The University of the Philippines (UP) outranks Harvard University, University of Cambridge, and University of Oxford in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) for health research citations. UP, which moved into the Top 95 spot in 2019 THE WUR Asia, registered its best ranking in the clinical, pre-clinical and health subject […]
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JB Saliba excited to show fellow Mr. World 2019 contestants the richness of Philippines’ cultural heritage
Mr. World Philippines JB Saliba expressed his excitement to share the beauty of Filipino culture to his fellow candidates who are in the Philippines to compete in the Mr. World 2019 pageant. The Philippine bet to the international male pageant is welcoming the candidates as the country’s host delegate of the pageant that will be […]
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Albay High School Choir wins 2 titles at Certamen Internacional in Spain
Ligao National High School (LNHS) Voice Chorale from Albay brought home pride and honor to the Philippines after winning the two first prize awards at the 65th Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia in Spain. The Bicolano choir won the titles of Habanera champion and Polipony champion at the 2019 edition of the competition where […]
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DZUP’s UP Nating Mahal college radio show wins KBP Golden Dove Award
The University of the Philippines’ (UP) radio station, DZUP, once again won and bested commercial radio stations at the 27th Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Golden Dove Awards. UP Nating Mahal (Our Beloved UP), DZUP 1602 AM’s drama-talk radio program, won the Best Special Program Award for Radio at the Philippine broadcast industry […]
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UP Singing Ambassadors return to Spain’s premier choir competition as guest champions
The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) have returned to the stage of Spain’s premier choir competition as guest champions of the Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia. The UP Singing Ambassadors bagged the first prize in all categories of the 64th edition of Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia during their 2018 European […]
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Kobe Paras is MVP as UP Fighting Maroons sweep Taiwan basketball tourney
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) finally bagged their first Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Cup title last July 21 in Taiwan. The UP Men’s Basketball Team bested Taiwan’s Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology, in a thrilling game that ended with a score of 97-93. The UP […]
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Filipino-American composer Nilo Alcala wins coveted American Prize music competition
Filipino-American composer Nilo Alcala has won the coveted 2018-19 American Prize in Composition for Major Choral Works in the Professional Division. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts cited Nilo Alcala’s Manga Pakalagian (Ceremonies), performed by the Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Master Chorale for its “Made in LA” concert at the Disney Concert […]
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University of the Philippines-led biology team pioneers DNA barcoding to protect wildlife
A University of the Philippines (UP) Institute of Biology-led team is pioneering a method called DNA barcoding that can help protect wildlife from exploitation. The UP Bio team spearheaded by Dr. Ian Kendrich Fontanilla, Adrian Luczon, and the late Dr. Perry Ong had been working to perfect the system since 2008. According to a UP […]
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University of the Philippines to use landmark high-tech Identification System
The University of the Philippines (UP) will start using a new identification system by August 2019. The new and improved radio frequency identification (RFID)/near-field communication (NFC) UP cards will replace the barcoded UP ID currently used by students and employees of the country’s premier state university. The new UP ID cards will also function as […]
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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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“Ang Huling El Bimbo” extended due to public demand July-August 2019
The Resorts World Manila (RWM) staging of “Ang Huling El Bimbo (AHEB)” has again been extended due to insistent public demand. The Full House Theater Company’s (FHTC) musical theatre production of the music legacy from 90s OPM band icon Eraserheads has been running since July 2018 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at RWM. The […]
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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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