UPLB Housing Office

𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗢𝗩𝗖𝗖𝗔 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗦𝗪𝗠) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The UPLB Housing Office (UHO) and the UPLB Environmental Committee (EnviCom) of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA) participated in a Solid Waste Management and Hands-on Composting training on 3 July 2024 at the UP Diliman Environmental Management Office (UP DEMO).

Led by Ms. Rosie Dones, head of UP DEMO Solid Waste Management, the training highlighted key aspects of the RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 with emphasis on waste generation control through the 5Rs of waste management: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover. Also, UP Diliman's comprehensive ecological solid waste management and ongoing waste reduction efforts were discussed during the session.

According to UP DEMO's 2023 data, UP Diliman's residual waste collected from the academic oval alone averaged 56 metric tons or 8-arm roll trucks monthly. Meanwhile, food waste from the campus and surrounding communities averaged 8.25 metric tons per month, peaking in December due to increased waste generation during the holiday season.

Concluding the lecture, Dones shared UP DEMO's best practices and challenges in waste reduction. This was followed by a hands-on workshop, demonstrating the step-by-step process of preparing the activator compost.

Also present and showing their full support during the training are UPD Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (VCCA) Roehl L. Jamon, UPLB Assistant to the VCCA and UPLB Housing Office (UHO) Chief Dr. Benevieve D. Villanueva, and UPLB EnviCom Chair Mark Dondi M. Arboleda.

Solid waste management remains one of UPLB's priority concerns. A waste analysis and characterization study by Palomar et al. (2019) revealed that the campus generates an average of 593.67 kg of waste daily, predominantly comprising paper, food waste, and plastic.

Through OVCCA's Waste-at-Source Segregation (WASS UP, LB!) project, UPLB aims to reduce waste generation and ease waste collection in the community. In the university staff housing area, UHO facilitated the fabrication, distribution, and installation of garbage bins throughout the staff housing community to support the project.

Building on the knowledge gained from the training, the UPLB EnviCom and UHO plan to enhance their composting process and develop a comprehensive ecological solid waste management plan, starting with the UPLB staff housing area. This initiative is part of UPLB’s effort to reduce campus waste and create a greener and more sustainable environment for the entire UPLB community. (𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘐𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘻𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘪 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰)

𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦:
https://civilejournal.org/index.php/cej/article/view/1655

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𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Position: 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥
Individual Contract of Service | SG 4 | PHP779.30/day

REQUIREMENTS:
1. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 addressed to:
Dr. Benevieve D. Villanueva
Chief, UPLB Housing Office
University of the Philippines Los Baños
2. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲
3. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (trainings, certifications, etc.)

All interested applicants must submit all the requirements on or before 𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 through:

Email:
[email protected]

In-person:
UPLB Housing Office
Main Building, Obdulia F. Sison Hall (formerly CEC),
Jose B. Juliano Avenue, University of the Philippines Los Baños

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗.

!!! NOTICE !!!

IRREGULAR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, one of our garbage collection trucks is undergoing repair and maintenance. As of writing time, only one garbage truck is functional which makes it impossible to collect household wastes daily.

To avoid piling up of garbage, UPMO is strategizing the collection route and scheme to ensure that wastes are collected as soon as we can. We are also exerting all efforts to hasten the repair and maintenance of our truck. Rest assured that once these repair and maintenance are done, regular hauling and collection of wastes will resume.

Let's minimize our wastes. Let's practice recycling and responsible consumption.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗬, 𝗢𝗞𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗔 𝗕𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗬𝗢?

Join us for the 𝗨𝗸𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝘆! 𝟮.𝟬 𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, Saturday! Discover amazing finds at our bazaar stalls located at the UPLB Freedom Park Grounds from 6:00AM to 10:00AM. This one-day rummage sale is part of UPLB Community Affairs' series of events to kick off the Philippine Environment Month celebration this June. See you there and let's ukay! Okay?

𝗨𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Following the recent typhoon Aghon, the UPLB Housing Office conducted its first day of comprehensive clearing and cleaning operations in the UPLB Staff Housing area on 27 May 2024. Led by Engr. Betina Gisela Paña, head of UHO’s Engineering and Maintenance Section, the UHO Team worked relentlessly to remove fallen trees struck on houses in Dao and Kanluran.

Moreover, road debris that can pose hazards to passing vehicles and residents was removed and roofings on several housing units were inspected for possible repairs.

Committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and livable staff housing community, UHO persistently continues its clearing and cleaning efforts until all post-typhoon hazards are removed. UHO is also grateful to all its dedicated staff who value service to the university and the broader community, firmly upholding UP’s mantra of “Honor, Excellence, and Service”.

⛈️TYPHOON SAFETY TIPS⛈️

Stay indoors and keep safe, everyone!

Remain calm, stay home and keep safe everyone!

Ride with us as we kick off the celebration of Philippine Environment Month this June! Join us at the official launch of the UPLB-Tipaklong Mobility Sharing Project on 01 June 2024 (Saturday), 7:30 AM at the D.L. Umali Hall Steps.

We're excited for you to experience a Tipaklong bike ride around the campus and explore UPLB’s academic heritage sites and landmarks. Get a chance to enjoy exciting freebies from our sponsors when you join. Please bring your own water tumbler and helmet, and remember to CLAYGO after the event.

See you there!

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𝐔𝐇𝐎 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟎𝟏
𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬

To all interested qualified UPLB employees, please click the link below to download the UPLB Housing application form.
https://bit.ly/VacantUPLBHousingUnits202401

Please email your accomplished form together with the required documents to [email protected] on or before 14 June 2024, 3:00 PM. (Please submit in one PDF file)

Thank you.

🌻Inquire and book a reservation with UPLB Obdulia F. Sison Hall this coming Sablay Season.🌻

TO REGISTER CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://tinyurl.com/KIDPRENEURSHIPREGISTRATION

*Limited slots only.*

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𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Position: JUNIOR UTILITY WORKER
Individual Contract of Service | SG 4 | PHP779.30/day

REQUIREMENTS:
1. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 addressed to:
Dr. Benevieve D. Villanueva
Chief, UPLB Housing Office
University of the Philippines Los Baños
2. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲
3. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (trainings, certifications, etc.)

All interested applicants must submit all the requirements on or before 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 through:

Email:
[email protected]

In-person:
UPLB Housing Office
Main Building, Obdulia F. Sison Hall (formerly CEC),
Jose B. Juliano Avenue, University of the Philippines Los Baños

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝟭𝟵 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

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𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Position:
JUNIOR OFFICE AIDE
Individual Contract of Service | SG 6 | PHP877.65/day

Station: UPLB Obdulia F. Sison Hall

To all interested applicants, kindly send your application letter, resume, and related certificates to 𝘂𝗵𝗼.𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗯@𝘂𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵 on or before 𝟭𝟰 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

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𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Position:
JUNIOR OFFICE AIDE
Individual Contract of Service | SG 6 | PHP877.65/day

Station: UPLB Obdulia F. Sison Hall

To all interested applicants, kindly send your application letter (addressed to Dr. Benevieve D. Villanueva), resume, and related certificates to 𝘂𝗵𝗼.𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗯@𝘂𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵 on or before 𝟭𝟰 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

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𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Position:
JUNIOR OFFICE AIDE
Individual Contract of Service | SG 6 | PHP877.65/day

Station: UPLB Obdulia F. Sison Hall

To all interested applicants, kindly send your application letter (addressed to Dr. Benevieve D. Villanueva), resume, and related certificates to 𝘂𝗵𝗼.𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗯@𝘂𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵 on or before 𝟭𝟰 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Luis S. Dela Cruz yesterday, 20 April 2024. Beloved by his colleagues and friends as "Kuya Luis" or "Mang Luis", he is a cherished member of the UHO family. His dedication at work and kindness to others are a few of his remarkable traits that will surely be missed by everyone. Our deepest condolences to his bereaved family. Rest well with the Creator, Kuya Luis.

♻️𝗕𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔 ♻️

Following RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, open burning of wastes (including dried leaves and twigs) is prohibited and punishable.

UHO turns over staff housing units The UPLB Housing Office (UHO) of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA awarded newly refurbished housing units to 17 qualified

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The UPLB Housing Office (UHO) successfully turned over 17 newly refurbished housing units to deserving applicants on March 26, 2024. Since setting aside the “where is, as is" policy in 2020, all available units undergo comprehensive repairs before being awarded to new occupants. This reflects UHO's commitment to ensuring that UPLB faculty and staff have access to secure and well-maintained accommodations.

During the ceremony, Dr. Benevieve D. Villanueva, UHO Chief, highlighted the university's subsidized staff housing program as both a reward and privilege for outstanding UPLB faculty and staff members, whose contributions to the university and the broader community are commendable. Consequently, it is crucial that university staff housing meets high standards of safety, habitability, and fosters a welcoming environment for its residents.

🏠🏠 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗦: 𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞 🏠🏠

Thinking of spending Lent elsewhere? Here are some safety reminders from the UPLB Housing Office to ensure the safety of our homes during the Lenten Season.

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Thank you!