University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) experts have developed the E-Tox Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) portable devices to detect substances such as designer drugs and poisoning from pharmaceutical drugs, in a bid to elevate emergency care in the country. The new devices address the demand for portable, user-friendly, and cost-effective testing devices during drug-related emergencies. […]
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UPCAT Testing Centers Now Available in All Provinces, UP Adds New Non-Traditional Admissions for Students
The University of the Philippines (UP) has increased testing centers and alternatives to the UP College Admissions Tests (UPCAT) to allow more students to receive an education from the country’s leading higher educational institution. READ: Why the University of the Philippines’ UPCAT draws over 100k students Increased UPCAT Test Centers Director of the UP Office […]
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UP NOAH Calls for Netizen Help: Take Flood Photos to Aid Disaster Risk Reduction
The University of the Philippines Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (UP NOAH) urges netizens to photograph flooded streets to support disaster risk reduction in the country. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, UP NOAH Executive Director Mahar Lagmay appealed for the crowdsourcing project on social media, as Typhoon Carina intensified the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), causing widespread […]
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UP Concert Chorus Makes History: Wins Gold at Musica Orbis Prague, First Filipino Choir to Triumph
The University of the Philippines (UP) Concert Chorus has successfully raised the Philippines’ flag in the Czech Republic after winning gold prizes at the Musica Orbis Prague Festival, the first Filipino choir to join and triumph in the competition. The Filipino performing arts group from the University of the Philippines Diliman competed among 18 contingents […]
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UP Fighting Maroons Rule Filoil Preseason Cup, Gear Up for UAAP Season 87
The University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) swept the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup, showcasing its readiness to battle for the championship crown of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 set to begin in September 2024. The UP Fighting Maroons went undefeated, securing back-to-back Championship crowns both at […]
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Top 3 Philippine unis UP, ADMU, DLSU Climb QS World University Ranking
Five Philippine universities are again on the list of top global schools in the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR), globally recognized as a premier resource for comparative data on university performance. The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and De La Salle University (DLSU) improved their QS WUR […]
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UP Fighting Maroons Give Back to Indigenous Communities on Sidelines of Butuan Victory
The UP Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) traveled to Butuan City last weekend for a game against the University of San Carlos Warriors of Cebu and came home to Diliman as winners while also living up to the University of the Philippines’ motto, “Honor and Excellence in the Service of the Nation.” The University of the […]
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LIST: 14 Philippine Universities in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings
Fourteen Philippine universities appear in the 2024 Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings (THE AUR), a testament to local higher education institutions’ continuous improvement and recognition. Leading the pack are five universities that have secured official rankings on the list: Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University (DLSU), University of the Philippines (UP), Mapua […]
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LIST: UP, ADMU, DLSU Best Subjects on QS World University Rankings
The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and De La Salle University (DLSU) have once again proven their academic excellence by securing spots in the prestigious 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings By Subject. Out of 1,559 universities globally, UP, DLSU, and Ateneo stand tall among the best institutions for […]
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UP Law Secures Double Victory as Champions of Stetson Environmental and Jessup Political Rights Global Moot Court Competitions
The University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law) has achieved remarkable success in international moot court competitions, clinching top honors in both the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition and the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition held in the United States in April 2024. This dual triumph underscores UP Law’s global standing […]
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UP Dominates EduRank Top 100: Leading Philippine Universities Revealed Here
The University of the Philippines (UP) maintains its stronghold as the top educational institution in the Philippines, according to the 2024 EduRank Best Universities list which considers factors such as the excellence of its academic publications, alumni prominence, and reference database. UP Diliman holds the coveted No. 1 spot in the Philippines, reaffirming its status […]
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Good News Pilipinas Editor Advocates Positive Reporting at UP-CMC Lecture
Speaking before journalism students at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP-CMC), Good News Pilipinas managing editor Angie Quadra-Balibay advocated the concept of good news as legitimate journalism.
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