The UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts holds its Research Onboarding Forum for students and faculty with the goal of providing the community with basic information regarding the ethical and effective conduct of Speech Communication, Theatre Arts, and Performance Studies research and creative projects. 📅 Date: 07 September 2026 (Monday) 📍 Venue: CAL AVR (2F Palma Hall Pavilion 1) ⏰ Time: 1-5PM Register here. This event is free and open to the public. The

The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (DSCTA) invites the public to DSCTA Conversations, featuring performance artist Tappei Noguchi. The presentation will explore how performance can create unexpected encounters among people, places, and more-than-human worlds through two of Noguchi’s ongoing performance projects, Tire Pull and Octopus Mikoshi. He will also introduce a new performance project currently being developed in the Philippines. Tappei Noguchi (b.

Ang Fiestas y Muertos ay isang reimahinasyon ng Noli Me Tangere ni José Rizal, ang produksiyon ay salin ni Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Panitikan Virgilio S. Almario, inangkop ni Andrew Estacio, at sa direksyon ni José Estrella. Sa Fiestas y Muertos, muling binibigyang-buhay ang mundo ng Noli Me Tangere sa pamamagitan ng magkasalungat na larawan ng fiesta at muertos. Sa gitna ng ingay, kulay, at karangyaan ng pagdiriwang, unti-unting lumilitaw ang isang bayang nilalamon ng

The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts warmly appreciates everyone who joined us for our Welcome Assembly! We are grateful to our faculty, staff, and students who took the time to be with us in person and online. Your presence and participation made the gathering meaningful as we welcomed the new academic year together. Here’s to another year of learning.

Theatre Arts faculty and alumni received major awards at the 16th Gawad Buhay Awards. Presented by Philstage, an alliance of Manila-based professional companies in the theatrical arts, Gawad Buhay is recognized as one of the country's premier performing arts awards that celebrate the industry's finest artistic and technical accomplishments. The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts honorees include faculty member Asst. Prof. Dexter Santos, who won Outstanding St

The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts would like to congratulate Gerard Mathew Dasmariñas Fernandez, Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication (Rhetoric and Performance), for receiving the Gawad Antonio Mercado Abad para sa Pinakamahusay na Tesis (Di-Gradwado) ng Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura (AY 2025–2026). His undergraduate thesis adviser is Assoc. Prof. Oscar T. Serquiña Jr. This award-winning thesis, Seasoned by the Sea: Exploring the Salt Production Pro

We are happy to share that the two special issues of the Philippine Humanities Review on "Speech Communication in the Philippines Now" (Volume 25, Issues 1 and 2) are accessible in SALIKSIK: UPD Journals Online. Edited by Assoc. Prof. Oscar T. Serquiña, Jr. and Asst. Prof. Charles Erize P. Ladia, the issues contain 21 articles from faculty members and students that showcase research on speech communication's areas of concentration: performance studies, rhetoric, interpersonal

The students of Speech 126: Performance of the Literature of the World's Religions presented Ramayana as their culminating performance for the course. The production showcased the students' engagement with religious literature through performance, highlighting their skills in interpretation, oral communication, and collaborative production. Drawing from the concepts and approaches explored throughout the semester, the culminating activity provided an opportunity for students

The UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (UP DSCTA) closed our 2026 Speak UP Workshops for kids, tweens, and teens last June 11, 2026. Eight sections culminated two weeks of engaged learning with culminating performances, speeches, and debates. A total of 144 registered participants explored performance and storytelling for kids, basic public speaking for tweens, and advanced public speaking and argumentation for teens. The workshops were facilitated by UP D

Students of the BA Speech Communication, BA Theatre Arts, and PhD Performance Studies programs of the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts presented their research at the Pagsisiyasat Research Forum held last May 18, 2026. This annual research forum is a platform to present scholarly and creative work accomplished by members of the UP DSCTA community. Participants also engaged with invited speakers and faculty reactors, who offered valuable insights and fee

The first installment of the DSCTA Career Talk held last May 4 featured two of our distinguished alumni Prof. Dave Centeno and Ms. Hazel Gutierrez-Marges. Attended by students from both the Speech Communication and Theatre Arts undergraduate programs, the talks offered advice for students preparing to enter the workforce. Throughout the session, the speakers also shared lessons they gained over the course of their professional journeys. They also shared practical strategies f

The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts proudly congratulates its faculty members—Asst. Prof. Alcazaren, Asst. Prof. Dayag-Nonay, Asst. Prof. De Guzman, Asst. Prof. Nepomuceno, Asst. Prof. Pagunaling, Asst. Prof. Ponce, and Asst. Prof. Sanoy-Alcantara—on the presentation of their tenure lectures. The lectures were presented last 13th April 2026 at the Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan, Pavilion 3, Palma Hall. The program was hosted by Asst. Prof. Liza M. Constantino an

The last show of Dulaang UP's 48th theatre season took place last 29th March 2026 at the IBG-KAL Theater. The Arlo De Guzman-helmed Ang Kaliitan ng Kasulukuyan focused on the struggles of overseas Filipino workers while working far from the homeland. The theater company paid tribute to OFWs, actors, staff, and members of the artistic community through a closing ritual held after the final show. Dulaang UP is currently preparing for its next theater season, which will feature

Ready to build confidence, refine your communication skills, and express yourself effectively in school and at work? The University of the Philippines Diliman continues its Speak UP workshop series this June 2026. Organized and facilitated by experienced faculty members of the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts, the workshop seeks to cater to the unique needs of each age group: Storytelling and Performance for Kids (ages 5 to 8), Basic Public Speaking fo

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After the success of last season's Katipunan Pass, Tanghalang Ateneo and Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas reunite to celebrate once again Katipunan's theatre scene under one ticket pass. This initiative continues to bridge audiences between two universities, inviting them to experience the diversity of university theater through Dulaang UP's Para Kay Tony: Tungo sa Ginintuang Alaala , a tribute to National Artist for Theatre Tony Mabesa featuring two one-act plays, Kalahating

Last 20th October 2025, Assistant Professors Christine Joy Magpayo and Liza Constantino successfully delivered two presentations at the latest installment of the UP DSCTA Brown Bag Sessions.

“Rhythms of the Rice Terraces” is this year’s installment of the Culture Bearers-in-Residence program.

The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts (DSCTA) proudly announces the public release of the second special issue of the Philippine Humanities Review on the theme “Speech Communication in the Philippines Now.”