UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts

25/09/2026

🎉 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐈, 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐆!

The UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) extends its warmest congratulations to 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐕. 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐨, 𝐉𝐫. on his reappointment as Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), marking a historic third term of leadership for the University.

Heeding to the call of the students to provide culture and arts spaces in the University, Chancellor Camacho instructed the UPLB OICA to reflect not only the flourishing cultural landscape of UPLB but most importantly the expanding influence of UPLB as a cultural hub in Southern Luzon through the 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕–𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐀.

This roadmap envisions UPLB as a leading university cultural hub where science, heritage, creativity, community, and public service converge. It also looks toward strengthening not only UPLB’s town-and-gown cultural collaborations in Los Baños but as well as the cultural life of Southern Luzon through wider partnerships, accessible cultural spaces, regional programming, and sustained engagement with artists, cultural workers, and communities.

With Chancellor Camacho’s continued leadership, the UPLB OICA remains committed to strengthening this shared vision and transforming UPLB’s cultural resources, creative practices, programs, and partnerships into a more connected and sustainable cultural ecosystem. As UPLB looks toward the years ahead, UPLB OICA looks forward to continuing the work of building a University where culture and the arts are integral to campus life, public engagement, and community-building. May this next chapter bring new opportunities to create, remember, collaborate, and serve through culture and the arts.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐨! 🎉

24/09/2026

🎬 𝐏𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐁𝐃𝐈𝐁 𝐍𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆

Sa UPLB, ang kultura at sining ay binibigyan ng espasyo upang kritikal na makilatis ang mga isyu ng kasalukuyan, at tahasan itong maugnay sa danas ng komunidad.

Ngayong Setyembre, magiging tagpuan ang kampus para sa CINESABE 2026, isang programa na nagbubukas ng usapan tungkol sa pelikulang nagmumula sa mga rehiyon at sa mga kwentong karapat-dapat mapanood, mapakinggan, at mapag-usapan.

Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsusulong ng UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) sa unibersidad bilang isang cultural hub sa Southern Luzon, mahalaga ang mga ganitong inisyatiba sa pag-uugnay ng pamantasan sa mga filmmaker, artist, estudyante, at mga komunidad sa labas ng kampus. Patuloy ang opisina sa pagbibigay ng espasyo sa mga kultura at sining higit lalo ng Timog Katagalugan.

📍 NCAS Auditorium, UPLB
📅 September 25–26, 2026

Tuklasin ang pelikulang nagmumula sa rehiyon at makiisa sa pagbuo ng mas masiglang espasyo para sa pelikula at kultura sa Southern Luzon.

24/09/2026

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥: 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚-𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗥𝗜 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
by the 𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 🖼️

A glimpse into the opening of 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥, an exhibition that invites us to look at what remains, what changes, and what begins after a moment has passed. Through the works of the UP Painters’ Club, 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 explores the stories, emotions, and possibilities that take shape in the moments beyond an ending.

As part of UPLB’s growing cultural spaces, the exhibition opens the Sining Makiling Gallery as a space where students and the wider community can encounter, engage with, and experience art.

Catch the exhibition and take a closer look at the works on display.






📝:Christian Dela Cruz
📸 :Gene Dominic Diolanda

22/09/2026

Preserving our cultural heritage starts with recognizing the places that hold our history.

As part of our commitment to promoting and preserving culture and the arts in the University, OICA shares this public notice regarding the petition to declare the SEARCA Residence Hall as an Important Cultural Property.

The public is invited to submit their comments and positions on the petition until September 30, 2026.

For more information and access to the petition documents:
https://tinyurl.com/NCCA2026ICP-SEARCAResidence

21/09/2026

Bilang tagapagtaguyod ng malaya at mapagpalayang kultura at sining sa pamantasan, kinikilala ng UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts ang mahalagang papel ng sining at kultura sa pag-alala, pagdodokumento, at pagpapanatili ng mga kuwentong hindi dapat mawala sa ating kolektibong alaala. Sa pamamagitan ng mga likhang-sining, salaysay, at iba pang anyo ng pagpapahayag, nagiging lunan ang kultura upang maipasa sa mga susunod na henerasyon ang mga aral ng ating nakaraan.

Ang pag-alala ay hindi lamang pagbabalik sa nakaraan, kundi bahagi ng pananagutan na kilalanin ang kasaysayan at pangalagaan ito. Huwag nating kalimutan ang mga lider, unyonista, organisador, at mga artista ng bayan na nangahas lumaban para sa kalayaan, demokrasya, karapatang pantao na siyang inapakan at niyurakan noong rehimeng Marcos Sr. Hindi kailanman mabubura ang alaala ng Batas Militar, isang madilim na bahagi ng kasaysayan na kumitil sa demokrasya, lumabag sa karapatang pantao, at tahasang kumuha sa buhay at kalayaan ng maraming Pilipino. No to Historical Distortion!

Ang UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts ay taas-kamaong naninindigan para sa katotohanan, pag-alala, kultura, at demokrasya.

We remember the victims. We reject historical distortion. We continue the fight.

As an institution of higher learning, UPLB stands firm in its commitment to truth, historical accuracy, and the protection of human rights and democratic freedoms. We honor the memory of the martyrs and heroes who resisted tyranny, and we recommit ourselves to vigilance against any repetition of this history.

08/09/2026

⏳𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥: 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚-𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗥𝗜 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧 ⌛️

📌 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙮 (𝙎𝙈𝙂), 𝘿𝙇 𝙐𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙞 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙐𝙋𝙇𝘽
📅 𝙀𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 14-25, 2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿?

The premier art exhibit of the 𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, with the 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, makes a comeback with 𝘼𝙁𝙏𝙀𝙍, a theme that seeks to explore what emerges from the spaces in between, what was, and what comes next.

Through the works of our artists, this year’s exhibit invites us to look beyond the present and reflect on the traces we leave behind, the experiences that shape us, and the possibilities that unfold after.

As we continue to nurture a community where creativity thrives, the UP Painters’ Club once again opens its doors to everyone who wishes to experience, engage with, and appreciate art. Through 𝘼𝙁𝙏𝙀𝙍, we seek a drag-path filled with deliberate traces of where we’ve been and where we’re going, navigating life with one assurance:

There is always an after no matter what.

Are you ready to experience 𝘼𝙁𝙏𝙀𝙍? Our doors are open for you.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
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29/07/2026

BIRTHDAY MO? 😱 BIRTHDAY KO RIN! 🥳

Ihanda na ang wishes at isuot na ang pinakabonggang outfit mo as we celebrate new beginnings. Mapa-BACA freshie, shiftee, or transferee man, invited ka sa birthday party ng taon! 🎉

August 1, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Obdulia F. Sison Hall

Mag-RSVP gamit ang link na ito:
https://forms.gle/kCj65b9t3uoMrUQR7
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🎫 Presyo ng Ticket:
Php 60 for BACA FSTs

🎫 Bundles:
3 for Php 175 | 5 for Php 280 | 7 for Php 370

Hihintayin ka namin! 🥹

Endorsed by:
UPLB Learning Resource Center
UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA)
UPLB College of Arts and Sciences Student Council

In partnership with:
Jacques
Tresto Pub
Uno Restobar
The Reading Nook

Brought to you by:
UP Film Circle
Chikin Corner
The Froyo Lab
Chubby Habbi's

Special thanks to:
The UPLB Jocks
UP Literature Club
Sinsay Dine
Benilda Carandang Salvador
Brian Carlo Hipolito

🎂

20/07/2026

As the University's conduit for culture and the arts, the UPLB Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) remains committed in preserving and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the UPLB community.

Through Pasubli, the UPLB OICA invites UPLB units and offices to participate in our Artwork Loaning Program by borrowing artworks from UPLB OICA’s collections. Through this initiative, we hope to bring together artworks that have long been part of our office, allowing the University’s community to rediscover and appreciate the stories, creativity, and history they embody.

Interested units and offices may coordinate with UPLB OICA to learn more about the artwork loan process or go to the opening of our exhibit tomorrow.

Opening at 2 PM, July 21 2026
at Sining Makiling Gallery
DL Umali Hall Basement

Reservations for loaning start tomorrow at a first come, first serve basis.

We look forward to your participation as we celebrate the art that continues to enrich our University. See you there!




📝:Christian Dela Cruz
🖼️ :Gene Dominic Diolanda

03/07/2026

Sa pagsasara ng telon, kaisa ang Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts sa patuloy na pagsusulong ng sining at kultura bilang daluyan ng kamalayan, pagninilay, at makabuluhang pakikilahok sa lipunan.

Sa pagtalakay sa mga karanasan at pananagutang kaakibat ng pagsusuot ng Sablay, ipinaalala ng dula na ang pagtatapos ay hindi lamang pagdiriwang ng tagumpay, kundi paninindigan sa responsibilidad na gamitin ang edukasyon sa paglilingkod sa bayan. Sa huli, ang tunay na bigat ng sablay ay hindi nasusukat sa seremonya ng pagtatapos, kundi sa kung paano ito isinasabuhay sa labas ng entablado.






📝:Christian Dela Cruz
📸 :Gene Dominic Diolanda & Christian Dela Cruz

03/07/2026

Naging daan ang kultura tungo sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa ating mga pamayanan sa idinaos na programa ng Southern Tagalog Cultural Alliance, sa pakikipagtulungan ng Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA), sa DL Umali Hall.

Tampok sa programa ang pagbabahagi ng mga pag-aaral at karanasan sa cultural mapping bilang mahalagang kasangkapan sa pagdodokumento, pangangalaga, at pagpapahalaga sa mayamang pamanang pangkultura ng Timog Katagalugan. Ibinahagi rin ng mga mananaliksik ang mga natuklasan mula sa isinagawang cultural mapping sa mga pamayanan, na nagbigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng sama-samang pagkilos sa pagpapanatili ng kasaysayan, tradisyon, at lokal na identidad.

Mahalagang hakbang ang cultural mapping sa pagpapatibay ng mga programa ng OICA sa dokumentasyon, pangangalaga, at pagpapalaganap ng pamanang pangkultura, bilang gabay sa pagbuo ng mga inisyatibang higit na nakaugat sa komunidad.







📝:Christian Dela Cruz
📸 :Gene Dominic Diolanda & Christian Dela Cruz