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UP Baguio confers 14th Darnay Demetillo Artist Award The University of the Philippines Baguio held the 14th Darnay Demetillo Artist Award (DDAA) awarding ceremony and exhibit opening on June 26, 2026, at Darnay Demetillo Art Space, College of Arts and Communication. Mac Daryll Manto, who recently obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree this year, was the juror’s choice. In a unanimous decision, the jury recognized Malto’s body of work for its compelling artistic vision, noting that his “distinct voice reveals art and artistic practice as integral to placemaking: a transformation of space into place—the locus of belonging, identity, and memory." The ceremony also recognized this year’s nominees: Fine Arts (FA) sophomore Russel Kim Abad, graduating Certificate of Fine Arts (CFA) student Paul Christian Ainza, graduating BFA student Julian Gabriel Trinidad, and BFA freshman Arvelle Nils Irik Valdez. This year’s jury was composed of independent curator and artist Ceres Marie Canilao, former student of Prof. Darnay Demetillo; visual artist and UPB Fine Arts alumnus Silivino Dulnuan; and Grace Celeste Subido, Associate Professor and former colleague of Demetillo, who served as jury chair. Canilao announced the name of the awardee by reading out the jury’s message. Maisa Demetillo delivered a heartfelt message on behalf of the Demetillo family. Malto received a Certificate of Recognition and an award cheque. He also received a box full of quality art materials, gifted by Gloria Orden, friend and mentee of Prof. Demetillo. Hosted by DLLA faculty Jasmin Bayquen, the ceremony was attended by faculty members, students, alumni, and guests, including National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik. The event concluded with the opening of the DDAA 2026 Exhibit, featuring painting-based works by the five nominees created within the Academic Year 2025-2026. The UPB community and friends are invited to view the exhibit, which will run until August 7, 2026, at the Darnay Demetillo Art Space. The exhibit is open on weekdays, from 9AM to 4PM. Text by Joseph Andrew Carvajal Photos by Gwenn T. Estravila/UPB-OPA
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Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK) Celebrates Their 35th Anniversary with the Exhibit "Stories We Tell" at Fundacion Sansó Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK), the Philippines' first and only organization of artists dedicated to children's illustration, celebrates their 35th year with "Stories We Tell", an exhibit that presents the illustrator as storyteller. Each participating artist has illustrated the beginning and the end to an original story they each imagined. Without words, the compositions encourage viewers to draw out the narratives, the way picture books do for kids. Among the participating artists are UP Baguio Fine Arts faculty Jandy A. Carvajal and UPB alumni Clarisse Alfonso, Arvi Delos Reyes, Jem Delos Reyes and Ja Amores. This milestone exhibit led Sir Jandy to recall his first foray into illustrating for kids in the late 90s, and how he was inspired by one of the OG Inkies, Isabel "Pepper" Roxas, who was also his teacher in an undergraduate illustrating class. Now also an artist-educator, Sir Jandy is glad that the art of illustrating for children continues to thrive in (and even outside) the country, with younger generations of Filipino artists taking up the pen (and paper, and all sorts of materials). In 2019, he introduced Illustrating for Children as a topic in the FA 192 Art Workshop class. Since then, the course, inspiring and training potential visual storytellers for the youth, has been offered almost every academic year in UP Baguio. "Stories We Tell" opens on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3PM at Fundacion Sansó, 34 V. Cruz St., San Juan City, Metro Manila. The exhibit will run until August 8, 2026. Fundacion Sansó is open Monday to Saturday, 10AM to 4PM. Admission to the museum is free.
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The UPB Fine Arts Program invites non-Fine Arts members of the UPB community to participate in the DDAA 2026 Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop. The event is free, but slots are limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis via GForm: https://forms.gle/unUSA4B9zqw9MXMZA When: July 2, 2026 Thursday at 10AM to 12NN Event Address: FA Room 103 at the College of Arts and Communication, University of the Philippines Baguio To be facilitated by a previous DDAA Nominee The free introductory event is open to those 18 years old and above, who are not Fine Arts students or faculty. Materials will be provided, and tools will be lent. A confirmatory email will be sent to those who get slots in the free painting workshop. If you accomplished the GForm but do not get a confirmation email, this means the slots have been filled already. Thank you very much for your interest and understanding. University of the Philippines Baguio UPB OPA Office of Public Affairs UPB USC CAC Committee UPB Committee on Culture and the Arts UPB College of Social Sciences UPB College of Science
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Simon says gagraduate na raw kayo?! 😸 From surviving deadlines with your nine lives to landing on your feet after every exam season, you’ve officially made it! We are inviting the 2026 CAC Graduating Batch to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 M̶A̶N̶(𝙈𝙀𝙊𝙒)𝙎𝙊𝙔𝙊𝙎𝙊𝙔: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐀𝐓-𝐚-𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐀-𝐧 this June 29, 2026, 11AM, at the Teatro Amianan to celebrate your achievements and success! Batch Pin will be distributed and required exit surveys through the college secretary will be conducted during the event. The Best Thesis awardees per degree program will also be announced. Light meals will be served. See you! 🐈
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This Midyear 2026, the UP Baguio library welcomes five (5) student interns from the university’s College of Arts and Communication! 🤩 These student interns—Katrina Ayuban, Jezelle Dacanay, Chloe Gaña, Rodge Metiam, and Melody Milano—are students hailing from the Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature program, ready to be of service for your library needs 📚🤓☝️. Having officially started their internship last June 18, 2026, these student interns would be more than just students as they face the challenge of providing quality assistance, professional outputs, and workplace-ready conduct when dealing with library-related tasks 💪🔥. Throughout their term, these student interns would be immersed into the world of learning, collaboration, and growth as they continue to interact with their mentors and peers. Engaging in tasks such as shelving, listing, encoding, answering queries, and doing publication materials for the University Library, these students would be equipped with the necessary skills and demeanor that would enable them to parse not only the institution’s primary fountain of knowledge, but also the world’s complex systems 🌱. ✨ Beaming with the eagerness to reach new heights, watch as these student interns dedicate their time and effort into keeping the heart of the academic institution alive. Over the course of their internship, we urge you to join them in maintaining the institution’s beating heart 💗📖. Visit the library and witness the joy of learning—of opening books and resources once more!-Chloe Gaña, BALL Intern #UPBLibraryCares #SDG4QualityEducation #SDG17partnershipsforthegoals Oh! Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the next projects these interns have in store for you 👀.
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The 14th Darnay Demetillo Artist Award (DDAA 2026) Awarding Ceremony and Exhibit Opening will be held on June 26, 2026 (Friday), at 10:30 AM at the Darnay Demetillo Art Space, College of Arts and Communication, University of the Philippines Baguio. The exhibit will run from June 26 to August 7 2026. The UP Baguio community is invited to visit. See you on Friday! The annual DDAA Free Painting Workshops (for non-FA Participants) will also be held on July 2 2026, in the afternoon with limited slots. Kindly wait for further instructions regarding registration. UPB OPA Office of Public Affairs University of the Philippines Baguio
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The UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication is in need of ONE (1) Student Assistant for Midyear 2026 REQUIREMENTS Application letter addressed to the Dean of the College of Arts and Communication (Asst. Prof. Io M. Jularbal, Ph.D.). Include your preferred work schedule. Screenshot of enlisted subjects from AMIS for this semester. Must not have a study load of more than 6 units. Submit the requirements (hard copies) to the CAC OCS. Deadline of application: JUNE 25, 2026 Interview: JUNE 26, 2026
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UP Social Scientist Prof. Orville B. Tatcho, Ph.D. is the Issue Editor for the 2026 PCS Review Open Issue! 📣 CALL FOR PAPERS | 2026 PCS Review (Open Issue) The Philippines Communication Society invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit manuscripts for the 2026 issue of PCS Review. We welcome interdisciplinary and theoretical contributions in media and communication, especially studies that explore the intersections of persuasion, power, and social life. 📚 Research Articles • 6,000–12,000 words • Written in English or Filipino • Includes a 250–300 word abstract and 5 keywords 📝 Other Submissions • Critical essays, book reviews, commentaries, speeches, and interviews • 3,000–5,000 words 📅 Submission Deadline: June 30 📧 Submit to: pcsreview.inq@gmail.com Join the conversation and contribute to advancing communication scholarship in the Philippines and beyond. #PCSReview #CallForPapers #CommunicationResearch #PhilippinesCommunicationSociety
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The UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication proudly congratulates Prof. Orville B. Tatcho, Ph.D., for being admitted to the roster of UP Social Scientists / UP Scholars under the UP Social Sciences and Philosophy Productivity System (SSPPS) for the 2024-2026 cycle. Prof. Tatcho is Professor of Communication at the Department of Communication. He is currently the Managing Editor of The Cordillera Review: Journal of Philippine Culture and Society, an open-access internationally refereed journal published by the University through the Cordillera Studies Center. Prof. Tatcho is the only faculty from the college who received the appointment. The SSPPS is “anchored on the UP’s desire to create a more inclusive perspective of recognition for its scholars’ unique contribution in social development and nation building.” The Board of Regents (BOR) approved his appointment in its 1409th BOR meeting on May 27, 2026. His appointment reflects the continuing commitment of the college to excellence in research and scholarship.
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[MIDYEAR 2026] DISSOLVED CLASS: PH LANG 1.2-X4 (ADVANCED IBALOY) Enrolled students in this class are advised to look for other electives. UPB USC CAC Committee
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[MIDYEAR 2026] For TPs/cancellations, please refer to the following CAC enlistment emails: FOR COMM 10 AND MS 1I comm.ge.enlistment@gmail.com FOR BA COMM COURSES (COMM, BC, JOURN, SPEECH) comm.enlistment@gmail.com FOR WIKA 1, COMM 11, PI 100,AND ALL BALL AND MALL COURSES Langlit.enlistment@gmail.com FOR ARTS 1, PHIL ARTS 1, AND ALL FA COURSES fa.enlistment@gmail.com For advising, please refer to the list of advisers from the 2nd Semester 2025-2026 Registration here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LBbAfgmiZ/. For advisees whose advisers are on leave, your designated adviser is the Department Chair. UPB USC CAC Committee
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The UP Baguio Fine Arts Program is now accepting applications for the Second Batch of the 2026 UPB Fine Arts Program Talent Determination Test (TDT). Application Form: Applicants must fill-out the UPB Fine Arts Program Talent Determination Test Application Form. https://forms.gle/zpsCHFSTqfyKjfFL9 The deadline for application is until June 19, 2026 at 5pm only. For further details (requirements, instructions, venue and guidelines), please consult the guidelines here: https://shorturl.at/hSqnJ or here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bs4rWB9d3zUxlJ2LcCI77IFq_UjRWz07/view?usp=sharing For inquiries, contact via email: cac-ocs.upbaguio@up.edu.ph
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Congratulations to this year’s nominees for the Darnay Demetillo Artist Award (DDAA)! ABAD, Kim Russel AINZA, Paul Christian MALTO, Mac Daryll TRINIDAD, Julian Gabriel VALDEZ, Arvelle Nils Irik The DDAA 2026 recognition program and exhibit opening will be held on Friday, June 26 10:30 AM- 12:00 NN at the Darnay Demetillo Art Space, College of Arts and Communication, University of the Philippines Baguio
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[CAC Student Output] Lumipas ang linggo matapos ang palabas. Nawa'y ang kwento at aral ng Isabela ay mataimtim na tumimo sa ating lahat. ✊🍃 Ating balikan ang snippet ng produksyon ng SC 121 R: Oral Interpretration Class mula sa Kolehiyo ng Sining at Komunikasyon ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas - Baguio, ang interpretasyon ng nobelang Isabela na isinulat ni Bb. Kaisa Aquino. Aming muling ipinapakilala ang Isang Dula, Isabela. Para sa mga nais ng buong kopya ng dula, maaaring magkomento upang mabigyan namin kayo ng GDrive link ng palabas. #IsangDulaIsabela #SC121 #UPB
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[CAC Student Output] LOOK: Veteran broadcast journalist Jessica Soho- host and producer of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS), the Philippines’ number one news magazine program- extended her congratulations to the team behind the success of Ulat Amianan. Ulat Amianan is the laboratory news magazine program of the Department of Communication, College of Arts and Communication of the University of the Philippines- Baguio. I-Ulat Amianan na 'yan! #UlatAmianan #UPBaguio #collegeofartsandcommunication #departmentofcommunication
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𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The University of the Philippines Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, in cooperation with UP Baguio Cordillera Studies Center (CSC) and the College of Arts and Communication (CAC), conducted “Dunong, Dama, at Dangal: Expanding Research and Publication in the Humanities,” on May 14, 2026, at the College of Social Sciences Audio-Visual Room (CSS-AVR). The event featured a series of lectures and discussions centered on research, publication, and the humanities. It aimed to encourage faculty members, researchers, and participants to actively engage in scholarly publication within the University of the Philippines while strengthening appreciation for humanities-based research and discourse. Text by Gwenn T. Estravila/UPB-OPA Photos by Wyndei A. Dacay and Gwenn T. Estravila/UPB-OPA #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDG4 #SDG17 #UPBaguio
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To all students who are planning to enroll this Midyear, please check the enrollment process below. Registration starts on June 9, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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UPB College of Arts and Communication Dean Io M. Jularbal, Ph.D. wrote a discussion paper about community-driven heritage preservation in Mayoyao, Ifugao! Check out his paper below: 🌾 NEW DISCUSSION PAPER: Community-Driven Heritage Preservation in Mayoyao ⛰️🛖 How can indigenous communities balance the economic benefits of tourism while keeping the cultural and ecological integrity of their ancestral landscapes intact? When it comes to safeguarding landmarks like our majestic rice terraces, true sustainability begins with a community-initiated approach. We are pleased to announce the release of Discussion Paper, "Preserving Mayoyao Heritage: A Community-initiated Approach to Sustainable Heritage-Tourism and LGU Cultural Policy Development in Safeguarding Rice Terraces." Authored by Io M. Jularbal, Ph.D., this study is published under our Local Regional Studies Network (LRSN) X Cordillera Studies Center UP Baguio. It provides a vital look into how local governance and grassroots indigenous initiatives can work hand in hand to protect Ifugao heritage. 🔍 Key Highlights from the Paper: 🌾 Community-Initiated Preservation: Shifting from top-down conservation models to grassroots strategies where the community takes center stage in safeguarding their ancestral domain. 🗺️ Sustainable Heritage-Tourism: Analyzing frameworks that promote responsible tourism without eroding the sacred traditions and traditional knowledge systems linked to the Mayoyao rice terraces. 🏛️ LGU Cultural Policy Integration: Exploring how local government units (LGUs) can institutionalize and fund sustainable cultural policies built on indigenous voices. 💡 Safeguarding Rice Terraces: Assessing the ecological, institutional, and socio-economic challenges of maintaining agricultural landscapes in changing modern economies. By strengthening local heritage policy through community empowerment, we can protect our historical landscapes for generations to come. 📖 Download the full discussion paper for FREE: https://cids.up.edu.ph/download/preserving-mayoyao-heritage/ #UPCIDS #LRSN #MayoyaoHeritage #IfugaoRiceTerraces #SustainableTourism #CulturalPolicy #IndigenousKnowledge #PublicPolicy #ResearchForChange
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Last May 18, 2026, the Department of Communication held its planning and review for the revision of the BA Communication Program Curriculum at the CAC Smart Classroom. Asst. Prof. Christian Ezekiel M. Fajardo, chairperson of the Department of Communication, shared the findings from the recently-concluded ASEAN University Network - Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Assessment to the faculty members of the department. The findings served as basis for setting the direction in revising the BA Communication curriculum. The activity then proceeded to breakout sessions where faculty members from each BA Communication discipline discussed the curricular revisions needed for their discipline. As a result, faculty members from the Broadcast Communication, Journalism, and Speech Communication disciplines presented courses that will be elevated to the core curriculum, courses that will be retained or added as major electives, and new courses that will be added to the program. The new courses presented to the meeting were designed to accommodate the growing needs of the industry and to further develop students who will be holistically adept to the field of Communication, while maintaining a strong expertise in their chosen area of specialization. Faculty members of the Department of Communication also discussed the proposed changes in the curriculum, including the addition of Communication and Culture as a core communication course, and the creation of COMM 198 (Internship) to harmonize and strengthen the internship program. The Department of Communication will continue their efforts to review and revise the BA Communication curriculum in the college-level planning and revision for CAC degree programs this June 2026. The college aims to implement the changes in the curriculum in the near future, as curricular revisions and changes are subject to careful planning, consultations, and meticulous review from the College level, to the University level, and to the UP System level. The Department of Communication is one of the two existing departments in the UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication. The Department of Communication houses the BA Communication program, offering areas of specialization in Broadcast Communication, Journalism, and Speech Communication.
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[MIDYEAR 2026] Newly opened class: FA 100-X4 ART HISTORY: Survey of the visual arts in the Western and non-Western traditions.
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The Department of Language, Literature and the Arts announces the call for applications to the Master of Arts in Language and Literature Program for the 1st Semester, AY 2026-2027. The deadline of application is on July 04, 2026. The requirements can be downloaded here: gpo.upb.edu.ph/forms-fees For questions, you can reach us through our email address: gpo.upbaguio@up.edu.ph
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The Search for the 14th Darnay Demetillo Artist Award UP Baguio marks its fourteenth year of the Darnay Demetillo Artist Award (DDAA) with the commencement of the search process for the recipient of the DDAA for the academic year 2025-2026. The DDAA is administered by the Department of Language, Literature and the Arts of the UPB College of Arts and Communication where the late Darnay Demetillo was a professor and stalwart of UP Baguio's Fine Arts (Visual Arts) program. UPB OPA Office of Public Affairs University of the Philippines Baguio UPB Committee on Culture and the Arts UPB USC CAC Committee
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[CAC Student Output] The UP Baguio community is invited to watch a FREE live theater performance of SC 121: Oral Interpretation class at 3:00 PM at CAC Teatro Amianan today!
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MIDYEAR 2026 CAC COURSE OFFERINGS Here are the course offerings of the UP Baguio College of Arts and Communication for Midyear 2026. Midyear registration will start on June 9, 2026, while the first day of midyear classes will start on June 10, 2026. For inquiries, please contact the CAC Office of the College Secretary at cac-ocs.upbaguio@up.edu.ph
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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE CAC OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE SECRETARY: BA COMMUNICATION IS NOW OPEN TO SHIFTEES AND TRANSFEREES! For more information about our degree programs, visit our website at cac.upb.edu.ph Deadline of shifting applications is on June 22, 2026 For inquiries, please email the CAC Office of the College Secretary (OCS) at cac-ocs.upbaguio@up.edu.ph or visit the CAC OCS office. Shift or transfer to CAC now! #UPBaguio #CAC UPB OPA Office of Public Affairs University of the Philippines Baguio UPB USC CAC Committee