Announcements – UPD Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts

Meet the Panel of Experts!—Flora de Filipinas

Posted on October 17, 2026 - 7:19 PM.

Meet the distinguished panel of experts who will share their insights and perspectives at “Flora de Filipinas: Science, Medicine, Heritage and the Memory of Philippine Biodiversity.”

The roundtable discussion supports the nomination of Flora de Filipinas to the UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) National and International Registers, an initiative spearheaded by Dr. Ma. Mercedes Planta, Professor of History, UP Diliman, and Section Chair, Division 8, History and Geography, National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).

This event is organized by the UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (UPD-OICA), in partnership with the UP Department of History, UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Division VIII of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), and UP Press.

📅 20 October 2026
📍 Dalisay Aldaba Recital Hall, UP Theater, UP Diliman

Participants can attend on-site or online.
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/Flora2026

UPD-OICA is closed to on-site transactions on September 28, 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026 - 8:00 AM.

The UPD-OICA office will be closed to on-site transactions on 28 September 2026 (Monday).

Regular office operations will resume on 29 September 2026 (Tuesday).

For urgent concerns, please send a message to oica.upd@up.edu.ph.

Thank you very much.

UPD HASPAG Cycle 4 (2026-2029) Awardees!

Posted on September 21, 2026 - 4:00 PM.

[UPD HASPAG CYCLE 4 AWARDEES]

Pagpupugay at pagbati sa mga organisasyong ginawaran ng UP Diliman Honorific Award for Student Performing Arts Group (HASPAG) para sa Cycle 4 (2026-2029)!

UP Concert Chorus
UP Dance Company
UP Junior Music Educators’ Guild
Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino
UP Voice and Music Theater Guild

Bilang programang insentibo para sa mga grupong tagapagtanghal sa Unibersidad, makakatanggap ng taunang creative work grant na nagkakahalagang PHP250,000.00 ang bawat grupo na maaaring gamitin para sa malalaking produksyon ng grupo. Maaari ring makatanggap ng scholarship ang mga kwalipikadong miyembro ng grupo sa ilalim ng UP Diliman Performing Arts Scholarship Program (UPD PASP).

CALLING UPD VACSSP ALUMNI!

Posted on September 2, 2026 - 5:03 PM.

As we celebrate 10 years of VACCSP, we are looking forward to reconnecting with the people who have helped shape its history.

Scan the QR code or click the link below to join the ALUMNI DIRECTORY and find out how you can be part of the celebration: https://forms.gle/3Qz85WDZhLTrsC8Y8

#UPDVACSSPat10 #UPDVACSSP

Call for Student / Graduate Assistants for 1st Sem, AY 2026-2027

Posted on August 4, 2026 - 12:13 PM.

The UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (UPD-OICA) is looking for

1 STUDENT ASSISTANT
2 GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

for 1st Sem AY 2026-2027

Interested applicants should submit all the requirements through email at oica.upd@up.edu.ph.

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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Meet the Panel of Experts!—Flora de Filipinas

UPD-OICA is closed to on-site transactions on September 28, 2026

UPD HASPAG Cycle 4 (2026-2029) Awardees!

CALLING UPD VACSSP ALUMNI!

Call for Student / Graduate Assistants for 1st Sem, AY 2026-2027

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