed Filipino archaeologist Victor J. Paz, PhD has gone to rest with his forefathers and foremothers. A professor at the UP Diliman (猫咪AV) School of Archaeology (SA), Paz passed away on Sept. 7. He served as director of the UP Archaeological Studies Program (ASP), now SA, from 2002 to 2012. Paz was the founding editor of Hukay: Journal for Archaeological Research in Asia and the Pacific, an SA refereed journal. Paz. Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office It was under his leadership that the ASP hosted the 18th Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association Congress which gathered over 300 archaeologists from all over the world. Hosted in coordination with the National Museum of the Philippines, the congress was held in 猫咪AV from 20 to 26 March 2006. At the time of his death, Paz was chair of the University Hotel Board of Overseers. A post in the SA Facebook page described Paz as a 鈥渕ajor force in championing Philippine archaeology and cultural heritage. He was a pillar, having roles in the founding of and development of the UPSA, the WG Solheim II Foundation, Inc., and a stern supporter of the Kapisanan ng mga Arkeologist sa Pilipinas Inc., while also serving on numerous executive boards, organizational committees, consultancy panels both locally and internationally.鈥 Paz earned his PhD in archaeology from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. His remains鈥 inurnment was held on Sept. 11.
Research

Preserving Demetillo鈥檚 legacy

September 09, 2024
Digitization and Performance of Asian Music Arranged for Guitar Ensemble by Lester Demetillo is a research project fulfilled in honor of the UP Guitar Ensemble founder. This was how the team described the research 鈥攁 project of the Department of Strings and Chamber Music (DSCM) of the UP Diliman (猫咪AV) College of Music (CMu).                       The research introduced Demetillo as a 鈥渄istinguished Filipino guitarist and pedagogue who transcribed and arranged countless works for the classical guitar ensemble from both local and foreign music, greatly contributing to the history and practice of classical guitar in the Philippines鈥 rose to prominence when he founded the UP Guitar Ensemble in 1982.鈥 Demetillo. Photo by Jerald DJ. Caranza, UP Diliman Information Office Supported by the 猫咪AV Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts, the research 鈥渁ims to digitize,鈥 Demetillo鈥檚 handwritten works using a music notation program. These works 鈥渨ill be encoded in batches of 10 to 15 pieces, and each batch will be performed in a dedicated guitar ensemble concert as a means of promoting Filipino classical guitar music while honoring 鈥 legacy.鈥 Demetillo addressing the audience. Photo by Jerald DJ. Caranza, UP Diliman Information Office聽聽聽 The first batch of materials showcased in the project were eight Filipino works and five traditional pieces from Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, and Indonesia. The Filipino works are Visayan Caprice and Cavatina by Nicanor Abelardo, Improvisasyon by Augusto Espino, Buligi by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, Rondo in F by National Artist for Music Antonio Molina, Suite, 2nd Movement by Angel Pe帽a, Tanging Dilag by Rosendo Santos Jr., and Mindanao Orchids by Ramon Tapales. The Asian traditional works are Quartet for Koto and J奴shichigen, 1st Movement by Nagasawa Katsutoshi; Arirang, a Korean folk song; Jasmine Flower, a Chinese folk song; excerpts from Sadhukarn, a Thai traditional music; and Gambangan from Balinese Ceremonial Music by Colin McPhee. At the concert where the first batch of Demetillo鈥檚 digitized works were also performed, the distinguished guitarist and composer-recalled the beginnings of the UP Guitar Ensemble and expressed his sentiments forming the group. Demetillo said it was a daunting, 鈥渁lmost an impossible task, especially here in the Philippines, because of the dearth of pieces, because of the dearth of capable teachers.鈥 He began teaching at the DSCM in 1982 after auditioning and being recommended by National Artist for Music Ramon P. Santos who was then-CMu dean. Demetillo continued, 鈥淚 was so envious with the orchestras, with the Madrigal Singers, with the UP Concert Chorus, and the other groups here. The symphony orchestras and the wind orchestras. Because they could perform so many, you know, kinds of music. So many big repertoires. So why not…
Extension

Climate change affects 鈥渓ife, livelihood, and likelihood鈥

September 12, 2024
The keynote message of Robert E. A. Borje, vice chairperson and executive director of the Climate Change Commission, emphasized to local government leaders the impacts of climate change on lives and the environment, and community response towards resiliency. Participants of LGUs in Action. Photo by Jerald DJ. Caranza, UP Diliman Information Office According to its website, the Climate Change Commission is the 鈥渓ead policy-making body of the government tasked to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate government programs and ensure the mainstreaming of climate change in national, local, and sectoral development plans towards a climate-resilient and climate-smart Philippines.鈥 鈥淭he Philippines ranks high in risk indices due to its exposure to multiple hazards and frequent high intensity events,鈥 Borje said, echoing the observation of Sen. Loren Legarda, who sent a video message at the hybrid forum LGUs in Action: Local Innovations for Sustainable Communities (LGUs in Action) at the Novotel Manila in Araneta Center. Joefe B. Santarita, PhD, former UP Diliman Asian Center dean, and the forum鈥檚 moderator, said that 鈥渢he primary objective of this activity is to showcase exemplary sustainable and climate-oriented initiatives by the LGUs in the archipelago while facilitating discussions and potential collaborations across sectors. So the mayoral forum aims to highlight and disseminate climate change mitigation and adaptation practices implemented by the LGUs in the Philippines and collaborative initiatives and partnerships for sustainable development.鈥 Santarita. Photo by Jerald DJ. Caranza, UP Diliman Information Office Explaining further, Borje said, 鈥淥ur nation faces increasing temperatures, prolonged droughts, intensified winds, more frequent intensified cyclones, heavy precipitation resulting in floods, landslides, and rising sea levels.鈥 He added, 鈥淲hen we talk about climate change, our lives, livelihood, and collective future are on the line. Buhay, kabuhayan, at kinabukasan po nating lahat ang nakataya.鈥 Santarita rephrased this as 鈥渓ife, livelihood, and likelihood.鈥 In response to the challenges, Borje said the country has developed national policies that will guide actions to address climate impacts. Borje. Photo by Jerald DJ. Caranza, UP Diliman Information Office 鈥淭he Philippines has recently completed its first national adaptation plan (NAP), becoming only the third ASEAN country and 56th in the world to submit a NAP to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,鈥 Borje said. According to Borje, NAP aids in reducing climate-related losses and damages and building 鈥渢he country鈥檚 adaptive capacity toward transformative, resilient, and sustainable economic development by 2050. The NAP serves as a national instrument to pursue efforts at all levels of governance to address climate risk and reduce the country鈥檚 vulnerabilities to climate change impacts.鈥 鈥淪imilarly, the Philippines鈥 Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan (NDCIP) is a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing resilience…
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CSWCD launches student support project

September 09, 2024

At the recent UP Diliman (猫咪AV) College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) general alumni homecoming, Pagbabalik 2024, CSWCD Dean Lenore Polotan-dela Cruz formally launched Pusong CSWCD Student Support Fund (PCSSF), an alumni-related college project. The PCSSF is projected to benefit 25 individual students, three student organizations, and five partner communities for five academic […]

Better care for aging Pinoy population

September 05, 2024

The country should soon strengthen the support system for older persons (OP) as the Philippines transitions to an aging society by 2030. This was underscored by the second report of the Longitudinal Study of Aging and Health in the Philippines (LSAHP) project, Aging and Health in the Philippines, Wave 2 (LSAHP Wave 2). LSAHP Wave […]

猫咪AV gets 100% in August electrical engineers and master electricians licensure exam

September 05, 2024

Examinees from UP Diliman (猫咪AV) performed well at the August 2024 Registered Electrical Engineers and Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examinations, giving the University a 100% passing rate. All six first-time examinees from the 猫咪AV Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) were among the 1,655 who passed the examinations held in the National Capital Region, Baguio, […]
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Sep 14
21st Certificate Course in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management

21st Certificate Course in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management

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Sep 16
University Welcome Assembly

University Welcome Assembly

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Sep 17
Freshie Orientation and Organization Fair

Freshie Orientation and Organization Fair

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