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UST Hiraya slams lawmaker’s sexual remark on Anne Curtis

09

Mar

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UST Hiraya slams lawmaker’s sexual remark on Anne Curtis

UST HIRAYA, an organization that advocates for safe spaces and gender equality, has assailed Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay's controversial statement on Anne Curtis, calling it “a reflection of a broader patriarchal culture that objectifies women.” During a House justice committee hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte…

The Varsitarian bags seven awards in New York campus media tilt

09

Mar

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The Varsitarian bags seven awards in New York campus media tilt

THE VARSITARIAN, the official student publication of UST, earned seven accolades at the 2026 Apple Awards of the College Media Association (CMA), it announced on Monday, March 9. The CMA is a United States-based organization of collegiate media and advisers, including The Varsitarian. The UST publication had won eight titles…

Create spaces for women in leadership, peace efforts — Ukrainian envoy

08

Mar

By Dave Justine Desilos

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Create spaces for women in leadership, peace efforts — Ukrainian envoy

SOCIETY NEEDS more female leaders in peace negotiations because they have unique perspectives on inclusivity and sustainability during global crises, a Ukrainian diplomat said. Citing the lack of female negotiators in the peace talks among Ukraine, Russia, the United States and other nations, Ukrainian ambassador to the Philippines Yuliia Fediv called…

Clear hiring rules needed to prevent gender-based discrimination, broadcast journalist says

03

Mar

By Alliya Jade Perez

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Clear hiring rules needed to prevent gender-based discrimination, broadcast journalist says

MEDIA INSTITUTIONS should establish guidelines to ensure that hiring decisions are based on qualifications, not gender, to prevent discrimination, a broadcast journalist said. Bernadette Reyes, an anchor and reporter for GMA News, said women in the media continue to face gender-based discrimination, as their capabilities are often questioned when they take on roles…

UST places second in ROTC Fancy Drill Competition elimination round

02

Mar

By Bai Jehann Maharaynie Paz

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UST places second in ROTC Fancy Drill Competition elimination round

THE UST Golden Corps of Cadets ranked second among 12 competing Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) units during the second elimination round of the National Capital Region Regional Community Defense Group Fancy Drill Competition on Sunday, March 1. UST garnered 477 points and a rating of 95.4% in the event held at the…

UST Hospital is 28th out of 33 PH hospitals in country’s debut in global assessment

27

Feb

By John Martin Revilla

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UST Hospital is 28th out of 33 PH hospitals in country’s debut in global assessment

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) ranked 28th out of 33 Philippine institutions in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026, which assessed the quality of medical centers within each country. USTH obtained a score of 71.35%, the sixth lowest among the medical institutions covered by the assessment conducted by New York-based media outlet…

Tiger Media Network, Communication student win three plums in int’l broadcasting tilt

25

Feb

By Nitya Aku

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Tiger Media Network, Communication student win three plums in int’l broadcasting tilt

THE UNIVERSITY’S broadcasting arm Tiger Media Network (TMN) and Communication students bagged three accolades in the 2025-2026 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System College (IBS) Awards, which recognizes outstanding high school and college media outlets. Communication senior Ofelia Valmocina won the Best Business Director, Television Award, while junior Cassandra Tumala secured the Best…

25

Feb

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Artlets alumnus is new NBI director

A PHILOSOPHY alumnus and former Cabinet official has been appointed as the new director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Melvin Matibag, a lawyer who served as Cabinet Secretary of former President Rodrigo Duterte, took his oath before Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday, Feb. 20. He succeeded veteran NBI…

Maritime cooperation seen as the meeting point of PH agenda in ASEAN meet

24

Feb

By Joss Gabriel Oliveros

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Maritime cooperation seen as the meeting point of PH agenda in ASEAN meet

MARITIME COOPERATION will be the meeting place of the Philippines' priorities as chairman of this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, an official said. National Maritime Council spokesman Undersecretary Alexander Lopez said peace and security anchors, prosperity corridors and people empowerment would be the key priorities of the…

Artlets faculty member, former The Flame editor, assume key Malacañang posts

23

Feb

By John Martin Revilla

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Artlets faculty member, former The Flame editor, assume key Malacañang posts

TWO ARTLETS alumni have been appointed to offices performing vital functions in the government's seat of power. UST Legal Management instructor Dennis Santiago has been named deputy executive secretary for support services and auxiliaries under the Office of the President. Another Thomasian, Political Science alumnus Arthur Lawrence Los Baños, has been…