“Nagrarally lang mga estudyante sa UP.” “Hassle pumila sa UP kapag hindi ka nakakuha ng klase.” “Hindi rin daw nagtuturo mga prof sa UP.” I half-heartedly entered what was supposed to be the best university in the country with these apprehensions communicated to me by family and peers. After a month in the university, I […]
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“What should apply to Juan should apply to all.” This, according to nowheretogobutUP Foundation (ntgbUP) Chairman Atty. Agaton Uvero, “should be the mantra of referees officiating the finals.” “Whether the refs call it tight or allow the boys to be physical during the games, the key is consistency; the standard that they apply to the […]
With the UAAP basketball season nearing its end, alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP) reiterated their call for fair officiating after the UP Fighting Maroons narrowly edged the Adamson Falcons 73-71 last Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena. NowheretogobutUP Foundation (ntgbUP) Chairperson Atty. Agaton Uvero stressed this on Tuesday, saying that the […]
A fairly-officiated game that will be decided by the players, not the referees. This, according to nowheretogobutUP Foundation Chairman Atty. Agaton Uvero, is what the UP community is hoping for in the UP Maroons-De La Salle Green Archers matchup on Wednesday, a game that will decide which teams make it to the UAAP Final Four. […]
From UP Fight to UP Flight
For a time it looked as if the UP Fighting Maroons had nowhere to go but down. After the 1986 UAAP championship, UP’s performance in the premiere collegiate league could be described as uneventful, even dismal, save for two seasons back in 1996 and 1997 when the team reached the Final Four. The UP community […]
For the past years, homegrown films have been gaining attention locally and overseas paving its way to compete with mainstream movies. These indie films pose much promise in making good use of the cultural lens to depict human conditions and societal issues with nuance and depth, free from commercial considerations. A couple of years ago, […]
Attributed to Baguio is the cool climate. It is cool all of over the place, all year round. On top of that is the scenic view of mountains roofed with clouds, strip of pine trees, blooming and vibrant flowers. The scenic view makes the city romantic. Undoubtedly, Baguio is a top pick for a movie […]
Looks like Gilas high-flying national team forward Kobe Paras will be wearing another jersey with the country’s name emblazoned across his chest. Paras announced on Tuesday that he will be suiting up with the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons for UAAP Season 81, joining a formidadble lineup that just recently added fellow Gilas […]
After being forced to leave the De La Salle Universiy Green Archers and dealing with baseless rumors that cast doubts on his character and made him feel that he had “hit rock bottom,” former UAAP Most Improved Player and Mythical Five member Ricci Rivero believes “there is nowhere to go but UP;” so that is […]
ONE: HEROES OF HONOR
The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), delivered another amazing spectacle at the Mall of Asia Arena, delighting the packed crowd with a display of world-class martial arts action. Manila played host to ONE: HEROES OF HONOR, featuring the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent. Also making […]