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SUMMARY:UP Mindanao's 30th Anniversary Year-long Schedule of Activities
DESCRIPTION:LOOK | Year-long Schedule of Activities for UP Mindanao’s 30th Anniversary\n\nJoin us as we celebrate three decades of academic excellence\, research innovation\, and community engagement! UP Mindanao’s 30th Anniversary is packed with exciting activities\, from cultural performances and academic forums to sports events and community outreach programs.\n\nHere’s the full schedule and be part of this milestone celebration! Let’s honor our past\, celebrate our present\, and shape our future together.\n\nSource: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/up-mindanaos-30th-anniversary-year-long-schedule-of-activities/
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SUMMARY:Dokumenterte: Documenting Duterte in images\, 2016-2022
DESCRIPTION:OPENING NEXT WEEK: Dokumenterte: Documenting Duterte in images\, 2016-2022\n​\nA solo exhibit of cartoons by Renan Ortiz opens on November 5 (Wednesday)\, 5 p.m. at the UP Fine Arts Gallery (Parola).\n​\nA visual artist\, art educator\, and activist\, Ortiz offers a landmark survey of political cartoons made during the regime of former President Rodrigo Duterte. A response to the ongoing developments at the International Criminal Court (ICC)\, the exhibit gathers six years of cartoons\, caricatures\, and comics drawn and posted in the Facebook platform Cartoons and Philippine Politics and published in the alternative paper Pinoy Weekly. Curated by Lisa Ito\, these images captured the temper of the times as visual practices of expression\, dissent\, fact-checking\, and evidence. The exhibit is organized in cooperation with the Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research (EILER) and Pinoy Weekly.\n​\nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\n​\nDokumenterte: Documenting Duterte in images\, 2016-2022 will be on view at Gallery Two from November 5 to 22\, 2025.\n​\nThe UP Fine Arts Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday\, 9 AM to 4 PM at the Arts and Design West Hall\, College of Fine Arts\, Diliman\, Quezon City. For inquiries\, you may message us at cfagallery.upd@up.edu.ph or call us at +63-2-8981-8500 local 3988.\n\nSource: UP Fine Arts Gallery Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/dokumenterte-documenting-duterte-in-images-2016-2022/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
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SUMMARY:“Pasko sa UP Manila: Patuloy na Nagmamahal\, Lumalaban at Nagwawagi”
DESCRIPTION:IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR 🎄🎁 🌟\n\nWe enjoin everyone to actively participate in this year’s UP Manila Christmas Celebration with the theme\, “Pasko sa UP Manila: Patuloy na Nagmamahal\, Lumalaban at Nagwawagi\,” featuring the following activities:\n\nKick-off Ceremony | November 26\, 2025\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Mass (PGH Chapel)\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony\n\nTiktok Video-Making Contest | November 24 – December 5\, 2025\n\nMerry Midday Madness | December 10\, 2025\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Online Program)\n\nChristmas Tree Decorations\nDecember 11\, 2025\n\nLantern Parade and Cheer Performance | December 12\, 2025\n2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nUPM Salu-Salo | December 15\, 2025\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (SSWC)\n\nAdopt-a-Ward | December 15-17\, 2025\n\nMisa de Gallo | December 16-24\, 2025\n5:00 AM – 6:00 AM (PGH Chapel)\n\nThe activities will also be live streamed in the UP Manila official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/UPManilaOfficial/).\nDetailed instructions and guidelines for the Tiktok Video-Making Contest\, Merry Midday Madness (online program)\, Christmas Tree Decorations\, Lantern Parade and Cheer\, Adopt-a-Ward\, UPM Salu-salo\, and Misa de Gallo are accessible through this link: https://drive.google.com/…/1X…\n\nPlease email your queries/clarifications to the UP Manila Christmas Celebration Committee at upm-ccc2025@up.edu.ph.\n\nSource: University of the Philippines Manila Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/pasko-sa-up-manila-patuloy-na-nagmamahal-lumalaban-at-nagwawagi/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T170000
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SUMMARY:UP Baguio’s December Activities
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Day\, Pag-iilaw to start UPB’s December activities\n\nThe University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) starts the countdown for its December activities beginning with the commemoration of its 23rd Foundation Day followed by the campus lighting ceremony or “Pag-iilaw” both on December 2.\n\nWith the theme “Paskong Iskolar: Liwanag ng Bayan\, Liwanag ng Pag-asa” the event will also see the resumption of the lantern parade\, a traditional component of UPB’s year-end activities but which was suspended due to the pandemic.\n\nHighlighting the festivities is the “Pasiklaban 2025\,” to be held on December 12. The Christmas frolics brings together faculty and students in a night of performances and talent presentations\, all in the spirit of fun and fellowship.\n\nThe full schedule of UPB December activities including the Pag-iilaw are detailed here.\n\nSource: University of the Philippines Baguio Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/up-baguios-december-activities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
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SUMMARY:MAKI+Fiesta 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Free expression. Bold ideas. A celebration of stories that move our democracy forward.\n\nMAKI+Fiesta 2.0 is back\, bringing together creators\, changemakers\, and media innovators shaping the Filipino narrative.\n\n📍 University of the Philippines Diliman\n📅 December 11–12\, 2025\n\nConvened by: Quezon City Government\, University of the Philippines System\, PumaPodcast\, Probe Productions\, and FYT Media\n\n🎟 Registration opens soon.\n\nLet’s make media matter together.\n\nSource: University of the Philippines Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/makifiesta-2-0/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T120000
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CREATED:20251203T160108Z
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SUMMARY:Transformer 101: A Gentle Introduction to NLP with Deep Learning
DESCRIPTION:📢 JOIN OUR FREE ONLINE SEMINAR ON NLP‼️\n\nAs part of its public service program\, the UP School of Statistics\, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Statistical Center Research Foundation\, Inc.\, offers a free online seminar hosted by the Computational Statistics Research Group entitled:\n\nTransformer 101: A Gentle Introduction to NLP with Deep Learning\n\na concise\, beginner-friendly introduction to key concepts behind transformer-based models — including attention mechanisms\, model architecture\, and the basics of pre-training and fine-tuning.\n\nThe seminar will be held on 12 December 2025 (Friday)\, 9 AM – 12 NN\, via Zoom.\n\nAsst. Prof. Michael Van Supranes of the School will serve as the resource person for this online seminar.\n\nThe session is designed for statisticians\, data analysts\, faculty\, and students interested in understanding how modern NLP tools can enhance data-driven research. A background in modeling or machine learning is helpful but not required.\n\nOnly LIMITED SLOTS are available. Interested participants may register using this link: https://bit.ly/UPSS-NLPSeminar.\n\nTo know more about the training: https://bit.ly/UPSS-NLPSeminar-Info.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in this seminar!\n\nSource: UP School of Statistics Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/transformer-101-a-gentle-introduction-to-nlp-with-deep-learning/
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SUMMARY:Health UPdates Webinar #267 "Pinoy Style Innovation: Tackling Problems in Surgery"
DESCRIPTION:The University of the Philippines\,\nin partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health\,\nand in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine\,\nwould like to invite you to attend this webinar! \n  \nRegistration slots are limited to this HEALTH UPDATES webinar\nSo sign up NOW:\nbit.ly/HealthUpdatesWebinar267 \n  \nWebinar #267\nDecember 12\, 2025 (Friday)\, 12:00 noon\nPinoy Style Innovation: Tackling Problems in Surgery\n\nPresenter:\nDR. ANTHONY L. DOFITAS\nTraining Officer\, General Surgery Program\nDepartment of Surgery\nUP – Philippine General Hospital\n\nReactor:\nDR. RODNEY B. DOFITAS\nChair\, Department of Surgery\nUP – Philippine General Hospital\n\n———————————————————–\n\nWebinar #267\nDecember 12\, 2025 (Friday)\, 12:00 noon\nPinoy Style Innovation: Tackling Problems in Surgery\n\nIn this era of exponential technological integration in healthcare\, the paradigm shift toward sophisticated\, minimally invasive surgical platforms\, such as the widely adopted Da Vinci systems and emerging local innovations\, is reshaping clinical practice\, notably in general surgery\, urology\, and gynecology.\n\nIn this week’s episode\, we will synthesize the latest advancements in robotic surgical techniques\, including the nuances of telemanipulation\, 3D high-definition visualization\, and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence in enhancing surgical precision and decision support. We will discuss contemporary referral guidelines and recognize the procedural indications and contraindications for robot-assisted surgery\, which are fundamental to optimized patient triaging and preoperative counseling. In addition\, we will address the inherent challenges specific to the Philippine context\, notably the complexities of cost-effectiveness\, the rigorous learning curve necessary for surgical teams\, and the pivotal need for standardized regulatory frameworks to govern this advanced technology.\n\nOur main speaker is the Training Officer of the General Surgery program of the UP-PGH Department of Surgery\, Dr. Anthony L. Dofitas. Our reactor is Dr. Rodney B. Dofitas\, who is the Chair of the UP-PGH Department of Surgery.\n\nJoin us to learn how we can contribute more effectively to the future trajectory of surgical excellence in the Philippines.\n\nTogether\, we can stop preventable deaths.
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/health-updates-webinar-267/
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SUMMARY:Cinemalaya 21 Goes UP
DESCRIPTION:December 2025 at UPFI Film Center with encore for Cinemalaya 21 Goes UP featuring films of emancipation for a manifold human rights advocacy. Make that trip you can’t miss for a big-screen rendezvous on December 12 Friday and December 13 Saturday only at Cine Adarna!\n\nUPFI Film Center\nDECEMBER 2025\n\nDec 12 Fri\n4:00 PM Padamlagan\n6:30 PM Bloom Where You Are Planted\n\nDec 13 Sat\n1:30 PM Paglilitis\n4:00 PM Republika ng Pipolipinas\n6:30 PM Raging\n\nVENUE: Cine Adarna\n\nADMISSION:\nPhp 200 (regular)\nPhp 150 (students\, pwd\, senior\, gov’t employees)\n\nSource: UPFI Film Center Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/cinemalaya-21-goes-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T160000
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SUMMARY:UPSE-PCED Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:📣 HAPPENING ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY\, December 11 and 12\, 2025. 4:00 PM\, at the Judith R. Duavit-Vasquez and Class of 1984 Lecture Room (UPSE 105)\n🎓 UPSE-PCED Seminar Series\n🧠📚💡Lecture on December 11 by Dr. Kurt Gerrard See on “The Implications of Labor Market Heterogeneity for Unemployment Insurance Design (with Serdar Birinci\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)”\n\n📝 Please register using the links below or by scanning the QR codes:\n📍 Onsite: https://tinyurl.com/36beertn\n📍 Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/5xz9vtvc\n\n🧠📚💡Lecture on December 12 by Mr. Justin Eloriaga on “A Narrative for Fed Information Shocks”\n📝 Please register using the links below or by scanning the QR codes:\n📍 Onsite: https://tinyurl.com/4juuwmhd\n📍 Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/y3rpyn4v\n\n👀 We’d love to see you there!\n\nSource: UP School of Economics Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/upse-pced-seminar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T210000
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SUMMARY:UP Diliman 2025 Year-End Program: "Pamaskong Handog ng UPSO at Abelardo"
DESCRIPTION:“Ipagdiriwang ngayong Disyembre ng UP Diliman (UPD) ang ‘2025 Year-End Program’ na may temang ‘Abé-abé/Kaisa.’\n\n“Ang tema ngayong taon ay hango sa salitang Kapampangan na abé-abé na kung isasalin sa Filipino ay nangangahulugang pagsasama-sama. Kung titingnan naman ito sa perspektiba ng pangmundong pananaw (global perspective) ng mga Kapampangan\, ito ay nagpapahiwatig ng pakikipag-isa.”\nBasahin ang buong artikulo sa https://upd.edu.ph/2025-upd-year-end-program-abe-abe-kaisa/.\n———————–\n*Poster na gawa nina Jules Baguio at Charles Benitez\, student assistants\, UP Diliman Information Office\n\nSource: UP Diliman Facebook
URL:https://alum.up.edu.ph/event/up-diliman-2025-year-end-program-pamaskong-handog-ng-upso-at-abelardo/
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