The Valor

31/05/2024

FEATURE | From One UPB Graduate to Another

The first day of classes, exams, and reports are not the only things that keep students on edge. It is also the day when they will drape their Sablays over their shoulders and mark their departure from college.

If you are a graduating student in need of guidance and extra push, University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) alumni Jasmine Estrella and Hannah Valiente are at your service. They have prepared a list of essential tips to keep in mind after earning your degree.

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/from-one-upb-graduate-to-another-9bae90e31e37

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31/05/2024

NOW HAPPENING: Students, progressive organizations, and faculty gather at the UP Baguio parking lot to voice their appeals and grievances to the highest authority in the UP System, and to call for the selection of the 4th Chancellor of UPB in conjunction with the 1389th Board of Regents meeting, May 31.

Photos by Pilar Toribio

30/05/2024

OPINION | What it Takes to Put Food on the Table

"...Especially when one is too tired to cook after a long and difficult day, the instant relief of a warm and convenient meal to get you through the night is a rare luxury. And yet, regardless of how little budget I have, I always find myself ordering another the following day.

But looking beyond the plastic containers and brown paper bags begs the question: Do these riders even have enough to put food on their tables?"

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/what-it-takes-to-put-food-on-the-table-65e7c08c0d4c

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28/05/2024

FEATURE | From a Change of Heart to a Lifelong Fight

“...Pursuing this career is no longer about gaining recognition from a byline or my voice but about shedding light on people’s stories, using the spotlight I once chased after. Therefore, as a 21-year-old college sophomore, I not only write for my dreams but join the fight for genuine press freedom in the Philippines.”

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/from-a-change-of-heart-to-a-lifelong-fight-5ca6bab2a145

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26/05/2024

OPINION | Empty Chairs and Empty Ballots

"This year’s voter turnout, roughly a 5 percent decrease from last year, according to the UP Baguio Commission on Elections (COMELEC), is an example of such rising disinterest. And when last year’s count was already a lowballing 60.74 percent, one does not need to be a BS Math major to compute that the 2024 tally of 55.36% is concerning."

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/empty-chairs-and-empty-ballots-34ce2b921b97

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24/05/2024

NOW HAPPENING: PE Night For a Cause at the Himansyo Amianan, May 24.

The event will last from 6:00pm, featuring performances from various UPB PE2 students such as folk dance, line dance, taekwondo, arnis, and many more. These are to raise funds for various UPB varsities, including their water and medical expenses.

The event also includes special performances from UPB’s Cheer Squad, dance troupe Shadows, and KEEP UP.

An award ceremony will take place towards the end of the event, with HKP Faculty acting as judges.

Photos by: Pilar Toribio

23/05/2024

NEWS | UPB USC Chairperson Candidates Rate the Incumbent USC

The University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) University Student Council (USC) chairperson candidates from the Alliance of Concerned Students (ACS) and Alternatibong Katipunan ng Mag-aaral sa UP (AKMA UP) rate the incumbent USC during the Miting De Avance (MDA), May 21.

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/upb-usc-chairperson-candidates-rate-the-incumbent-usc-e7c5d8545e56

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22/05/2024

LOOK: The UP Baguio COMELEC officially opens the voting period for USC elections, starting from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Students are requested to bring their UP ID or Official Form 5 for the semester.

Voting areas include:
CS IB Com Lab
CSS AVR
CAC COM Lab

📣ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Voting Period has officially started! You until 3PM to cast your votes in your respective college electoral precincts. Don’t forget to bring your UP ID or Form 5.

Exercise your right to vote! 🗳️✊🏼

University of the Philippines Baguio
Student Relations Office, UP Baguio

22/05/2024

NEWS | SLUPUBUC 2024 Unites Baguio-based Universities in Cultural Exchange and Sportsmanship

In its fifth year, UPB’s socio-cultural group, Paggawisan Tako Am-In (PAGTA), hosted the sports event that had been previously held by the other three participating universities.

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/slupubuc-2024-unites-baguio-based-universities-in-cultural-exchange-and-sportsmanship-f7d13d280863

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21/05/2024

NOW HAPPENING: The Miting De Avance (MDA) 2024 at the Himnasyo Amianan, May 21.

The event will last from 1:00pm-7:00pm, with members of the university’s COMELEC and selected faculty and students acting as key moderators.

Photos by: Dianne Mallare and Pilar Toribio

21/05/2024

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18/05/2024

NOW HAPPENING: UPB On Multimedia, Information and Communication (UPB On MIC) holds Career Talks at the Teatro Amianan, May 18.

Key speakers are professionals from the communication industry including Mr. Dennis Gutierrez and Mr. Raymond Sakiwat.

Photos by Kharen Dela Fuerte

17/05/2024

NOW HAPPENING: UP at Konsehong Aming Nais (UPakan) 2024: A Moderated Debate for SCrutiny 2024 at Sarmiento Hall, May 17.

The UPakan is spearheaded by UPB Outcrop, the official student publication of UPB.

16/05/2024

NEWS | Candidates for CSS Reps Propose Plans for Safe, Democratic Spaces

The Student Council Elections College of Social Sciences Representatives Candidates proposed solutions to safe spaces and facilities issues at UP Baguio.

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/candidates-for-css-reps-propose-plans-for-safe-democratic-spaces-56b8a6a03550

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15/05/2024

OPINION | Roll Calls to Break Free and Action!

“The films in the Metapora Film Festival were told in a fictional setting, but we cannot deny the reality these stories were grounded in, like being a teacher in modern-day Philippines in Paid? Off and the struggles of farmers in the films Pilapil and Ilio. Reality seems uncomfortable, but there is still hope for a system that is kinder to the masses and not just a select few."

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/roll-calls-to-break-free-and-action-01d8f6f3d307

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15/05/2024

LOOK: The UP Office of Admissions has announced the extension of UPCAT 2025 application deadline.

You can access the online admissions portal here: https://upcat2025online.up.edu.ph/

Good luck to our future Iskolar ng Bayan!

UPCAT 2025 APPLICATION EXTENDED!

Submit Form 1 by 31 May 2024 at https://upcat2025online.up.edu.ph/, to be able to take the UPCAT on 10-11 August 2024.

The Form 2A and confirmation by the Senior High School is likewise extended until 7 June 2024.

For concerns, please visit the online helpdesk at https://bit.ly/upcat2025onlinehelpdesk

13/05/2024

LOOK: Political organizations held a public slate reveal at the UPB Cafeteria. The Campus Alliance for Dedicated and Unified Action (CADUA) revealed their slate on May 9, while the Alliance of Concerned Students (ACS) on May 10.

Meanwhile, Alternatibong Katipunan ng mga Mag-aaral sa UP (AKMA UP) released their lineup of candidates on May 12 through a Facebook post. (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F9u2B5uHyceRoDb/?mibextid=WC7FNe)

12/05/2024

FEATURE | Today in May (To Ma)

“...At the very least, I can look to today as a reminder of why I do it. Who it is all for. And that the woman I see in the faded photo continues to support me no matter what — apart but never disconnected. She may not be beside me, but I know she will be when I return home — hopefully one day with a Sablay draped on my shoulders and a diploma in hand.”

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/today-in-may-to-ma-87caa42eeade

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11/05/2024

NOW HAPPENING: The Oblation Cup 2024 men’s basketball game starts with teams from Faculty/Staff and CAC competing at Himnasyo Amianan, May 11.

The game will be followed by women’s basketball (CS vs CAC) at 6:45 p.m., and men’s basketball (CS2 vs CSS) at 7:30 p.m.

Photos by Chinee Ortega

11/05/2024

ICYMI: The Baguio leg of the 40th People's Cordillera Day celebration last April 28 remembered the two activists, Dexter and Bazoo, who were abducted by state forces a year ago.

The enforced disappearances of Dexter and Bazoo became a grim reminder of the state of activists all over the Philippines. In the middle of injustices, how do Filipinos continue the fight?

You can read the full story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/disappeared-but-never-forgotten-ce381e46b829

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On April 28, 2023, two University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) alumni and Indigenous People’s (IP) rights activists Dexter Capuyan and…

10/05/2024

NEWS | APO, Red Cross Urge UPB Students to Participate in Blood Donation Drives

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Baguio City Chapter and Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Gamma Pi Chapter held a blood donation drive at the University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) Alumni Center Lobby from May 7 to 9.

You can read to whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/apo-red-cross-urge-upb-students-to-participate-in-blood-donation-drives-e4e6d8792df0

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08/05/2024

NOW HAPPENING: A Blood Donation Drive is currently on-going in UP Baguio Alumni Center Lobby, May 8. This is in partnership with Alpha Phi Omega - Gamma Pi Chapter and Philippine Red Cross - Baguio Chapter.

The event started yesterday and will run until tomorrow, May 9 from 9am to 5pm.

Photos by Kharen Dela Fuerte and Amanda Punzal

06/05/2024

LOOK: The University of the Philippines Baguio Commission on Elections (UP Baguio COMELEC) has released the list of official candidates running for the 2024 University Student Council Elections (SCE) today, May 6.

The Alliance of Concerned Students (ACS) has 20 candidates on their slate this year, while Alternatibong Katipunan ng mga Mag-aaral sa UP (AKMA UP) has eight. On the other hand, after not running in last year’s election, Campus Alliance for Dedicated and Unified Action (CADUA) joined this year with nine candidates on their slate.

06/05/2024

IN PHOTOS: The UPB USC Sports Desk Committee together with the University of Student Council, varsity team members, and student-athletes, gather at Himnasyo Amianan, May 6, for the opening program of Oblation Cup 2024.

The theme for this year’s Oblation Cup is “Palakasin ang Palakasan: Ibigay ang suporta sa mga Iskolar-Atleta ng Bayan!”

The calendar of activities will be posted later tonight by the Sports Desk Committee on their page.

Photos by: Ciamy Mamuri

04/05/2024

NEWS | Women's organization, online selling group collaborate for UPB thrift market initiative

The UP Baguio Beta Sigma Ladies Corps (UPB BSLC) collaborated in partnership with the UPBids and Bargains, an online selling group of the UPB community, for their "UPB Thrift Market" initiative which was held from May 2 to 3 at the Alumni Center Lobby.

You can read the whole story here: https://medium.com/the-valor-upb/womens-organization-online-selling-group-joined-forces-in-upb-thrift-market-0000a395f614

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was updated to correct the headline. We thank the reader who brought this to attention.