Philippines

Read DND-UP accord before criticizing: UP alumnus

By Marita Moaje   MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– University of the Philippines (UP) students and alumni should thoroughly read the 1989 Department of National Defense-UP accord before reacting to the issue on its abrogation, a UP alumnus said on Wednesday. “Nabasa ba ninyo ito? Kung nabasa ninyo, anu-ano ba’ng mga napagkasunduan talaga ang napawalang-bisa sa pagkaka-abrogate nito … Continue reading

Philippines

President Duterte threatens to cut University of the Philippines funding if students skip class

Duterte threatens to cut UP funding if students skip class By Azer Parrocha   President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential Photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday night threatened to slash the funding of the University of the Philippines (UP) if students skipped classes to join rallies. In a taped speech, Duterte told students to stop schooling … Continue reading