“UP has given me the academic credentials that I need to pursue a career in chemical engineering. But more importantly, it has taught me life skills to prepare me for life after college. Foremost among them is emotional intelligence; being able to sympathize with other people as well as put yourself in their shoes,” says Evan P. Garganera, the School of Technology’s top graduate, earning a GWA 1.25517, magna cum laude, the highest among his peers.
Benreo Rex N. Rembulat, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics student of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV-CAS), is the valedictorian of the UPV class of 2023, after earning a 1.10975 general weighted average (GWA).
In the expansive field of education, few luminaries shine as brilliantly as Dr. Dina Ocampo. Tomorrow, July 20, 2022, this beacon of learning will grace the 44th Commencement Exercises of the University of the Philippines Visayas as its distinguished guest speaker. Scheduled at the UPV Covered Court, Miagao Campus, the ceremony promises a memorable oration by a woman whose life work has centered around pioneering educational standards in the Philippines.
Trails provide educational opportunities for people of all ages. They give firsthand experiences that let users learn about the importance of the natural environment and participation in preservation activities through unique or common flora or fauna that thrive in the area. Trails let users explore their local environments such as rivers, forests, or vegetation, and discover their history, changing uses, and cultural artifacts.
Most people think of orchids as showy flowers growing on trees, but there are also many species of ground-dwelling orchids. Ground orchids tend to be small, ephemeral, and easily overlooked — unlike the epiphytic orchids so beloved by gardeners. Nonetheless, terrestrial orchids are also beautiful and fascinating.
(Prepared by UPV Professors from the Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences)
"Recovery and rehabilitation efforts must also follow the same principles of culture-sensitivity and gender-fairness. The aim of recovery is “restoring or improving of livelihoods and health, as well as economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets, systems and activities, of a disaster-affected community or society, aligning with the principles of sustainable development and 'build forward better,' to avoid or reduce future disaster risk."
