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Artlets band inks deal with Singapore-based record label

08

Feb

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Artlets band inks deal with Singapore-based record label

AN ALT-ROCK band composed of four UST Artlets students has marked its debut on the national music scene as it signed a deal with a Singapore-based label distributed by The Orchard (Sony Music Philippines). COALESCENCE, a quartet comprising members from two programs under the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB),…

Artlets illuminate Paskuhan festivities with parol-making contest

18

Dec

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas and Levie Julianne Martin

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Artlets illuminate Paskuhan festivities with parol-making contest

FIVE PROGRAMS of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) showcased their artistry and creativity to capture the vibrant spirit of Christmas during the Agape festivities last Friday, Dec. 13. Among the participating programs, Literature bagged the opportunity to represent the Arlets community in the Tanglaw ng Tomasino Parol-making Contest,…

The fight for the poor lives on: Theology experts, civil society reflect on Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez’s legacy

29

Nov

By The Flame Culture

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The fight for the poor lives on: Theology experts, civil society reflect on Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez’s legacy

IN AN era marked by stark inequalities and a cry for justice, a Dominican from Latin America dared to challenge the Church to step beyond the pulpit and to immerse itself into the heart of society’s struggles. It was in the late 1960s when liberation theology emerged and called on Christians to…

New generation of devotees keep the La Naval tradition alive

20

Oct

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New generation of devotees keep the La Naval tradition alive

THE FLAME of the centuries-old devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary La Naval de Manila has not been extinguished by the winds of change and secularism, a fervor made evident by the hundreds of thousands of her children who flock to the streets of Quezon City every second Sunday…

New chances and challenges: A primer for Thomasian freshmen

04

Sep

By Ron Kyle Gabrielle Reyes

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New chances and challenges: A primer for Thomasian freshmen

THE CAMPUS was filled with cheers last month when the more than 12,000 new Thomasians stepped into the mossy pavements of the hallowed España grounds during the Welcome Walk. This new chapter is more than just the start of a school year. For the UST freshies, it is the beginning…

Blast from the past: New Artlets start college journey with nostalgic cartoons

10

Aug

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas and Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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Blast from the past: New Artlets start college journey with nostalgic cartoons

A NEW batch of Artlets freshmen carried icons from the past as they entered the historic Arch of the Centuries to begin their college journey during the Welcome Walk last Aug. 5. Embracing the nostalgic theme of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) freshmen chanted “Meeska…

From anxiety to gaiety: Batch ’24 Artlets exit the Arch of the Centuries in style

07

Jun

By The Flame Culture

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From anxiety to gaiety: Batch ’24 Artlets exit the Arch of the Centuries in style

MEMBERS OF UST Batch 2024, who entered college life with anxiety, exited the iconic Arch of the Century with gaiety, with each Artlets program showing off a gimmick that highlighted a spirit fortified by the pandemic. Remember their rainy Thomasian Welcome Walk in 2022 that was two years in the…

Mang Tootz moves out but keeps the flavors alive

02

May

By Eugene Paul Lorenzo

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Mang Tootz moves out but keeps the flavors alive

EDWIN VERGARA was anything but settled in his new restaurant. He was casually shuffling between tables, keeping watch of newcomers and finished eaters and striking up spontaneous conversations with seated customers who, upon learning who he was, were more than thrilled to have their photo taken with him. He is…

Custodian of holy images: The lifelong commitment of a young camarero

02

Apr

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas, Venerando Pagaduan VII and Valerie Peralta

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Custodian of holy images: The lifelong commitment of a young camarero

A LIFELONG commitment to preserving sacred art, a deep loyalty to a duty that spanned generations and a burning desire to propagate the Catholic faith are just some of the qualities of a camarero. Not only do they uphold the Catholic tradition of caring for the images of Jesus, Mary…

GomBurZa: Thomasian priests who changed history

17

Feb

By The Flame Culture

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GomBurZa: Thomasian priests who changed history

NO THANKS to a recent blunder made by a reality show contestant, they are known to the younger generations, especially those who took fewer history lessons, as "Majoha." The outrage over the contestant's failure to identify the GomBurZa, the three martyr priests who sparked Filipinos' nationalism during the Spanish colonial…