Announcements – UPD Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts

Call for Applications—UPD VACSSP Cycle 10

Posted on June 2, 2026 - 2:14 PM.

We are now accepting applications for the UP Diliman Visual Arts and Cultural Studies Scholarship Program Cycle 10!

Submit the following requirements via the submission portal (https://bit.ly/UPDVACSSPSubmissions) on or before:
24 June 2026, 5 PM (Renewing Applicants)
30 June 2026, 5 PM (New Applicants)

Application Form
Cover Letter
True Copy of Grades
(for new applicants) Two (2) Recommendation Letters
(for new applicants) Portfolio
(for renewing applicants) Progress report
Signed Data Privacy Consent Form

Program Guidelines and Application Forms here: https://bit.ly/UPDVACSSP

For further inquiries, contact us at vacssp_oica.upd@up.edu.ph.

Congratulations to the UPD VACSSP scholars AY 2025-2026

Posted on May 9, 2026 - 2:00 PM.

Maalab na pagbati sa mga iskolar ng UP Diliman Visual Arts and Cultural Studies Scholarship Program (UPD VACSSP) para sa AY 2025-2026.

Mabuhay ang mga artista-iskolar ng bayan!

Congratulations to the UPD PASP scholars AY 2025-2026

Posted on May 9, 2026 - 11:00 AM.

Maalab na pagbati sa mga iskolar ng UP Diliman Performing Arts Scholarship Program (UPD PASP) para sa AY 2025-2026.

Mabuhay ang mga artista-iskolar ng bayan!

Implementation of Alternative Work Arrangement in response to the energy crisis

Posted on April 6, 2026 - 2:09 PM.

In accordance with Memorandum no. ECLV-2026-013, UPD-OICA staff will adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangement every Friday starting April 13, 2026.The office will be closed to on-site transactions during this time.

Regular office operations remain from Monday to Thursday. Holidays will be observed without changes in the alternative work arrangement.

Thank you very much.

You can reach us by e-mail, phone, or through the Contact Us page:
Monday – Friday

Administration – oica.upd@up.edu.ph
OICA Grants Program – grants_oica.upd@up.edu.ph
UPD CCTGACH – cctgach_oica.upd@up.edu.ph
UPD HASPAG / PASP – haspag_pasp_oica.upd@up.edu.ph
UPD VACSSP – vacssp_oica.upd@up.edu.ph
Special Projects – specialprojects_oica.upd@up.edu.ph

Monday – Thursday – 8981 8500 loc. 2658 or 2660
Friday – +63 915 082 7287

Congratulations to the recipients of the UPD CCTGACH Cycle 9

Posted on March 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM.

Pagbati sa mga nahirang na grantee ng UPD Creative / Critical Thesis Grant in the Arts, Culture, and the Humanities (UPDCCTGACH) Cycle 9 ngayong pangalawang semestre, AY 2025-2026!

Padayon!

COLOR	Dimensions (1 unit each)
black	460 cm x 152 cm
black	400 x 152
black	412 cm x 152 cm
black	263 cm x 152 cm
black	197 cm x 152 cm
black	179 cm x 152 cm
black	106 cm x 152 cm
black	121 cm x 119 cm
red	very large (see sample photo)

COLOR	Dimensions (1 unit each)
black	460 cm x 152 cm
black	400 x 152
black	412 cm x 152 cm
black	263 cm x 152 cm
black	197 cm x 152 cm
black	179 cm x 152 cm
black	106 cm x 152 cm
black	121 cm x 119 cm
red	very large (see sample photo)

Hauling, transportation	• Arranged by the borrower, provided that the request letter is already approved by UPD-OICA • Transport and hauling of materials shall be arranged by the borrower. Materials can only be hauled and returned on weekdays (except holidays) during office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Installation	by hanging only
Outdoor use	allowed
Alterations (i.e. cutting, adhesives)	not allowed
Other suggestions	If the cloths get wet, please have them washed before returning them fully dried.

Hauling, transportation	• Arranged by the borrower, provided that the request letter is already approved by UPD-OICA • Transport and hauling of materials shall be arranged by the borrower. Materials can only be hauled and returned on weekdays (except holidays) during office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Installation	by hanging only
Outdoor use	allowed
Alterations (i.e. cutting, adhesives)	not allowed
Other suggestions	If the cloths get wet, please have them washed before returning them fully dried.

Available quantity	15 units
Dimensions	4ft x 8ft
Color	gray

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Call for Applications—UPD VACSSP Cycle 10

Congratulations to the UPD VACSSP scholars AY 2025-2026

Congratulations to the UPD PASP scholars AY 2025-2026

Implementation of Alternative Work Arrangement in response to the energy crisis

Congratulations to the recipients of the UPD CCTGACH Cycle 9

Black / red cloth

Rubber mats

Hanging vintage lamps

Bamboo panels

Mannequin heads

Pallet boards

Small LED TV

DVD player

LED uplights

String Lights

LED PAR Light Tower

Exhibition panels (accordion)

Red carpets with edging

Available quantity	40 units
Battery	AAA x3 (not included in the rental)
Dimensions	9 cm x 9 cm x 22 cm
Color	black
Light color	warm white, 3000K

Type	Dimensions	Quantity
Rectangular (with metal stand)	183 cm x 244 cm x 14 cm (thickness)	4 units
1/4 Circle Shape	235 cm x 145 cm x 14 cm (thickness)	4 units

Available quantity	30 units
Material	plastic
Dimensions	40 cm x 24 cm
Head circumference	~51 cm
Bottom size	22 cm x 14 cm

Available quantity	29 units
Dimensions	100 cm x 100 cm x 14 cm (thickness)
Material	Wood

Hauling, transportation	• Arranged by the borrower, provided that the request letter is already approved by UPD-OICA • Transport and hauling of materials shall be arranged by the borrower. Materials can only be hauled and returned on weekdays (except holidays) during office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Installations	• by stacking horizontally or mounting vertically • they can be connected using bolts and screws
Outdoor use	allowed
Alterations (i.e. cutting, disassembly)	not allowed
Re-painting	not allowed

Available quantity	4 units
Brand	Pensonic (LED-1612)
Dimensions	17″ x 13″ x 3″
Weight	2.329 kg
Resolution	HD 1366 x 768
Ports	HDMI x1 USB x1 VGA x2
Voltage	110-240V

Available quantity	3 units
Brand	NEXTBASE NB-308
Dimensions	10″ x 12″ x 1.5″
Weight	1.5 kg
Playable formats	MPEG-4, DVD, VCD, CD, Picture CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Voltage	110-240V

Available quantity	2 units
Product size	20 cm x 20 cm x 8 cm
Lamp luminous flux	180 – 540 lumens
Bulb power	18 LED – 50W
Light color	RGB (12 red, 12 green, 12 blue)
Input voltage	AC 100-240V / 50-60 Hz

Available quantity	2 units
Length	10.31 m
Light color	warm white 3000K
Input voltage	220 V

Available quantity	2 units
Maximum height	~10 ft
Length of T-bar	~6.56 ft
Lights capacity	supports up to 4 lights
Color	black

Number of available wooden pedestals	2 units
Dimensions	214 cm x 107 cm x 40 cm
Color	white

Dimensions	Quantity
51 cm x 51 cm, height: 90 cm	3
46 cm x 46 cm, height: 90 cm	1
41 cm x 41 cm, height: 90 cm	1
51 cm x 51 cm, height: 103 cm	2
31 cm x 31 cm, height: 103 cm	2
41 cm x 41 cm, height: 103 cm	1
46 cm x 46 cm, height: 77 cm	1
41 cm x 41 cm, height: 89 cm	1
61 cm x 61 cm, height: 102 cm	1
61 cm x 61 cm, height: 90 cm	1
61 cm x 61 cm, height: 77 cm	1

Number of available panel boards	1 unit
Dimensions	4ft x 8ft x 1.5 in (thickness)
Framing	wooden

Hauling, transportation	• Arranged by the borrower, provided that the request letter is already approved by UPD-OICA • Transport and hauling of materials shall be arranged by the borrower. Materials can only be hauled and returned on weekdays (except holidays) during office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Mounting	Allowed mounting materials: • Stapler / Gun Tacker • Thumb tacks • Hooks • Finishing Nails • Adhesives Borrowers are expected to remove all mounting materials used before returning the panel boards.
Re-painting	Allowed using latex paint
Other suggestions	For stickers, use separate boards then nail them onto the panels

Number of available panel boards	2
Panel boards dimensions	4ft x 8ft x 3in (thickness)
Platform dimensions	4ft x 3ft x 1ft (height)
Framing	metal (very heavy)

Number of available panel boards	12 pcs / 6 pairs
Dimensions	4ft x 8ft
Light fixtures	currently unavailable
Installation	Installed in pairs (to be able to stand upright)

Hauling, transportation	• Arranged by the borrower, provided that the request letter is already approved by UPD-OICA • Transport and hauling of materials shall be arranged by the borrower. Materials can only be hauled and returned on weekdays (except holidays) during office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Installation staff	• The rental fee includes installation services of two (2) UPD-OICA staff who will assist in assembling and disassembling the panel boards. • They are only available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays (except holidays).
Mounting	Allowed mounting materials: • Stapler / Gun Tacker • Thumb tacks • Hooks • Finishing Nails • Adhesives Borrowers are expected to remove all mounting materials used before returning the panel boards.
Re-painting	Allowed using latex paint
Other suggestions	For stickers, use separate boards then nail them onto the panels

Per pair rate	PhP 100 per pair without lights per week PhP 200 per pair with lights per week (currently unavailable)
Installation / Setup Fee (includes 2 installation staff, assembly and disassembly of panel boards)	P500/setup per ingress day for 1-3 pairs P1,100/setup per ingress day for 4-6 pairs

Dimensions	Quantity
27.2m x 4m (stored at CMO)	1
25m x 2.45m (stored at CMO)	1
11.87 meters x 1.2 meters	2
11.81 meters x 1.2 meters	2
10.73 meters x 1.2 meters	1
10.66 meters x 1.2 meters	1
8.10 meters x 1.2 meters	1
8.10 meters x 1.2 meters (with cut/hole)	1
7.71 meters x 1.2 meters	1
7.68 meters x 1.2 meters	1
5.92 meters x 1.2 meters	1
5.10 meters x 1.2 meters	3
4.80 meters x 1.2 meters (with cut/hole)	1
4.10 meters x 1.2m (with cut/hole)	1

Sizing, transportation, hauling	• Arranged by the borrower, in coordination with the UP Diliman Campus Maintenance Office (CMO), provided that the request letter is already approved by UPD-OICA • Transport and hauling of materials shall be arranged by the borrower. Materials can only be hauled and returned on weekdays (except holidays) during office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Cleaning	The borrower shall have the carpets cleaned / vacuumed before they are returned.
Alterations (i.e. cutting)	not allowed
Outdoor use	allowed