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‘God’s plan will unfold despite our disbelief’

26

Dec

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‘God’s plan will unfold despite our disbelief’

DESPITE THE struggles and dark times that test one's faith, Christmas serves as a reminder that God's design would unfold and that His mercy leads to freedom from sin and doubt, a priest said. In his homily during the ninth day of the Simbang Gabi or dawn mass on Tuesday, Dec. 24,…

UST to hire non-tenured academic staff pending compliance with health permit requirement

23

Dec

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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UST to hire non-tenured academic staff pending compliance with health permit requirement

NON-TENURED instructors of the University may now have their employment contracts renewed for the second term of the academic year, but must comply with the Manila health permit requirement by February, the Office of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs (OVRAA) said. In a letter addressed to faculty members, OVRAA…

No suspicious items detected despite Paskuhan ‘bomb threat’ in TigerTV livestream, UST security says

20

Dec

By Ma. Alyanna Selda and Christian Querol

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No suspicious items detected despite Paskuhan ‘bomb threat’ in TigerTV livestream, UST security says

SECURITY PERSONNEL deployed at the Paskuhan concert did not detect any suspicious item following an inspection that stemmed from a bomb threat comment, the Campus Safety and Security Office (CSSO) director said. CSSO Director Juliano Salmasan Parena, Jr. said campus security inspected the areas where large swathes of people gathered such as…

UST rector denies faculty’s request for partial release of tuition hike share

20

Dec

By Veancy Palad and John Martin Revilla

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UST rector denies faculty’s request for partial release of tuition hike share

UST RECTOR Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. has rejected the UST Faculty Union’s (USTFU) call for the partial release of academic staff’s tuition increase share, citing the absence of a signed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that he said may expose the University to legal and compliance issues. In a letter addressed…

CHED intervention sought over delayed release of UST tuition hike shares

20

Dec

By The Flame News

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CHED intervention sought over delayed release of UST tuition hike shares

THE UST Faculty Union (USTFU) is seeking the intervention and legal opinion of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on the release of the 70% share intended for faculty salaries and benefits, which has been stalled for three years. In a letter to members of the union, USTFU President Asst.…

Abugan no longer UST Communications Bureau assistant head in 2025

19

Dec

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Abugan no longer UST Communications Bureau assistant head in 2025

TIGER MEDIA Network founding head Asst. Prof. Faye Abugan will end her term as the assistant director of the UST Communications Bureau after three years but will be the new business manager for the University’s official broadcasting arm. Business manager for TMN Earl Pantoja, also a faculty member of the…

UST offers annual wellness package to employees but only tenured staff can avail it for free

18

Dec

By Christian Querol

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UST offers annual wellness package to employees but only tenured staff can avail it for free

ALL UST employees may now avail a wellness check-up package that covers processes required under the Manila health permit ordinance, but only those who are qualified for medical and hospitalization benefits such as regular academic and support staff will enjoy it for free. According to the UST Health Service’s guidelines, the…

UST Health Service says no food poisoning recorded since Agape but urges those with symptoms to seek help

17

Dec

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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UST Health Service says no food poisoning recorded since Agape but urges those with symptoms to seek help

NO CONFIRMED cases of food poisoning have been reported since the Agape feast last Dec. 13, but students who have developed symptoms are encouraged to seek medical assistance, the UST Health Service said. UST Health Service Director Sheryl Dionisio said diagnoses of food poisoning have not been established so far and…

Some Thomasians report symptoms of food poisoning after Agape

14

Dec

By The Flame News

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Some Thomasians report symptoms of food poisoning after Agape

SOME THOMASIANS claimed to have symptoms of food poisoning after consuming meals that were served during the Agape feast last Friday, Dec. 13. A number of students who attended the communal feast reported experiencing symptoms of a “foodborne illness” from meals provided by the University’s partner fast-food chain Jollibee, UST Red…

Agape Mass: New beginnings, endings in life are signs of God’s love, UST SecGen says

14

Dec

By Trisha Tamio

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Agape Mass: New beginnings, endings in life are signs of God’s love, UST SecGen says

THOMASIANS MUST embrace the gifts of new beginnings, continuing, and endings despite the challenges they bring as such progressions are signs of God’s love, UST Secretary General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P. said. In his homily during the Paskuhan mass, Coronel urged Thomasians to remain thankful and hopeful regardless of what…