Last night’s dazzling convergence on University Avenue:
About 3,000 members of indigenous peoples and national minorities from Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Abra, and Nueva Vizcaya clad in colorful weaves, led by Datu Humurito Guhaynon were warmly received by host UP Diliman led by Chancellor Michael Tan on University Avenue last night. Chancellor Michael Tan’s welcome remarks, excerpts: “Ito ang national university at karapat-dapat lamang na maparito ang mga pambansang minorya [This is the national university and it is only befitting that the national minorities walk on University Avenue (translation with apologies)]… Mahalaga ang inyong pagbisita pagkat parte ito ng edukasyon ng iskolar ng bayan. (Your sojourn here is important because it forms part of the education of the scholars of the people (translation with apologies)] … Hindi tayo maghihintay ng pagbabago, tayo ang pagbabago. (Crowd breaks into applause) (We will not just wait for change to happen — we arethat change.(translation with apologies)] … I-abante natin ang panawagan. Maging titser kayo sa ating mga estudyante at kawani. (Applause).(Let us carry forward the urgent task — let us be teachers of the students and the community. (translation with apologies).
The groups exchanged torches to signify the warm welcome extended by UP Diliman to the indigenous peoples and national minorities.
Datu Humurito Guhaynon expressed thanks and solidarity with his response: “Hanggang sa susunod na panahon, kami ay patuloy na magpapasalamat sa pagtanggap n’yo sa amin. (For generations more to come , our hearts will always be truly gladdened with your welcome (translation with apologies)].
(both photos by the Philippine Collegian, used here non-commercially for academic purposes.)
UP drowns Adamson 70-66 at the UAAP men’s basketball.
The UP Fighting Maroons rained down on the Adamson Falcons 70-66 at this afternoon’s UAAP basketball, in a 3-win streak so far this season.
From interkasyon.com: “The inspired UP Fighting Maroons built their first winning streak of the season after dispatching the Adamson Falcons, 70-66, in UAAP Season 79 action Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
“The victory came right after the Fighting Maroons upset Ateneo last Saturday. UP improved to 3-6 to move up to sixth place, just behind Final Four contenders NU (4-4), Ateneo (4-4) and Adamson (4-5).
(blog admin’s note: Bakit yung Final Four ng interaksyon, tatlo lang —- Pang-apat na ba ang UP? Yey!!!!! Bonfire! Bonfire! Bonfire! … nvm, don’t mind me.)
“The Fighting Maroons already matched their total number of wins last season with still five games left on their schedule.
“Paul Desiderio and Jett Manuel each scored 16 points and six rebounds, while rookie Javi Gomez De Liano came up with a huge outing of 13 points, six rebounds and two steals.
“UP started slow and trailed 20-9 after the opening quarter.
“A big 10-2 run fueled by Gelo Vito however helped State U steal the lead at the half, 30-29.
“Gomez De Liano scored five straight points to open the third quarter as UP zoomed to a 45-35 cushion.
“The Fighting Maroons enjoyed their biggest lead at 11 points, 65-54, in the fourth quarter after a Gomez De Liano triple.
“The Falcons had one last fightback as they scored seven unanswered points to pull within four points, 65-61, with 1:16 left.
(screenshot of interaksyon page, used here non-commercially for academic purposes)
“But UP had enough guns to fend off Adamson. Desiderio pulled up for a jumper and, after Adamson made free throws, Jett Manuel drained a tough fadeaway jumper from the baseline with 25.2 seconds left to keep the Fighting Maroons afloat.”
