23 February 2004

MEMORANDUM NO. ERR-04-023

To: Deans, Directors and Head of Units
    Faculty and Staff
	
Subject: Report UP Diliman Official Academic Costume
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During the conferment of honorary degree to O.D. Corpuz, my 
 attention was called regarding the variety of Academic Costumes 
 worn by the faculty who attended the ceremony. While versions 
 varied depending on the supplier and date the sablay was 
 purchased by the faculty, 2003 commencement exercise was the 
 last official function where the transition versions of sablay 
 were allowed.

For the past two years, we have been working to control the sale 
 of unofficial sablay. For this year’s 2004 commencement exercise, 
 I am happy to inform you that we were able to stock enough supplies 
 both of the cotton twill and the hablon version. With supply 
 available, I would like you to enjoin our faculty to use the 
 official sablay approved by the U.P. Diliman Council in its 73rd 
 meeting held 28 February 2001. Refer to the Faculty Manual, 2003, 
 pp 301 to 302 for a detailed description. On the right is the 
 photo of the official sablay.

In addition to wearing the official sablay, it is recommended that 
 the sablay be worn by females a midi or a long plain ecru dress 
 or gown, but NOT those wearing a mini skirt. For males, the formal 
 ecru barong and dark pants and shoes are recommended.

For those who need the officially approved sablay, supplies are now 
 available in cotton twill and in hand-woven hablon versions. Please 
 contact ODI at 926-6590 or local 4382 for your supply of official sablay.


EMERLINDA R. ROMAN 
Chancellor