N.B. – This statement of concerned faculty, students, staff and alumni of the UP College of Mass Communication (including others from outside the college) is prepared in reaction to a statement by the eUP Team on an undergraduate thesis produced by our journalism students. As of this writing, this is signed by 3 former deans; 17 CMC faculty members; 6 lecturers; 5 staff; 19 student organizations, 197 students of broadcast communication, communication research, film and journalism; 117 alumni; and two faculty members outside UP CMC. We expect an updated list of signatories in the coming days.
An Assault on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression
We, concerned faculty, students, staff and alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) and concerned individuals and organizations outside UP CMC, are deeply offended by and disappointed with the comments of the eUP team on the undergraduate thesis of Ronn Bautista and Krixia Subingsubing on the e-UP project.
The eUP Project team claims that the thesis makes “misleading claims, questionable conclusions and false allegations.” The eUP team attributes malice to the authors by claiming that the piece “intended to derail an important initiative that will modernize and improve the operations of the University” and suggests that the thesis will sabotage the smooth implementation of the project. In the same way that the eUP team cannot lay claim to the trouble-free operation of the project, neither should it claim competence in evaluating academic work outside its field.
While the eUP team has the right to comment on the questions and arguments raised by the thesis, it cannot attribute malice to the authors and undermine the integrity of the thesis as an Investigative Journalism (IJ) project.
Bautista and Subingsubing’s work went through established academic processes, including close supervision by a multi-awarded UP CMC faculty member. It is also a juried work, having been chosen as best thesis in the IJ category. Through its accusations, the eUP team implies that the students, the faculty adviser, the academic units of the College, and CMC itself violated the academic protocols every student and faculty member of UP are bound to observe.
As has been noted by other faculty from other University units, the eUP team statement amounts to a serious breach of academic ethics. It is also an attack on free expression. Its statement in fact declares that any criticism of a UP administration project or initiative is made in bad faith and constitutes an offense against attempts by the University leadership to improve UP processes and systems.
This in itself is bad enough. In addition to its failure to prove its contentions, the eUP team also undermines UP’s commitment to the search for and generation of knowledge by tarring all such attempts, fundamental to the University’s purpose, as moved by the basest motives.
We cannot countenance either presumption. Both are completely alien to the principle of collegial respect and the UP spirit of free inquiry. It is an assault to academic freedom. We demand and expect an apology from the eUP team.
Concerned Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni of UP CMC
Former Deans:
Roland B. Tolentino
Nicanor G. Tiongson
Luis V. Teodoro
Faculty Members:
1. Diosa Labiste
2. Danilo Arao
3. Elizabeth L. Enriquez
4. Rob Rownd
5. Sari Dalena
6. Lucia Tangi
7. Roehl Jamon
8. Joni Gutierrez
9. Rosa Maria T. Feliciano
10. Perlita Manalili
11. Ma. Ivy Claudio
12. Jane O. Vinculado
13. Josefina Santos
14. Ma. Amor Olaguer
15. Patrick Campos
16. Melissa A. Dela Merced
17. Yason Banal
Lecturers:
1. Ricardo Lee
2. Adjani Arumpac
3. Choy Pangilinan
4. Renan Saliva
5. Bryan Quesada
6. Eduardo Cabagnot
Staff:
1. Luis G. Olid, Jr.
2. James C. Zingapan
3. Mark Lester Oliver
4. Randy Sobrepena
5. Daniel Noriega
Student Organizations:
1. CMC Student Council
2. Anakbayan Maskom
3. UP Aperture
4. UP Broadcasting Association
5. UP Broadcasters’ Guild
6. DZUP Radio Circle
7. Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP- CMC (STAND UP CMC)
8. UP Samahan ng Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon (UP SAMASKOM)
9. UP CINEMA
10. UP Cinema Arts Society (UP CAST_
11. UP CMC Interdependent Student-centered Activism (UP CMC ISA)
12. Himig Maskom
13. Union of Journalists of the Philippines- UP (UJP UP)
14. UP Journalism Club
15. UP Communication Research Society
16. UP Cineastes’ Studio
17. Mass Commotion
18. Wildcats
19. UP MCO
Students:
Broadcast Communication
1. Benedict Baquilod, 2012
2. Stephanie Hidalgo, 2013
3. Dessa Lou Tope, 2013
4. Elaine Joy Tolentino, 2014
5. Chelsea Tamayo, 2013
6. Ma. Theresa Rodriguez, 2014
7. Bereice Ventenilla, 2014
8. Shain Epanag, 2013
9. Maria Almira Abril, 2013
10. Patricia de Vela, 2012
11. Claudine Regino, 2013
12. Robby Reyes, 2010
13. Dave Guino, 2013
14. Nickolo Domingo, 2014
15. Alyanna Heramia, 2013
16. Bea Patricia Devesa, 2013
17. Senina Mojica, 2013
18. Dominique Guamos, 2013
19. Kate Berbano, 2013
20. Mica Flores, 2014
21. Chloe Ramirez, 2014
22. Angela Buensuceso, 2015
23. Hans Angelo Tinio, 2012
24. Yasmeen Lim, 2013
25. Bernard Jaze dela Cruz, 2012
26. Alyssa Joy Jose, 2013
27. Ivy dela Cruz, 2013
28. Janine Marjorie Tolentino, 2013
29. Marie Dobuyan, 2013
30. Christel Lagdameo, 2013
31. Arvin Carlo Sicat, 2013
32. Victoria Uy, 2015
33. Faye Tallow, 2013
34. Denise Gonzalves, 2014
35. Jamilla Tiu, 2014
36. Justine Jamelo, 2014
37. Elise Sunga, 2015
38. Jessa Gabon, 2013
39. Hannah Aliwate, 2014
40. Kristine Noelle Lerios, 2013
41. Princess Nacion, 2015
42. Simone Dimalibot, 2012
43. Anna Patricia Punzalan, 2015
44. Dave Pahila, 2015
45. Hazel Marie Perez, 2015
46. Julieane Fernandez, 2015
47. Ricial Dilig, 2013
48. Rebecca Lee, 2012
49. Gian Carlo Librojo, 2012
50. Teresa Raales, 2014
51. Gieselle Rosales, 2014
52. Joseph Sewdi, 2014
53. Samantha Ulita, 2013
54. Patricia Costuna, 2013
55. Shari Oliquino
56. Marc Mozo
Film
1. Kristelle Laguda, 2013
2. Daniel Saniana, 2013
3. Kate Tayamora, 2013
4. Denjamyr Alino, 2013
5. Bernadette Anne Manlogat, 2014
6. Marika Daphne Esplana, 2012
7. Revy Hrizon Marata, 2014
8. Andy Andres, 2014
9. Joanna Marie Robles, 2012
10. Angel Tomas
11. Esse De Guzman
12. Jan Andrei Cobey
13. Anna Katrina Tejero
14. Jan Kyle Nieva
15. Sonia Regalario
16. Pate Centeno
17. Julie Calugcug
18. Isabella Encarnacion
19. Justin Romero
20. Gelai Penales
21. Darleen Dumaguin
22. Miguel Arciga
23. Ron Nigel Mosot
24. Andre Yan
25. Don Senoc
26. Rose Alfonso
27. Christine Dela Paz
28. CJ Catalon
29. Rom Trishtan Perez
30. Karen Lustanas
31. Rolson Ilao
32. Claudee Melegrito
33. Rafael Tibayan
34. Carmela Perez
35. Katrina Castaneda
36. Alanis Zoe Maghanna
37. Kimy Manzano
38. Yves Patron
39. Julian Bato
40. Moore Minglana
41. Pat Pamintuan
42. Mariel Urbiztondo
43. Kath Ramirez
44. Josiah Hiponia
Communication Research
1. Charity Varona, 2012
2. Mona Ria Pascual, 2013
3. Alyssa Viquiera, 2013
4. Bianca Nicole Urrutia, 2011
5. Joshua Solomon, 2010
6. John Dominic Rodriguez, 2013
7. Antonio Luis Go, 2012
8. Alyssa Marie Poyaoan, 2013
9. Mary Rhose Jandusay, 2013
10. Francis Natividad, 2014
11. Ann Gelene Rotol, 2011
12. Justine Alyssa Siscar, 2010
13. Deniel Uezono, 2014
14. Jesse Doctor, 2013
15. Kevin Pangilinan, 2013
16. Gelina Bongon
17. Jess Yadao
Journalism
1. Julia Maano, 2014
2. Danica Uy, 2011
3. Raphael Rayco, 2013
4. Bryan Gonzales, 2013
5. Pauline Dominique Caparas, 2013
6. Nicole Agatha Cruz, 2013
7. Pathricia Ann Roxas 2013
8. Ashery Andrea Pisano, 2012
9. Dulfo Dulfo, 2012
10. Ma. Luisa A. Pineda, 2013
11. Jerome Edward G. Ignacio, 2014
12. Anna Biala, 2013
13. John Reczon Calay, 2013
14. Roxanne Paredes, 2011
15. Alyanna Chio, 2014
16. Adrian Kenneth Gutlay, 2013
17. Sarah Mae Galvez, 2013
18. Anton C. Onato, 2013
19. Inna Christine Cabel, 2014
20. Justin Oliver Fiestada, 2011
21. Karen Ann A. Macalalad, 2013
22. Julia Lingan Maaño, 2014
23. David Tristan D. Yumol, 2013
24. Rose Parico,Daswani, 2010
25. Eunice Lei Wu, 2014
26. Pauline Claire Macaraeg, 2011
27. Clarice Alyanna O. Adeva, 2013
28. Krysten Mariann Boado, 2013
29. Celine Isabelle B. Samson, 2013
30. Francis Layf Custodio, 2011
31. Kevyn Kirsten Cagney M. Tapnio, 2013
32. Nicole,Anne C. Lagrimas, 2013
33. Leandro Anton M. Castro, 2013
34. Francis Jasper F. Fulgar, 2014
35. John Daniel F. Boone, 2013
36. Rizza Marie Edu, 2012
37. Beatriz M. Zamora, 2014
38. Bryan Ezra Gonzales, 2013
39. Gemma A. Esteban, 2013
40. Also, Arianne Christian G. Tapao, 2013
41. Paul John V. Domalaon, 2013
42. Maria Raiza Javier, 2012
43. Teresa Barre, 2012
44. Christian Venus, 2011
45. Denise Valdez, 2012
46. Gabrielle Anne S. Endona, 2014
47. Clarist Mae Zablan, 2014
48. Shernielyn C. Dela Cruz, 2014
49. Patricia Esteban, 2014
50. John Remil Isaga, 2012
51. Gino Lorenzo C. Estella, 2013
52. Josa Faye C. Almazan, 2014
53. Reynald Denver Z. Del Rosario, 2014
54. Frances Josephine E. Espeso, 2013
55. Denise Maisie Joven, 2013
56. Alysha Ann P. Nacino, 2013
57. Jerome Ignacio, 2014
58. Misty Pegram, 2015
59. Hazel Lobres, 2013
60. Gabriel Villapando, 2015
61. Mark Kevin Regino, 2014
62. Ann Denise Patricia Santos, 2013
63. Meeko Angela R. Camba
64. Elijah Oberi Z. Galvez
65. Thomas Benjamin Roca
66. Nicole Agatha Cruz
67. Danielle V. Nakpil
68. Marie Alyssa R. Divina
69. Luigi Renzo Naval
70. Ma. Nina Pamela R. Castro
71. Mikko Ringia
72. Renee Crisia
73. Keith Magcaling
74. Menchani Tilendo
75. Aya Saunar
76. Dale V. Calanog
77. Lloyd Tristan Cabasag
78. Luz Wendy Noble
79. Felicia Recto
80. Keilah Dimpas
Alumni:
1. Aiess Alonso, 2013, Film
2. Airah T. Cadiogan, 2009, Communication Research
3. Alaysa Escandor, 2009, Broadcast Communication
4. Alyssa Suico, 2014, Film
5. Ana Clarissa D. Ilagan, 2014, Journalism
6. Andrew Jonathan S. Bagaoisan, 2009, Journalism
7. Angelo B. Reyes, 2009, Journalism
8. Anna C. Venturina, 2014, Broadcast Communication
9. Antonio Jose Galauran, 2014, Journalism
10. April Angela Nolasco, 2010, Broadcast Communication
11. April Anne Benjamin, 2015, Journalism
12. Barry Viloria, 2010, Journalism
13. Beata Regina U. Carolino, 2011, Journalism
14. Carla Marie Manalo, 2016, Film
15. Chanelle N. Filio, 2007, Film
16. Charmaine Lirio, 2010, Journalism
17. Cj Sarmiento, 2012, Journalism
18. Claudine M. Complativo, 2014, Journalism
19. Danica Uy, 2016, Journalism
20. Daniel Brian Sulicipan, 2009, Film
21. Darlene Cay, 2014, Journalism
22. Dexter Cabalza, 2014, Journalism
23. Earl Joseph Usi, 2015, Film
24. Earl Orio, 2016, Broadcast Communication
25. Edmalynne A. Remillano, 2010, Journalism
26. Erika Cruz, 2016, Broadcast Communication
27. Erwin S. Colcol, 2016, Journalism
28. Franklin Alcones, 2003, Journalism
29. Frederick Paulo Tomacder, 2006, Journalism
30. Gail Orduña, 2008, Journalism
31. Gelina Rose Bongon, 2012, Communication Research
32. Gian Geronimo, 2012, Journalism
33. Gladyline Alvero, 2010, Journalism
34. Hannah Faith Dormido, 2009, Broadcast Communication
35. Hon Sophia Balod, 2010, Journalism
36. Isabel Quesada, 2010, Film
37. Ivy Andrada – Bautista, 2010, Journalism
38. James Bernard E. Relativo, 2013, Journalism
39. Jan Karl C. Coballes, 2011, Journalism
40. Jan Karlo Ynion, 2016, Film
41. Jan Michael C. Jamisola, 2009, Film
42. Jean Cheryl D. Tagyamon, 2011, Film
43. Jeraldine Pascual, 2013, Broadcast Communication
44. Jessehyro Tito P. Aguinaldo, 2007, Film and Audio-Visual Communication
45. Jhayle Ann Marie Meer, 2016, Film
46. Jhesset Thrina O. Enano, 2015, Journalism
47. Joanne Marian Cesario, 2011, Film
48. Jodesz Gavilan, 2014, Journalism
49. John Alliage Morales, 2009, Journalism
50. John Benedict Opinion, 2011, Broadcast Communication
51. John Reiner Antiquerra, 2010, Journalism
52. Jose Carlos Maningat, 2009, Journalism
53. Josef Ian Bondoc, 2016, Film
54. Joshua Mark Dalupang, 2012, Journalism
55. Juan Carlos C. Ojano, 2016, Film
56. Kathryn Roja G. Raymundo, 2007, Journalism
57. Katrina Angco, 2010, Journalism
58. Keisha Alena Mayuga, 2010, Journalism
59. Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena, 2011, Journalism
60. Kim Arveen Patria, 2011, Journalism
61. Kirstin Jello Bernabe, 2012, Journalism
62. Kris Rajani V. Nagera, 2010, Journalism
63. Kristine Angeli Sabillo, 2009, Journalism
64. Kristine Mae Vicedo, 2009, Broadcast Communication
65. Kristopher Jan Tulud, 2016, Film
66. Luis Adrian Hidalgo, 2014, Journalism
67. Ma. Demerie D. Dangla, 2010, Broadcast Communication
68. Mara Isa Cruz, 2015, Film
69. Marc Jayson Cayabyab, 2008, Journalism
70. Maria Bianca Basilio, 2007, Film and Audio-Visual Communication
71. Maria Feona Imperial, 2016, Journalism
72. Maria Raiza G. Javier, 2016, Journalism
73. Marian Kris Santos, 2009, Broadcast Communication
74. Marian Rose P. Uichanco, 2010, Communication Research
75. Marianne Salazar, 2012, Journalism
76. Marie Adelle Banta, 2009, Broadcast Communication
77. Marie Pauline Requesto, 2011, Broadcast Communication
78. Mariejo Ramos, 2014, Journalism
79. Mario Urrutia III, 2013, Journalism
80. Marisse Gabrielle Panaligan, 2014, Journalism
81. Marvin Lim, 2010, Journalism
82. Mary Joy Fernandez, 2016, Journalism
83. Maverick Russel Flores, 2016, Journalism
84. Melanie Pinlac, 2007, Journalism
85. Melissa Luz Lopez, 2014, Journalism
86. Micah M. Nazal, 2015, Journalism
87. Mikhail Flores, 2012, Journalism
88. Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, 2008, Journalism
89. Patricia Clarisse P. Alvarez, 2016, Journalism
90. Patricia Denise M. Chiu, 2012, Journalism
91. Patricia Isabel Gloria, 2011, Journalism
92. Paula Bianca Lim, 2010, Broadcast Communication
93. Pauli Roa, 2016, Broadcast Communication
94. Pauline de Leon, 2011, Communication Research
95. Pauline Gidget Estella, 2011, Journalism
96. Pia Larina Dimagiba, 2014, Film
97. Rachel Ranosa, 2007, Journalism
98. Ramon Alberto L. Garilao, 2016, Film
99. Renée Louise Espenilla, 2012, Journalism
100. Riziel Ann Cabreros, 2010, Journalism
101. Rob Jara, 2013, Film and Audio-Visual Communication
102. Rocel Ann Junio, 2008, Journalism
103. Roleen Camille M. Delos Reyes, 2014, Journalism
104. Rona Tadeo Cappal, 2003, Journalism
105. Rupert Francis Mangilit, 2010, Journalism
106. Ruth Miguel, 2009, Broadcast Communication
107. Sara Isabelle Pacia, 2012, Journalism
108. Sarah Isabelle Torres, 2010, Journalism
109. Shaira Panela, 2010, Journalism
110. Shane Claudine David, 2010, Broadcast Communication
111. Shara Cayetano, 2016, Journalism
112. Simon Efraim M. Borromeo, 2009, Broadcast Communication
113. Suzette Dalumpines, 2012, Journalism
114. Vince Alvic Alexis F. Nonato, 2014, Journalism
115. Ylexis Kyle-Michael Rualo, 2011, Journalism
116. Yvette Morales, 2016, Journalism
117. Zarina San Jose, 2013, Journalism
Other Concerned Individuals and Organizations:
Faculty:
1. Sylvia Claudio, UP Diliman CSWCD
2. Verne de la Pena, UP Diliman College of Music