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06/08/2025

Today, we commemorate the 117th birth anniversary of José García Villa, Filipino poet and National Artist for Literature.

Villa’s contributions to Philippine literature are nothing short of impactful. He is credited for introducing the reversed consonance rhyme scheme in poetry, as well as the extensive use of punctuation marks–particularly commas–to innovate poems, helping him earn the nickname Comma Poet. Villa’s legacy is reflected in the various fellowships and honors he received, including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in creative writing.

Today, his body of work can be found in several books, including Doveglion: Collected Poems, Footnote to Youth, and Poems 55. Beyond Villa’s written contributions, we honor his dedication to uplifting Philippine literature and carry forward his legacy as we continue to promote Filipino voices in books and stories.

01/08/2025

THIS IS THE DAY!

Good luck to all the examinees taking the UPCAT today and in the coming days! This is the moment you have been preparing for. Stay calm and give it your best shot! ✨

Ingat sa pagpunta sa inyong mga testing centers! 🙏



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30/07/2025

22/04/2025

UPCAT 2025 RESULTS ARE OUT!

Application results for incoming new first-year students for AY 2025-2026 are now available.

It is encouraged to log in to the UPCAT 2025 results portal to view your results according to the allotted time slots.

Applicants who are offered a slot must reply to the offer by 31 May 2025, Saturday. Access the UPCAT 2025 results portal at https://upcat2025results.up.edu.ph/ using the login credentials you used to apply.

For concerns, contact the online helpdesk at https://bit.ly/upcat2025onlinehelpdesk

12/04/2025

2 days left to apply!

UPCAT 2026 admissions for incoming new first-year students for AY 2026-2027 will only be open until the extended deadline on 14 April 2025, Monday.

Current Grade 11 students this SY 2024-2025 who will graduate from senior high school by SY 2025-2026, and current Grade 12 students or Senior High School graduates who have not taken the UPCAT in the previous cycles are eligible to apply.

School officials must fill out the high school profile and confirm their students in the Form 2A portal by the extended deadline on 25 April 2025, for applicants to receive their test permit in July 2025.

UPCAT 2026 will be administered on 02 and 03 August 2025. Kindly ensure that you will be able to go to your chosen testing center on the exam dates.

Do NOT withdraw if you have entered incorrect information in your application.

Access the online application portal at https://upcat2026online.up.edu.ph/

If you have questions, please visit the online helpdesk at https://bit.ly/upcat2026onlinehelpdesk

08/04/2025

6 days left to apply!

UPCAT 2026 admissions for incoming new first-year students for AY 2026-2027 will only be open until the extended deadline on 14 April 2025, Monday.

Current Grade 11 students this SY 2024-2025 who will graduate from senior high school by SY 2025-2026, and current Grade 12 students or Senior High School graduates who have not taken the UPCAT in the previous cycles are eligible to apply.

School officials must fill out the high school profile and confirm their students in the Form 2A portal by the extended deadline on 25 April 2025, for applicants to receive their test permit in July 2025.

UPCAT 2026 will be administered on 02 and 03 August 2025. Kindly ensure that you will be able to go to your chosen testing center on the exam dates.

Do NOT withdraw if you have entered incorrect information in your application.

Access the online application portal at https://upcat2026online.up.edu.ph/

If you have questions, please visit the online helpdesk at https://bit.ly/upcat2026onlinehelpdesk

15/07/2024

03/07/2024

Congratulations to our graduating BA in Literature students, Karen Francisco and Liane Carlo Suelan for bagging awards in the 23rd Iyas La Salle National Writer's Workshop and CCP Virgin Lab Fest 2024!

Congratulations also to our undergraduate BA in Literature student, Leigh Vacio for being the Champion of the 2024 Komposo Festival.

The Division of Humanities is proud of your artistic achievements!

18/12/2023

Today is Graciano Lopez Jaena Day!

We celebrate the 167th birth anniversary of the Ilonggo national hero Graciano Lopez Jaena. He was born in Jaro district here on Dec. 18, 1856.

He was one of the founders and editors of La Solidaridad in 1888, which served as the mouthpiece of the Filipinos in Spain.

He also wrote in many publications in Europe, where his name became famous as the "Fighting Filipino Journalist" abroad.

06/06/2023

"Now more than ever, and the way it has always been, literature is relevant so that we can pursue and empower creativity and critical thinking." 📝📑

Give ears to Danielle Regalado, UPV BA in Literature alumna and Instructor at the UPV Division of Humanities 📚

03/06/2023

"I think that's one of the most satisying parts: that your narratives are able to make people realize things, that they're able to touch people and motivate them to do better."

Take notes from Liane Carlo Suelan, the Vice Governor of UPV Skimmers in Literature as he encourages you to 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 and join them in this degree program! 📝🖋️

02/06/2023

"Habang tumatanda, na-realize ko na hindi hobby ang pagsusulat-- isa itong 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧. Hanggang ngayon, binubuhay ko ang aking pamilya mula sa pagtuturo hanggang pagsusulat. Sabi nila, wala raw pera dito-- hindi, nagkakamali sila. Merong 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ang pagsusulat. Maraming nagbabasa na Filipino, maraming bumibili saming mga libro, maraming nanonood sa TV na aming sinusulat. At ito, siyempre, ay nagcocompensate sa amin."

Tara na't makinig kay 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧, awtor ng 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦 𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐛𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐲, kung bakit niyang rinerekomenda ang kurso sa Literatura! 🖌️