Hail to the U.P. Singing Ambassadors 2018 Grand Prix Winner (First Prize) Berlin International Choir Competition: Big, big Congratulations! Mabuhay!
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From GMA News:
“UP Singing Ambassadors win the grand prize at the Sing Berlin! International Choir Competition Published July 8, 2018 4:45pm
“The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors is the grand prize winner of the Sing! Berlin International Choir Competition and Festival.
“UPSA announced the good news on Twitter on Saturday.
” “It’s a win for UP and for the Philippines! We are happy to share that the UP Singing Ambassadors is the Grand Prize winner of the Sing! Berlin International Choir Competition!”
“UPSA was also a category winner of the Sacred Music and Mixed Choirs competition.
(photo shot and tweeted June 29, 2018: the U.P. Singing Ambassadors arrive at the airport in Brussels, Belgium as they prepare for the Berlin International Choir Competition, where they arrive July 3, 2018, compete the next day, and win the Grand Prix over countries like U.S.A., Sweden, Germany. Photo from the U.P. Singing Ambassadors twitter account, used here non-commercially for academic purposes)
“The group said they are dedicating their win to God and the whole country.
” “We dedicate this victory to all the people who supported us in this musical journey! We promise to continue working hard in our endless pursuit for excellence.Para sa Diyos at Lupang Hinirang!” The singing group competed against groups from the countries Sweden, Germany and USA.
” The competition was held at the Friedrich Handel Gymnasium from July 4-7. ” — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News
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Filipiniana jusi in a rush
android-shot yesterday: Filipiniana jusi dress off-the-rack from a nearby mall (required for grad rites: ecru or off-white), bought on the way home, rush (busy kami) for under $40 dollars (or for under P2,000 pesos) — accessorize with nude lips and bare skin
#universityofthephilippines #UPDiliman faculty council reviews & approves 3 years’ work of curricular proposals
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android-shot yesterday afternoon: The campus-wide regular meeting of the faculty (the “University Council”, the highest academic policy-making body of the University consisting of all assistant professors, associate professors, and professors) which convened to officially approve the graduation of students and and the official list of 2018 graduates of the University of the Philippines Diliman, and to examine, review, and approve more than three years’ work of curricular proposals — held at the spanking new School of Statistics auditorium — bright, spacious, and cool.
