Virtual Spaces

Through the wide reach of the internet and technology, virtual spaces have become important platforms of UP’s culture and narratives through various interactive online sites. The PinoyExchange was one of the primary platforms where members of the University can talk to each other via forum. In 2010, Overheard at UP was created and served as an online forum for students, alumni, faculty members, and other members of the UP community. Another platform is the Humans of Diliman, inspired by Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton, where each photo of the community members involves a story. Pages like The Diliman Files and UPD Freedom Wall also provided the means to share stories with the UP community.

Jesie Castro Selected comic adaptations of posts from the Facebook group “Overheard at UP” 2013-2015.