Tag: University of the Philippines
UP’s Sablay Filipiniana graduation dress eyed to replace toga
The University of the Philippines' (UP) Sablay Filipiniana graduation attire is being eyed to replace the traditional graduation toga in the country's schools.
UP College of Music, University of British Columbia collaborate for laptop orchestra music concert
Expect the unexpected when the University of the Philippines (UP) Conservatory of Music, collaborating with the University of British Columbia (UBC)-School of Music, stages a one-of-a-kind concert that despite its name, hardly touches the laptop computer on stage.
Cagayan’s Callao Cave of Homo Luzonensis discovery declared Important Cultural Property meriting preservation
Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan, where the scientific discovery of the Homo Luzonensis was made, has been declared an Important Cultural Property (ICP) that merits national preservation efforts.
UP scientists, linguists develop online dictionary to save endangered Filipino languages
A team of University of the Philippines (UP) computer science experts and linguists developed an online dictionary that seeks to involve the Filipino community in saving endangered Philippine languages.
UP National Institutes of Health scientist develops novel coronavirus test kit
University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP NIH) clinician-scientist Raul Destura revealed Tuesday that a test kit for the novel coronavirus (nCoV) has been developed locally and is ready for release next week.
UP Cebu FireCheck hazards maps help Lapu Lapu City firemen
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu developed a FireCheck hazard mapping that will now help Lapu Lapu City firemen prevent uncontrolled widespread of fires especially in high-density communities.
UP, La Salle top PHL best quality online content on Webometrics world ranking
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila have topped the newest Webometrics world ranking for the best quality online content, web presence, and impact among educational institutions in the Philippines.
University of the Philippines opens portal on Taal Volcano data, 1st in Asia to...
The University of the Philippines (UP) has allowed open access to its Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) portal on the Taal Volcano to help hasten rehabilitation efforts, marking the first time an Asian country has practiced such open data policy.
UP scientist Mahar Lagmay’s animated infographics tackle Taal Volcano eruption facts
University of the Philippine (UP) scientist Mahar Lagmay posted on social media his animated infographics about the Taal Volcano, after its eruption on January 12, 2020, spawned confusion about various scientific terms used to explain the event.
8 Filipino universities score high in Google Scholar Webometrics Ranking
The University of the Philippines (UP) led eight Philippine educational institutions listed in the latest Transparent Ranking of Top Universities by Citations in Top Google Scholar profiles.
UP Los Banos develops seaweed drying technology for faster quality harvest
Seaweed farmers are getting a boost from a new seaweed drying technology developed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) - BIOMECH and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The new seaweed drying system is capable of drying newly harvested stocks at a faster rate while protecting the seaweeds from unpredictable weather.
Nothing Stronger Than The Heart of a Volunteer
“There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” Relief drives are not a lasting solution for evacuees during disasters. Only institutionalized government response in partnership with the private sector can address the long-term effects of being displaced.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
