In Philippine colloquialism, “sablay” presents a duality of meaning. In everyday language it signifies failure, but for University of the Philippines (UP) alumni, it embodies the hard-earned, esteemed ...

MANILA, Philippines — The toga, long at odds with the Philippines’ tropical climate, has persisted as a graduation staple. A new proposal from a Department of Education (DepEd) official, however, may ...

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has backed the proposal of an education official for elementary and high school graduates to use the indigenous “sablay” instead of togas in graduation ceremonies.

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara has encouraged schools to adopt the sablay as the standard garb for graduation ...

MANILA, Philippines – This year, graduates of Pasig’s public schools will march with the traditional sablay slung across their chests instead of the old toga, the city’s mayor Vico Sotto announced on ...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American sports journalist Pablo Torre drew flak online for wearing the official academic costume of the University of the Philippines, called “sablay,” during a recent ...

It’s official. I will be wearing my sablay (UP graduation sash) again after 7 years! The bearer of the good news was Ate Ida, the graduate programs administrative staff of the University of the ...