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Entries from February 2008

GMA Must Go

February 28th, 2008 · No Comments

A Statement of the University Council of the University of the Philippines Diliman
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has no basis to continue in office.
On 13 July 2005, at the height of the Garci Scandal, the University Council (UC) of the University of the Philippines Diliman — called on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign immediately. She did [...]

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UP Faculty Demand Resignation of Romulo Neri as CHEd Chair

February 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

While scandal after scandal has once again been piling up on Malacañang’s doorstep, former NEDA Director General Romulo Neri’s service as Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has quietly been extended by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo another six months until August 2008.
Last week, Malacañang did everything in its power to help both Neri and [...]

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My UP Story

February 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

My papa was the biggest influence on why I got into UP.
When I was 15, my father applied as a manager for a telephone company, but was turned down. Papa said the younger and a UP alumni was favored upon by the interviewer. During the interview, the initial question went like this: Mr. Acain, areyo [...]

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