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April 5, 2024
The UPD-OICA will adopt WFH operations on April 8, 2024
The UPD-OICA will adopt work-from-home (WFH) operations on April 8, 2024 (Monday) for general cleaning, disinfection, and aircon maintenance.
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April 3, 2024
Beyond Nostalgia: Three Lessons from the UGNAYAN Exhibit
If the walls of the University of the Philippines (UP) could talk, then its tales would be endless. An exhibit recently launched in UP’s Diliman campus traces the history of the state university and weaves together the various — and oftentimes, conflicting — experiences of its inhabitants.
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April 1, 2024
[JOB OPENING—CLOSED] Special Program / Events Coordinator
The UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (UPD-OICA) is looking for a Special Program / Events Coordinator (Project Staff). QUALIFICATIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Interested applicants may submit their application letter and resume through email at oica.upd@up.edu.ph. For further inquiries, you may contact us at (02) 8981-8500 local 2658/2660.
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March 26, 2024
The UPD-OICA will adopt WFH operations on March 27, 2024
The UPD-OICA will adopt work-from-home (WFH) operations on March 27, 2024, 8:00 am – 12:00 nn.
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March 15, 2024
Fantastic Filipinas—International Women’s Month 2024
This international women’s month, we honor the extraordinary Filipinas—Josefa Llanes Escoda, Pura Villanueva Kalaw, Dr. Fe Del Mundo, and Dr. Maria Orosa.
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March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day—March 8, 2024
Today and every day, OICA proudly honors the impactful work of women around the world and the institutions that support them.
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February 8, 2024
Remembering The 1986 Snap Election
Today, we remember the 1986 Snap Election and the events leading up to the EDSA People Power Revolution.
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February 5, 2024
[Attn. UPD Student Orgs!] Call for Project Proposals—UPD Arts & Culture Festival 2024 Grant
UP Diliman recognized student organizations are invited to submit project proposals for the UPD Arts and Culture Festival (DACF) 2024. The theme is “Pamamalagi at Pamamahagi”, in celebration of the 75th year of the transfer of the UP Oblation from Manila to Diliman.
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January 18, 2024
The UPD-OICA office is closed on January 22, 2023
The UPD Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (UPD-OICA) will be conducting a strategic planning activity on January 22, 2024 (Mon).
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January 17, 2024
Call for Applications (April to August 2024 projects)—OICA Grants Program
We are now accepting applications for the UPD-OICA Grants Program for projects/events which will be implemented from APRIL to AUGUST 2024.
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