PUP Opinion
Sayonara, My Ivory Towers
By Lawrence P. Villamar
This first week of May, I’ll officially be an alumnus of PUP. Our university has been my home, quite literally, for four years. It has been the setting of much of the more significant event of my college years, and even of the most mundane conversation with friends. Under its thick-trunked pines, I took lazy afternoon walks out, tired of a day’s worth of education (or just weary of waiting for professors who never showed up on time or never really did show up). I miss those lazy afternoon walk out and the hurried frantic rush in like a mad horse is chasing after you (Well, I sometimes wonder if I’m better off squaring with the mad horse than the professors who don’t actually wait for late students like me with open arms.) Sigh, I just miss those days when I and my friends would camp out in the Mabini Circle talking about love, our different ideologies and who hook up with whom. It makes me dizzy just trying to figure out how many iced tea we drank in those ceremonial rests in Mabini Circle [Read More...]
What We Need
By Jonnel Manlapas
Political Science International Relations
“Damn government officials, damn government. You did nothing but to criticize each other and remain deaf from our cries”, a phrase of fury that was delivered by a jeepney driver as he points his middle finger at a traffic officer as we passed by a commotion that made a slight congestion on the road. I thought getting off that jeep because the hot weather that day was aggravated by the driver’s hot temper but my 6 pesos would be wasted so I decided to continue my way to school beside the flaming driver. [Read More]
From the Editor:
Between “Taga-PUP lang po” and “Taga-PUP po!”
I’m on my senior year in our University. It will be just months before I graduate and be weaned from the nurturing of our academic community, and hopefully, find an employment, which for now, seems nebulous. Have it not that I come at helm of this wonderful web blog, I could have easily attributed this cynical view of the outside world to my lack of confidence due to the fact that I come from a state university—not UP, but the other one. From the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
PUP is not my personal choice for college. But then again, I did not have a choice. It’s either PUP or no where. I choose the latter, of course, but it felt as if I was just choosing the lesser evil. Surely, I’m not alone in this way of thinking. It’s not surprising that alot of PUP students either keep mum when ask where they study, or shyly say, “ Sa PUP lang po…” [Read More]
Originally published on page A11 of the January 24, 2007 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
THERE’S a lot of shouting and jumping these days on campuses of the University of the Philippines (UP), as students and parents check out the results of UP’s College Admissions Test (UPCAT). Some 70,000 students took the UPCAT last August, but less than 10 percent have been admitted, based on their performance in UPCAT as well as their grades in high school, and certain equity factors such as socioeconomic status and geography.Not all of those who passed will enter UP. The richer students have options, sometimes choosing to go to one of several exclusive private universities where they’ve also earned admission. For students from middle- and low-income families, UP is what they and their parents have dreamed about, a way to get a top-rate education at relatively low tuition. Relatively. Last December, UP’s Board of Regents approved an increase in tuition and miscellaneous fees, which could affect the decisions of some families about pushing through with a bright child in college.[Read More]
Editor’s Note: Since PUP as of the moment is on the verge of succumbing to a similar faith, we feel that this article may well be helpful as we try to make sense of the situation our Sintang university is about to be in.
pwedeh poh bang magenquire
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I’ve visited this site when I am still studying in PUP. Laki na rin ng pinagbago. Hehe, mas okay. Marami na ring articles at pakulo. More power guys!
all I can say about my former school at mulanay, quezon which is the PUP is that the professors there are very good and knowlegeable! subrang wala akung masabi sa kanila!!! except nga pala kay sir bejo na hard to undestood often times………
hello. may uniform po b ang college of communication sa PUP Sta. Mesa? specifically, broadcast communication? aside from PE uniform ah? thanks. Ü
san ko poh ba maki2ta ung application ninyo
mag aaral poh kc ako this comming june
“Winners of the 2009 ASEAN-KOREA MULTIMEDIA COMPETITION”
Here are the winners for the 2009 ASEAN-Korea Multimedia Competition. Thanks to everyone’s interest, this, the first year of the contest, has been a phenomenal success!
PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY
1st Prize
Jophel Botero Ybiosa – Philippines
(Polytechnic University of the Philippines)
2nd Prize
SHIN MyungGun – Korea
(SangMyung University)
Silvia Ong – Singapore
(Lasalle College of the Arts)
3rd Prize
Susan Tan – Malaysia
(Lasalle College of the Arts)
Sutayasa – Indonesia
( Singapore Management University )
Ali Usman Wahyu Hidayat – Indonesia
(Indonesian Institute of Arts Yogyakarta )
Mg Kyaw Zin – Myanmar
( Maw Lamyine University )
Muhammad Arif bin Haji Zainal – Brunei
(Universiti Brunei Darussalam)
VIDEO CATEGORY
1st Prize
Muhammad Muhaimin bin Juhari
I’m not Alone Malaysia
(Universiti Malaysia Pahang)
2nd Prize
Catthaleeya Boonphao
The Teaching of His Majesty the King Thai
(Bangkok University International College)
SUH Gong Hee and SONG Sung Won
ASEAN-Korea (Stop Motion) Korea
( Korea National University of Arts)
3rd Prize
Deddy Dixson Tati Lajitan and Teo Han Fei
Well of No Return Malaysia Malaysia
(Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Lai Wee Cent
10 Countries Malaysia
(Nanyang Technological University)
Awarding Ceremony was held on September 23 at the Seoul Art Space-Seogyo, South Korea.
Jophel Botero Ybiosa, a resident of Quezon City and student of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines won the Grand Prize (Gold Award) in the Photography Category of the 2009 ASEAN-Korea Multimedia Competition. Ybiosa’s three winning entries entitled “The Guide”, “Festive Day” and “Reflection of a Culture” feature the Higantes Festival of Angono, Rizal and Aliwan Festival in Manila.
At the awarding ceremony held in Seoul Art Space – Seogyo on September 23, Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Luis T. Cruz lauded Mr. Ybiosa for its creativity and excellence in photography and further encouraged the student to continue with his involvement in various ASEAN awareness programs.
University of the Philippines student MM Yu was also awarded the honor of “Special Guest Artist” in recognition of her outstanding entries.
The contest, which carries the theme “Cultural Diversity and Harmony,” was divided in two categories namely, video/multimedia and photography, and was participated in by over 350 ASEAN and Korean university and graduate students. Winning entries and other selected works will be displayed at the Seoul Art Space from September 23 to October 10.
The ASEAN-Korea Multimedia Competition was organized by the ASEAN-Korea Center, in cooperation with the 10 ASEAN embassies in Seoul.
ASEAN-Korea Centre is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting economic and socio-cultural cooperation between ASEAN and Korea.
On the other hand, Ybiosa was also awarded as one of the Finalists in the Print Category of 2009 Bangkok International Print and Drawing Competition. The Awarding Ceremony was held last May 18, 2009 at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakkri Sirindhorn as the Guest of Honor.
Ybiosa is currently taking-up a course in Teacher Education in Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He actively represents his university in various competitions local and abroad.
Last June 26, 2009, he won the Championship title in the Interschool Extemporaneous Speech Contest held in Aldaba Hall of University of the Philippines, Diliman. He was also the Top 7 and Top 10 Winner of 2009 Photoworld Cup-June Edition organized by Federation of Philippine Photographer’s Foundation.
Ybiosa is also one of the Semi-finalists in the Oil Painting Category of this year’s Metrobank Art and Design Excellence National Competition. On October 20, 2009, he will be awarded as one of the Finalists of 2009 Shell National Student Art Competition in Ayala Museum. He is also a proud member of Philippine Internet Users’ Society (PIUS), Organisasyon ng Batikan at Respetadong Artista ng Bayan (OBRA Inc.), NCCA Artists for Crisis, Ramon Magsaysay Camera Club Inc. (RMCCI), Federation of Philippine Photographers’ Foundation (FPPF), Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) and National Press Photographers (NPP).
“Winners of the 2009 ASEAN-KOREA MULTIMEDIA COMPETITION”
Here are the winners for the 2009 ASEAN-Korea Multimedia Competition. Thanks to everyone’s interest, this, the first year of the contest, has been a phenomenal success!
PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY
1st Prize
Jophel Botero Ybiosa – Philippines
(Polytechnic University of the Philippines)
2nd Prize
SHIN MyungGun – Korea
(SangMyung University)
Silvia Ong – Singapore
(Lasalle College of the Arts)
3rd Prize
Susan Tan – Malaysia
(Lasalle College of the Arts)
Sutayasa – Indonesia
( Singapore Management University )
Ali Usman Wahyu Hidayat – Indonesia
(Indonesian Institute of Arts Yogyakarta )
Mg Kyaw Zin – Myanmar
( Maw Lamyine University )
Muhammad Arif bin Haji Zainal – Brunei
(Universiti Brunei Darussalam)
VIDEO CATEGORY
1st Prize
Muhammad Muhaimin bin Juhari
I’m not Alone Malaysia
(Universiti Malaysia Pahang)
2nd Prize
Catthaleeya Boonphao
The Teaching of His Majesty the King Thai
(Bangkok University International College)
SUH Gong Hee and SONG Sung Won
ASEAN-Korea (Stop Motion) Korea
( Korea National University of Arts)
3rd Prize
Deddy Dixson Tati Lajitan and Teo Han Fei
Well of No Return Malaysia Malaysia
(Universiti Utara Malaysia)
Lai Wee Cent
10 Countries Malaysia
(Nanyang Technological University)
Awarding Ceremony was held on September 23 at the Seoul Art Space-Seogyo, South Korea.
Jophel Botero Ybiosa, a resident of Quezon City and student of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines won the Grand Prize (Gold Award) in the Photography Category of the 2009 ASEAN-Korea Multimedia Competition. Ybiosa’s three winning entries entitled “The Guide”, “Festive Day” and “Reflection of a Culture” feature the Higantes Festival of Angono, Rizal and Aliwan Festival in Manila.
At the awarding ceremony held in Seoul Art Space – Seogyo on September 23, Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Luis T. Cruz lauded Mr. Ybiosa for its creativity and excellence in photography and further encouraged the student to continue with his involvement in various ASEAN awareness programs.
University of the Philippines student MM Yu was also awarded the honor of “Special Guest Artist” in recognition of her outstanding entries.
The contest, which carries the theme “Cultural Diversity and Harmony,” was divided in two categories namely, video/multimedia and photography, and was participated in by over 350 ASEAN and Korean university and graduate students. Winning entries and other selected works will be displayed at the Seoul Art Space from September 23 to October 10.
The ASEAN-Korea Multimedia Competition was organized by the ASEAN-Korea Center, in cooperation with the 10 ASEAN embassies in Seoul.
ASEAN-Korea Centre is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting economic and socio-cultural cooperation between ASEAN and Korea.
On the other hand, Ybiosa was also awarded as one of the Finalists in the Print Category of 2009 Bangkok International Print and Drawing Competition. The Awarding Ceremony was held last May 18, 2009 at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakkri Sirindhorn as the Guest of Honor.
Ybiosa is currently taking-up a course in Teacher Education in Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He actively represents his university in various competitions local and abroad.
Last June 26, 2009, he won the Championship title in the Interschool Extemporaneous Speech Contest held in Aldaba Hall of University of the Philippines, Diliman. He was also the Top 7 and Top 10 Winner of 2009 Photoworld Cup-June Edition organized by Federation of Philippine Photographer’s Foundation.
Ybiosa is also one of the Semi-finalists in the Oil Painting Category of this year’s Metrobank Art and Design Excellence National Competition. On October 20, 2009, he will be awarded as one of the Finalists of 2009 Shell National Student Art Competition in Ayala Museum. He is also a proud member of Philippine Internet Users’ Society (PIUS), Organisasyon ng Batikan at Respetadong Artista ng Bayan (OBRA Inc.), NCCA Artists for Crisis, Ramon Magsaysay Camera Club Inc. (RMCCI), Federation of Philippine Photographers’ Foundation (FPPF), Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) and National Press Photographers (NPP).