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209:"Is it time for UP to abandon the UPCAT?"
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348:"Isko and Iska hopefuls take the UPCAT"
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516:Shaping minds that shape the nation
396:Magcamit, Mary Rose (2012-04-29).
207:de Santos, Jonathan (2014-08-17).
124:set up shop everywhere around the
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606:UP Extension Program in Olongapo
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35:Eligibility and application
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373:"UPCAT back after 3 years"
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748:Sentro ng Wikang Filipino
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398:"A scholar with scholars"
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309:"Data Privacy Act Primer"
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653:UP High School in Iloilo
600:UP Bonifacio Global City
594:UP South Road Properties
531:Constituent universities
460:Admissions and the UPCAT
450:UPCAT Online Application
188:Mikaela Irene D. Fudolig
45:Department of Education
1267:European Baccalaureate
757:International (hosted)
16:College admission test
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23:, commonly known as
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