Teen scientist Hillary Diane Andales will soon start her studies as a scholar at the top global university Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The 18-year-old was offered the MIT scholarship after winning the 2017 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global video contest for young scientists. In her winning video, Andales explained Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. […]
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University of the Philippines Mindanao produces first Summa Cum Laude Pete Maverick Nicole Estudillo
The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) has produced its first Summa Cum Laude graduate since its establishment in 1995. The Summa Cum Laude honors were given to Food Technology major, Pete Maverick Nicole Estudillo, at the UP Mindanao graduation ceremonies held on June 21. The 22-year-old Estudillo was reported by UP Mindanao to have […]
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University of the Philippines Diliman soars 28 spots in Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings
University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman climbed up 28 spots to reach the top 33 percent in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR). This is the highest ranking of UP since it debuted in the rankings in 2014. The flagship campus of the country’s premier state university placed 356th in the latest […]
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Ateneo valedictorian-student leader writes of journey as jeepney driver’s daughter
OFW single mother beats odds to graduate Cum Laude
Former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Michele Sison has beaten the odds stacked against her fulfilling the dream to be a teacher. This school year, she finished school as a Cum Laude graduate and was even honored with her school’s highest institutional award. In her younger years, Sison could not pursue her childhood dream and instead […]
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University of the Philippines professor Randy David named Fukuoka Grand Prize Winner
University of the Philippines (UP) professor Randolf “Randy” David has been named the 2019 Fukuoka Grand Prize winner. The UP sociologist is the first Filipino to receive the Grand Prize “for his efforts in fighting for social justice.” The award comes with a 5 million yen (P2.4 million) prize money. David teaches politics and social […]
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French icon Le Cordon Bleu, Ateneo University train world-class chefs
Le Cordon Bleu (LCB), the iconic French culinary and hospitality school network, is partnering with Ateneo de Manila University to train world-class Filipino chefs. The first LCB school in the Philippines, Le Cordon Bleu (LCB)-Ateneo de Manila, offers two courses: The 4-year double diploma Bachelor of Science in Restaurant Entrepreneurship Diploma in Cuisine in three […]
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National Robotics Team wins gold at FIRST LEGO League Open
The Philippines’ National Robotics Team from Dr. Yanga’s Colleges emerged winners of the gold trophy at the FIRST LEGO League Open international tournament held in Turkey. The Kid Imagineers finished in 1st Place in the Project Presentation category of the FIRST LEGO League competitions held from May 22-25. Team Philippines was adjudged “Best in sharing […]
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University of the Philippines Los Banos Human Library offers Human Books to help readers manage stress
The University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) now offers “human books” to readers who wish to ask questions and interact with an actual person about specific topics or actual books. The UPLB Human Library is the second such library established in the country. De La Salle University Manila launched their own human library in […]
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Times Higher Education ranks University of the Philippines Asia’s Top 95, Southeast Asia’s 4th best
The University of the Philippines (UP) was named top 95 educational institution in the latest Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings (THE AUR), the first time the country’s state university ranked in the top 100 list of the London-based publication. THE university ranking also puts UP in the 4th spot among Southeast Asian universities. UP […]
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UP, Ateneo, DLSU, Philippines’ newsrooms collaborate to fact check
The Philippines’ top universities and newsrooms are collaborating on a fact-checking project for the country’s 2019 elections for Tsek.Ph The University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University – top Philippine educational institutions consistently ranked in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings – are working with 11 newsrooms across […]
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Ateneo students beat 6000 competitors to win Research Challenge Championship in New York
Ateneo students of management bested over 6,000 competitors from all over the world to become Global Champions after winning the CFA Institute Research Challenge held in New York City. The team of future investment management professionals from the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, the Philippines’ Top 2 school on the Quacquarelli Symonds […]
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