UP Manila - Department of Arts and Communication

Merry Christmas from the Department of Arts and Communication! We wish everyone a season filled with joy, gratitude, and inspiration.

The Department of Arts and Communication recently conducted a two-day Curricular Review Workshop on December 15–16, 2025. The workshop aimed to assess the strengths and identify gaps in the current curricula of the BA Organizational Communication and BA Philippine Arts programs. Insights generated from the discussions will inform necessary revisions and guide future improvements to DAC’s academic offerings.

On Day 1, data from stakeholders’ consultations were presented, followed by small-group discussions among the program committees in the afternoon. These breakout session continued into the morning of Day 2 and concluded with the presentation of proposed curricular changes from both program committees.

Through this initiative, and in line with UN , DAC reaffirms its commitment to continuously enhancing program quality and ensuring that the programs' curricula remain relevant, responsive, and student-centered.

One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Awardees
2025-2027

The Department of Arts and Communication warmly congratulates its faculty members who have been named One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant Awardees for 2025–2027 in recognition of their contributions to teaching, creative work, and public service.

Gina S. Salazar
One UP Professorial Chair for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Jose V. Ogatis I
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Creative Work

Carolina S. Pulumbarit
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Katherine B. Arceta
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Kenneth Rey O. Recio
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Ma. Caselyn B. Morada
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Rozheanne C. Hilario
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Jessalyn M. Basco
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Dachelle Nicole G. Parrocha
One UP Faculty Grant for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service

Your department is proud of you!

The Department of Arts and Communication is inviting students to attend RestART: A Conference on Arts Disaster Management.

Are you ready to restART ?! 🫵

Come with us as we navigate the world of arts, cultural heritage, and community resiliency. Get ready to immerse yourself in eye-opener talks on safeguarding our cherished heritage sites ✨

RestART: A Conference on Arts Disaster Management explores the intersection of art and disaster management, recognizing the vital role that artistic and cultural expressions play in sustaining community identity and persistence

𝙊𝙣-𝙩𝙝𝙚-𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠-𝙞𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙋 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

See you tomorrow at the UP Manila CAS Little Theater! 🫵

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
BA Philippine Arts 2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
UPM CAS Department of Arts and Communication

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
UST Archinet

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
RED Management

Are you ready to restART ?! 🫵

Come with us as we navigate the world of arts, cultural heritage, and community resiliency. Get ready to immerse yourself in eye-opener talks on safeguarding our cherished heritage sites ✨

RestART: A Conference on Arts Disaster Management explores the intersection of art and disaster management, recognizing the vital role that artistic and cultural expressions play in sustaining community identity and persistence

𝙊𝙣-𝙩𝙝𝙚-𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠-𝙞𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙋 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

See you tomorrow at the UP Manila CAS Little Theater! 🫵

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
BA Philippine Arts 2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
UPM CAS Department of Arts and Communication

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
UST Archinet

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
RED Management

READ: UP MANILA OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE BOMB THREAT

The University of the Philippines Manila condemns in the strongest terms the bomb threat directed at our campus. Such actions are reprehensible and disrupt the meaningful work our community does in education, research, and public service.

We ask everyone to stay vigilant and to rely only on official updates from the university.

From the Department Chair:

Face-to-face classes at CAS are suspended effective 12:00 PM today. Alternative class modalities may be allowed but with due consideration given to students who may still be in transit.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

The Department of Arts and Communication is accepting submissions for PUWEDE: A Literary Anthology about and for People with Disability.

The Filipino word “puwede” means “possible” or “it can be done.” This anthology seeks to reclaim and transform the narrative often associated with the word “hindi puwede” (“cannot”), which has long been tied to the barriers- that persons with disabilities (PWDs) face.

Too often, PWDs are marginalized or defined solely by their disabilities, rather than by their talents, aspirations, and contributions.

Through this project, the Department of Arts and Communication (DAC) at the University of the Philippines Manila aims to create a platform where PWDs and allies can share stories, poems, and essays that challenge stereotypes, highlight resilience, and affirm the dignity, creativity, and leadership of PWDs.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submission may be in the form of:
One (1) short story (maximum 5,000 words)
A collection of up to three (3) poems
One (1) essay or creative nonfiction piece (maximum 5,000 words)

Works may be written in English or Filipino. Submissions in regional languages are welcome, provided they are accompanied by an English translation.

All manuscripts should be in DOCX format, using Times New Roman, size 12.

Please include a short biographical note (maximum 100 words) with your submission.​

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All submissions will undergo a double-blind review process to ensure fairness.

Deadline for submissions: December 31, 2025

Notifications of acceptance: February 15, 2026

Accepted works will be published in the in-house journal of the Department of Arts and Communication. The DAC may also submit the anthology to a reputable academic publishing house for wider dissemination.

While contributors will not receive monetary compensation, each will receive a complimentary copy of the anthology as recognition of their contribution.

Contributors will retain copyright of their work.​

Submit your submissions and biographical note to: [email protected]

Congratulations to the 2025 Faculty Merit Promotion recipients!

Welcome to UP!

The Department of Arts and Communication extends a warm welcome to all our new students! We’re thrilled to have you join the DAC community.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the faculty, staff, student body, and our program organizations (Organizational Communication Society and UP Manila Salinlahi) for making this year’s departmental orientation a meaningful and memorable experience.

Held last August 27, 2025, the event gave our freshies, shiftees, and transferees their first look into life at DAC, followed by their respective program orientations on the same day.

Here’s to a great start and an exciting year ahead! 💫

📸 Images from DAC, OrComSoc, and Salinlahi

WALANG PASOK

As advised by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), all classes and work in UP Manila are suspended on Monday, 01 September 2025 due to inclement weather conditions.

The Philippine General Hospital shall issue its own advisory on appropriate work arrangements.

Stay safe and dry.

ATTN: 1st year Students, Shiftees, and Transferees of DAC
Re: DAC Orientation 2025

See you all tomorrow at the department and program orientations! The first half of the program will be the orientation for the whole department which will be followed by the respective program orientations (OrCom at GAB 303 and PhilArts at the UPM Museum of a History of Ideas).

Should classes be suspended, the event will also be postponed until further notice.

Stay safe and dry!

WALANG PASOK

As advised by the national government, all classes and work in UP Manila are suspended on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 due to inclement weather conditions.

The Philippine General Hospital shall issue its own advisory on appropriate work arrangements.

Stay safe and dry.