UP Forum Volume 21 Issue 2 and 3 – Final This double-issue of the UP Forum for July to December 2023 features the different forms of activism and advocacy being espoused by different members of the University of the Philippines community. Read about the advocacies, struggles, and efforts of some of its faculty, student, staff […]
Theories of democracy generally value citizen activism as an essential component of a healthy democratic system. Hence, when people engage in protests, participate in signature campaigns, and contribute to online and offline public discourse, there are bound to be inconveniences, but democracy would certainly still be thriving. What happens, however, if instead of individuals, […]
“The wall is alive. It continually evolves, reflecting the nation’s pressing concerns.” Ides Josepina D. Macapanpan For ten years now, artistic expression and social activism materialize in a form of a mural with the help of students from the College of Fine Arts (CFA) in the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. This dynamic […]
A UP FORUM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION The history of the University of the Philippines is marked by a proud tradition of commitment to activism and service, towards genuine and sustainable national development. Three UP sectoral leaders sat down with the UP Forum to discuss their views on activism given the challenges facing the university and the […]
According to its Charter of 2008 (RA 9500), the University of the Philippines has the right and responsibility “to serve the Filipino nation and humanity, and relate its activities to the needs of the Filipino people and their aspirations for social progress and transformation.” This clearly delineates the role of the University to produce […]
The UP College of Medicine (then known as the Philippine Medical School) opens. It predates the opening of the University proper by 3 years.
