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Read more about the article UP Mindanao has 3 magna cum laude, 42 cum laude this year
Graduates from the University of the Philippines Mindanao today bring umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain while waiting to get their own picture in front of the iconic oblation statue. The class of 2015 is the first batch of students to graduate on the rainy month of June in accordance to the UP System's shifting of the academic calendar from June-April to August-May in its goal of "maximizing the opportunities offered by ASEAN integration and global education partnerships." (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

UP Mindanao has 3 magna cum laude, 42 cum laude this year

The University of the Philippines Mindanao will have three magna cum laude and 42 cum laude graduates for its 19th Commencement Exercise on Tuesday, June 28.

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Read more about the article Environmental group supports Lopez’ appointment as DENR secretary
Environment advocate Gina Lopez accepted the offer of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to head the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (Photo by Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment)

Environmental group supports Lopez’ appointment as DENR secretary

The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) welcomed the appointment of Gina Lopez, a known advocate for the environment, as secretary to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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Read more about the article STANDPOINT | The Significance of the Preliminary Talks in Oslo

STANDPOINT | The Significance of the Preliminary Talks in Oslo

Regardless of its outcome, by the mere fact of its being held, the preliminary or exploratory talks in Oslo between the incoming GPH peace negotiating panel and the NDFP panel last June 14-15 has already earned a distinction of its own in the long history of the GPH-NDFP peace negotiations.

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