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University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo | |
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Location | |
Coordinates | 10°41′58″N122°33′20″E / 10.69950°N 122.55560°E |
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Type | Public high school |
Motto | Honor and Excellence |
Established | July 1947 |
Principal | Asst. Prof. Edelia T. Braga |
Grades | 7 to 12 |
Color(s) | U.P. Maroon and U.P. Forest Green |
Mascot | U.P. Oblation |
Nickname | UP Fighting Maroons |
Website | www |
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