Culture and Lifestyle

Oct

UST Philosophy profs launch reading circle to tackle colonial influences in Filipino thought

FACULTY MEMBERS of the UST Department of Philosophy have established a reading circle to give Philosophy students space to examine colonial influences on philosophical thought. Titled “Reading Otherwise: A Decolonial Reading Circle,” the four-session initiative began on Oct. 2 with a discussion of Nelson Maldonado-Torres’ essay “On the Coloniality of…

Experts warn against online commodification of Filipino sign language

Sep

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Experts warn against online commodification of Filipino sign language

THE ONLINE commodification of sign language may take away the deaf community’s capacity to use it as a tool for expression and influencing society, sign language experts said. UST Department of Filipino instructor Jamil Carvajal argued that the misrepresentation of the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) being taught online could rob…

Monsoon rains cause delays but fail to dampen spirit of UST welcome rites

Aug

By The Flame Features and The Flame Culture

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Monsoon rains cause delays but fail to dampen spirit of UST welcome rites

CHEERS FLOODED the UST campus as this year's freshmen made their way to the Arch of the Centuries in a welcome ceremony that was repeatedly pushed back by rains, but whose spirit was salvaged by the sunny disposition of the newest members of the Thomasian community. While graduating students who…

‘Edjop’ cast, filmmakers to visit UST for campus forum

Aug

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‘Edjop’ cast, filmmakers to visit UST for campus forum

THE CAST and filmmakers of Edjop, a biopic about student activist Edgar “Edjop” Jopson, will visit the University in September as part of its campus tour across the country. The campus event will come to UST on Sept. 2 and will feature exclusive footage from the film, along with an…

Graduating Thomasians perform final acts as students as they brace for uncertainties ahead

Jun

By Ma. Ron Lara Cadorna and Bai Jehann Maharaynie Paz

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Graduating Thomasians perform final acts as students as they brace for uncertainties ahead

SINCE LAST year’s Baccalaureate Mass and send-off rites were interrupted by rains, one thing bothered the minds of some graduating Thomasians as they arrived at the University’s Open Field: the weather. But on May 29, no dark clouds hovered above the campus. The grass appeared greener as the ground began…

Tabled Traditions: Asian board games fest shuffles to Philippines

May

By Ron Kyle Gabrielle Reyes

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Tabled Traditions: Asian board games fest shuffles to Philippines

IN THE digital age, gaming has largely migrated to smartphone screens and desktop monitors. Childhood afternoons once spent outdoors or gathered around dining tables have slowly been replaced by endless scrolling, online lobbies and solitary screen time. For many Filipino families, game nights that once meant laughter over cards and…

Parol, politics and persistent floods: “Hanggang Humupa” breaks down glorified resilience

May

By Bai Jehann Maharaynie Paz

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Parol, politics and persistent floods: “Hanggang Humupa” breaks down glorified resilience

RAINFALL ECHOES across the auditorium as residents of the fictional Barangay Hanggan wade through floodwater while hanging Christmas decorations overhead. Beneath glowing parols and playful banter, the locals’ feet drag against submerged streets — a familiar image for many Filipinos who have learned to celebrate milestones alongside disaster. The flood…

Comedy group SPIT to bring fun in fundraising through UST performance

May

By Sheridan Joy Delfino

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Comedy group SPIT to bring fun in fundraising through UST performance

LAUGHTER WILL take center stage at UST as improv comedy group SPIT Manila brings wit with a cause and transform spontaneous humor into an evening of purpose. The comedy group will perform in “HILOM, TULONG at TAWA: A FUNdraising Improv Show with SPIT” on May 9 at the UST Frassati…

Apr

By Cristel Zech Cuyana and Reese Valerie Gantan

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Nature calling? We are flexing 14 spots around UST where you can flush

SOME THOMASIANS plan their breaks while others suddenly find themselves speed-walking across campus, hoping they make it in time. If one has to deal with back-to-back classes, long lines and unpredictable schedules, answering nature’s call is rarely convenient. And when it hits (usually at the worst possible moment), knowing where…

Rakugo Revelry: Reliving laughter across lands

Mar

By Mikyla Gusto

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Rakugo Revelry: Reliving laughter across lands

“THERE IS a Kappa monster in the river. You will be eaten.” The warning hangs in the air inside George SK Ty Hall. A father leans forward, voice low and threatening. Across him, his son stares back – unimpressed. “Dad, Kappa is an imaginary creature,” the boy shoots back.…