The Office of Public Affairs welcomes its incoming Director, Dr. Cecilia Fe Sta. Maria-Abalos who will serve the term from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2024.
Category: Bulletin
A short review of Erlyn Ruth Alcantara’s “‘Ib-a Tako Na’—Scotty as Friend, Neighbor, and Kinsman”
By Kelly Ramos The Commemorative Conference of the Birth Centenary of William Henry Scott held on 24 July 2021, organized by the Department of History and Philosophy of the University of the Philippines Baguio and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines stands out for its subject matter and intent. Looking back in remembrance and… Continue reading A short review of Erlyn Ruth Alcantara’s “‘Ib-a Tako Na’—Scotty as Friend, Neighbor, and Kinsman”
Choosing Opportunities amidst the Pandemic
By Clifford C. Chan The pandemic has brought immeasurable difficulties on our lives, whether on a personal or professional level. At the same time, it has brought about opportunities. Some of these opportunities will last a long time. Despite the disruption, any person can only exercise so much patience, continue to sacrifice, and delay personal… Continue reading Choosing Opportunities amidst the Pandemic
Communication in the time of a pandemic
By Jomel Anthony V. Gutierrez THERE is a reason why the public is clamoring for more information during this pandemic. Nobody wants to be left out, especially if everyone is affected. Information, regardless if it’s during a crisis or in a normal situation, is a public right. It is also the business of the public… Continue reading Communication in the time of a pandemic
Reflections on Education in a Pandemic (from a first-time faculty)
To have one’s first semester of teaching be online and in the middle of a pandemic has been (simultaneously) a nerve-wracking test of capability and yet an outpouring of grace. With only my experiences as a student and no real prior experience in teaching, I had no frame of reference. On one hand, I suppose… Continue reading Reflections on Education in a Pandemic (from a first-time faculty)
Mga Tula
Ni Giovanni M. Malapit Corona ‘Di makita totoong kalabanPuso at damdamin kinakabahanKay raming kinapitan sa isang buwan Huwag maliitin ang covid19Gamot o vaccine, alanganinNetflix, mga series panoorin Manatili sa loob ng bahayHugasanh mabuti ang mga kamayAlkohol sa tabi nakatambay May nagmungkahi herd immunityIsasakripisyo buhay ng maramiSa halip magdasal na muli Mga barangay, rasyon-rasyonPara sa 4Ps ameliorationMga middle class nagrarason Sana ito ay mawakasanUna sa bansang pinagmulanNumero’y ‘wag nang pagtakpan Sunod na problema, ekonomiya Dagdag pa dito, sikolohiyaSusunod na kabanata nakakabahala Pakinggan aming daing, o Bathala!Aral mong bigay, aming nakuhaPag-alaga sa mundong iisa Araw ng Palengke Alas siyeta y medya, ako’y naghandaPapuntang palengke, ako’y masayaBibili muli ng mga karne at isda Aking maskara pangalawang ulit naAlkohol na dala magkakasya pa kaya‘Wag kalimutang magdala… Continue reading Mga Tula
Dealing with SARS-CoV-2 and all that fuss
By: Elsie C. Jimenez Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The SARS-CoV-2 has a host membrane-derived lipid bilayer encapsulating the helical capsid containing viral RNA. Proteins, such as, spike glycoprotein (S protein) which mediates interaction with host cell surface receptor, and membrane glycoprotein are… Continue reading Dealing with SARS-CoV-2 and all that fuss
UP President meets with UP Baguio Executive Staff
University of the Philippines System President, Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion, had a meeting with the University of the Philippines Baguio Executive Staff led by Chancellor Corazon L. Abansi, on June 10, 2021, at the UP Baguio Board Room. President Concepcion discussed with the officials the challenges faced by UP as well as ways of moving… Continue reading UP President meets with UP Baguio Executive Staff
UP Baguio Celebrates Pride
The University of the Philippines Baguio, through its Kasarian Gender Studies Program, showed solidarity in the celebration of Pride Month in a program held at the UP Baguio Oblation Grounds, on 25 June 2021. In the short program held morning of Friday, UP Baguio Chancellor Corazon L. Abansi, who also currently serves as convener of… Continue reading UP Baguio Celebrates Pride
Scotty Remembered on his 100th Birthday
Born on July 10, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and baptized as Henry King Ahrens, he changed his name to William Henry Scott in 1939 after graduating from Cranbrook School in Michigan, on a three-year scholarship. W.H. Scott has been regarded as Cordillera’s most venerable scholar. “Scotty,” as he “was fondly called by friends and… Continue reading Scotty Remembered on his 100th Birthday