UPD Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development - OVCRD

19/08/2026

Saliksikhay - UP Diliman Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension (RIDE) Festival 2026 ✨

𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗬!

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳–𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📅

Get ready for the Diliman Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension (RIDE) Festival featuring 5 exciting events!

Stay tuned! 👀✨

14/08/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS
Due: September 11, 2026

https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers
https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers
https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers

CALL FOR PAPERS
Due: September 11, 2026

https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers
https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers
https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers

MUSIKA JORNAL is a refereed scholarly periodical prepared by an Editorial Board comprised of faculty members and researchers from the College of Music, College of Arts and Letters and other units of the University of the Philippines that maintain close linkage with the UP Center for Ethnomusicology. The journal aims to provide a forum for the discussion of musical and other expressive traditions in the Philippines and the greater Asia-Pacific region, as well as new music of contemporary composers from this geographic area.

We accept academic papers, reports of special projects, thesis, and dissertations formatted for journal publication on topics of music, dance, theater, music education, music archiving, music production, music instruments and manufacture, intangible cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and other forms of expressive traditions, other multidisciplinary topics which involve music, movement, and sound, etc.

Authors may submit more than one article or review. Articles and reviews for submission must not have been previously published. The author is responsible for securing publication permits for copyrighted and/or licensed materials to be used in their submission. Names of transcribers, annotators and other collaborators in the article should be properly recognized in the submissions.

Please consult the submission guidelines at
https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers
https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers
https://bit.ly/mj19callforpapers

14/08/2026

Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/upissiCOPEreg2026 to register.

UP ISSI through its COPE Program partners with Branch Sustainability Solutions in this month's webinar:

The ESG Jumpstart: Building a Sustainable Business

This session will help entrepreneurs, MSME owners, managers, and enterprise stakeholders understand how Environmental, Social, and Governance practices can support business resilience, compliance, market readiness, and long-term competitiveness.

Learn how to identify practical ESG starting points, strengthen responsible business practices, and turn sustainability goals into concrete business action.

📅 20 August 2026, Thursday
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook

Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/upissiCOPEreg2026 to register.
Registration is free, and e-certificates will be given to participants.
Kitakits, Pinay and Pinoypreneurs!

Let’s build businesses that are not only competitive, but also responsible, resilient, and ready for the future.

14/08/2026

Congratulations to the Diliman Research Magazine (DRM) for being named Best Organizational Unit! 🏆✨

Your dedication to research popularization and meaningful storytelling continues to inspire the UP Diliman community.

Learn more about the DRM through their official website: https://drm.ovcrd.upd.edu.ph/

12/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗥𝗠 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! 💻

https://drm.ovcrd.upd.edu.ph/

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗥𝗠 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! 💻

Welcome to our completely reimagined digital home, designed to bring you a sleeker, more immersive reading experience.

Explore stories that champion research, innovation, and the people shaping our communities. Browse featured stories and revisit past issues of Saliksikát, all in one place.

Dive in and explore! Check out our website in the comments.

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UP Diliman Community Exclusive: Love the charm of holding a printed magazine? Saliksikát Volumes 1.1, 2.1, and 2.2 are waiting for you! Browse a copy at your unit library and experience these stories in print.

12/08/2026

SAGA Application for First Semester AY 2026-2027

📩 Send your application to: [email protected]

https://ovcrd.upd.edu.ph/news/issuances/210/saga-application-for-first-semester-ay-2026-2027

05/08/2026

We are looking for 2 Student Assistants and 2 Volunteers for the First Semester, AY 2026-2027!

(𝟐) 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬
* Must be a continuing student eligible to enroll in the 1st Semester, AY 26-27;
* Must be enrolled in at least 12 units
* Must not have incurred a grade of 5.0 and/or INC from the previous semester;
* Must be able to physically report at the UP Center for Ethnomusicology

Interested applicants should prepare and submit the following requirements:
1. Letter of application addressed to our Director, Lisa Veronica D. Decenteceo
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae
3. Validated Form 5
4. Screenshot of previous semester grades
5. Clear Copy of LBP ATM Card (front only)
6. SLAS Bracket Certification, AY 2026-2027 (for first-degree undergraduate and JD students)
7. Proposed work schedule

Please submit your applications to the UPCE archive email [email protected] with the following subject line: '𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'.

Applications and initial requirements are open until August 14, 2026 (Friday)

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(𝟐) 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬
- (1) Volunteer for the UPCE Instrumentarium
- (1) Volunteer for the UPCE Archive

With us, you can:
-Earn volunteer hours!
-Receive training and gain hands-on experience in the preservation and technical processing of library, archive, and instrumentarium materials!
-Participate in UP Center for Ethnomusicology conferences and concerts!
-Receive mentorship on project and event management!
-Have a chance to be involved in UP Center for Ethnomusicology-hosted field activities!
-Receive a certificate detailing their volunteer hours and type of involvement!

This call is for:
-Currently enrolled UP students
-UP students on Leave of Absence or Residency status
-UP alumni
-Persons affiliated in any capacity with the University of the Philippines from any campus

To learn more about the UPCE Volunteer program and the process, you may access the document here:
https://bit.ly/upcevolunteer
To apply:
https://bit.ly/upce-volunteer-application
You may email [email protected] for your questions

Applications and initial requirements are open until August 28, 2026 (Friday).

31/07/2026

Ending July with hearts full of gratitude. 💕

Two weeks after the release of our latest issue, we are wrapping up this month with another major milestone: DRM's 2nd anniversary! 🎉

To our readers, we hope the stories of Saliksikát continue to inspire you. Your support fuels our commitment to making research more accessible and meaningful. As we move forward, we'll continue bringing you more stories of innovation, discovery, and community-driven research. 💡

Today, we simply want to say thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Here's to the next chapter! ✨

23/07/2026

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