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As part of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children, the Kasarian Gender Studies Program of UP Baguio is holding a free legal forum at Teatro Amianan. Legal consultations and simple affidavit services will also be offered for free from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. by the Public Attorney’s Office in the region. | via UPB Communidad/Lyndee Buenagua
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The MA Language and Literature program of the Department of Language, Literature and the Arts announces the thesis proposal defense of Arshiela G. Manuel on December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at CAC 203. For more information, please contact the MALL Program Coordinator at mall.upbaguio@up.edu.ph University of the Philippines Baguio Graduate Program Office
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 The seventh constituent university of the University of the Philippines turns twenty-three on December 2. Since then, it has gone through rapid transformation that characterizes its status as an autonomous university. These transformations could be gleaned in several ways. First, is that it remains true to its positioning as UP in the North with its academic and research programs oriented towards its contiguous communities including the Cordillera region. Second, physical transformations were also an attribute of more than two decades as a constituent unit. Its three colleges—the College of Science, College of Arts and Communication, and the College of Social Sciences—needed their respective infrastructure to effectively function as degree granting units. UP Baguio’s history, however, predates twenty-three years. It was the “University of the Philippines College Baguio” prior to 2002, and it was so since April 2, 1961. The aggregate 64 years of UPB is a testament to its storied existence. These images are a mute testimony to UPB’s journey through history—of generations of mentors and students that walked through its halls, as well as the challenges and upheavals that it has confronted throughout the decades. Changes there may be, but its iconic character has not changed. It is one of the UP System’s smallest campuses, yes. But it sits on a city known for its old town charm. That charm is the hallmark of UPB. It is built small so that we can know each other, and we can see to one another. Text by Roland P. Rabang/UPB-OPA Drone shots by Mark Julius Mendoza Video editing and photo montage: Justin R. Pincaro/UPB-OPA Intro and extro concept: Justin R. Pincaro/UPB-OPA
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The Department of Communication (DC) is looking for a full-time faculty member who will teach courses in Broadcast Communication. The deadline for the submission of applications is on Friday, December 5, 2025. Check out the full details in the poster. UP Baguio Public Affairs
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The UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication congratulates Fine Arts faculty Joseph Andrew Carvajal for his promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor! Assoc. Prof. Carvajal is the latest addition to the eight faculty members of the college who are promoted this year through the UP Faculty Merit Promotion. For more information about the recipients of the 2025 UP Faculty Merit Promotion in the UPB College of Arts and Communication, you may check the post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AiFX2fjoF/ UP Baguio Public Affairs
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As UP Baguio celebrates its 23rd Foundation Day, we recognize its commitment to advancing scholarly works in the Cordillera region. We are pleased to announce that 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐗𝐕, 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟏 & 𝟐 (𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝) is now available digitally through the TCR website (thecordillerareview.upb.edu.ph). This edition features the following CAC faculty: EDITOR, Ruth M. Tindaan, Ph.D JOHN REY DAVE P. AQUINO Ang Pagtuklas sa Katutubo bilang Nagpapatuloy na Tropong Kolonyal sa Romantikong Nobelang You’re My Shining Star
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Learn more about our featured CINEMALAYA 21 films, screening in Baguio City starting TOMORROW! 🎟️🎞️🍿 Get your tickets now through the link in our bio! 🎫 🌲CINEMALAYA FILMS IN THE CITY OF PINES!🌲 Select feature films from this year's edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival comes to Baguio! Catch some of 2025's best Filipino films on the big screen in Baguio City, and engage with the filmmakers in a Q&A after each screening! 🎞️FEATURING THE FILMS🎞️ Bloom Where You Are Planted (@bwyapdocu dir. Noni Abao) Paglilitis (@paglilitis dir. Cheska Marfori) Raging (@ragingfilm2025 dir. by Ryan Machado) Warla (@warlafilm dir. Kevin Z. Alambra) 📽️VENUES📽️ • College of Social Sciences AVR, UP Baguio (UPB) • Balanghai ni Ikeng Independent Cinema, Ili-likha Artists' Wateringhole, Assumption Rd. @ililikhaartistswateringhole (ILI) 📆SCREENING SCHEDULES📆 (+ filmmakers Q&A after each screening) THURSDAY, December 4 - NEW SCHEDULE! 5:00 PM Paglilitis (UPB) - NEW SCHEDULE! FRIDAY, December 5 7:00 PM Paglilitis (ILI) SATURDAY, December 6 1:00 PM Bloom Where You Are Planted (UPB) 3:00 PM Warla (UPB) 7:00 PM Raging (ILI) SUNDAY, December 7 1:00 PM Raging (UPB) 5:00 PM Warla (ILI) 7:00 PM Bloom Where You Are Planted (ILI) 🎟️TICKETS🎟️ P150 - Discounted tickets for students, PWDs, and senior citizens P200 - Regular tickets Reserve your tickets online now through this link: https://forms.gle/CvWxZDkKcLkBi9as9
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CINEMALAYA FILMS IN THE CITY OF PINES!🌲 Select feature films from this year's edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival comes to Baguio! Catch some of 2025's best Filipino films on the big screen in Baguio City, and engage with the filmmakers in a Q&A after each screening! 🎞️FEATURING THE FILMS🎞️ Bloom Where You Are Planted (dir. Noni Abao) @bwyapdocu Paglilitis (dir. Cheska Marfori) @paglilitis Raging (dir. by Ryan Machado) @ragingfilm2025 Warla (dir. Kevin Z. Alambra) @warlafilm 📽️VENUES📽️ • College of Social Sciences AVR, UP Baguio (UPB) • Balanghai ni Ikeng Independent Cinema, Ili-likha Artists' Wateringhole, Assumption Rd. @ililikhaartistswateringhole (ILI) 📆SCREENING SCHEDULES📆 (+ filmmakers Q&A after each screening) THURSDAY, December 4 - UPDATED SCHEDULE! 5:00 PM Paglilitis (UPB) - UPDATED SCHEDULE! FRIDAY, December 5 7:00 PM Paglilitis (ILI) SATURDAY, December 6 1:00 PM Bloom Where You Are Planted (UPB) 3:00 PM Warla (UPB) 7:00 PM Raging (ILI) SUNDAY, December 7 1:00 PM Raging (UPB) 5:00 PM Warla (ILI) 7:00 PM Bloom Where You Are Planted (ILI) 🎟️TICKETS🎟️ P150 - Discounted tickets for students, PWDs, and senior citizens P200 - Regular tickets Reserve your tickets online now through this link: https://forms.gle/CvWxZDkKcLkBi9as9 UPB USC CAC Committee UP Baguio Public Affairs University of the Philippines Baguio
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Yung pinagdadaanan niyo sa klase, sa pamilya, sa love life niyo. Parang kayong time bomb! Hayaan niyong ipakita namin sa inyo ang aming full potential bilang mga primera CAC-ontrabida ngayong #Pasiklaban2025! UPB USC CAC Committee
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The Department of Communication (DC) is looking for a full-time faculty member who will teach courses in Broadcast Communication. The deadline for the submission of applications is on Friday, December 5, 2025. Check out the full details in the poster.
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Ready to know what the secrets of Speech Communication has to offer onto the table? 📖 Halina’t maki-join sa The Communication Roundtable Forum: Expressing Beyond Words! 🗣️ This forum reflects about how speech communication, as a form of communication, is introduced and how these students will express their ideas beyond just words! 💡 Bukod sa forum, may Focus Group Discussions(FGDs) din tayo! You are invited to share your perspectives, listen to interesting research topics, and discuss with your fellow classmates for a more interactive na setup! Don’t miss out the change to learn, discover, and share new ideas! 🎙️ Event will be on December 1, 2025 Teatro Amianan | 1:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Form: https://forms.gle/49H1wni6iemgqYrMA
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LOOK: A forum on persistent challenges endangering the integrity and survival of journalists was held today, Nov. 25, in commemoration of the 16th anniversary of the Ampatuan Massacre, which is considered the worst massacre of journalists in the country. The forum, titled "Media and Corruption: Ethics, Survival, and Accountability," was held at the Teatro Amianan of UP Baguio (UPB) and organized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in partnership with the Department of Communication (DC), College of Arts and Communication. NUJP Chairperson Jonathan De Santos led the discussion, highlighting the issues of journalists' ethics, accountability, and survival within the media landscape. The forum discussed how poor working conditions and economic insecurity continue to make journalists vulnerable to unethical practices. In addition, Dean Io Jularbal of the DC, one of the panelists, underscored the decline in students concentrating in Journalism in the university. He believes a "retooling" of Communication course is necessary by 2026. Other panelists included: Rolly Fernandez, former Inquirer Northern Luzon Bureau Chief and retired UPB journalism professor; Josiah Jeshua Bruno, College Editors Guild of the Philippines Representative and Feature Editor of White & Blue; and Dionisio Dennis, President of Baguio Correspondents and Broadcaster Club Inc. Student journalists and professional journalists, professors, and other interested individuals attended the discussion from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | via UPB Communidad/Rahndal Rico #UPBCommunidad
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As the nation marks the 16th anniversary of the Ampatuan Massacre, one of the darkest moments in Philippine press history, it is vital to confront the persistent challenges that endanger both the integrity and survival of journalists. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines in partnership with the Department of Communication, College of Arts and Communication of the University of the Philippines Baguio will be holding a discussion on “Media and Corruption: Ethics, Survival, and Accountability,” to examine how poor working conditions and economic insecurity continue to make journalists vulnerable to unethical practices, including bribery, paid coverage, and political patronage. Join us this Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Teatro Amianan of UP Baguio, 1 to 5 p.m.
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The UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication congratulates Jose Immanuel "Jovel" Castro Rivera, Co-producer of Cup of Joe's 'Multo' which won Song of the Year and 'Silakbo' which won Album of the Year in the 2025 Filipino Music Awards. Jovel Rivera is a 2022 graduate of the BA Communication (Broad-Journ) Program.
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The CAC Teatro Amianan will host the Cinemalaya 2025 Best Picture film: Bloom Where You Are Planted on November 21, 2025! Petsa: Nobyembre 21, 2025 Lugar: UP Baguio Teatro Amianan IMPORMASYON SA TICKET: Regular: P200 Estudyante/PWD/Senior Citizen: P150 Sponsor: P1000 Ang lahat ng malilikom na pondo ay mapupunta sa kampanya ng mga magsasaka at human rights defenders sa Cagayan Valley. BUMILI NG TICKET: tinyurl.com/BWYAPatUPB UPB USC CAC Committee UP Baguio Public Affairs
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The UPB Art History: Behind the Canvas Lecture Series is back for the Ibagiw: Baguio Creative Festival 2025! In celebration of this year's theme, “Traditions Rooted, Future Routed,” we invite you to decode a cultural identity and tradition. Unlock the surprising story of the Bontoc people's Indigenous tonic. Learn how this powerful fermented brew transcends the label of 'liquor' to function as a probiotic health food and a contribution to sacred communal rituals. Attend "Safeng: Decoding the Bontoc 'Liquor'" on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the MK Mini-Gallery in UP Baguio. The session will be offered at two different times: Morning Session: 10:30 AM Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM “Behind the Canvas” opens spaces where art history, art practice, and cultural work converge, continuing the legacy of scholarship and creative leadership that bridges regions and communities. This event is presented by the UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication and the UPB Fine Arts Program in partnership with the UNESCO Creative Baguio City Council (CBCC) and the City of Baguio. Mark your calendars! #Ibagiw2025 #TraditionsRootedFuturesRouted #BehindTheCanvas #UPBaguio #Safeng #BontocCulture #CulturalHeritage
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The UPB Art History: Behind the Canvas Lecture Series is back for the Ibagiw: Baguio Creative Festival 2025! This year's theme, “Traditions Rooted, Future Routed” Unlock your creativity and learn the art of bamboo instrument-making. Learn about bamboo instruments and craft your own personal flute! Limited slots available. Attend the "Once Upon a Bamboo: Bamboo Musical Instrument Lecture and Flute-Making Workshop" on November 20, 2025, at Museo Kordilyera, UP Baguio. The session will be offered at two different times: Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Presented by the UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication and the UPB Fine Arts Program in partnership with the UNESCO Creative Baguio City Council (CBCC) and the City of Baguio. “Behind the Canvas” opens spaces where art history, art practice, and cultural work converge. Continuing the legacy of scholarship and creative leadership that bridges regions and communities.
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The UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication congratulates Derco M. Rosal for the Tobacco Story of the Year Award at the 18th Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards. He received recognition for his feature story entitled “Wilting Laborers, Sprouting Smugglers: The Crisis in the Philippine Tobacco Industry.” Rosal graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2023. You can read his story here https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/19/wilting-laborers-sprouting-smugglers-the-crisis-in-philippine-tobacco-industry-1
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The UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication congratulates Michaela A. Docena for winning Best Sound for the film “The Hearing” at the 48th Gawad Urian Awards, sharing the honor with Jannina Mikaela Minglanilla. Docena graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature in 2019.
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This is to inform all students that bookmarking of classes for the 2nd Semester, AY 2025-2026 must be done exclusively through the following official AMIS link: https://amis.upb.edu.ph/auth/login Please be reminded that the site https://amis-dev.upb.edu.ph is used only for the viewing of grades and must not be used for bookmarking or other enrollment-related transactions. Kindly ensure that you access the correct site to avoid delays or errors in your enrollment process. Deadline of bookmarking: 20 November 2025
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The UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication proudly congratulates Ms. Renalyn C. Figueroa for winning the Third Best Paper at the 7th Asian Association of Women Studies Congress hosted by UP Open University in Los Banos, Laguna on November 6-7, 2025! Ms. Figueroa's study entitled “From Womb To Tomb: The Intersectionality of Women in Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters”, was her first ever conference paper. Ms. Figueroa is currently a third year BA Language and Literature student of the college. Congratulations, Ms. Figueroa!
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Call for Proposals ONGOING Interdisciplinary Team Research Grant 2026 Submission Deadline: 15 December 2025 The Cordillera Studies Center Call for Proposals for the 2026 Interdisciplinary Team Research Grant, open to faculty and REPS of the University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) is ONGOING. Application form link: https://bit.ly/CSCGrant2026 https://bit.ly/CSCGrant2026 https://bit.ly/CSCGrant2026 For a higher resolution of the poster, you may download the file here: https://drive.google.com/.../1jn0cjyrR5UQWEP8nIBs.../view...
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Professor Orville B. Tatcho is one of the discussants for “Conversations on Media, Communication, and Development,” a joint public webinar by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the Philippines Communication Society (PCS) on November 13, 2025 (Thursday), from 9:00 to 11:30 AM via Zoom. Join this timely discussion on the intersection of media, communication, and development. 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/pidsevent111325 📺 The event will also be livestreamed on the PIDS, SERP-P, and PCS Facebook pages.
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Call for Proposals ONGOING Cordillera Studies Center Research Grant 2026 Submission Deadline: 15 December 2025 The Cordillera Studies Center Call for Proposals for the 2026 CSC Research Grant, open to faculty and REPS of the University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) is ONGOING. Application form link: https://bit.ly/CSCGrant2026 https://bit.ly/CSCGrant2026 https://bit.ly/CSCGrant2026 For a higher resolution of the poster, you may download the file here: https://drive.google.com/.../1Fnf.../view...
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Noong Oktubre 21, muling nagningning ang sining sa Darnay Demetillo Art Space at Dap-ay CAC Building, sa pagbubukas ng ILA: Paglalarawan sa III 2025. Isang pagdiriwang ng kwento, kulay, at kultura ng ating bayan. 🌾🖌️ Ang ILA ay naging tahanan ng pagninilay at paglikha, isang tanong na buhay: para kanino nga ba tayo lumilikha? Sa bawat obra, maririnig ang tinig ng mga artistang muling binubuo ang sarili, ang komunidad, at ang diwa ng ating pagka-Pilipino. Tampok din sa pagbubukas ang makisig na pagtatanghal ng Sekyad Di Cordillera, na nagbigay ritmo, galaw, at damdamin sa pagbubukas. 🪘🔥 Kasabay nito, itinampok ang iba’t ibang anyo ng sining at produktong habi at burda mula sa ating mga lokal na alagad ng sining. The University of the Philippines Baguio supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure