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UST still PH’s No. 4 but falls to lower overall spot in 2027 QS World Rankings

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Jun

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UST still PH’s No. 4 but falls to lower overall spot in 2027 QS World Rankings

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas retained its standing as the Philippines’ fourth-best university despite landing within a lower global ranking band in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. UST placed within the 951-1000 bracket, slipping from its 851-900 band in the previous edition. The University of the Philippines…

Economics alumna appointed DEPDev director III

14

Jun

By The Flame News

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Economics alumna appointed DEPDev director III

UST ECONOMICS alumna Marie Jeannete Cordero has been appointed director III of the Development Information Staff (DIS), a communications and management arm of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev). Cordero took her oath on Thursday, June 11, at the DEPDev central office in Mandaluyong. It was administered by…

UST Asian Studies alumnus designs Supreme Court anniversary coin, stamps, beep cards

12

Jun

By John Martin Revilla

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UST Asian Studies alumnus designs Supreme Court anniversary coin, stamps, beep cards

THE WORKS of an Asian Studies alumnus are now circulating through train stations, commemorative stamps and even legal tender as the Philippines commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court (SC). History instructor and cultural worker John Paul "Rancho" Arcilla designed several commemorative materials for the high court's anniversary, including…

USTFU ratifies renegotiated 2024–2026 CBA, eyes immediate start of next labor deals

12

Jun

By Yimrhaq Mariano and Alliya Jade Perez

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USTFU ratifies renegotiated 2024–2026 CBA, eyes immediate start of next labor deals

AFTER MONTHS of revisions, the UST Faculty Union (USTFU) formally ratified its renegotiated collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the University administration after the majority of its members voted to support it on Thursday, June 11. Of the 2,206 eligible voters, 1,339 participated in the ratification vote. A total of 1,252…

Artlets valedictorian, alumni group head cite importance of humanities as CHED eyes curriculum review

11

Jun

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal and Alliya Jade Perez

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Artlets valedictorian, alumni group head cite importance of humanities as CHED eyes curriculum review

AT A time when humanities and social sciences are often dismissed as “impractical,” the valedictorian of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) Class of 2026 reminded fellow graduates that the world needs people who are willing to become “human” more than ever. In his valedictory address during the AB…

Match your achievements with compassion, AB dean tells Class of 2026

08

Jun

By Yimrhaq Mariano

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Match your achievements with compassion, AB dean tells Class of 2026

ARTLETS GRADUATES should match their achievements with a strong sense of compassion to uphold their values despite the world’s moral complexities, Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) Dean Prof. Melanie Turingan-Marcos said. In her speech during this year’s AB solemn investiture rites, Marcos urged graduating students to use their knowledge…

Percentage of Artlets with Latin honors drops for second consecutive year

06

Jun

By Betchemar Gonzales and Alliya Jade Perez

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Percentage of Artlets with Latin honors drops for second consecutive year

THE PERCENTAGE of UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) graduates who will graduate with Latin honors decreased for the second consecutive year, but those who will receive the academic distinction still constitute the majority of the class of 2026. Of the 772 graduating Artlets, 396 or 51.3% will be…

UST vows to involve more creatives after drawing flak for AI usage in posters

05

Jun

By Nitya Aku

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UST vows to involve more creatives after drawing flak for AI usage in posters

AFTER ONE of UST’s publication materials on Facebook was swarmed with accusations of being generated by artificial intelligence (AI), a University official vowed to involve more creative professionals and students in its processes, which he clarified is still largely “human-led.” The image, which depicts a tiger taking an examination in…

The Flame bags plum for second straight year in prestigious SPJ awards

31

May

By The Flame News

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The Flame bags plum for second straight year in prestigious SPJ awards

THE FLAME, the official student publication of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, earned four recognitions, including a regional award, at the 2025 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards. The Artlets student publication bagged first place in the campus reporting category for its series…

Over 7,000 Thomasians seen to graduate this year

31

May

By Betchemar Gonzales

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Over 7,000 Thomasians seen to graduate this year

MORE THAN 7,000 Thomasians this academic year are set to march and earn their degrees at the Quadricentennial Pavilion, according to partial data from the Office of the Secretary General. As of the latest count, 7,329 students are expected to graduate this year, but this number is subject to change…