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AI must serve as ‘diplomatic bridge,’ not a weapon in global tensions – diplomats

29

Mar

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AI must serve as ‘diplomatic bridge,’ not a weapon in global tensions – diplomats

FOREIGN DIPLOMATS advocated for regional cooperation in governing artificial intelligence (AI) within human rights and equity frameworks, saying the technology should not contribute to escalating international conflicts. During the 12th UST Model United Nations (MUN), Embassy of Malaysia first secretary Tan Foo Koeng said AI can either “equalize” developmental gaps…

USTFU pushes for blended learning policy, financial help as transport costs rise

29

Mar

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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USTFU pushes for blended learning policy, financial help as transport costs rise

THE UST Faculty Union (USTFU) is calling for a "differentiated blended-first" policy and financial relief as educators face heavier electricity and transport burden due to the effects of the Middle East conflict. USTFU said it has submitted a report to the Office of the Rector calling for a blended learning…

Athena’s Cup delays spark calls for transparency, accountability from ABSC

29

Mar

By The Flame News

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Athena’s Cup delays spark calls for transparency, accountability from ABSC

THE AB Board of Majors (AB BOM) has urged the Artlets Student Council (ABSC) to take accountability for its lapses in relaying the changes for this year’s Athena’s Cup sports tournament, which has seen multiple postponements. In a statement released on March 23, the board called on the council to…

26

Mar

By Trisha Tamio

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AB to retain 30% online course delivery

THE UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) will keep its current 30% online learning setup even as the University allowed colleges to conduct up to half of their course hours online to soften the impact of the Middle East conflict. AB Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan said the AB administration…

UST allows academic units to hold up to half of classes online to conserve energy

26

Mar

By Nitya Aku

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UST allows academic units to hold up to half of classes online to conserve energy

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS in UST have been given the flexibility to hold online classes for up to half of their course hours for the remainder of the term as part of the University’s energy-saving measures in light of the Middle East conflict. In a memorandum from the Office of the Secretary-General…

UST loses rank in modern languages, remains second in PH for medicine in QS world subject rankings

25

Mar

By Alliya Jade Perez and Mei Lin Weng

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UST loses rank in modern languages, remains second in PH for medicine in QS world subject rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas remained the country’s second-best institution in medicine, but lost its rank in modern languages in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject. In the latest edition of the assessment, UST failed to sustain its placement in modern languages, after making its debut in the…

Esteemed Thomasian author and journalist Joel Salud writes ’30’

20

Mar

By Yimrhaq Mariano

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Esteemed Thomasian author and journalist Joel Salud writes ’30’

THOMASIAN LITTERATEUR and former Philippines Graphic editor-in-chief Joel Pablo Salud died on Thursday, March 19, shortly after suffering a mild heart attack. Salud passed away minutes past 7 p.m., according to his former colleague at the Philippines Graphic. “Joel was one of the rare breed of journalists who kept plugging…

Artlets emerge as grand champs in debate tournament

20

Mar

By Anna Victoria Asuncion

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Artlets emerge as grand champs in debate tournament

THREE ARTLETS topped the novice category of The Lampara Debate Open, a Philippine-based international debate tournament featuring 44 teams and 56 judges from Southeast Asian countries. Awla JVJ, which represented the AB Debate Parliament, was named Novice Grand Champions after securing a win from the opposition bench in the final…

UST still 4th among PH schools in 2026 Edurank rankings despite leaping 677 notches globally

20

Mar

By Samaya Ty

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UST still 4th among PH schools in 2026 Edurank rankings despite leaping 677 notches globally

DESPITE IMPROVING in its global standing by 677 places, the University of Santo Tomas remained the country’s fourth-best school in the 2026 EduRank rankings. UST ranked 1,951st out of 14,131 universities worldwide in the recent assessment, a leap from its 2,628th place in 2025. However, it has retained its national…

UST regains 5th place in 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings

19

Mar

By Trisha Tamio

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UST regains 5th place in 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas reclaimed its fifth-place rank among the country’s top research institutions in the 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings after slipping by a notch last year from its highest standing since joining the assessment. In the assessment’s latest edition, UST led the Philippines in the subject areas of…